Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Birmingham, Alabama

$80,000 - $95,000


An established organization is hiring a Senior Accountant to support financial oversight of expense and costs tied to operations. This position plays a central role in monitoring cost performance across assets, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and delivering insight into operational spending trends.



Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting activities related to operating costs, including review of financial results across multiple properties and entities
• Maintain ownership of expense areas tied to vendor services, infrastructure support, and production-related inputs
• Analyze fluctuations in spending by evaluating key drivers, contract structures, and changes in production levels
• Prepare and validate journal entries, monthly accruals, and account reconciliations to support accurate period-end close
• Work in coordination with cross-functional groups including operations, finance, and accounting support teams to ensure proper expense recognition and classification
• Translate financial data into meaningful insights that support cost management and operational decision-making
• Contribute to audit processes by assembling supporting documentation and addressing inquiries related to expense activity
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance requirements related to expense accounting processes
• Drive efficiency by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and incorporate automation and data tools

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting, financial analysis, or a similar function
• Demonstrated ability to work with large datasets and perform detailed variance analysis
• Strong foundation in accrual accounting and expense recognition
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and comfort working with financial systems

Additional Experience (Preferred):

• CPA or progress toward certification
• Exposure to publicly traded company environments or external audit
• Familiarity with cost analysis and capital intensive environments/structures

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