Senior Accountant — GAAP, GL & Variance Analysis

Motion Industries

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Motion Industries in Birmingham, AL seeks a Senior Accountant to maintain the general ledger, prepare financial reports, and perform journal entries and reconciliations. The role requires 3–5 years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA preferred.

Proficiency in Excel, PeopleSoft, and Blackline is desirable. This full-time position demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
  • 3–5 years of related accounting experience.
  • CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains general ledger and assists in financial reporting.
  • Prepares journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Performs variance analyses and communicates results to management.
  • Supports inventory and acquisitions accounting, conducts ad hoc analyses.

Skills

Attention to detail
Time management
Interpersonal skills
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
PeopleSoft
Blackline

Job description

Motion Industries in Birmingham, AL seeks a Senior Accountant to maintain the general ledger, prepare financial reports, and perform journal entries and reconciliations. The role requires 3–5 years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA preferred.

Proficiency in Excel, PeopleSoft, and Blackline is desirable. This full-time position demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.

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