Staff Accountant

H2 Recruits; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced accountant to manage day-to-day accounting and financial reporting. This role involves preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting in the monthly close procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, experience with complex ERP systems, and exceptional skills in Microsoft Excel. Join a dynamic team where you can contribute to financial audits and annual budget preparations, while enhancing process efficiencies in a supportive environment. If you are ready to take your accounting career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in accounting with multiple locations and product lines.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting, reporting, and analysis for business units.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile cash accounts monthly.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Process Efficiency

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

MBA

Tools

ERP Systems

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for day-to-day accounting, reporting, and analysis for assigned business units and related product lines
• Prepare journal entries
• Prepare an analysis of accounts as requested
• Reconcile cash accounts on a monthly basis
• Assist in monthly close procedures and production of monthly financial statements within scheduled deadlines
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations of all assigned accounts accurately and within scheduled deadlines
• Oversee the accurate recording and tracking of all fixed assets, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
• Prepare and maintain detailed schedules of fixed assets, including summaries of capital expenditures, depreciation, and asset disposal.
• Assist Controller in preparing annual budget and underlying calculations
• Provide requested information and assist Controller in preparing for/completing bi-annual bank and annual financial statement audits and tax returns
• Complete other duties and projects as requested by the Controller, VP of Finance or other members of the management team

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, CPA or MBA preferred
• 2+ years’ experience, in a comparable position with multiple locations and product lines
• Experience with complex ERP systems, Oracle / JD Edwards experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to create process efficiencies related to period close and reconciliation procedures
• Strong accounting and computer skills, and expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform multiple complex tasks with frequent interruptions

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting