Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Louisville, KY | Full-Time | On-Site

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established public accounting firm in the Louisville area, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its growing team. This position offers exposure to a broad range of accounting, tax, and advisory engagements, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in public accounting.

Unlike firms with a highly specialized focus, this role provides experience across tax preparation, financial statement work, client advisory services, year-end planning, estate planning, and trust-related engagements. The firm is known for providing strong professional development opportunities and long-term career growth.

Ideal Background

This role is a strong fit for an accountant with 2-5 years of public accounting experience who enjoys both tax and client-facing accounting work and is looking for broader exposure across advisory, financial reporting, planning, and consulting services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns
• Assist with financial statement preparation and related accounting engagements
• Perform audit, review, and compilation procedures as assigned
• Prepare and organize workpapers in accordance with professional standards
• Analyze financial data and ensure accuracy of client financial records
• Participate in client engagements and collaborate with firm leadership and team members
• Assist clients with tax planning and advisory initiatives
• Support year-end planning, estate planning, trust services, and other consulting projects
• Draft reports, correspondence, and other client deliverables
• Manage multiple engagements while meeting established deadlines
• Stay current on accounting and tax regulations, including GAAP and industry best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• 2-5 years of public accounting experience
• Experience preparing tax returns and working with tax engagements
• Exposure to financial statement preparation and/or audit engagements preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations
• Proficiency with accounting and tax software
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and client service skills
• CPA certification is not required; CPA candidates are encouraged to apply

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Diverse public accounting experience beyond traditional tax work
• Exposure to advisory and consulting engagements
• Strong mentorship and long-term career growth opportunities
• Stable and collaborative team environment
• Annual bonus program
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision +

If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions, please email Zach Gates at zach.gates@ lhh.com , or visit our website at www.lhh.com .

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year

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