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Robert Half
Accounting Manager
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What they do
An Accounting Manager manages the accounting department of a company or organization. Directs the accounting staff that prepare financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports and tax filings. Monitors accounting data. Implements and manages accounting policies and procedures. Advises management with regard to finance decisions.
$144,949 / year median in Alabama
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support a healthcare organization in Birmingham, Alabama with critical accounting and reporting needs. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can bring structure, accuracy, and continuity to a busy department during a period of change. The position will play a key role in maintaining reporting quality, supporting audit activity, and helping the team meet important external filing obligations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation and review of financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
- Provide direct support for audit-related activities by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and coordinating required documentation.
- Manage annual statutory and external reporting obligations for New York-based centers in accordance with applicable deadlines and standards.
- Oversee key general ledger activities, including journal entry review, account analysis, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
- Support month-end close processes by helping the team resolve discrepancies and maintain reporting timelines.
- Step in to provide accounting coverage across the department, helping sustain operations and reduce disruption caused by staffing gaps.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen consistency in accounting deliverables and improve day-to-day financial reporting execution. Requirements
- Experience performing month-end close activities within an accounting environment that requires strong attention to detail.
- Strong working knowledge of general ledger management and core accounting processes.
- Background supporting financial statement audits and responding to auditor requests.
- Proven ability to complete detailed account reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.
- Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries and related supporting documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field preferred.