Accounting Manager

Description We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support a healthcare organization in Birmingham, Alabama with critical accounting and reporting needs. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can bring structure, accuracy, and continuity to a busy department during a period of change. The position will play a key role in maintaining reporting quality, supporting audit activity, and helping the team meet important external filing obligations.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the preparation and review of financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.

- Provide direct support for audit-related activities by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and coordinating required documentation.

- Manage annual statutory and external reporting obligations for New York-based centers in accordance with applicable deadlines and standards.

- Oversee key general ledger activities, including journal entry review, account analysis, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.

- Support month-end close processes by helping the team resolve discrepancies and maintain reporting timelines.

- Step in to provide accounting coverage across the department, helping sustain operations and reduce disruption caused by staffing gaps.

- Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen consistency in accounting deliverables and improve day-to-day financial reporting execution. Requirements - Experience performing month-end close activities within an accounting environment that requires strong attention to detail.

- Strong working knowledge of general ledger management and core accounting processes.

- Background supporting financial statement audits and responding to auditor requests.

- Proven ability to complete detailed account reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.

- Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries and related supporting documentation.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field preferred.

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