Accounting Manager - Hands-On Finance Leader with Growth

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

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.