Staff Accountant

ONEASCENT HOLDINGS LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEASCENT HOLDINGS LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking a finance/accounting professional to own critical close processes. You will execute month-end close, prepare reconciliations, and support intercompany activity across multiple entities, ensuring timely, accurate financials for leadership.

Responsibilities include accounts payable/receivable, general ledger postings, and JV/partnership accounting support. You will partner with operations and HR on payroll entries, maintain vendor records, ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 2–4 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and full accounting cycle.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly close procedures including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger transactions with proper approvals.
• Support joint venture and intercompany allocations and related accounting.
• Assist with audit readiness and documentation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Month-end close

Multi-entity accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

Description

Reports To: VP, Finance

Job Type: Full Time

Who We Are

OneAscent is a family of companies committed to helping people align their financial decisions with their values—and we take that mission seriously. We're also a team that genuinely cares for each other and believes work should be a place where people thrive, not just perform. We're a growing, values-aligned RIA serving advisors and clients across the country, and we believe excellent work done with the right heart posture can change lives. Our culture is shaped by five core values we actually live out (not just hang on the wall): Kingdom-Focused Excellence, Humble (Big Team, Little Me), Hungry (Committed, Can-Do Attitude), Smart (Competent and Accountable), Client's Needs First—Always

What It Takes to Win in This Role

Month-End Close & Reconciliations

• Execute monthly close procedures including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare bank and intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial close deliverables.
• Support audit readiness through clear documentation and supporting schedules.

AP/AR & General Ledger Transactions

• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger transactions with accuracy and appropriate approvals.
• Maintain vendor records, resolve billing discrepancies, and support cash management activities.
• Ensure transactions are properly coded and aligned with the entity allocation framework.
• Partner with operations and HR on payroll-related entries and expense allocations.

Joint Venture & Partnership Accounting Support

• Support standalone close cycles, partnership accounting, and intercompany allocations for the ARK joint venture and related entities.
• Track variable compensation and allocate costs across business units consistent with management agreements.
• Strengthen segregation of duties by owning recurring accounting workflows that previously sat with senior finance leadership.
• Surface issues early and recommend process improvements as JV complexity

Requirements

What You Bring to the Table

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including month-end close and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and the full accounting cycle.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working across multiple entities or business units.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or active CPA candidate.
• Experience in financial services, RIA, or partnership accounting environments.
• Familiarity with intercompany allocations, joint venture accounting, or multi-entity consolidations.
• Exposure to NetSuite, QuickBooks, or comparable ERP systems.