Entry Level Accountant

Gain real-world business, accounting, and financial training that will teach you all aspects of financial management pertaining to running a successful business. Our program fully prepares you to become a Controller/VP of Finance of your own financial operation. A key partner in our organization, the Controller/VP of Finance oversees all aspects of financial management and provides balance to the partnership formed with the marketing and operational pieces of our business.

As an Accountant, you can count on a career path with a clear beginning and an open end that’s full of opportunities. With training, development, mentoring, and a culture of promotion from within, you’ll always be progressing in your career.

This position is located at our Montgomery, AL Regional Office at 6925 Halcyon Park Dr. Montgomery, AL 36117.

Responsibilities

• Execute accounting procedures and principles that will lead to financial statement preparation and financial analysis.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Perform branch audit evaluations.
• Assemble bank reconciliation and account schedule.
• Prepare journal entries, expense accruals and allocations.
• Participate in a timely and accurate month-end closing process.
• Assist personnel with questions regarding accounting policies and procedures.
• Analyze income statements fluctuations.
• Provide process improvement and cost saving ideas.
• Manage financial records, assist in financial reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with other departments.
• May be responsible for T&E reports, coding, account classification and reimbursement amounts.
• May be responsible for preparation and sales and other tax returns.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Must be planning to attain CPA within 1-2 years (flexible).
• Will consider college students within 2 semesters of graduation with a degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Must have basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Flexibility for career advancement could include relocation outside local area/state (flexible).
• Must have a current and valid driver's license with no more than 2 moving violations and/or at-fault accidents on driving record within the past 3 years.
• Candidates with more than 1 excessive speeding violation (defined as 26 or more miles per hour over the posted speed limit) on their driving record within the last 3 years will be disqualified from consideration.
• No drug or alcohol-related convictions on driving record within the past 5 years (i.e. DUI, DWI).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: targeted 1st year annual compensation of $53,040 with an average 40-hour work week.
• Paid Time Off, starting with 13 days off per year.
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance; Life Insurance; Prescription coverage.
• Employee discounts on car rentals, car purchases, and much more.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and profit sharing.