Staff Accountant

Action Environmental; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Environmental is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Controller and ensure accurate financial reporting. The role covers month-end close, reconciliations, analysis, and reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 3–5 years of experience, strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel, and the ability to work independently and with a team to drive process improvements and timely financial insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with McLeod ERP preferred.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support monthly financial statements with detailed schedules.
• 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.
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes as needed.
• Process weekly agent payroll and communicate with agents to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with external audits by preparing documentation.
• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for management.
• Collaborate with team on process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

McLeod ERP

Job description

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, and reporting. 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
• Support Accounts Payable and 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
• 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