Sr. Accountant

Description

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Senior Accountant - Frankfort, Kentucky

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Senior Accountant to join our team. This position plays a critical role in preparing accurate financial statements, maintaining compliance with regulatory and accounting standards, and providing strategic financial insights to support operational and budgetary decisions. The Senior Accountant will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to promote transparency, accountability, and strong fiscal stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

+ Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting principles and regulatory requirements.

+ Evaluate budgets and expenditures across all funding sources-including local, state, federal, and private grants-to ensure compliance and proper fund management.

+ Monitor, reconcile, and maintain accounting system activity, including payroll entries, invoices, and other financial transactions.

+ Advise faculty, staff, and external partners on financial policies, procedures, and best practices, while resolving inquiries and supporting compliance.

+ Assess revenue and expenditure trends and provide recommendations for budget adjustments, cost controls, and financial improvements.

+ Manage and enhance financial systems and applications to support efficient data flow, reporting, and operational processes.

+ Coordinate preparation of financial statements and produce specialized billings or reports required by funding agencies.

+ Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to university policies and public auditing standards.

+ Train, mentor, and oversee lower‑level accounting staff and student employees, fostering strong team performance and professional development.

+ Conduct in‑depth financial analyses to support strategic planning and informed decision‑making across the institution.

Requirements - Proficiency in month-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.

- Strong knowledge of general ledger maintenance and bank reconciliations.

- Experience in grant accounting and compliance with funding agency requirements.

- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data to produce accurate reports and projections.

- Knowledge of computerized financial systems and accounting applications.

- Familiarity with federal and state financial regulations and university accounting policies.

- Excellent communication skills to explain financial information and resolve issues effectively.

- Capability to train and guide staff on accounting practices and procedures.

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