Results for Accountant Entry Level Jobs in Birmingham, AL

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Accounting Clerk

Birmingham, AL
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a detail-oriented AP/AR Specialist to join a growing accounting team. This individual will support daily financial operations by processing invoices, recording payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with banking and administrative functions.The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing high-volume transactions, multiple deadlines, and varying procedures. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes ownership of their work, and can work independently in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process vendor invoices, obtain approvals, and ensure accurate coding and timely payments.</li><li>Maintain vendor records and tax documentation, including assisting with 1099 reporting.</li><li>Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.</li><li>Record incoming payments, prepare bank deposits, and maintain accurate transaction records.</li><li>Monitor invoice processing systems and assist with payment verification and banking controls.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Provide general administrative and office support as needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Accounting Support Specialist

Birmingham, AL
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Permanent / Full Time
45000 - 50000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting for an Accounting Support Specialist with an established Birmingham area company. This position reports directly to the Accounts Payable Manager and provides critical administrative and transaction support to the accounting department. This is a great opportunity for someone with accounting clerk, accounts payable, billing or similar experience who enjoys a structured, high volume environment. The role includes a significant amount of hands on invoice processing and mailing responsibilities, with the opportunity to cross train and gain additional exposure to Accounts Payable. Responsibilities:• Print and process a high volume of customer invoices each week• Prepare invoices for mailing, including folding, stuffing and addressing envelopes• Batch and organize invoices to ensure accurate and timely distribution• Maintain organization and accuracy while processing hundreds of documents each week• Assist the Accounts Payable department with administrative and transactional accounting responsibilities• Cross train on additional AP functions as needed• Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation• Assist with other accounting department projects and responsibilities
2026-09-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Birmingham, AL
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Permanent / Full Time
45000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting for a Staff Accountant opportunity with an established Birmingham area company. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or someone early in their career who wants to develop a broad understanding of accounting and business operations. Rather than being limited to one area of accounting, this position is designed to teach how transactions flow through the entire organization and ultimately impact the general ledger. The Staff Accountant will initially gain exposure to several operational and accounting functions before progressing into more traditional GL responsibilities. The long term goal is to develop this person into a Senior Accountant. Responsibilities:• Rotate through key operational and accounting functions to understand the full transaction cycle• Learn how sales, shipping, receiving, inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable impact the general ledger• Review trial balance and general ledger activity• Prepare account and bank reconciliations• Prepare and process journal entries and adjustments• Develop an understanding of the business and operations behind the numbers• Take on additional analytical, reporting and accounting responsibilities as experience develops Why consider this opportunity?• Clear development path toward a Senior Accountant role• Broad exposure to accounting and business operations rather than being siloed into one function• Excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation early in your accounting career• Strong employee retention with a history of developing and promoting employees internally• Opportunity to learn directly from experienced accounting leadership• Twice annual bonus opportunities, including a performance based year end bonus• Company has previously supported remaining education costs for employees who demonstrate a strong long term fit For immediate consideration, apply now or connect with Bryan Rushing at Robert Half on LinkedIn.
2026-09-26T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Birmingham, AL
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for a short-term Contract position based in Birmingham, Alabama. This role will play an important part in an audit while maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet integrity. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge and a hands-on approach to reconciliations, journal preparation, and general ledger oversight. Responsibilities:• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and helping ensure timely financial reporting.• Maintain the general ledger with a high level of accuracy by recording and reviewing financial transactions.• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support and alignment to accounting standards and company policy.• Perform detailed account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and support clean financial statements.• Complete bank reconciliations regularly to confirm cash activity and investigate outstanding items.• Analyze account balances and variances, then communicate findings and recommended corrections to stakeholders.• Support documentation and audit readiness by organizing reconciliations, entries, and other accounting records.• Collaborate with internal teams to improve the efficiency and reliability of recurring accounting processes.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Vestavia Hills, AL
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a Non-Profit organization in Birmingham, Alabama. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can step into a stable accounting team and confidently manage the full accounts payable process with minimal oversight. The position offers a collaborative office environment, consistent weekday hours, and the chance to contribute during a key annual billing cycle tied to a large organizational event. Responsibilities:• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle, from reviewing invoices through final payment processing and record maintenance.• Assign proper general ledger coding to invoices and confirm supporting documentation is accurate and complete before payment.• Prepare and execute weekly payment activity, including check runs and ACH transactions, while meeting established deadlines.• Process recurring monthly vendor payments and maintain organized, up-to-date vendor records within the accounting system.• Manage the annual 1099 process, including collecting W-9s, maintaining vendor tax information, reconciling payments, and preparing documentation to support accurate and timely 1099 reporting.• Coordinate closely with accounting team members to ensure continuity of operations during a leave of absence and maintain timely processing of payables.• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial records remain accurate.• Assist with filing, documentation, and other departmental support tasks as needed in a team-oriented office setting.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Bessemer, AL
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Temporary / Contract
24.5385 - 28.413 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support daily financial operations for a business in Bessemer, Alabama. This is a Contract position expected to cover the beginning of the year, with the potential to extend for up to six months and possibly transition into a longer-term opportunity. The person in this role will help keep accounting records accurate, maintain timely reporting, and ensure the office has organized financial information for ongoing business needs and year-end support. Responsibilities:• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, assign appropriate cost codes, and enter transactions correctly to support reliable financial reporting.• Manage accounts payable activities by preparing payments, tracking due dates, and helping maintain current vendor balances.• Record incoming payments and update accounts receivable records to keep customer account activity accurate and current.• Perform monthly billing tasks and verify supporting details before invoices are issued.• Reconcile bank accounts and company credit card statements, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.• Maintain up-to-date bookkeeping records in QuickBooks Online, including job costing details related to project-based accounting.• Prepare and organize financial data needed for regular AP and AR reporting as well as year-end review support.• Assist with accounting-related process updates within QuickBooks Online as the team continues to refine job cost tracking and reporting.• Work closely with office leadership and internal team members on-site to keep financial operations organized and moving efficiently.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper Office Manager

Alabaster, AL
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Office Manager to support the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of a growing organization in Alabaster, Alabama on a contract basis. This position is expected to begin as a full-time role to help bring the bookkeeping function up to date, establish processes, and ensure all financial records are current. Once the business is caught up and operating smoothly, there may be flexibility for the position to transition to a part-time remote schedule. The timeline for this transition will depend on business needs and workload. Extensive experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) is required. Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain accurate financial records within QuickBooks Online (QBO), including payroll entries, business expenses, vendor invoices, and other daily transactions.</li><li>Perform bank and credit card reconciliations, research discrepancies, and ensure financial data is accurate and current.</li><li>Manage accounts payable and assist with accounts receivable activities as needed.</li><li>Organize and maintain financial and administrative records, ensuring documentation is accurate, accessible, and audit-ready.</li><li>Scan, file, and manage electronic and physical records.</li><li>Support general office administration, including clerical tasks, correspondence, and coordination of office functions.</li><li>Assist with maintaining efficient office workflows and providing administrative support to leadership as needed.</li><li>Utilize standard office software and equipment to support daily operations.</li></ul>
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

7 results for Accountant Entry Level in Birmingham, AL