Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

JOB VACANCY: ACCOUNTANT POSITION SUMMARY

This recruitment is being conducted confidentially by HR Consulting Solutions. Additional information regarding the employer will be provided to qualified candidates during the interview process. A well-established and growing Paducah-area company is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will play an important role in the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization and its affiliated entities.

This is not simply a transactional bookkeeping or data-entry position. We are seeking someone who understands accounting principles and can apply that knowledge to daily financial activity, reconciliations, general ledger transactions, reporting, and problem-solving. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working independently while also taking direction and collaborating closely with the CFO. Because this position will have access to confidential business and financial information, discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment are essential.

• Perform day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, and general ledger activity.
• Code and enter accounts payable transactions accurately and ensure expenses and other transactions are properly classified.
• Process weekly accounts payable payments and maintain accurate vendor records.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, vendor accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other financial accounts.
• Perform and assist with intercompany reconciliations involving affiliated business entities.
• Research and resolve discrepancies identified during the reconciliation process.
• Prepare and post journal entries and ensure business transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.
• Assist with weekly and monthly financial reporting, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and other management reports.
• Review financial activity for accuracy and identify transactions that may require correction or reclassification.
• Maintain an organized and accurate chart of accounts and supporting accounting records.
• Assist with month-end accounting processes and preparation of financial information for the CFO.
• Maintain spreadsheets and financial reports used for budgeting, analysis, and management decision-making.
• Serve as a backup for payroll processing and maintain sufficient cross-training to process payroll when needed.
• Assist with W-9s, sales tax matters, vendor documentation, and other accounting-related compliance requirements.
• Communicate with outside accounting and tax professionals when necessary.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding company, ownership, employee, payroll, and financial information.
• Assist the CFO with special projects and other accounting and financial responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field combined with substantial relevant accounting experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five years of hands-on accounting experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Experience performing bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations required.
• Experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliations strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Quick Books required.
• Experience assisting with financial statement preparation and month-end accounting processes preferred.
• Pay…