Accounting Specialist Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: Altec Capital Services is hiring an Accounting Specialist in Birmingham, Alabama. This role involves leading, training, and supporting accounting associates, high-volume data entry, processing payments, and acting as a liaison between associates and supervisors/managers. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, two years of applicable experience, PC skills, and excellent communication skills. The job offers stability, work-life balance, and promotional opportunities within a values-based culture.
Job Description
Accounting Specialist Location:
Birmingham, Alabama
Opening ID:
33820
Job Family:
Accounting and Finance
Date Posted:
May 8, 2025 Job Description Why Join Altec? Altec Capital Services (ACS), a division of Altec, is hiring an Accounting Specialist in Birmingham, AL. This position serves as a team leader or subject matter expert in the Accounting Department while compiling, classifying, recording, verifying and maintaining accounting data and records with minimal supervision. These associates are expected to participate and support overall department deadlines and objectives. Responsibilities Leading, training and supporting accounting associates High volume data entry and transactions with a wide range of difficulty
Processing payments for suppliers or customers
Act as a liaison between accounting associates and Supervisors/Managers
Answer escalated supplier, customer and/or associate inquiries
Assists with regulatory and tax compliance
Complete journal entries as required
All other duties as assigned Education, Experience, and Skills Required High School Diploma or GED required
Two years applicable experience, with one of those being at Altec OR Four years applicable experience PC skills using Microsoft Office 365 suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted. Please directly on our Other Position Specifications Demonstrated record of responsibility
Extremely detail oriented
Customer Service Oriented
Proven Account Management skills required in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships
Motivated, goal oriented and persistent
Maintain Company confidentiality Must handle stress and deadlines well
Participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Travel 0-25% Who is Altec and Altec Capital Services? Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held and family-owned company headquartered in Birmingham, AL. We are proud to be a leading manufacturer of products and services that connect people to the power and communications we all need in more than 100 countries throughout the world. While we are known for lifting products: bucket trucks, cranes
- equipment used to help people access tough-to-reach places, what really makes us successful is how we help our associates reach higher.
We help people reach their potential, and we believe that makes all the difference in our company. Altec Capital Services (ACS) is a division of Altec, that offers a variety of flexible and affordable finance options for equipment to help our customers improve cash flow while increasing overall profitability. Why join Altec? Work-life balance
Consistent work schedule/standard hours
Flexibility
Values-based culture
Stability of a 90+ year old company Challenging, rewarding work environment
Promotional opportunities
Wide range of accounting positions
- financial accounting, cost accounting, lease and rental accounting Among our core values is a focus on family and financial stability, and we believe it is important to provide associates with a competitive benefits package. Highlights of Altec’s benefits package are listed below. Learn more by visiting Compensation & Benefits
- Altec Inc Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Care Plans
Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) or Roth 401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement Program (helps meet CPA credit hours requirements)
Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, and Vacation Purchase
Company Wellness Programs (Physical, Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Financial)
Personal and Professional Learning/Development Opportunities
Plus more!
Altec’s values-based culture provides opportunities for associates to have a fulfilling professional career while maintaining a work-life balance and consistent work schedule. Customer First
- Enjoyment of Work
- Family
- Financial Stability
- Integrity
- People are our Greatest Strength
- Quality
- Spiritual Development
- Teamwork Altec Industries, Inc.
and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.