Results for Entry Level Accountant 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>
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Senior Tax Accountant

Brookwood, AL
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
About the Role Our client is seeking a talented tax detail oriented to support the Tax Director in leading the company’s corporate tax function. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who wants to be a true business partner—contributing across tax accounting, compliance, planning, strategy, internal controls, and special projects. This role offers broad exposure to domestic and international tax matters, strategic transactions, and corporate initiatives. Key Responsibilities Support the Tax Director in managing the company’s overall tax function, including tax planning, research, compliance, reporting, and controversy matters Assist with ASC 740 / Accounting for Income Taxes, including support for financial forecasts, quarterly and year-end close, tax provisions, and related disclosures Coordinate income tax compliance processes to ensure timely and accurate filing across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions Partner with external service providers on tax return preparation and work with tax authorities to support regulatory compliance Contribute to short- and long-term tax planning initiatives designed to reduce tax risk and improve tax efficiency Help maintain and strengthen tax-related internal controls, including SOX 404 documentation, testing, remediation, and ongoing compliance Participate in tax strategy related to mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, liquidations, financings, and other strategic transactions Provide tax guidance to internal departments and business units, including support for tax reporting packages such as depreciation, R&D, and other key tax data Manage monthly sales and use tax processes, including use tax calculations, return preparation, and jurisdictional compliance Prepare business personal property tax filings and coordinate with internal teams on reporting treatment for major projects; support appeals where appropriate Work with outside advisors and internal stakeholders to identify, secure, and maintain income and non-income tax incentives, abatements, and exemptions Oversee unclaimed property reporting, including due diligence notices and state filings Assist with intercompany debt calculations, dividend timing, and equity transfers among subsidiaries Monitor investor-related compliance activities and support adherence to applicable charter restrictions Maintain tax records, documentation, and historical files in accordance with statutory retention requirements Stay current on tax law developments and industry changes, and communicate potential business impacts to leadership
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Birmingham, AL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in the Birmingham area. This is a great opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys a hands-on role with exposure to the full accounting cycle and wants to be part of a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Controller and play an important role in month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, analysis, and ongoing process improvement. Responsibilities include:• Prepare and support monthly financial statements and supporting schedules• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations and research discrepancies• Participate in month-end and year-end close• Perform monthly variance analysis on income statement accounts• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial and performance reports• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as needed• Assist with external audit requests and supporting documentation• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records For immediate consideration, apply now or connect with Bryan Rushing at Robert Half on LinkedIn.
2026-10-03T00:00:00Z

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

Accounts Payable Clerk

Calera, AL
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-focused Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily finance operations in Calera, Alabama. This Contract position is well suited for someone with a solid understanding of basic accounting practices, strong accuracy in high-volume data entry, and confidence using Microsoft Excel. The person in this role will help keep payable records current, organized, and aligned with reporting deadlines while contributing to the broader accounting team. Responsibilities: • Enter invoice and payment information into accounting records accurately and within established timelines. • Assist with accounts payable activities by reviewing transaction details and helping maintain complete financial documentation. • Contribute to month-end close by preparing payable-related reports, reconciling supporting schedules, and organizing required records. • Maintain orderly digital and physical filing systems so invoices, approvals, and related documents are easy to retrieve. • Use Microsoft Excel to track payable activity, update spreadsheets, and support routine financial analysis. • Partner with accounting staff on day-to-day assignments and provide assistance with additional projects as business needs arise.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Part-Time Bookkeeper

Birmingham, AL
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
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. 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
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

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

Director of Accounting

Birmingham, 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
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

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