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Sr. Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,370 / year median in Kentucky
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Oversee core accounting activities across areas such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, financial reporting, inventory control, payroll, internal audit support, and related functions as needed.
- Prepare, review, and finalize financial reports, disclosures, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and on-time submission.
- Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley standards in all reporting and filing activities.
- Analyze financial results and explain key trends, variances, and reporting outcomes to support informed decision-making by management.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather information, resolve issues, and keep accounting deliverables moving efficiently toward completion.
- Support and help lead the month-end and period-end close process, ensuring deadlines are achieved and reporting packages are completed on schedule.
- Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and verify the integrity of financial statement data.
- Utilize accounting systems and reporting tools, including Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 when applicable, to manage records and produce required financial information.
- Contribute to additional accounting projects and departmental priorities as assigned.
- Assist with internal and external reporting needs by organizing documentation and ensuring required materials are audit-ready.