Accounting Manager

Payroll & Benefit Solutions; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Payroll & Benefit Solutions (PBS) in Hoover, AL is seeking an Accounting Manager who enjoys hands-on accounting and wants room to grow.

You will support accurate reporting, cash management, and month-end close across multiple entities, collaborating with management, accounting colleagues, and external partners to resolve issues and improve processes.

This role offers potential to grow into a Controller position as you demonstrate strong performance and readiness for broader financial leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
• Three to five years of experience in an accounting department environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks Online, with the ability to learn banking, payroll, billing, expense, and payment platforms.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment when handling financial information.
• Clear communication and the ability to work independently, collaborate across departments, and manage deadlines.
• An interest in improving processes and developing toward broader accounting leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily cash activity, investigate discrepancies, reconcile bank accounts, and coordinate authorized payments and transfers.
• Prepare journal entries, maintain the general ledger, review staff reconciliations, and reconcile intercompany balances to support month-end close.
• Manage client billing and accounts payable activities, verify charges against approved quotes, and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Review vendor invoices, company credit-card activity, and employee expenses for accuracy and appropriate documentation.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for management and assist with analyses and process improvements.
• Coordinate information for annual Form 1099 preparation and support external financial statement audits.
• Maintain organized records and follow internal controls, approval requirements, and confidentiality standards.
• Coordinate with vendors and support approved purchasing and other assigned operational needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Independent work

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in Accounting or related field

Three to five years of accounting department experience

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks Online

Payroll systems

Job description

Who We Are

At Payroll & Benefit Solutions (PBS), we help businesses take care of their people through payroll, HR, and benefits services. We combine personal service with a commitment to getting the details right and build relationships by listening, responding, and following through.

That same care shapes how we work together. We value accountability, continuous improvement, and teammates who support one another. Your work here helps keep the business behind that service running smoothly.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an Accounting Manager who enjoys hands-on accounting and wants room to grow. You'll play a key role in PBS's internal financial operations, supporting accurate reporting, cash management, and month-end close across multiple entities. You'll work with management, accounting colleagues, and external partners to resolve issues and improve processes.

This role offers potential to grow into a Controller position as you demonstrate strong performance and readiness for broader financial leadership. It's an opportunity to deepen your accounting expertise while building toward greater responsibility.

What You'll Do

• Monitor daily cash activity, investigate discrepancies, reconcile bank accounts, and coordinate authorized payments and transfers.
• Prepare journal entries, maintain the general ledger, review staff reconciliations, and reconcile intercompany balances to support month-end close.
• Manage client billing and accounts payable activities, verify charges against approved quotes, and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Review vendor invoices, company credit-card activity, and employee expenses for accuracy and appropriate documentation.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for management and assist with analyses and process improvements.
• Coordinate information for annual Form 1099 preparation and support external financial statement audits.
• Maintain organized records and follow internal controls, approval requirements, and confidentiality standards.
• Coordinate with vendors and support approved purchasing and other assigned operational needs.

What We're Looking For

• Associate degree or higher in Accounting or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience in an accounting department environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks Online, with the ability to learn banking, payroll, billing, expense, and payment platforms.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment when handling financial information.
• Clear communication and the ability to work independently, collaborate across departments, and manage deadlines.
• An interest in improving processes and developing toward broader accounting leadership responsibilities.

Why Join PBS

• Build broad experience across cash management, close, reporting, and accounting for multiple entities.
• Contribute financial information that helps management understand the business and make decisions.
• Bring your ideas to a team that values personal service, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Pursue long-term growth, including potential advancement to Controller based on performance and readiness.