<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Birmingham, Alabama. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing tax-related documentation, and helping ensure compliance with reporting standards. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and record journal entries to support accurate monthly and year-end financial reporting.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed.</p><p>• Assist with corporate tax filings and support the preparation of related schedules and documentation.</p><p>• Manage sales tax reporting activities, including data review, calculation support, and timely submission requirements.</p><p>• Contribute to the completion of corporate tax returns by organizing financial information and verifying supporting records.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather accounting data, clarify transactions, and improve reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Support audit and compliance efforts by maintaining organized documentation and responding to information requests.A growing organization is seeking a Staff Accountant / Cash Applications Specialist to join its accounting team. This role will be responsible for daily cash posting, account reconciliations, accounts receivable support, and various accounting functions within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow within an accounting and finance team.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>• Post daily cash receipts including lockbox payments, ACHs, wires, and credit card transactions</p><p>• Record cash activity including automated drafts, account sweeps, and loan funding transactions</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts, loan balances, and cash-related general ledger accounts</p><p>• Clear checks, ACHs, and wire transactions processed through bank accounts</p><p>• Investigate and resolve customer payment discrepancies, short pays, sales tax issues, and past due balances</p><p>• Process approved customer refunds, write-offs, credit memos, and rebills</p><p>• Assist with new vendor setup documentation including W-9s and tax forms</p><p>• Maintain banking reports, images, and cash files by month and year</p><p>• Support month-end close activities including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations</p><p>• Assist with accounts payable functions as needed</p><p>• Partner with credit and sales teams to resolve outstanding account balances</p><p>• Perform additional accounting and finance projects as assigned</p><p><br></p>