Birmingham, Alabama
Staff Accountant Job Opening in Birmingham, Alabama - Position Summary: This position reports to the Controller and will be responsible for receiving, verifying, reconciling and processing accounts payable invoices. Additionally, the position will have frequent interaction with field level personnel and vendors. After 9-12 months, the position will evolve into other accounting functions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Initial 9-12 months - learning company operations through the Accounts Payable management process
Receive 200-300 invoices weekly, process AP cycle timely
Verifies invoice approval with department heads
Verify invoice discrepancies
Ensure invoices are accrued to the proper month
Reconciled processed invoices by comparing to general ledger system balances
Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers
Pays vendors according to company cash flow policies
Processes employee expense reports
Processes vendor credit applications
Maintain subcontractors and ensure their COI's stay up to date
Vendor customer service
2. Review Expenses for capitalization
3. Prepare Journal entries and complete Balance Sheet reconciliations for multiple companies
4. Records monthly accounting entries related to accruals and deferrals.
5. Assist with financial audit
6. Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
7. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
8. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with management team.
9. Perform other duties as requested by management
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Flexible team player with infallible integrity and ethical standards
Must be capable of operating in a fast-paced environment, able to handle pressure well, be self-motivated and detail- oriented
Excellent accuracy skills
Customer service skills
Timeline focused & driven
Excellent communication skills
Solid Microsoft Excel skills
Ability to carry out assigned tasks timely and efficiently
Accounts payable system familiarity and experience
Initiative and drive, self-starter
Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
Must be able to work independently or as part of a team
Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, ask questions, and take initiative in learning.
Working Conditions:
Primarily in an office environment.
Periodic weekend or evening work maybe expected.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Associate
Required experience:
Accounting: 3 years
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