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Robert Half Technical Accounting Manager in Birmingham, Alabama
Description
We are looking for an experienced Technical Accounting Manager to join our client's team in Birmingham, Alabama. In this role, you will oversee critical accounting functions, ensuring compliance with established practices and delivering accurate financial results. This is a long-term contract position ideal for someone who is detail oriented, committed to maintaining financial integrity, and dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
• Manage the monthly financial close process, including preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.
• Compile and submit accurate monthly financial data to the parent company within designated deadlines using Workday and Oracle systems.
• Supervise and approve ad hoc bank transactions, journal entries, and staff-prepared account reconciliations while ensuring proper segregation of duties.
• Conduct periodic financial statement reviews to verify accuracy, identify trends, and address discrepancies.
• Maintain and update the chart of accounts and associated mappings to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Execute essential internal control procedures to uphold compliance standards.
• Monitor the interface between Workday and Oracle systems, resolving any errors promptly.
• Prepare and review critical account reconciliations, including sales, cost of goods sold, and inventory, to ensure financial accuracy.
Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required; a Master’s degree and CPA certification are highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Workday financial systems and International Accounting Standards is advantageous.
• Previous experience as a Controller, preferably within the retail industry, is desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook is essential.
• Strong judgment skills, analytical problem-solving abilities, and the capability to assess risk effectively are required.
• Demonstrated ability to drive execution and make quality decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid experience managing month-end close processes, general ledger functions, and financial statement audits.
• Expertise in account reconciliations and journal entry preparation.
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