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Accountant / Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant
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Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.
Overview
**NOTE: This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence three days per week in Louisville, KY.** **#LG&EKU #INDLGE LI-Hy**
**Accountant** **:**
Under direct supervision, responsible for assisting in recurring accounting tasks, including preparing journal entries, maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger, preparing basic financial reports and monitoring internal controls over financial reporting. Depends on others for instruction, guidance and direction.
**Staff Accountant** :
Under general supervision, responsible for increasingly complex accounting activities including analyzing accounting transactions and issues, preparing journal entries, maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger, preparing, and analyzing financial reports, and testing and monitoring internal controls over financial reporting. Works with regular guidance in own area of knowledge.
**Senior Accountant** :
Under general direction, responsible for the more complex accounting activities including analyzing accounting transactions & issues, preparing journal entries, maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger, preparing & analyzing financial reports and enhancing internal controls over financial reporting. This is a senior-skill level normally without supervisory responsibility. However, may provide guidance and direction to other PPL employees in support of producing high quality, timely
and cost-effective accounting solutions. Works independently with minimal guidance using knowledge of business operations and accounting.
Responsibilities
**Accountant** :
+ Responsibleforrecurringaccountinganalyses,journalentriesandaccountreconciliations.
+ Responsible for the preparation of financial statements and other internal/external financial reports.
+ Assists in maintaining internal controls over financial reporting.
+ Develops competence in assigned areas of responsibility by performing structured work, with an expectation of developing a more flexible approach to work assignments.
+ Related to all the above processes, expected to develop supporting workpapers and documentation.
+ Uses existing procedures to identify and recommend solutions to problems in assigned areas of accounting. Applies limited judgment and discretion.
+ Interacts with staff, management, and other customers in a friendly, courteous, professional and helpful manner.
**Staff Accountant** :
+ Prepares increasingly complex accounting analyses and journal entries.
+ Prepares and analyzes financial statements and other internal/external financial reports.
+ Assists in the tracking & reporting of internal controls over financial reporting and recommends enhancements to such controls.
+ Solves a range of increasingly complex accounting problems; analyzes possible solutions and makes recommendations.
+ Related to all the above processes, expected to develop supporting work papers and documentation.
+ Builds knowledge of the organization processes and customers and technical accounting.
**Senior Accountant** :
+ Evaluates accounting policies and procedures to reflect changes in business conditions, processes, and accounting guidance.
+ Prepares more complex accounting analyses and journal entries.
+ Prepares and analyzes financial statements and other internal/external financial reports.
+ Enhances internal controls over financial reporting.
+ Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products or services. Solves more complex problems taking a new perspective on existing solutions.
+ Provides functional advice or training to less-experienced accountant positions.
+ Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May direct the work of other staff members.
+ Increases and applies knowledge of legal and regulatory issues and changes in accounting guidance.
+ The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Qualifications
**Accountant** :
_Basic Qualifications_ :
+ Bachelor'sdegreeinbusinessdisciplinewithatleast3accountingcourses.
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; use of Excel/Word is required.
_Preferred Qualifications_ :
+ Bachelor's degree in accounting.
+ CPA or CMA exam eligible.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.
+ 0-2 years related work experience, including co-operative/internship experience.
**Staff Accountant** :
_Basic Qualifications_ :
+ Bachelor's degree in business discipline with at least 3 accounting courses OR bachelor's degree in accounting with at least 1 year of accounting-related experience.
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; use of excel/word is required.
+ Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
_Preferred Qualifications_ :
+ Bachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of 2 to 4 years of accounting-related experience in public accounting, SEC reporting, and a working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
+ CPA or CMA certification or MBA.
**Senior Accountant** :
_Basic Qualifications_ :
+ Bachelor's degree in business discipline with at least 3 accounting courses and 5 years accounting experience OR bachelor's degree in accounting with 3-5 years of accounting-related experience.
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; use of excel/word is required.
_Preferred Qualifications_ :
+ Bachelor's degree in accounting, MBA, or other advanced degree in business discipline.
+ CPA or CMA certification.
+ Experience in utility accounting, public accounting and SEC reporting, and a working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
+ Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting guidance.
+ Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
+ Requires excellent interpersonal skills.
**Accountant** :
_Basic Qualifications_ :
+ Bachelor'sdegreeinbusinessdisciplinewithatleast3accountingcourses.
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; use of Excel/Word is required.
_Preferred Qualifications_ :
+ Bachelor's degree in accounting.
+ CPA or CMA exam eligible.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.
+ 0-2 years related work experience, including co-operative/internship experience.
**Staff Accountant** :
_Basic Qualifications_ :
+ Bachelor's degree in business discipline with at least 3 accounting courses OR bachelor's degree in accounting with at least 1 year of accounting-related experience.
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; use of excel/word is required.
+ Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
_Preferred Qualifications_ :
+ Bachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of 2 to 4 years of accounting-related experience in public accounting, SEC reporting, and a working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
+ CPA or CMA certification or MBA.
**Senior Accountant** :
_Basic Qualifications_ :
+ Bachelor's degree in business discipline with at least 3 accounting courses and 5 years accounting experience OR bachelor's degree in accounting with 3-5 years of accounting-related experience.
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; use of excel/word is required.
_Preferred Qualifications_ :
+ Bachelor's degree in accounting, MBA, or other advanced degree in business discipline.
+ CPA or CMA certification.
+ Experience in utility accounting, public accounting and SEC reporting, and a working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
+ Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting guidance.
+ Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
+ Requires excellent interpersonal skills.
**Accountant** :
+ Responsibleforrecurringaccountinganalyses,journalentriesandaccountreconciliations.
+ Responsible for the preparation of financial statements and other internal/external financial reports.
+ Assists in maintaining internal controls over financial reporting.
+ Develops competence in assigned areas of responsibility by performing structured work, with an expectation of developing a more flexible approach to work assignments.
+ Related to all the above processes, expected to develop supporting workpapers and documentation.
+ Uses existing procedures to identify and recommend solutions to problems in assigned areas of accounting. Applies limited judgment and discretion.
+ Interacts with staff, management, and other customers in a friendly, courteous, professional and helpful manner.
**Staff Accountant** :
+ Prepares increasingly complex accounting analyses and journal entries.
+ Prepares and analyzes financial statements and other internal/external financial reports.
+ Assists in the tracking & reporting of internal controls over financial reporting and recommends enhancements to such controls.
+ Solves a range of increasingly complex accounting problems; analyzes possible solutions and makes recommendations.
+ Related to all the above processes, expected to develop supporting work papers and documentation.
+ Builds knowledge of the organization processes and customers and technical accounting.
**Senior Accountant** :
+ Evaluates accounting policies and procedures to reflect changes in business conditions, processes, and accounting guidance.
+ Prepares more complex accounting analyses and journal entries.
+ Prepares and analyzes financial statements and other internal/external financial reports.
+ Enhances internal controls over financial reporting.
+ Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products or services. Solves more complex problems taking a new perspective on existing solutions.
+ Provides functional advice or training to less-experienced accountant positions.
+ Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May direct the work of other staff members.
+ Increases and applies knowledge of legal and regulatory issues and changes in accounting guidance.
+ The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Remote Work
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
Accountant/ Senior Accountant
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**Accountant / Senior Accountant**
14050 West Lambs Lane, Libertyville, IL 60048, USA
Full-time
**Company Description**
**ITW** 's products and solutions are at work all over the world - in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. You are never, whether you know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution. In the words of a Mal Pancoast quote, at ITW, "You get paid to impact the world."
ITW Construction provides a variety of fastening systems and truss products for the commercial, residential, and remodeling/renovation segments. With products manufactured at locations around the globe serving markets in North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia.
**The Global Tool Unit (GTU)** is a part of ITW's Construction Segment. The GTU innovates, develops, and manufactures best-in-class Power Fastening Systems for the global construction market. Our highly differentiated tools are specified to be used in a variety of applications including wood framing, wood trim, and steel to concrete installations.
In the past 3 years, we have undertaken a substantial reorganization of the division throughout our two production facilities and two engineering development centers, with an increased focus on productivity and cultural change. These changes have likewise been supported by a greater focus on efficiency and effectiveness in terms of dollars invested.
**Position Summary:**
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant/ Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting inventory and fixed asset management, and providing financial insights for operational and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and experience in a manufacturing or inventory-driven environment.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts.
+ Perform day-to-day general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and analysis for designated functional areas.
+ Lead budgeting and forecasting activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
+ Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting packages, including variance analysis and commentary.
+ Monitor and maintain accurate inventory records, including cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
+ Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, and finance teams to ensure seamless inventory management processes.
+ Provide financial support for special projects such as cost analysis, internal/external audits, manufacturing surveys, and ad-hoc requests.
+ Ensure compliance with company policies and assist in implementing new internal controls as needed.
+ Track and report on slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
+ Monitor fixed assets and capital projects, ensuring proper accounting and reporting.
+ Calculate and analyze cost impacts of tariffs and other external factors.
**Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, CPA or CMA preferred.
+ 3+ years of experience in accounting or financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing or inventory-heavy environment.
+ Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
+ Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with (insert specific systems if applicable).
+ Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
+ Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.
+ Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
_ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._
_As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._
**Compensation Information:**
The salary range for this position is $82,000- $95,000 annually. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. The company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
_ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._
_As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._
Accountant
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our team at Tidewater Roofing. As an integral part of the Finance department, the Accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with all accounting regulations.
Responsibilities:- Manage all aspects of accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger
- Prepare monthly financial statements and reports for management
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal tax regulations
- Conduct regular audits to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA certification preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
If you are a dedicated and organized individual with a passion for numbers, we invite you to apply for the Accountant position at Tidewater Roofing. Join our team and help us continue to grow and succeed in the roofing industry.
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Accountant
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Accounting Experts -- Short-Term Sourcing Project with Leading AI Lab Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to identify and vet U.S.-based accounting professionals for a short-term staffing engagement. We're seeking both junior and senior-level experts with backgrounds in corporate accounting or experience at top-tier accounting firms. This is a flexible, project-based opportunity to support a client initiative requiring high-trust financial expertise. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities will be project-dependent and clarified upon engagement with the client Candidates may be expected to collaborate in real-time with client-side stakeholders Tasks will align with typical corporate or public accounting functions Ideal Qualifications U.S.-based Background in corporate accounting or at a leading accounting firm (e.g., Big Four or equivalent) Strong communication and collaborative skills for synchronous engagements More About the Opportunity Short-term direct staffing with the AI lab Expected commitment: 5-20 hours/week Synchronous collaboration expected Compensation & Contract Terms You'll be classified as an independent contractor Payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Accountant
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Do you love digging into data, organizing, and problem-solving? We want to hear from you! We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented accountant to help keep our financial information in order and up to date. You’ll be in charge of bookkeeping, producing financial reports, recording accurate information in QuickBooks, and managing corporate accounts payable. If this sounds like you, we highly encourage you to apply.
Compensation:$70,000 - $80,000 yearly
Responsibilities:- Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct daybook, suppliers ledger, customer ledger, and general ledger
- Consistently input daily financial transactions and finalize the posting process
- Process payroll to provide payment to employees on time
- Reconcile bank statements and prepare financial statements
- Perform bookkeeping duties: Maintain data on financial statements
- Extreme Ownership: takes control of outcomes, removes obstacles to success, no excuses
- Resourcefulness: finds ways to achieve results despite a lack of resources, able to self-educate
- Big Why: Who are you here for? – The driving force behind your career is the passionate care for vulnerable adults
- Growth: 1% Better – has habits that lead to small improvements in self and team every day
- Humility: WHAT is right, not WHO is right – puts ego aside, accepts criticism, to find the best solution in all situations
- Trustworthiness: Show up – able to be trusted when needed
- Gratitude: Look for the good – intentionally looks for, thinks about, and talks about the good in any situation
At VitaCare Living, we believe in living with a purpose outside of ourselves. VitaCare Living is a collection of communities full of people with purpose. Our residents wake up each day with another opportunity to grow and improve the world around them. Our staff work each day with people they care deeply for and have careers full of opportunity.
VitaCare Living is an established Assisted Living and Memory Care provider with a mission to add LIFE to the Years of our Residents and Staff. With 17 locations across two states, we care for over 300 residents in smaller, home-like settings that prioritize community, dignity, and purpose.
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Accountant
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Kanawha Scales & Systems is one of the leading Industrial Weighing solutions providers in the United States which was founded in 1954 in Kanawha County, WV. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried-and-true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people.
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the finance and accounting team through accurate preparation, analysis, and maintenance of financial records. This role ensures compliance with company policies and accounting standards while assisting with monthly close processes, account reconciliations, reporting, and audits. The Staff Accountant works cross-functionally with internal teams to provide timely financial information, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and contribute to the overall efficiency and integrity of the organization’s financial operations.
Responsibilities
· Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and related entries and reconcile to the general ledger
· Maintain fixed asset ledgers, including fleet records and posting of monthly depreciation entries
· Assist in cash management, including reviewing Credit Card statements, backup for deposits and some collection oversight
· Perform account analysis and related entries as directed by Controller or CFO
· Prepare tax reporting for vehicle fleet, including IFTA and IRP compliance
· Manage credit card processing, approvals, and serve as administrator on the account.
· Perform bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
· Process and apply accounts receivable deposits; research and correct discrepancies as needed.
· Handle intercompany balancing and settlement of accounts.
· Prepare and review account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
· Develop and analyze revenue vs. cost comparison reporting.
· Prepare journal entries and support general ledger accuracy.
· Review general ledger detail and ensure accounts are balanced.
· Investigate and resolve cost discrepancies and general ledger issues.
· Process miscellaneous orders and corrections within the general ledger.
· Understand and apply purchase order processes to accounting transactions.
· Monitor and resolve discrepancies in inventory and material transactions.
· Support month-end close by completing assigned tasks under strict deadlines.
· Communicate with multiple branch locations to resolve accounting issues and support operations.
· Crosstrain and learn additional accounting responsibilities to support the team.
· Understand the impact of different order types on the general ledger.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities
Education and Experience
- 2-year degree in accounting
- Proficiency with excel and word and other Microsoft functions
- Detail oriented with good time management skillset
- Strong communication skills
- Experience with General Ledger analysis and related entries a plus
Work Environment
- Office environment; mostly sitting
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Accountant
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Accounting Experts -- Short-Term Sourcing Project with Leading AI Lab Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to identify and vet U.S.-based accounting professionals for a short-term staffing engagement. We're seeking both junior and senior-level experts with backgrounds in corporate accounting or experience at top-tier accounting firms. This is a flexible, project-based opportunity to support a client initiative requiring high-trust financial expertise. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities will be project-dependent and clarified upon engagement with the client Candidates may be expected to collaborate in real-time with client-side stakeholders Tasks will align with typical corporate or public accounting functions Ideal Qualifications U.S.-based Background in corporate accounting or at a leading accounting firm (e.g., Big Four or equivalent) Strong communication and collaborative skills for synchronous engagements More About the Opportunity Short-term direct staffing with the AI lab Expected commitment: 5-20 hours/week Synchronous collaboration expected Compensation & Contract Terms You'll be classified as an independent contractor Payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
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Accounting Experts -- Short-Term Sourcing Project with Leading AI Lab Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to identify and vet U.S.-based accounting professionals for a short-term staffing engagement. We're seeking both junior and senior-level experts with backgrounds in corporate accounting or experience at top-tier accounting firms. This is a flexible, project-based opportunity to support a client initiative requiring high-trust financial expertise. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities will be project-dependent and clarified upon engagement with the client Candidates may be expected to collaborate in real-time with client-side stakeholders Tasks will align with typical corporate or public accounting functions Ideal Qualifications U.S.-based Background in corporate accounting or at a leading accounting firm (e.g., Big Four or equivalent) Strong communication and collaborative skills for synchronous engagements More About the Opportunity Short-term direct staffing with the AI lab Expected commitment: 5-20 hours/week Synchronous collaboration expected Compensation & Contract Terms You'll be classified as an independent contractor Payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Accountant
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Accounting Experts -- Short-Term Sourcing Project with Leading AI Lab Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to identify and vet U.S.-based accounting professionals for a short-term staffing engagement. We're seeking both junior and senior-level experts with backgrounds in corporate accounting or experience at top-tier accounting firms. This is a flexible, project-based opportunity to support a client initiative requiring high-trust financial expertise. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities will be project-dependent and clarified upon engagement with the client Candidates may be expected to collaborate in real-time with client-side stakeholders Tasks will align with typical corporate or public accounting functions Ideal Qualifications U.S.-based Background in corporate accounting or at a leading accounting firm (e.g., Big Four or equivalent) Strong communication and collaborative skills for synchronous engagements More About the Opportunity Short-term direct staffing with the AI lab Expected commitment: 5-20 hours/week Synchronous collaboration expected Compensation & Contract Terms You'll be classified as an independent contractor Payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.