Staff Accountant

Buffalo Trace Area Development District • Maysville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Buffalo Trace Area Development District (BTADD) is seeking applicants for the Staff Accountant position. This role involves a wide range of financial responsibilities, including recording financial transactions, managing closing procedures, preparing budgets and forecasts, analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance with all accounting regulations. The Staff Accountant will also manage accounts payable and receivable, coordinate inter-departmental workflows, and handle tax reporting. Collaboration with auditors and state agencies, as well as providing backup support to other finance team members, are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or closely related field.
• Five (5) years of prior accounting experience.
• Applicants must submit to a personal credit check.
• Meet our insurer’s requirements for bonding.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Working experience and knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping.
• Willingness to stay current with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards.
• Must be attentive to detail; possess strong analytical, verbal and written communication, intrinsic motivation, organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently.
• Ability to work well with others.

Nice To Haves

• Fund accounting background preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting software such as Accufund, GMS, QuickBooks, and SAGE is desired.
• Must possess advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and various other software applications.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions and bookkeeping.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures including journal entries.
• Prepare budgets, budget forecasts, and financial plans as needed.
• Compile, analyze, report, and present financial data.
• Ad hoc reporting for department managers and senior management.
• Analyze and review financials for specified contracts and grants.
• Complete various reports to satisfy applicable contract requirements.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including the preparation of invoices.
• Coordinate workflow and procedures between the finance and other departments.
• Perform internal monitoring of financial transactions and documents ensuring full compliance with all agency, local, state, and federal accounting and financial regulations.
• Complete tax reporting and related filings.
• Collaborate with other staff members, independent auditors, state agencies for the purpose of responding to audit and/or monitoring inquiries.
• Support and serve as back up for the Payroll Clerk and other Finance Team members during vacations and absences, maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Conduct administrative and other duties, as assigned by Finance Officer.

What This Job Offers

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