Staff Accountant - Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

Core Talent Services; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Talent Services is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Montgomery, AL to support daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and the monthly close process. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience and a solid grounding in accounting principles, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

You will collaborate with department leaders to ensure accurate financial records, assist with journal entries and reconciliations, and help improve processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• Approximately 1-2 years of accounting experience, including internships or relevant entry-level experience.
• Working knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively within a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Assist with the preparation, review, and distribution of monthly financial statements and supporting reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the monthly closing process, meeting established deadlines.
• General Accounting: Maintain accurate financial records and assist with recording and reviewing accounting transactions in accordance with established procedures and accounting principles.
• Account Reconciliation: Review general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and assist with resolving variances to ensure financial data is accurate.
• Departmental Collaboration: Work with department heads and internal stakeholders to gather financial information, clarify variances, and support accurate reporting of financial activity.
• Financial Analysis: Review financial data for inconsistencies, identify unusual fluctuations, and assist with explaining differences between reported figures and supporting documentation.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain organized accounting records, schedules, and supporting documentation to facilitate reporting, internal review, and audit requests.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy, organization, and efficiency of accounting processes and reporting procedures.
• Accounting Support: Provide assistance with additional accounting projects and responsibilities as needed by the accounting team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Core Talent Services is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Montgomery, AL to support daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and the monthly close process. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience and a solid grounding in accounting principles, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

You will collaborate with department leaders to ensure accurate financial records, assist with journal entries and reconciliations, and help improve processes and reporting.