Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate

Setting/

Hours:

100% In-Office | M-F 8am to 5pm

Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Erlanger, Kentucky that’s expanding its Accounting & Finance team.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Associate to support daily financial operations and contribute to the overall efficiency of the accounting function. This position is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting principles who enjoys process improvement, collaboration, and professional growth.

The Accounting Associate will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of accounting tasks.

• Manage accounts payable, including processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and preparing year-end 1099s.
• Administer the company’s corporate credit card and expense reporting program, ensuring adherence to internal controls and policy compliance.
• Maintain accounting for organizational assets, including inventory, pledges, and fixed assets.
• Support sales tax filings and compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing tasks, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare and organize supporting documentation for annual financial audits, responding to auditor requests and ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to resolve discrepancies, improve accuracy, and enhance reporting quality.
• Participate in the ongoing review and refinement of accounting processes, recommending efficiencies and implementing best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree a plus).
• 2–5 years of experience in general accounting or financial operations.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow).
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems (e.g., Quick Books, Net Suite, Sage Intacct, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with data, formulas, and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Actively pursuing or holding a CPA license.
• Experience with nonprofit, project-based, or fund accounting.
• Familiarity with audit preparation or external reporting requirements.
• Working knowledge of sales tax, fixed assets, or pledge receivables accounting.
• Exposure to process improvement, documentation, or internal control initiatives.

• Accurate, timely completion of accounting tasks and reporting.
• Strong communication and collaboration across accounting and operational teams.
• Proactive identification and resolution of issues or process gaps.
• Demonstrated initiative in learning new systems and improving workflows.
• Professional growth and expanding capability within the accounting function.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to make an impact, partner with trak group to explore this opportunity.