Accountant - audit preparation (Birmingham, AL)

Nova Stone Legal Group is a law firm in Birmingham serving businesses and individuals, and we need an Accountant to lead our audit preparation. You would work closely with colleagues in operations, support and management. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to trust accounts, and clear open items. • Track costs around intake forms against budget and explain variances to managers. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. What we are looking for • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. Nice to have • Experience with trust accounts. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Full-time, with a steady weekday schedule. • On site in Birmingham. • We reply to every applicant.