TITLE: Accounting Specialist
FLSA STATUS: Salaried – Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
SUPERVISOR: Supervisor, Accounting Operations
JOB SUMMARY
Resource Management Service, LLC. (RMS) is a global forestry-centered investment manager with significant expertise in all phases of institutional timberland investing. Founded and managed by forestry professionals and owned by its employees, RMS is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices across the U.S. South and Brazil.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for the entry and processing of payables, receivables, and monthly closeout activities, coordinating and supporting corporate and region personnel to assist in timber management accounting and other accounting tasks that may arise. The Accounting Specialist must also be proficient in Excel, familiar with accounting systems, adapt to unfamiliar situations, efficiently problem solve and clearly communicate solutions, work well with others in a team environment, and perform other duties as delegated by the Supervisor of Accounting Operations.
DUTIES
Activities include, but are not limited to:
- Accounts Payable – Ensure payments to service providers are processed according to company policy and accounting standards.
- Accounts Receivable – Process income received according to company policy and accounting standards.
- Close-out Procedures – Prepare accrual and prepaid journal entries, review trial balances and other close-out procedures, as necessary.
- Contract Management – Support the preparation and management of contracts for various services and forestry activities.
- Hunt License Administration – Assisting with generating contracts and processing payments.
- Tax Payment Administration – Assistance coordinating various tax payments, online filings, and issuing year-end tax forms.
- Communication Flow – Facilitate communications between corporate and region employees and others as necessary.
- Data Management – Paper and electronic records management, filing, producing reports, compiling information, and managing spreadsheets.
- Other General Duties – Minimal travel may be requested, respond to inquiries made to the Accounting Helpdesk and other tasks as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education/Experience – Associate degree and 2 years relevant experience preferred.
- Business Skills – General knowledge of accounting concepts, principles,and technical skills, including word processing, data management, information processing, and written and oral communication skills.
- Software – Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience in contract operating systems or accounting operating systems will be looked at favorably.
- Personal – Personable, problem solver, eager to learn, attention to detail and accuracy, critical thinker, organized, customer-focused, strong work ethic, flexible and dependable.
We encourage you to apply directly through our company website to be considered for current and future opportunities. Submitting your application online ensures your information is reviewed by our team and matched with roles that best align with your skills and experience.
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/96c2e367-92c1-4fbc-9c2c-d0b2edba3b4f/Resource-Management-Service-LLC
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Birmingham, AL 35242 (Required)
Work Location: In person
