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8 results for Accountant Entry Level in Birmingham, AL

Accounting Clerk

Birmingham, AL
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is continuously seeking Accounting Clerks for ongoing opportunities with our clients throughout the Birmingham area. We partner with organizations across a variety of industries that regularly permanent accounting professionals to support their growing teams. If you have experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, or data entry, we'd love to connect with you. By applying, you'll be considered for current and future opportunities that match your skills and career goals. Responsibilities Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions Enter and maintain financial data accurately Review and process invoices Perform account reconciliations Assist with billing, cash applications, and payment postings Support month-end and year-end accounting activities Maintain vendor and customer records Generate reports and assist with financial documentation Provide administrative support to accounting and finance teams
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Homewood, AL
remote
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking an Accountant to support revenue and general ledger activities for a fast-paced, multi-entity organization. This role will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, analyze variances, resolve reconciliation items, and contribute to ongoing process improvements. This position is primarily remote but does require occasional time in the Birmingham, AL office. We're ideally seeking candidates who are local to the Birmingham area and able to accommodate this hybrid work arrangement. Responsibilities<ul><li>Execute revenue accounting activities for assigned business units in accordance with established deadlines and procedures</li><li>Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders regarding monthly financial results and respond to questions as needed</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts to support accurate and complete financial reporting</li><li>Analyze and summarize variances related to revenue and accounts receivable, developing strong subject matter expertise in these areas</li><li>Prepare account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner</li><li>Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and deliver clear, actionable financial insights to stakeholders</li><li>Review work prepared by team members to ensure proper support, accuracy, and adherence to accounting standards</li><li>Participate in and support broader team and organizational initiatives</li><li>Help identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities and assist with testing to confirm solutions meet business needs</li><li>Ensure consistent compliance with internal controls and financial reporting requirements</li></ul>
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Sycamore, AL
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a seasoned Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract-to-possible-permanent opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong high-volume AP experience, excellent purchase order matching skills, and advanced Excel knowledge. The Accounts Payable Specialist will support accounts payable operations across multiple locations and help ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process a high volume of accounts payable invoices across three locations</li><li>Handle approximately 35 invoices per day</li><li>Enter, review, and verify invoices in the ERP system</li><li>Perform purchase order matching and ensure invoice details align with PO records</li><li>Research and resolve invoice discrepancies</li><li>Support weekly check runs and AP payment processing</li><li>Maintain accurate AP records and documentation</li></ul>
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Birmingham, AL
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Temporary / Contract
21 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a utilities and infrastructure organization in Birmingham, Alabama on a Contract to potential permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone who brings solid invoice processing experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to keep payment activity accurate and on schedule. The position works onsite and offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced accounting environment using Oracle and Excel. Responsibilities:• Review and process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner within the accounts payable workflow.• Perform two-way and three-way matching by comparing invoices to purchase orders, receipts, and related documentation.• Investigate payment issues and work with internal teams or vendors to correct billing discrepancies.• Maintain organized records to support accounting accuracy, audit readiness, and efficient document retrieval.• Assist with limited accounts receivable activities as needed to support the broader accounting team.• Enter and update financial data in Oracle while ensuring completeness and consistency across transactions.• Use Excel to track invoice status, reconcile details, and support routine reporting needs.• Support adoption of App Zen processes when applicable as part of daily accounts payable operations.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Birmingham, AL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support fund and entity-level accounting activities in Birmingham, Alabama. This position will contribute to financial reporting, close processes, cash oversight, and audit support across a multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. This role also offers exposure to investor-related reporting and a variety of special accounting projects. Responsibilities: • Prepare quarterly financial reports for multiple entities and fund structures, ensuring accurate entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and upkeep of the general ledger. • Support accounting for complex ownership structures by assisting with consolidated reporting and equity method accounting activities. • Contribute to transaction close processes related to investments, including accounting support for acquisitions and dispositions. • Monitor cash activity through daily reconciliation work, develop cash forecasts, and review balances to help meet operating requirements. • Participate in annual and interim audit activities by gathering documentation, responding to requests, and assisting with audit-ready schedules. • Produce ad hoc internal reports and help address information requests connected to fund investors and business stakeholders. • Partner with teams across investments, tax, internal audit, treasury, corporate accounting, and investor reporting to coordinate accounting deliverables and resolve issues. • Assist with additional accounting initiatives and special projects as business needs evolve.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Homewood, AL
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Temporary to Hire
59.375 - 68.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support a healthcare organization in Birmingham, Alabama with critical accounting and reporting needs. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can bring structure, accuracy, and continuity to a busy department during a period of change. The position will play a key role in maintaining reporting quality, supporting audit activity, and helping the team meet important external filing obligations. Responsibilities: • Lead the preparation and review of financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery. • Provide direct support for audit-related activities by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and coordinating required documentation. • Manage annual statutory and external reporting obligations for New York-based centers in accordance with applicable deadlines and standards. • Oversee key general ledger activities, including journal entry review, account analysis, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. • Support month-end close processes by helping the team resolve discrepancies and maintain reporting timelines. • Step in to provide accounting coverage across the department, helping sustain operations and reduce disruption caused by staffing gaps. • Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen consistency in accounting deliverables and improve day-to-day financial reporting execution.
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Birmingham, AL
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to help manage accounting processes and financial reporting for a growing company based in Birmingham, Alabama. This role is integral to ensuring financial information is accurate, timely, and well-organized, while also supporting leadership with meaningful reporting and insight across a multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, excellent discretion, and the ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism. Previous nonprofit accounting experience is required. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintain the general accounting records for the private foundation, affiliated companies, and other designated entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and completely.</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity, and investigate variances or discrepancies as needed.</li><li>Contribute to month-end and year-end close by preparing supporting schedules, reviewing balances, and assembling required backup documentation.</li><li>Generate financial statements, internal reporting packages, and analysis to assist leadership in evaluating results, liquidity, and financial performance.</li><li>Record and monitor charitable contributions, grantmaking or program expenditures, and other nonprofit-related transactions with proper documentation.</li><li>Track activity related to income, distributions, receivables, ownership accounts, and cash transactions for investment and portfolio entities.</li><li>Work closely with outside accountants, tax advisors, and other business partners to provide data and respond to reporting, tax, and compliance requests.</li><li>Support audit preparation, tax reporting, and other regulatory filings by maintaining organized financial records and delivering requested schedules.</li><li>Exercise sound judgment in managing sensitive financial, investment, and foundation information while balancing multiple deadlines and responsibilities independently.</li></ul>
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Homewood, AL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy accounting team in Birmingham, Alabama. This Long-term Contract position will focus on high-volume invoice entry and payment processing in a fast-paced environment, with daily invoice volume ranging from approximately 100 to 300 items. The ideal candidate brings strong accounts payable experience, works well in a structured team setting, and can quickly adapt to established workflows and tools. Responsibilities: • Enter and review a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and attention to coding details. • Process accounts payable transactions efficiently to help maintain timely payment cycles. • Match invoice information to supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies when needed. • Assist with payment activities, including ACH transactions and check run preparation. • Apply correct account coding to invoices in accordance with company procedures and accounting standards. • Use accounting and invoice-processing systems such as JD Edwards, Perceptive, Integra, or similar platforms to manage daily tasks. • Coordinate with the controller and accounting team to keep workflows organized during periods of increased volume. • Support general accounts payable operations while following training, instructions, and established internal processes.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z