Accounting Associate

• Location 333 West Vine Street,Suite 1740,Lexington, KY, 40507,United States
• Job Category Accounting, Finance, Human Resources
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 10%
• Manage Others No

MCF is an investment management company that serves clients through three divisions:
Wealth Management Services, Corporate Retirement Plan Services, and Institutional Investment Services. The Wealth Management Division provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, and privately-owned business owners. The Corporate Retirement Plan Services Division serves clients as a “Chief Retirement Plan Officer”, providing fiduciary investment advice, plan governance, plan design consulting, vendor selections and interfacing, and participant education services.

In addition, the Corporate Retirement Plan Services Division provides investment management for defined benefit plans, deferred compensation plans, and health insurance trusts. The Institutional Investment Division provides investment management and consulting services to pension plans, endowments, foundations, and private family offices. MCF is a Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment advisor.

Job Summary

MCF is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounting Associate to support the Firm’s internal finance and human resources functions. The ideal candidate will assist with day-to-day accounting administration, including depositing checks, preparing and sending invoices, processing accounts payable, maintaining accurate records, and tracking outstanding receivables. This role will also provide administrative support to the internal Human Resources function of the firm as directed by the Director of Finance This position requires accuracy, discretion, strong follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional and confidential manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deposit checks timely and accurately and maintain supporting deposit documentation
• Prepare and send invoices and assist with tracking outstanding receivables
• Process accounts payable, including coding invoices, routing for approval, entering bills, and scheduling payments
• Maintain vendor records and communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payment status, and required documentation
• Assist with budget preparation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for multiple entities
• Assist with bookkeeping activities, including transaction entry, account reconciliations, and general ledger support
• Assist with expense tracking, credit card documentation, employee reimbursements, and related reporting
• Ensure compliance with company policies and GAAP
• Identify discrepancies and resolve financial issues promptly
• Assist in the annual financial audits for multiple entities
• Provide confidential HR administrative support, including employee records, onboarding and offboarding documentation, benefits administration, PTO tracking, and other HR-related tasks as assigned
• Communicate timely and professionally both internally and externally
• Actively participate regularly in team meetings
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• CPA candidate, or relevant accounting certification preferred
• 1–3 years of relevant experience
• Experience with Quick Books or similar accounting software preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Experience with CRM, payroll, benefits, or HRIS systems is helpful but not required
• Strong organization, attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize accordingly
• Ability to handle confidential financial and HR information with discretion and professionalism
• Self-motivated, ability to work collaboratively with the entire MCF team
• Personal characteristics:
  Client-first attitude, team player, ability to think critically and analytically, operates with a high level of integrity and accountability, engaged in learning and expanding personal knowledge