Strategic Accounting Manager — Remote-Ready, Mentorship

American Express; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express is seeking an Accounting Manager in Covington, KY to translate financial performance into actionable insights. The role emphasizes ownership and a strong open-market salary range of $104,000–$152,000, with a career-advancing contract schedule.

Expect mentorship of junior staff and robust internal controls in a collaborative, KY-focused market. The position requires diligence in year-end audits, control frameworks, and timely expense processing while maintaining audited records

Qualifications

• CMA certification preferred.
• Strong self-motivation and teamwork.
• Hands-on, results-driven accounting mindset.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile the credit-card feed against receipts and ensure accuracy.
• Shepherd the year-end data for audit readiness and sign-off.
• Establish internal controls that endure surprise audits.
• Maintain a robust audit trail for remote-friendly access and traceability.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and review their work for accuracy.
• Keep deferred revenue schedules accurate as contracts renew.
• Process expense reports quickly to prevent follow-up queries.

Skills

CMA Certification

Self-Motivation

Teamwork

Job description

American Express is seeking an Accounting Manager in Covington, KY to translate financial performance into actionable insights. The role emphasizes ownership and a strong open-market salary range of $104,000–$152,000, with a career-advancing contract schedule.

Expect mentorship of junior staff and robust internal controls in a collaborative, KY-focused market. The position requires diligence in year-end audits, control frameworks, and timely expense processing while maintaining audited records