Staff Accountant

PangeaTwo; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PangeaTwo seeks a Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, and month-end close activities. The role maintains accurate accounting records, analyzes capital-related transactions, and provides financial information for operational and financial decision-making.

The successful candidate will perform general ledger reconciliations, process fixed asset entries, and collaborate with internal teams on project expenditures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent experience.
• Experience in accounting, auditing or similar financial environment preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to handle large data sets.
• Effective communication with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Self-directed with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with accounting software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Compile and review fixed assets and capital expenditures data.
• Generate depreciation and asset movement journal entries and disposals.
• Complete monthly close reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Produce reporting and analysis related to capital spending and asset management.
• Collaborate with operations to evaluate project costs and construction expenses.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with reliable financial data.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate project requests with a high level of accuracy and organization.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, and month-end close activities. This full-time position is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, analyzing capital-related transactions, and producing financial information used for operational and financial decision-making.

The individual in this role will perform general ledger reconciliations, process accounting entries associated with fixed assets, collaborate with internal departments on project-related expenditures, and assist with audit and forecasting requirements. Success in this position requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities independently.

What You'll Do:

• Compile and review financial information associated with fixed assets and capital expenditures.
• Generate journal entries related to depreciation, asset movements, and disposals while ensuring timely processing.
• Complete account reconciliations as part of the monthly close cycle and investigate variances as needed.
• Produce reporting and analysis tied to capital spending activity and asset management.
• Partner with operational teams to evaluate and classify project costs and construction-related expenditures.
• Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives by providing reliable financial data and analysis.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation required for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate project requests while maintaining a high level of accuracy and organization.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• Previous experience in accounting, auditing, or a comparable financial environment preferred.
• Strong Excel capabilities, including the ability to work efficiently with large volumes of data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals at multiple organizational levels.
• Self-directed work habits with the capacity to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using accounting systems or enterprise financial software is beneficial.

At our clients' request, only individuals with required experience will be considered.

Please note - if you have recently submitted your resume to a PangeaTwo posting, your qualifications may be considered for other open opportunities.

Your resume will never be submitted to a client without your prior knowledge and consent to do so.