Accounting Intern Jobs in Alabama

Job Summary:

The Accounting Technician, Outsourced Finance & Accounting, supports the delivery of recurring accounts payable services for assigned clients following implementation and transition. This role performs day-to-day AP processing activities, maintains client-specific procedures, and helps ensure transactions are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with established processes. The incumbent also supports ongoing client needs by addressing AP-related questions, coordinating on routine issues, and assisting with continuous service delivery.

Job Duties:

• Reviews and verifies invoices, including appropriate coding, and check requests
• Sets up invoices for payment
• Posts transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records
• Reconciles accounts payable transactions
• Researches and resolves invoice discrepancies and issues
• Maintains and audits vendor records for accuracy, including W9s
• Assists with period and/or month-end closing activities
• Corresponds with clients, communicates timelines, and responds to inquiries
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• High School Diploma, required

Experience:

• One (1) to three (3) years of customer service experience, required
• One (1) to three (3) years of accounts payable experience, preferred
• Experience processing large volume of invoices, preferred
• Experience processing full cycle accounts payable, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• N/A

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel and Word), required

Language(s):

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Strong data-entry skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Capability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets