Staff Accountant Louisville, KY | Full-Time | On-Site
About the OpportunityOur 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 BackgroundThis 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
Search managed by: Zach Gates
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Staff Accountant