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Accountant, Financial Reporting, Cost Accountant

Job in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, 40201, USA
Listing for: Vaco by Highspring
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Cost Accountant, Accounting Manager, Staff Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 70000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This role will support core accounting functions including job costing, general ledger activity, and balance sheet management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments. This position offers exposure to operational accounting processes while contributing to accurate financial reporting and supporting the month-end close process.

Responsibilities
  • Perform job costing analysis to track project and production costs and ensure accurate cost allocation
  • Prepare and post journal entries and assist with the month-end close process
  • Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Prepare bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies as needed
  • Assist in preparing and reviewing trial balances and supporting schedules
  • Support the preparation of financial reports and internal management reporting
  • Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend corrections
  • Collaborate with operations and production teams to ensure accurate cost tracking
  • Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation
  • Contribute to process improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency within the accounting function
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 2-3 years of accounting experience
    , preferably within a manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to job costing or cost accounting concepts
  • Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting/ERP systems
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Comfortable communicating with cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with manufacturing or production-based accounting systems
  • Exposure to inventory or cost accounting processes

Note:

This posting may reflect current compensation and benefits; actual offerings may vary by location and experience. Submissions to this position are subject to the organization 0 's talent screening processes.

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