Staff Accountant

Overview

This Staff Accountant role maintains assigned areas of the general ledger and supports the monthly close process. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, completing balance sheet reconciliations, researching variances, and supporting accounts receivable and recovery-related accounting activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly accounting close process, including preparing and posting journal entries and ensuring transactions are recorded completely, accurately, and in the appropriate accounting period
• Prepare monthly balance sheet general ledger account reconciliations, research reconciling items and variances, and drive outstanding items to resolution
• Review returned client recovery checks and use accounting reports and supporting documentation to accurately calculate refund, fee, and net amounts for the Accounts Receivable team
• Analyze general ledger activity and supporting financial data to identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, or accounting issues requiring further research
• Maintain clear and complete documentation supporting journal entries, account reconciliations, and other accounting activities
• Partner with Accounts Receivable and other internal stakeholders to research and resolve transaction and account discrepancies
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to assigned inquiries
• Participate in special projects and process-improvement initiatives focused on strengthening accounting operations, controls, accuracy, and efficiency
• Cross-train across key accounting responsibilities to build functional knowledge and ensure appropriate team coverage during planned and unplanned absences
• Develop a strong understanding of business processes and how operational activity flows through the accounting system and financial statements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of professional accounting experience, including experience supporting general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, or the monthly close process
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, reconcile, and analyze financial data
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate and well-supported work
• Demonstrated critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize work effectively, manage deadlines, and follow accounting issues through to resolution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Sage Intacct or another cloud-based ERP/accounting platform
• Experience supporting accounts receivable, cash, refund, or transaction-based accounting processes
• Experience supporting internal or external financial statement audits
• Ability to adapt quickly and remain effective in a dynamic, evolving work environment
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while meeting monthly close and other time-sensitive deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Teams
• Interest in identifying opportunities to improve, standardize, and scale accounting processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness program with resources for healthy living
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for tax-free savings
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Generous PTO so you can recharge
• Paid holidays and sick time
• Leave options to support life's biggest moments
• Life and Disability insurance through Unum
• Voluntary coverage options for added peace of mind (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, and Identity Protection)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free, confidential counseling and support
• Remote work options available for many roles
• Flexible schedules in select positions

Location

• Louisville, KY
• Hybrid schedule available following successful completion of the initial 90-day training period.

Location Eligibility Requirement

This position offers remote work flexibility for candidates who reside in one of the eligible hiring states: Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Texas, Wisconsin, or Michigan. Due to this location requirement, applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work from one of these states at the time of hire and throughout their employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No discrimination is made on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Additional Information

Participation in E-Verify is provided as required by applicable law. In accordance with applicable state and local laws, salary history is not inquired about during the recruitment process. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request to complete any part of the application or recruitment process.