Senior Accounting Associate- Internal Reporting & Working Capital

Diversified Energy Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate to manage current assets and liabilities. This role focuses on analyzing working capital movements and ensuring accurate internal and external reporting. Candidates should have a strong accounting background with 3–6+ years’ experience, particularly in balance sheet accounting and cash flow concepts. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and advanced Excel skills are required. CPA preference will be given. The position offers an excellent opportunity for those looking to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting or analytical experience.
• Strong understanding of cash flow concepts.
• CPA preferred or active CPA candidate.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting for current asset and liability accounts.
• Prepare month-end and quarter-end close schedules.
• Conduct period-over-period working capital analysis.
• Support preparation of cash flow statements.
• Ensure consistency across financial statements.
• Deliver dynamic internal reporting on working capital trends.
• Collaborate with FP&A and Accounting leadership.
• Support public financial reporting and audits.
• Maintain SOX-compliant controls.
• Implement process improvements using AI tools.

Skills

Balance sheet accounting

Working capital analysis

Advanced Excel

Analytical capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Hyperion

Business Intelligence platforms

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a Senior Accounting Associate – Internal Reporting & Working Capital to oversee the Company’s current assets and current liabilities, including a broad portfolio of working capital and operational accounts. This role is central to providing clear visibility into what is driving working capital movements, connecting balance‑sheet activity to cash flow performance, and supporting accurate internal and external reporting in a public‑company environment.

This is an analysis‑heavy role for a technically strong accountant who enjoys complexity, thrives on continuous improvement, and is motivated to modernize reporting through automation, analytics, and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Own accounting and analysis for current asset and current liability accounts, including key working capital and operational balances.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month‑end and quarter‑end close.
• Perform period‑over‑period working capital analysis, identifying and explaining drivers behind balance movements and business activity.
• Support preparation and analysis of the statement of cash flows, with specific ownership over working‑capital‑driven cash flow components.
• Bridge balance sheet changes to cash flow impacts, ensuring consistency across the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
• Deliver dynamic internal reporting that provides visibility into working capital trends, risks, and drivers at both the account and financial statement level.
• Partner with FP&A and Accounting leadership on monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc internal reporting, including variance explanations and management materials.
• Support external financial reporting and public‑company audit requirements, including preparation of audit‑quality documentation.
• Execute and maintain SOX‑compliant controls over working capital and internal reporting processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation using AI tools, Hyperion, BI platforms, ERP systems, and advanced Excel.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting or analytical experience
• Strong understanding of balance sheet accounting, working capital, and cash flow concepts
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability

Preferred

• CPA preferred (or active CPA candidate)
• Public company and/or public accounting experience
• Experience supporting cash flow statements, SOX controls, and external audits
• Exposure to multi‑entity or operationally complex environments

Office Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods working at a desk in front of a computer.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.