<p>Our team is continuously connecting with skilled <strong>Cost Accountants</strong> in the <strong>Birmingham, Alabama</strong> area for upcoming opportunities with our clients. Are you interested in future <strong>contract, contract-to permanent</strong> roles? We regularly partner with companies seeking accounting and finance talent to support key operational and financial functions, and accounting roles continue to be part of ongoing hiring activity. If you are open to exploring new opportunities, we encourage you to apply and connect with our team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities May Include:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyzing standard costs, actual costs, and manufacturing or operational variances</li><li>Preparing cost reports and supporting financial analysis for business operations</li><li>Monitoring inventory accounting and reconciling inventory-related accounts</li><li>Assisting with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis</li><li>Reviewing product costing, labor costs, overhead allocation, and profitability trends</li><li>Identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements</li><li>Supporting audit requests and internal accounting controls </li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to support a wholesale distribution & manufacturing organization in Birmingham, Alabama. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can strengthen cost visibility, improve inventory accuracy, and partner closely with operational leaders. The role will contribute to financial reporting, margin analysis, and control activities that support efficient day-to-day operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct costing activities by maintaining standard cost structures, reviewing cost fluctuations, and evaluating key manufacturing-related variances.</p><p>• Oversee inventory control processes through cycle count coordination, physical inventory support, and account reconciliation to improve accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare analysis on cost performance and operational variances, then communicate findings and recommendations to finance and operations leaders.</p><p>• Work alongside plant and business partners to refine cost data, support margin improvement efforts, and increase confidence in financial results.</p><p>• Maintain accurate accounting for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods across inventory records and financial reporting.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end close by posting journal entries, completing reconciliations, and delivering inventory-related reports on schedule.</p><p>• Recommend and carry out enhancements to costing methods, inventory procedures, and internal control practices.</p><p>• Assist with ERP-related updates and reporting improvements to better align accounting processes with operational workflows.</p><p>• Provide documentation and analysis for audits while helping ensure compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.</p><p>• Build and maintain KPI reporting that tracks measures such as inventory movement, scrap trends, and overall cost performance.</p>
<p>Our team is continuously connecting with skilled Staff Accountants in the Birmingham, Alabama area for upcoming opportunities with our clients. Are you interested in future contract and contract-to-permanent roles? We regularly partner with companies seeking accounting talent to support critical finance functions, and Staff Accountants remain among the roles seeing consistent demand in the market. If you are open to exploring new opportunities, we encourage you to apply and connect with our team. </p><p><br></p><p> Responsibilities May Include: </p><ul><li>Preparing and posting journal entries </li><li>Reconciling bank accounts and general ledger accounts </li><li>Assisting with month-end and year-end close </li><li>Supporting financial statement preparation and reporting </li><li>Reviewing account activity and resolving discrepancies </li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to join a wholesale distribution and manufacturing organization in Birmingham, Alabama in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This opportunity is designed for a hands-on leader who can quickly take ownership of receivables activity, strengthen team performance, and improve cash collections during a pivotal period. The role offers strong visibility across finance and operations while supporting healthier cash flow and more consistent billing practices.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily receivables activity, including invoicing, payment posting, cash application, and commercial collections, to maintain accurate and timely processing.</p><p>• Guide and support AR staff by setting clear expectations, monitoring output, and fostering accountability across the team.</p><p>• Lead efforts to reduce overdue balances and shorten collection cycles through focused follow-up and disciplined account management.</p><p>• Work closely with sales, customer service, and operations teams to resolve billing questions, shipment-related invoice issues, and customer disputes.</p><p>• Evaluate customer credit exposure, recommend appropriate credit limits, and help refine credit practices to manage risk effectively.</p><p>• Ensure invoices are issued correctly and on schedule in alignment with customer agreements, order activity, and fulfillment milestones.</p><p>• Track receivables performance by preparing reporting on aging trends, collection results, and near-term cash flow expectations.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve controls, streamline workflows, and enhance the overall efficiency of AR processes.</p><p>• Support effective use and optimization of ERP and related systems that connect receivables activity with operational workflows.</p><p>• Provide documentation and assistance for audits, compliance reviews, and other finance-related requests as needed.</p>
<p>A growing construction organization is seeking a hands on Accounting & Operations Manager to oversee accounting operations while driving process improvements across the business. This role is ideal for someone who understands construction accounting, enjoys partnering with project managers, and isn't afraid to improve workflows and establish best practices.</p><p><br></p><p>You'll serve as a key business partner to operations leadership, helping ensure projects are billed accurately, vendors are paid on time, cash flow is optimized, and administrative processes support the company's continued growth.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, and project accounting.</li><li>Partner with project managers to monitor job costs, committed costs, work in progress, billing, and collections.</li><li>Review project financial information to identify discrepancies, improve profitability, and ensure accurate reporting.</li><li>Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and create scalable workflows.</li><li>Monitor customer invoicing and collections while helping improve cash flow.</li><li>Support payroll administration and compliance reporting for construction projects.</li><li>Maintain vendor and subcontractor documentation, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership to improve operational processes across accounting and project administration.</li><li>Serve as a resource for project teams by providing financial insight and administrative support throughout the project lifecycle.</li></ul><p>This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible position where you'll have a direct impact on both financial performance and operational excellence. We're looking for someone who wants to be more than a bookkeeper. We want a business partner who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and helping an organization continue to grow.</p><p><strong>For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL.</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a logistics team in Vance, Alabama in a contract position with the potential to become permanent. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys organized, detail-focused work and can manage invoice activity that shifts throughout the month. The role offers structured training, close collaboration with the accounting team, and hands-on work within NetSuite to support timely and accurate payment processing.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process accounts payable transactions accurately while maintaining steady performance during both routine and peak invoice periods.</p><p>• Review, code, and enter invoices into NetSuite with careful attention to correct account allocation and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Prepare and assist with check runs to ensure vendors are paid on schedule and records remain up to date.</p><p>• Monitor invoice volume trends throughout the month and adjust priorities to meet higher demand near month-end.</p><p>• Work closely with the AP Coordinator and internal team members to resolve discrepancies, clarify invoice details, and maintain workflow continuity.</p><p>• Maintain organized financial records and support consistent adherence to established accounts payable procedures.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with colleagues and relevant contacts to address payment questions and support day-to-day AP operations.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join an organization in Homewood, Alabama. This position will partner closely with leadership on core accounting operations, with significant visibility across the business and a clear path for future advancement. The role is best suited for someone who enjoys being hands-on, thrives in an office-based environment, and can bring structure, accuracy, and follow-through to a busy accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with the Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting activities and help maintain an accurate and timely financial close process.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and investigate variances to support reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Monitor cash activity and assist with cash flow management to ensure funds are tracked and allocated effectively.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations and account analyses, resolving discrepancies and following up on outstanding items as needed.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end close by organizing supporting schedules, reviewing balances, and ensuring deadlines are met.</p><p>• Provide hands-on accounting support across multiple business entities as needed, adapting to changing priorities within the finance function.</p><p>• Assist with process improvements and support accounting operations during the transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central from Sage 100.</p><p>• Work collaboratively with long-tenured team members and developing staff to help maintain continuity and strengthen the department.</p><p>• Support leadership with special projects, reporting needs, and other ad hoc financial tasks that arise in a growing organization.</p>