Accounting Specialist

Immediate
Immediate

Accounting & Finance

Birmingham, AL, USA

Posted on Jul 18, 2026
Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Management:

  • Full-Cycle AP Management: Lead the end-to-end processing of vendor invoices, including digital capture, coding, and managing approval workflows.
  • Vendor Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries; reconcile vendor statements and ensure all documentation (including W-9s) is accurate and up-to-date.
  • Payment Optimization: Prepare and recommend weekly payment runs, identifying opportunities to utilize credit cards to maximize cash flow and avoid unnecessary fees.
  • Compliance & Year-End: Maintain audit-ready digital records and take a lead role in the preparation and filing of annual 1099s.

General Accounting & Financial Management:

  • QuickBooks Online Management: Serve as a key user of QuickBooks Online.
  • Transaction Categorization: Categorize and match all bank and credit card transactions within the system.
  • Data Integrity: Proactively identify and resolve duplicate expenses or miscategorizations to ensure "real-time" accuracy of the General Ledger.
  • Month-End Support: Assist the Controller with month-end closing tasks, including identifying expense accruals and reconciling open AP/AR balances.
  • Cross-Functional Support: Provide support for various ad-hoc accounting tasks as needed, assisting with financial projects and operational needs in a fast-paced environment.

Credit Card and Expense Management:

  • Expense Oversight: Categorize all company credit card transactions and ensure alignment with department budgets.
  • Receipt Compliance: Partner with employees to ensure timely uploading of receipts and documentation for all corporate transactions.
  • Reimbursement Verification: Review employee reimbursement requests for policy compliance and accuracy before final approval.
Requirements
  • Experience: Proven experience in an accounts payable or general accounting role. Familiarity with financial systems and procedures.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks Online preferred) and bill management platforms.
  • Adaptability: A proactive and flexible mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities in a startup environment.
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry and financial record management.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal staff.
Benefits
  • Compensation: Competitive salary and stock option grant.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plus 401(k).
  • Innovation: On-demand access to your earned wages (we use our own product!).
  • Culture: A mission-driven environment focused on financial empowerment, innovation, and collaborative growth.