Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant PangeaTwo - 3.6 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $80,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Bachelor's degree GAAP Accounting and finance experience Bachelor's degree in accounting Cross-functional collaboration Excel data analysis Full Job Description Staff Accountant Birmingham, Alabama $70,000 - $80,000 + Bonus Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to assist the finance leadership team with day-to-day accounting operations and internal financial reporting. This is a full-time, in-office role focused on maintaining accurate records and supporting monthly and annual close activities within a logistics-focused business unit. In this role, you will work closely with the Assistant Controller to manage general ledger activity, analyze financial results, and ensure account accuracy. The position requires hands-on involvement across multiple accounting functions and consistent collaboration with internal teams.

What You'll Do:

Compile and support monthly internal financial reports with appropriate backup and account detail Prepare and post journal entries and ensure proper classification within the general ledger Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank activity and investigate variances Review income statement results and perform monthly account-level analysis Provide accounting support for payables and receivables as workload requires Process weekly payments for agents and respond to questions or discrepancies Prepare requested schedules and documentation for external audit reviews Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures Maintain organized electronic accounting records and support documentation Generate routine and special financial reports for internal management use Identify and assist with improvements to accounting workflows and controls

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting Three to five years of hands-on accounting experience Working knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting concepts Advanced Excel skills with experience handling large data sets Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail Clear written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage competing deadlines in a structured office environment Self-directed work style with the ability to collaborate across teams Rooted in Birmingham. Experts in Accounting. Focused on You. We're a local recruiting firm based right here in Birmingham. We partner with top companies across the city, from large corporations to fast-growing startups, and we'd love to meet you for coffee to talk about your career goals. Whether you're actively searching or just exploring, we're here to guide you through the entire process, from resume tips to interview coaching. At our clients' request, only individuals with required experience will be considered. Please note - if you have recently submitted your resume to a PangeaTwo posting, your qualifications may be considered for other open opportunities. Your resume will never be submitted to a client without your prior knowledge and consent to do so. IND123