Accountant II

Accountant II

Salyers Group, headquartered in Covington, Kentucky, is a diversified investment company with interests spanning commercial and residential real estate, hospitality, and business operations. Salyers Group is committed to long-term growth, operational excellence, financial discipline, and creating value for its tenants, guests, employees, and business partners.

Position Summary

The Accountant II is responsible for the day-to-day accounting and month-end close activities for assigned entities within Salyers Group's diverse portfolio of companies. The Accountant II works independently to identify and resolve accounting issues, understands the impact of transactions on financial statements, and takes ownership of deadlines and deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary accountant for assigned legal entities, maintaining complete and accurate general ledger records.
• Manage month end close process for assigned entities including preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Monitor bank account activity for unusual or incorrectly recorded transactions while maintaining appropriate separation of duties among cash handling, recording, reconciliation, and review functions.
• Maintain lease-related accounting records and ensure lease terms, rent schedules, and tenant charges are accurately reflected in the accounting system.
• Review aging and outstanding balances and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Support accounting for payroll-related liabilities and intercompany payroll allocations.
• Identify and help implement opportunities to standardize and improve accounting systems and processes across entities, reduce manual work, and increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist with information needed for sales tax, property tax, income tax, and other regulatory filings as applicable.
• Provide backup support for other accounting team responsibilities when necessary.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience.
• 3-5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accrual accounting.
• Ability to independently research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple entities, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and business information appropriately.

Preferred

• Experience in a multi-entity accounting environment including intercompany transactions.
• Experience with real estate, hospitality, property management, or related industries.
• Experience improving accounting processes or implementing AI and other accounting technologies.
• CPA designation or CPA-track experience preferred but not required.

Success in This Role

• Take full ownership of assigned entities and understand their operational and financial activity.
• Complete month-end close responsibilities, reconciliations, and reporting accurately and on time.
• Independently identify, research, and resolve accounting discrepancies and complex accounting issues.
• Maintain accurate, well-supported balance sheet accounts and promptly resolve reconciling items.
• Apply sound judgment in determining appropriate accounting treatment and when to escalate more complex matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Effectively manage multiple entities, priorities, deadlines, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate financial information and accounting concepts clearly and professionally to both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.
• Demonstrate curiosity, a sense of urgency, and a strong commitment to execution.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and collaboration across the organization.
• Uphold strong internal controls and appropriate separation of duties while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.

Salyers Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.