Senior Accountant: GAAP, Close & Process Optimizer

Watkins Talent Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Watkins Talent Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to join our team in Birmingham, AL. You’ll help keep our financial house in order, support month-end close, and partner with a team that values collaboration and accuracy.

The role focuses on GAAP compliance, reconciliations, cash flow analysis, and reliable reporting, with opportunities to contribute to forecasting and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and compliance basics.
• Experience with accounting systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own pieces of the financial statements and general ledger.
• Drive month-end close and improve smoothness each month.
• Maintain GAAP-clean and audit-ready records.
• Manage reconciliations, cash flow analysis, and reporting.
• Identify smarter, faster ways to improve processes.
• Support leadership with forecasting and financial planning.
• Ensure day-to-day accounting runs smoothly.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Communication

Accounting systems experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Watkins Talent Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to join our team in Birmingham, AL. You’ll help keep our financial house in order, support month-end close, and partner with a team that values collaboration and accuracy.

The role focuses on GAAP compliance, reconciliations, cash flow analysis, and reliable reporting, with opportunities to contribute to forecasting and strategic planning.