Senior Staff Accountant

Action Resources; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Resources in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Controller and ensure accurate financial reporting. You will handle month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and oversight of Accounts Payable activities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, including hands-on Accounts Payable.
• Experience leading Accounts Payable processes and teams.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements with detailed schedules and reconciliations.
• Record and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis on income statement accounts.
• Manage and oversee Accounts Payable processes; support Accounts Receivable as needed.
• Process weekly agent payroll and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with external audits by providing required documentation.
• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for management.
• Collaborate with team to identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Excel

GAAP

Analytical

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

McLeod ERP

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Controller and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial reporting. This position is responsible for core accounting functions including month-end close, reconciliations, financial analysis, reporting, and oversight of Accounts Payable activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while contributing to continuous process improvements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and support monthly financial statements, including maintaining detailed supporting schedules and reconciliations
• Record and post journal entries to the general ledger in accordance with accounting standards
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Conduct monthly variance analysis on income statement accounts
• Manage and oversee Accounts Payable processes, including invoice workflow, payment processing, vendor account reconciliations, issue resolution, workload prioritization, and adherence to internal controls; support Accounts Receivable processes as needed
• Process weekly agent payroll and communicate with agents to resolve discrepancies
• Assist with external audits by preparing and providing required documentation
• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and documentation
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial and performance reports for management
• Collaborate with team members to identify and implement process improvements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, including hands-on Accounts Payable experience
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading Accounts Payable processes and team members
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Transportation experience is preferred but not required
• McLeod ERP system experience is preferred but not required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for process and efficiency improvements
• Effective time management and prioritization skills