Corporate Staff Accountant

Corporate Staff Accountant
Location: Birmingham, AL

Our client is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant to support the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions. This role partners closely with accounting leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely completion of the monthly close process. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative corporate environment.

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the integrity of the general ledger
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assist with the month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial results and research variances
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities as needed
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing required documentation
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls
• Collaborate with AP, AR, payroll, FP&A, and other departments to support overall financial operations

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1‑3+ years of accounting experience (public accounting or corporate experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

• CPA or CPA‑eligible preferred.
• Experience with multi‑entity or multi‑location organizations
• Exposure to SOX compliance and internal control environments
• Experience in a mid‑to‑large corporate setting

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.