Senior Accountant

FirstFour Staffing; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstFour Staffing in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This role offers significant visibility to executive leadership and a clear path toward future leadership opportunities in accounting. The ideal candidate will manage financial statements, month-end and year-end processes, and support audits while driving improvements across the organization.

The successful candidate will have at least a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 5+ years of accounting experience, and strong knowledge of GAAP. This individual should be eager to solve problems and improve processes, contributing to the company's financial decision-making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, or project-based accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations and analyze balance sheet and income statement activity.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Support external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Accounting processes

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A growing industrial services organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This role offers significant visibility to executive leadership and provides a clear path toward future accounting leadership opportunities. The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, and eager to take ownership of accounting processes while helping drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Perform account reconciliations and analyze balance sheet and income statement activity
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Support external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity
• Assist with process improvements and internal controls initiatives
• Collaborate with operational leaders to support financial decision-making
• Participate in special projects and strategic finance initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated career stability and commitment
• Manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, or project-based accounting experience preferred
• CPA designation is a plus

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a high-energy accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and taking on new challenges. This individual should be interested in long-term career growth and have the potential to develop into a Controller-level role within the organization.

• Exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to grow into future finance leadership positions