<p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join an expanding organization in Birmingham, Alabama. This role is ideal for someone who can navigate payment-related exceptions, maintain accurate vendor records, and work closely with internal teams and external processing partners. The position offers a hybrid schedule with four days onsite and one day remote each week, and it suits someone who is detail oriented and values accuracy, follow-through, and strong coordination across the AP function.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage vendor record updates and maintain accurate supplier data to support reliable accounts payable operations.</p><p>• Complete new vendor onboarding by validating documentation and confirming key information before activation.</p><p>• Review federal tax identification details and related records to help maintain compliance standards.</p><p>• Apply knowledge of three-way matching to investigate discrepancies involving purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.</p><p>• Assist with payment and disbursement activities to promote timely and accurate processing.</p><p>• Monitor file transfer activities and help ensure documents move through the AP process correctly and on schedule.</p><p>• Partner with branch locations and offshore support teams to resolve escalated accounts payable issues efficiently.</p><p>• Follow established procedures and meet defined deadlines while addressing exceptions and operational challenges.</p><p>• Contribute to issue resolution efforts that improve accuracy, compliance, and overall AP workflow performance.</p>
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>AP/AR Specialist</strong> 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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Rotate through key operational and accounting functions to understand the full transaction cycle</p><p>• Learn how sales, shipping, receiving, inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable impact the general ledger</p><p>• Review trial balance and general ledger activity</p><p>• Prepare account and bank reconciliations</p><p>• Prepare and process journal entries and adjustments</p><p>• Develop an understanding of the business and operations behind the numbers</p><p>• Take on additional analytical, reporting and accounting responsibilities as experience develops</p><p><br></p><p>Why consider this opportunity?</p><p>• Clear development path toward a Senior Accountant role</p><p>• Broad exposure to accounting and business operations rather than being siloed into one function</p><p>• Excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation early in your accounting career</p><p>• Strong employee retention with a history of developing and promoting employees internally</p><p>• Opportunity to learn directly from experienced accounting leadership</p><p>• Twice annual bonus opportunities, including a performance based year end bonus</p><p>• Company has previously supported remaining education costs for employees who demonstrate a strong long term fit</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, apply now or connect with Bryan Rushing at Robert Half on LinkedIn.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><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>
A growing safety consulting company is seeking a motivated Bookkeeper to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, taking ownership of financial processes, and helping build structure within a growing business. The position will begin on a part-time basis but has the potential to become permanent as the company continues to expand. We're looking for a self-starter who can work independently, identify areas for improvement, and help keep our financial operations organized and running smoothly. <br> Responsibilities Manage day-to-day bookkeeping functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable Process payroll and maintain payroll records Track customer invoices and assist with collections and payment follow-up Reconcile bank and credit card accounts Maintain accurate financial records and reports Assist with month-end financial processes Support company growth by helping establish new state tax accounts and unemployment accounts as expansion occurs Research and coordinate state registration requirements as the company enters new markets Ensure compliance with payroll tax and business registration requirements Help improve bookkeeping processes and maintain organized financial documentation Work closely with leadership to support financial planning and reporting needs
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Print and process a high volume of customer invoices each week</p><p>• Prepare invoices for mailing, including folding, stuffing and addressing envelopes</p><p>• Batch and organize invoices to ensure accurate and timely distribution</p><p>• Maintain organization and accuracy while processing hundreds of documents each week</p><p>• Assist the Accounts Payable department with administrative and transactional accounting responsibilities</p><p>• Cross train on additional AP functions as needed</p><p>• Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation</p><p>• Assist with other accounting department projects and responsibilities</p>