We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support a healthcare organization in Birmingham, Alabama with critical accounting and reporting needs. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can bring structure, accuracy, and continuity to a busy department during a period of change. The position will play a key role in maintaining reporting quality, supporting audit activity, and helping the team meet important external filing obligations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and review of financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.<br>• Provide direct support for audit-related activities by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and coordinating required documentation.<br>• Manage annual statutory and external reporting obligations for New York-based centers in accordance with applicable deadlines and standards.<br>• Oversee key general ledger activities, including journal entry review, account analysis, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.<br>• Support month-end close processes by helping the team resolve discrepancies and maintain reporting timelines.<br>• Step in to provide accounting coverage across the department, helping sustain operations and reduce disruption caused by staffing gaps.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen consistency in accounting deliverables and improve day-to-day financial reporting execution.