Bowling Green KY

Staff Accountant I


Pay$63245.00 / year
LocationBowling Green/Kentucky
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 1015
    • Position Type:
      City of Bowling Green Jobs/ Full Time Positions

    • Date Posted:
      7/2/2025

    • Location:
      Finance Department

    • Closing Date:
      '); ' 07/16/2024

    • Daily revenue reconciliation and posting to the general ledger
    • Preparing invoices for PILOT and property tax programs
    • Processing tax adjustments, refunds, and exonerations
    • Maintaining assessment records and supporting annual tax billing
    • Generating treasury reports and performing audit checks
    • Issuing program and contract invoices
    • Providing backup support to the Treasury office as needed
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
    • 1–3 years of accounting experience (government or nonprofit preferred)
    • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
    • Pay Grade G9; $63,245
    • 40 hrs./week; Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 p.m.
    • Staff Accountant I - Job Description.pdf
    • APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 16th, 2025 (end of business day) “Where numbers meet purpose:
      your next career move starts here!”


      The City of Bowling Green is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant I to support daily revenue, invoicing, and treasury functions. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the city's fiscal integrity and make a real impact.

      KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
      • Daily revenue reconciliation and posting to the general ledger
      • Preparing invoices for PILOT and property tax programs
      • Processing tax adjustments, refunds, and exonerations
      • Maintaining assessment records and supporting annual tax billing
      • Generating treasury reports and performing audit checks
      • Issuing program and contract invoices
      • Providing backup support to the Treasury office as needed
      QUALIFICATIONS:
      • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
      • 1–3 years of accounting experience (government or nonprofit preferred)
      • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
      SALARY:
      • Pay Grade G9; $63,245
      WORK HOURS:
      • 40 hrs./week; Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 p.m.




  • About the company

      Bowling Green is a home rule-class city and the county seat of Warren County, Kentucky, United States.

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