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14 results for Accounting Specialist in Birmingham, AL

Accounting Analyst

Homewood, AL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
24 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to support travel and expense operations for a healthcare organization in Birmingham, Alabama. This Long-term Contract position focuses on assisting employees with expense-related questions, maintaining user access across travel and expense platforms, and helping ensure accurate spend administration. The role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys resolving issues, working across systems, and providing dependable support in a fast-paced accounting environment. This position offers hybrid work flexibility. Responsibilities:• Serve as the primary contact for employee travel and expense inquiries, reviewing submitted tickets and delivering timely resolutions through the designated support platform.• Maintain user accounts within travel and expense systems by setting up new profiles, updating access levels, removing inactive users, and adjusting reporting relationships as needed.• Oversee continuing education spending access by assigning eligible balances, tracking usage activity, and making corrections when adjustments are required.• Generate and review operational reports to support expense oversight, account administration, and ongoing process accuracy.• Partner with the Travel and Expense Manager and accounts payable team to support daily operations and address escalated issues effectively.• Monitor expense-related transactions and reimbursement activity to help ensure compliance with internal guidelines and accurate financial processing.• Use Excel and related tools to organize data, summarize findings, and support expense reconciliation and reporting needs.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Homewood, AL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
21 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a commercial insurance organization in Birmingham, Alabama. This contract opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a high-volume accounting team while building long-term potential for permanent employment after the initial contract period. The role follows a hybrid schedule with time split between remote work and 1–2 days per week in the office, and it is well suited for someone who delivers excellent service, stays organized in a fast-moving environment, and is comfortable managing receivables activity for a large company. Responsibilities: • Assist internal departments and external clients with accounts receivable inquiries, providing timely and attentive support. • Monitor incoming payments and research unapplied cash to ensure receipts are posted accurately and resolved efficiently. • Maintain accurate receivables records by reviewing account activity and addressing discrepancies as they arise. • Support collection efforts and follow up on outstanding balances to help keep customer accounts current. • Use accounting systems along with Excel and Outlook to document activity, track open items, and communicate updates. • Work closely with the broader accounting team to help manage daily cash activity and billing-related processes. • Prioritize multiple tasks effectively in a busy environment while meeting established deadlines and service expectations.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Birmingham, AL
onsite
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

AR Accounting Specialist

Birmingham, AL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
57000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an AR Accounting Specialist to support accounts receivable operations for a transportation equipment manufacturing organization in Birmingham, Alabama. This position focuses on timely cash application, payment research, and account accuracy across multiple entities while working closely with internal teams to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound analytical skills, and the ability to manage a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities:• Process incoming payment activity from banking channels, lockbox files, wire transfers, and checks, ensuring transactions are reviewed and recorded promptly.• Post customer remittances to outstanding invoices accurately across multiple business entities and verify that account activity is updated without delay.• Investigate unapplied cash, unidentified receipts, deductions, and chargebacks to determine the proper resolution and clear outstanding items.• Resolve payment exceptions such as missing remittance details, duplicate receipts, partial payments, overpayments, returns, and other account variances.• Maintain organized records of research findings, posting decisions, and customer account updates to support transparency and follow-up.• Monitor shared communication channels, work queues, and assigned cases to ensure payment-related issues are addressed within expected timelines.• Collaborate with collections, credit, customer service, accounting, sales, and banking contacts to resolve complex payment discrepancies.• Reconcile cash received against cash posted, review rejected or reversed transactions, and research variances to ensure completeness and accuracy.• Contribute to month-end close by confirming payment activity is current, assisting with reconciliations and reporting, and preparing support for audit requests.• Identify recurring exception trends and recommend process improvements or automation opportunities to strengthen workflow efficiency.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Birmingham, AL
onsite
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

Staff Accountant

Birmingham, AL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Are you an experienced Staff Accountant looking for an ongoing contract opportunity? We want to connect with accounting professionals who are detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable supporting day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and maintain general ledger accuracy</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities</li><li>Help maintain accounting controls and ensure compliance with company policies</li><li>Assist with payroll-related accounting as needed</li><li>Prepare financial reports and support audit requests</li><li>Analyze financial data and identify discrepancies</li></ul>
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Fixed Asset Accountant

Birmingham, AL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
29 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Fixed Asset Accountant to join a retail organization in Birmingham, Alabama in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role focuses on overseeing fixed asset accounting activities across the full asset lifecycle, helping maintain accurate financial records and supporting timely close processes. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to manage reconciliations, reporting, and compliance requirements in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee fixed asset transactions from initial capitalization through transfer, depreciation, and retirement, ensuring records remain current and accurate across multiple business entities.• Prepare and post journal entries related to fixed assets, including routine accounting activity and period-end adjustments.• Maintain construction-in-progress schedules and track project costs until assets are ready to be placed into service.• Compute book and tax depreciation for monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting cycles.• Reconcile fixed asset subledger balances to general ledger accounts by cost center and investigate variances to support accurate financial close results.• Produce recurring fixed asset reports covering depreciation, asset balances, disposals, and transfers for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting needs.• Review invoices processed in the financial system to confirm capitalization treatment aligns with company policy and accounting standards.• Record accruals tied to fixed asset activity during quarter-end and year-end close and provide documentation for audit requests.• Support internal control compliance by identifying irregularities, safeguarding financial information, and escalating potential risks when appropriate.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

Mountain Brook, AL
remote
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Director of Accounting to lead core financial activities for a growing real estate investment organization. This fully remote role combines hands-on accounting leadership with investor-facing financial support, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable managing multiple entities in a fast-paced environment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a lean, expanding team and help strengthen reporting accuracy, fund-level visibility, and overall financial operations. This is a fully remote position; however, we are only considering candidates located in the Central or Eastern time zones. Responsibilities:• Direct the monthly close process across a portfolio of entities, assets, and investment vehicles while keeping deadlines and accuracy at the forefront.• Prepare and post accounting entries, including accruals, prepaids, and other month-end adjustments required for complete financial reporting.• Produce recurring financial packages and analyze results to ensure statements fairly reflect operating and investment activity.• Evaluate balance sheet and income statement information, investigate variances, and resolve issues that could affect reporting integrity.• Reconcile bank accounts and other key accounts to support reliable financial records and timely period-end completion.• Coordinate with external partners and stakeholders to gather information, address reporting needs, and support ongoing investment-related communications.• Utilize Yardi Voyager and advanced spreadsheet tools to maintain accounting records, organize reporting data, and improve workflow efficiency.• Collaborate with the controller and broader team on ad hoc financial analysis and special projects tied to the company’s continued growth
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Analyst

Birmingham, AL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 58000 USD / Yearly
Our client is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to join their accounting team. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments while supporting the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable function. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working across departments to resolve issues and keep payments moving efficiently. This is a great opportunity for an accounting detail oriented looking to grow their experience within a structured, fast-paced organization. Key Responsibilities Process, code, and review invoices for accuracy and timely payment. Monitor and resolve three-way match discrepancies in collaboration with internal departments. Track and report on open and aged accounts payable. Respond to vendor inquiries and work with internal teams to resolve payment-related issues. Prepare and process daily manual and system-generated payments as needed. Review invoice coding to ensure accounting accuracy and proper allocation. Assist with third-party payment processing for utilities, telecommunications, and other services. Administer corporate credit card accounts and assist employees with card-related issues. Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor master data. Assist with year-end 1099 preparation and reporting for applicable vendors. Review vendor statements, identify available credits, and process credit memos. Support internal controls and financial procedures designed to safeguard company assets and financial information. Identify and escalate potential fraud risks or discrepancies to appropriate leadership. Provide additional support to the Accounts Payable team and accounting department as needed.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Homewood, AL
remote
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented finance leader to serve as a strategic partner for a portfolio of healthcare facilities. This individual contributor role supports operational and executive leaders with financial insights, planning, and performance reporting that guide business decisions. The position is fully remote with periodic travel and offers strong visibility across the organization, along with meaningful opportunities for long-term career growth. The ideal candidate will live in central or eastern time zones. Responsibilities:• Provide financial oversight and analytical support for a group of assigned surgical facilities, helping leaders understand performance and identify opportunities for improvement.• Work closely with accounting during monthly close activities to review results, validate key figures, and ensure accurate financial reporting.• Prepare and present recurring financial updates to facility executives and regional operations leadership, translating data into clear business recommendations.• Lead forecasting activities throughout the year and maintain forward-looking projections that support operational planning.• Direct the annual budgeting process for assigned locations, partnering with stakeholders to develop realistic financial targets and growth assumptions.• Collaborate with operations leaders and facility executives to evaluate profitability, strengthen margins, and support expansion initiatives.• Serve as a day-to-day finance advisor for business leaders, offering hands-on guidance on performance trends, payout analysis, and financial decisions.• Build effective working relationships with senior stakeholders, including executives and ownership partners, through both virtual and in-person meetings.• Use tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and PeopleSoft to create analyses, reporting packages, and presentations for leadership review.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Birmingham, AL
onsite
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.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Vendor Account Specialist

Birmingham, AL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a contract Vendor Services Specialist/Clerk to support a busy operations team with account administration, enrollments, maintenance requests, and service ticket management. This role is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented individual who enjoys handling multiple priorities while providing excellent customer service. The successful candidate will assist with day-to-day operational activities, help manage a high volume of requests, and support ongoing administrative processes. Industry-specific experience is a plus but not required. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process vendor account setups, updates, and maintenance requests</li><li>Review and maintain account records and supporting documentation</li><li>Support enrollment activities and ensure accurate data entry</li><li>Monitor and resolve assigned service tickets in a timely manner</li><li>Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding account requests and status updates</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation</li><li>Prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously</li><li>Assist with operational and administrative projects as needed</li><li>Provide exceptional customer service while meeting deadlines</li></ul>
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Homewood, AL
remote
Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to provide strategic and analytical support across a portfolio facilities around the country. This individual contributor role works closely with operational and executive stakeholders, translating financial performance into clear recommendations that support growth, profitability, and informed decision-making. The position is fully remote and offers meaningful visibility across regional leadership, along with opportunities for long-term career advancement. The ideal candidate will live in eastern or central time zones. Responsibilities:• Serve as the primary finance partner for a group of assigned facilities, delivering insight into performance, trends, and business drivers across the Southeast region.• Collaborate closely with the accounting team during the monthly close process to review results, validate financial accuracy, and prepare management reporting.• Communicate monthly financial outcomes to facility executives and regional operations leaders through clear presentations and business-focused analysis.• Guide semiannual forecasting activities and maintain forward-looking financial projections for the supported facilities.• Lead the annual budgeting process for assigned locations, working with leadership to align financial plans with operational goals.• Work directly with operations leaders, facility CEOs, and ownership stakeholders to develop growth strategies and evaluate financial opportunities.• Identify areas to improve margin performance and support initiatives designed to strengthen profitability at the facility level.• Prepare and deliver financial materials for both virtual and in-person meetings, including discussions related to operating results and incentive payouts.• Travel periodically to attend leadership meetings and strengthen relationships with key partners across the region.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z