Staff Accountant: Fixed Assets & Process Improvement

Talentify; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBridge in Trussville, AL is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our accounting team in a hands-on role with significant responsibility for fixed assets, CapEx, prepaids, reconciliations, month-end close, and ERP accounting. This is ideal for an early-career accounting professional who enjoys improving processes and taking ownership of their work.

You will work closely with accounting leadership, owning fixed asset budgeting and planning, with exposure to audits, cost accounting, and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 1–4 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with fixed assets and general accounting.
• Experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Audit experience required.
• Some cost accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with an ERP system; JDE preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze issues, identify discrepancies, and develop practical solutions.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with accounting and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage fixed asset accounting, including loaned equipment and CapEx activity.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset and prepaid accounts as part of the month-end close.
• Prepare journal entries and perform subledger accounting.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage prepaids related to contracts, agreements, and operating expenses.
• Monitor accounts throughout the month and make necessary ledger corrections.
• Perform budget variance analysis and identify trends or discrepancies.
• Own fixed asset budgeting and planning, including direct communication with upper management.
• Utilize ERP systems to maintain accurate accounting records and improve processes.
• Participate heavily in the annual audit process, including coordinating and managing information requests.
• Provide support with cost accounting activities.
• Assist an internal service department with operational accounting needs, including billing, receiving, and reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities while ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Take ownership of assigned accounting processes and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

JDE

ERP system

Job description

TalentBridge in Trussville, AL is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our accounting team in a hands-on role with significant responsibility for fixed assets, CapEx, prepaids, reconciliations, month-end close, and ERP accounting. This is ideal for an early-career accounting professional who enjoys improving processes and taking ownership of their work.

You will work closely with accounting leadership, owning fixed asset budgeting and planning, with exposure to audits, cost accounting, and process