Staff Accountant

Strong Hold • Louisville, KY

27d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a high-integrity, hands-on Staff Accountant with 2 to 3 years of experience to join our finance team. Whether you bring a foundational background in corporate accounting with hands-on exposure to Microsoft Dynamics GP, or you are an ambitious public accounting exit looking to transition into industry, you will play a critical role in daily financial operations. In this role, you will handle core accounting mechanics—such as journal entries, reconciliations, and transaction processing—while upholding fundamental GAAP principles like the matching principle. Beyond data entry, this role requires a collaborative communicator who can work well with manufacturing and operational employees who may not have a background in finance, clearly explaining the business impact and importance of timely, accurate transaction entry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• 2 to 3 years of professional accounting experience, or a strong transition profile straight out of public accounting audit/tax looking for an industry home.
• A firm, practical understanding of fundamental accounting principles, including debits/credits, the matching principle, accruals, and financial statements.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics GP is a strong plus; demonstrated aptitude to quickly learn and master enterprise software is essential.
• Solid foundation in manufacturing, supply chain, or inventory accounting environments is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, PivotTables, Power Query) and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate with and educate non-financial staff.

Nice To Haves

• Foundational background in corporate accounting with hands-on exposure to Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Ambitious public accounting exit looking to transition into industry
• Solid foundation in manufacturing, supply chain, or inventory accounting environments

Responsibilities

• Perform timely and accurate transaction entry, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations while strictly adhering to debits, credits, and the matching principle.
• Leverage hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (or demonstrate an aptitude to rapidly master enterprise software) to process transactions, pull reports, and support operational workflows.
• Partner with floor and operational staff who don’t have a background in accounting, serving as a patient guide to explain the importance and business impact of timely and accurate transaction entry.
• Dive deep into datasets to identify errors, inconsistencies, and outliers, proactively investigating root causes to ensure clean financial statements.
• Learn existing accounting and operational workflows from the ground up, documenting procedures to drive efficiency and internal control compliance.
• Build and maintain spreadsheets using advanced formulas (XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP), PivotTables, and Power Query to streamline reporting.
• Explore and assist in implementing modern automation tools or AI scripts to reduce manual workloads and improve data accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive wage with annual increases and a performance-based annual bonus.
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, & vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance coverage
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level