Senior Staff Accountant

Kentucky League of Cities; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

HSA funded by employer

Health and dental insurance

CERS retirement program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Adoption incentives

Job summary

The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to perform advanced accounting across multiple entities and support accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient accounting operations.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing financial information, solving complex accounting issues, improving processes, and serving as a trusted resource to colleagues throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of financial accounting experience, preferably including insurance or auditing.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards (GAAP/GASB as applicable).
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to interpret complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced accounting across multiple entities and support general ledger activities.
• Prepare and post complex journal entries; reconcile accounts.
• Analyze financial results and compare to budgets; monitor cash balances and liquidity.
• Own intercompany accounts and resolve discrepancies; prepare investment accounting.
• Support annual budgeting process and department financial analysis.
• Lead audit schedule preparation and coordinate with external auditors.
• Identify and implement internal control improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to perform advanced accounting functions across multiple entities and support accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient accounting operations.

This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys analyzing financial information, solving complex accounting issues, improving processes, and serving as a trusted resource to colleagues throughout the organization.

What You'll Do:

• Perform complex accounting functions and provide advanced support for general ledger activities, financial reporting, and monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries and reconcile accounts across multiple entities.
• Analyze financial results, including comparisons of actual results to approved budgets.
• Monitor cash balances and liquidity across multiple bank accounts and identify funding needs, trends, and potential risks.
• Own and reconcile intercompany accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and review accounting for investment-related transactions.
• Support the annual budgeting process and assist departments with financial analysis.
• Lead preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation and coordinate with external auditors.
• Identify and implement process improvements and internal control enhancements.
• Review financial information and accounting activities for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable accounting standards, policies, and procedures.

What We Are Looking For:

• A degree in accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of financial accounting experience, preferably including experience in insurance or auditing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, methods, and auditing standards, including GAAP/GASB as applicable.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to research, interpret, and clearly communicate complex financial information.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables, lookups, and other tools used to analyze and reconcile financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making.
• Strong communications skills and the ability to build effective working relationships throughout the organization and with external partners.

You Will Thrive Here If You:

• Enjoy digging into financial information and making sure the numbers are accurate.
• Are comfortable taking ownership of complex accounting responsibilities.
• Like finding better, more efficient ways to accomplish work.
• Can balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Enjoy being a resource to others and helping colleagues develop their accounting knowledge.
• Are collaborative, dependable, and comfortable working with a high degree of independence.

What We Offer:

• Thirteen paid holidays.
• Employer-funded HSA.
• Paid health and dental insurance.
• Participation in the County Employees Retirement System (CERS).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption and foster care incentives.