Accountant
Louisville, KY / Lexington, KY / Nashville, TN
Stengel Hill /
On-site
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Accountant
Stengel Hill is seeking an experienced Accountant to support the firm's day-to-day accounting operations and work closely with the firm's other operational functions. This position is based in Louisville, KY; however, candidates located in Lexington, KY, or Nashville, TN, will also be considered. The Accountant will be responsible for a variety of accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, client invoicing, financial reporting, and month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a strong understanding of accounting principles, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, professional services environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support the CFO in implementing established financial policies, procedures, and accounting practices to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations.
- Assist in managing firm's cash position and associated reporting.
- Oversee the consultant billing process, including verifying accuracy, entering bills, and coordinating timely payments.
- Manage payment of overhead expenses and maintain accurate vendor records.
- Oversee the client invoicing process, ensuring timely preparation, review, and distribution of monthly invoices.
- Monitor and record client payments; follow up on outstanding balances in collaboration with project and billing teams.
- Review, approve, and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policy.
- Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process, including preparation of closing journal entries, bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure meeting GAAP requirements.
- Coordinate with the external CPA firm on annual audit preparation and tax filings; ensure timely completion of quarterly tax payments.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree (Bachelor's degree preferred) in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
- 5+ years of accounting experience in a professional services environment; experience in architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC) industries preferred
- Knowledge of accounting principles, preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in interpreting contract terms and applying them to billing and fee management
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong skills in data analysis and financial reporting
- Experience with Deltek Ajera highly preferred
- Exceptional organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate across teams and interact professionally with colleagues, clients, and vendors
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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