Accounting Lead

Aston Carter • Georgetown, KY

1d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Lead supports day-to-day accounting operations and serves as a key resource for the accounting team. This hands-on role focuses on financial reporting, cost analysis, budgeting, inventory accounting, and audit support, while helping lead, coach, and develop team members. The position offers cross-functional visibility and the opportunity to improve processes and grow toward future accounting leadership roles.

The role oversees two accounting direct reports and supports the Accounting Manager with special projects and department priorities. It is based onsite in Georgetown, Kentucky, in a combined office and manufacturing environment. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, either 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional Saturday work based on business needs. This is a contract-to-hire position. The stated pay range is $30.00–$35.00 per hour.

Requirements

• 23+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Proficiency in general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Experience with financial reporting and financial analysis.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting, costing, inventory accounting, and related analysis.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with account reconciliations and audit support.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support an accounting team while remaining hands-on with individual contributor responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operations and other cross-functional partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and support special projects.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing or automotive industry experience.
• Experience using Oracle or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Interest in career growth toward Accounting Manager or other accounting leadership positions.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting activities and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Analyze costs, budgets, inventory, and financial results to identify trends, variances, and discrepancies.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and audit support.
• Partner with operations and other departments to resolve accounting-related issues and provide financial insights.
• Help oversee inventory accounting and support physical inventory activities.
• Lead, mentor, and provide day-to-day guidance to accounting team members while remaining actively involved in core accounting tasks.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for the accounting team and help resolve complex accounting questions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting quality, and internal controls.
• Support the Accounting Manager with special projects and key department priorities.
• Oversee the work of two accounting direct reports and help ensure high-quality output and adherence to deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility and applicable terms.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed