Senior Accountant Financial Reporting

Sterling Search Partners; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Search Partners is hiring a Senior Accountant located in Birmingham, AL. This role supports financial reporting and external audit activities, emphasizing ASC 606 compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in public accounting with a minimum of 5 years of experience and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include coordinating audits, preparing financial statements, and streamlining accounting processes.

CPA certification is preferred. Join a team committed to enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in public accounting (audit) or corporate financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606.

Responsibilities

• Support annual external audits and compliance examinations.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities.

Skills

Public accounting

Financial reporting

U.S. GAAP

ASC 606 revenue recognition

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Sterling Search Partners is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our clients Financial Reporting team. This role will be responsible for supporting external audit and financial reporting activities, managing technical accounting processes with an emphasis on ASC 606 revenue recognition, and performing key general accounting responsibilities related to the monthly close process.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in public accounting or financial reporting, possess a process improvement mindset, and demonstrate the ability to leverage systems and automation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit & Financial Reporting

• Coordinate and support annual external audits, quarterly reviews, and other compliance-related examinations.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Assist with preparation and review of financial statements, footnotes, and management reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support internal control documentation and testing efforts.
• Participate in implementation and maintenance of accounting policies and reporting procedures.

Technical Accounting & Process Management

• Serve as a key resource for ASC 606 revenue recognition processes, including contract review, documentation, and ongoing compliance.
• Research and document accounting conclusions for technical accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows through automation, system enhancements, and process improvements.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and IT teams to improve data integrity and reporting efficiency.
• Assist with implementation and optimization of ERP, reporting, and automation tools.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, accounting memos, and internal controls.

General Accounting & Close Process

• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations and income statement fluctuations.
• Conduct departmental expense analysis and provide insights to management.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned accounting activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis requests.
• Assist with maintenance of accounting records and supporting schedules.

Other Duties

• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives.
• Support acquisitions, integrations, and other business growth initiatives as needed.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in public accounting (audit) and/or corporate financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• CPA certification or CPA candidate.
• Public accounting experience with a national or regional accounting firm.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with automation technologies such as Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, SQL, or similar tools.
• Demonstrated track record of improving processes and leveraging technology to increase efficiency.