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Staff Accountant
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Robert Half
Birmingham, AL (In Person)
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Job Description
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Birmingham, Alabama. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing tax-related documentation, and helping ensure compliance with reporting standards. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and record journal entries to support accurate monthly and year-end financial reporting.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed.
- Assist with corporate tax filings and support the preparation of related schedules and documentation.
- Manage sales tax reporting activities, including data review, calculation support, and timely submission requirements.
- Contribute to the completion of corporate tax returns by organizing financial information and verifying supporting records.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to gather accounting data, clarify transactions, and improve reporting accuracy.
- Support audit and compliance efforts by maintaining organized documentation and responding to information requests.
Key Responsibilities:
- Post daily cash receipts including lockbox payments, ACHs, wires, and credit card transactions
- Record cash activity including automated drafts, account sweeps, and loan funding transactions
- Reconcile bank accounts, loan balances, and cash-related general ledger accounts
- Clear checks, ACHs, and wire transactions processed through bank accounts
- Investigate and resolve customer payment discrepancies, short pays, sales tax issues, and past due balances
- Process approved customer refunds, write-offs, credit memos, and rebills
- Assist with new vendor setup documentation including W-9s and tax forms
- Maintain banking reports, images, and cash files by month and year
- Support month-end close activities including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist with accounts payable functions as needed
- Partner with credit and sales teams to resolve outstanding account balances
- Perform additional accounting and finance projects as assigned Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- 0-3 years of accounting or related experience
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and reconciliations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with ERP or accounting systems
- Exposure to accounts receivable, cash applications, or general ledger accounting This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional seeking hands-on experience and long-term growth within a collaborative accounting team.