Staff Accountant

Strong Hold; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, & vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Strong Hold in Louisville, KY is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the finance team, handling daily accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and GAAP adherence.

Ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience, familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics GP, advanced Excel, and the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff; manufacturing background helpful.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–3 years of professional accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of debits/credits, accruals, and the matching principle.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics GP or ability to quickly learn ERP systems.
• Strong manufacturing, supply chain, or inventory accounting exposure preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, PivotTables, Power Query).
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication to educate non-financial staff.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-Day Accounting & Transactions: entry of transactions, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations per GAAP.
• Microsoft Dynamics GP Utilization: process transactions, pull reports, support operational workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Education: partner with floor/operational staff to explain impact of timely entries.
• Data Forensic & Cleanup: identify errors and root causes to ensure clean financial statements.
• Process Improvement & Mapping: document workflows to improve efficiency and internal controls.
• Advanced Reporting & Excel Mastery: build reports with PivotTables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and Power Query.
• AI & Automation Research: explore automation/AI to reduce manual workloads and improve accuracy.

Job description

Description

Staff Accountant – Financial Operations & Systems

Who We Are:

We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No really, that’s what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory. Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers.
Check out our website at www.strong-hold.com.

We Are Not:

• Fancy – as manufacturers we believe practical, clean facilities are required to make quality products and retain the best team.
• Transactional – we have long-term relationships with our team members and most valuable customers.
• Satisfied – we celebrate achievement, then set our sights on new goals.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a high-integrity, hands-on Staff Accountant with 2 to 3 years of experience to join our finance team. Whether you bring a foundational background in corporate accounting with hands-on exposure to Microsoft Dynamics GP, or you are an ambitious public accounting exit looking to transition into industry, you will play a critical role in daily financial operations.

In this role, you will handle core accounting mechanics—such as journal entries, reconciliations, and transaction processing—while upholding fundamental GAAP principles like the matching principle. Beyond data entry, this role requires a collaborative communicator who can work well with manufacturing and operational employees who may not have a background in finance, clearly explaining the business impact and importance of timely, accurate transaction entry.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-Day Accounting & Transactions: Perform timely and accurate transaction entry, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations while strictly adhering to debits, credits, and the matching principle.
• Microsoft Dynamics GP Utilization: Leverage hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (or demonstrate an aptitude to rapidly master enterprise software) to process transactions, pull reports, and support operational workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Education: Partner with floor and operational staff who don’t have a background in accounting, serving as a patient guide to explain the importance and business impact of timely and accurate transaction entry.
• Data Forensic & Cleanup: Dive deep into datasets to identify errors, inconsistencies, and outliers, proactively investigating root causes to ensure clean financial statements.
• Process Improvement & Mapping: Learn existing accounting and operational workflows from the ground up, documenting procedures to drive efficiency and internal control compliance.
• Advanced Reporting & Excel Mastery: Build and maintain spreadsheets using advanced formulas (XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP), PivotTables, and Power Query to streamline reporting.
• AI & Automation Research: Explore and assist in implementing modern automation tools or AI scripts to reduce manual workloads and improve data accuracy.

Who You Are:

• High Integrity: Honest to a fault. You take ownership of mistakes, handle sensitive financial data with discretion, and take pride in data accuracy.
• Detail-Oriented & Grounded in Fundamentals: You have a rock-solid grasp of debits, credits, accruals, and the matching principle. You spot discrepancies quickly and take ownership of resolving them.
• A Natural Teacher & Communicator: You relate well to people across all levels of an organization. You enjoy bridging the gap between numbers and operations by helping non-accounting staff understand the "why" behind financial processes.
• Cyber Security & Wire Fraud Awareness: Naturally cautious and vigilant, you possess a strong awareness of financial controls, verification protocols, and security risks.
• Tech-Forward & Quick Study: You either bring solid experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP or possess the analytical horsepower and agility to rapidly master complex ERP systems.
• Well-Rounded Individual: You are fun, interesting, open-minded, respectful of cultural differences, and know how to enjoy life outside of work with smiles and appreciation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• 2 to 3 years of professional accounting experience, or a strong transition profile straight out of public accounting audit/tax looking for an industry home.
• A firm, practical understanding of fundamental accounting principles, including debits/credits, the matching principle, accruals, and financial statements.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics GP is a strong plus; demonstrated aptitude to quickly learn and master enterprise software is essential.
• Solid foundation in manufacturing, supply chain, or inventory accounting environments is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, PivotTables, Power Query) and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate with and educate non-financial staff.

Benefits:

We value our team members and believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Competitive wage with annual increases and a performance-based annual bonus.
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, & vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance coverage
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days