Senior Accountant (Nicholasville, KY)

R.J. Corman Careers•Nicholasville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant on the Accounting Business Partner Team is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and accounting activities for assigned business units and legal entities. This position serves as a strategic partner to operational leadership, providing financial insights, supporting business decisions, and driving accountability for financial results. This position is based at R.J. Corman's headquarters in Nicholasville, Kentucky and works fully on-site alongside our Accounting, Operations, and Corporate teams. Regular in-person collaboration is an essential part of the role and supports the strong business partnerships that drive success across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
CPA license required.
3+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to effectively communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience is preferred.
Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and month-end close activities is preferred.
Experience interpreting and applying U.S. GAAP and maintaining strong internal controls is a plus.
Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools is a plus.
Experience partnering with operational leaders and providing financial analysis to support business decision-making is a plus.

Responsibilities

Managing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities for assigned business units and entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
Preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and other accounting workpapers to maintain the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Analyzing financial performance, investigating variances, identifying trends, and providing meaningful recommendations to management.
Serving as the primary accounting and financial partner to operational leaders by supporting profitability analysis, capital investment decisions, and business initiatives.
Monitoring balance sheet activity and ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
Developing an understanding of operational performance drivers, contract structures, and key business metrics to effectively support decision-making.
Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial reporting, internal controls, and system utilization.
Assisting with accounting research, implementation of accounting policies, and adoption of new accounting guidance as necessary.
Supporting external audits and compliance reviews by maintaining audit-ready documentation and responding to information requests.
Participating in special projects, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic initiatives as assigned.