Accountant - accounts payable (Birmingham, AL)

We are growing our team at Summit Haven Learning Group and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be accounts payable. Collaboration between teachers and staff is strong. What you will do • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Track costs around enrolment against budget and explain variances to managers. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to learning materials, and clear open items. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. What we are looking for • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with learning materials. Working arrangement • Contract for three months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. • On site in Birmingham. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.