Accountant - month-end close (Birmingham, AL)

We are growing our team at Nova Meridian Civic Services Group and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be month-end close. You would join a large organisation of more than 1,000 people based in Birmingham. What you will do • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Track costs around public records against budget and explain variances to managers. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to case files, and clear open items. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. What we are looking for • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. Nice to have • Experience with case files. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 28 hours a week, with flexible days. • On site in Birmingham. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.