Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job 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.A growing organization is seeking a Staff Accountant / Cash Applications Specialist to join its accounting team. This role will be responsible for daily cash posting, account reconciliations, accounts receivable support, and various accounting functions within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow within an accounting and finance team.

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

• 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.

For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL.