<p>The Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations for a small, closely held business in Birmingham. This position supports month-end close and financial reporting, helps establish and improve accounting policies and procedures, and provides oversight of transactional accounting performed by administrative staff. The role offers strong visibility to ownership and represents a clear path to advancement into a Controller or CFO position within the next 2–3 years.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis</li><li>Familiarity with financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Oversee and review accounting entries prepared by administrative or clerical staff to ensure accuracy and consistency</li><li>Help develop, document, and improve accounting policies and procedures</li><li>Track daily cash balances and support cash flow visibility for ownership</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate general ledger activity</li><li>Partner with ownership and leadership on financial reporting and process improvement initiatives</li></ul><p>Why This Role</p><ul><li>Family-oriented, close-knit work environment</li><li>High degree of flexibility and visibility to ownership</li><li>Opportunity to help build and formalize accounting processes</li><li>Clear path to promotion into a Controller or CFO role within 2–3 years</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our client's team in Birmingham, Alabama. This contract position with the potential for permanent employment offers an excellent opportunity to oversee financial operations in a dynamic construction environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fixed asset accounting, general ledger management, and team leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of journal entries, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.</p><p>• Conduct financial statement audits, providing necessary data and resolving discrepancies.</p><p>• Supervise account reconciliation processes to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Manage fixed asset accounting, including tracking and reporting asset activities.</p><p>• Provide leadership and direction to the accounting team, fostering collaboration and efficiency.</p><p>• Develop and implement accounting procedures to enhance operational effectiveness.</p><p>• Monitor financial performance and provide insights to support business decisions.</p>
<p>We are partnering with our client in Homewood, Alabama to hire a Staff Accountant who will support tax and bookkeeping engagements through accurate data entry, effective client communication, and strong follow-through on assigned tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and enter client tax information into specialized software with precision.</p><p>• Assist in the creation of individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns under managerial supervision.</p><p>• Perform bookkeeping tasks such as bank reconciliations and financial report generation using QuickBooks or similar platforms.</p><p>• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for client accounts.</p><p>• Meet project deadlines and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks, adhering to company standards.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients to address pending items and escalate unresolved issues promptly.</p><p>• Participate in firm training programs to gain proficiency in tax and bookkeeping processes and tools.</p><p>• Take ownership of assignments and gradually manage a small portfolio of clients.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to uphold a positive and detail-oriented work environment.</p><p>• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement through feedback and skill development.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Senior Auditor to join our team in Alabama. This role involves conducting tax and regulatory reviews, identifying revenue discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with state and local tax laws. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a background in accounting or auditing with a focus on attention to detail. This position offers hybrid or remote flexibility. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Examine taxpayer financial records to verify compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.</p><p>• Conduct research to identify examination leads and schedule appointments with taxpayers.</p><p>• Prepare for audits by analyzing tax returns, prior reports, and other relevant data.</p><p>• Meet with taxpayers to explain procedures, answer questions, and collect necessary information.</p><p>• Analyze business and financial records to identify discrepancies and compute tax assessments.</p><p>• Document findings, prepare supporting papers for adjustments, and discuss results with taxpayers or their representatives.</p><p>• Conduct closing conferences with taxpayers to review audit findings and secure agreement on proposed changes.</p><p>• Travel as required to perform audits and complete assigned tasks.</p><p>• Stay up-to-date on tax laws to enhance expertise and ensure accurate audits.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to support our client's team on a long-term contract basis in Homewood, Alabama. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with extensive experience, ready to take ownership of key financial processes and contribute to maintaining strong regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting while collaborating on strategic priorities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct thorough reviews of balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Monitor and enforce SOX controls to uphold corporate governance standards.</p><p>• Evaluate and approve journal entries to maintain the integrity of financial records.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support organizational integration projects.</p><p>• Provide expert analysis and recommendations to enhance financial processes.</p><p>• Facilitate audits and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Offer strategic insights by reviewing and interpreting financial data.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement effective solutions.</p><p>• Act as a key advisor on financial matters to support leadership decision-making.</p>
