Staff Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Staff Accountant in Birmingham, AL to support day-to-day accounting and ensure timely financial reporting. The role emphasizes growth for an early-career accountant, with duties spanning month-end close and reconciliations.

You will assist with invoicing, receivables, financial statement preparation, and budgeting support, while participating in process improvements and system updates. Onsite position with potential for career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• At least 1 year of accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Strong communication and ability to interact with customers and management.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger and Month End Close: Assist with maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Analytical review of financial statements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist with customer invoicing and monitor outstanding receivables.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Participate in process improvements and system updates.
• Support preparation of budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Communication

GAAP

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Our client is hiring a Staff Accountant to support day to day accounting functions of the organization and contribute to accurate and timely financial reporting. The staff accountant will assist in month-end close duties, processing payables and receivables for payment accurately and on time. They are looking for an early career accountant who is looking to grow their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• General Ledger and Month End Close: Assist with maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Analytical review of financial statements.
• Assist with month-end and year end close activities.
• Assist with customer invoicing and monitor outstanding receivables.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Participate in process improvements an system updates.
• Support preparation of budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 1+ years of accounting experience
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• Strong communication and ability to interact with customers and management.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365

Staff Accountant

Location: Birmingham, AL (Onsite)

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.

• The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).