Accounting Specialist Job at Cbpiping in Birmingham

Overview

We are looking for a detail-driven, high-energy Accounting Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, loves numbers, and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. While this role is heavily focused on Accounts Payable, you'll also get to flex your skills across Accounts Receivable, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close. Every day is different and that's what makes it exciting; you will be helping our financial engine continue to run like a well-oiled machine and have fun doing it!

About the company: C&B Piping, LLC is a full-service manufacturing supplier of ductile iron piping systems and related fabrication products, serving customers nationwide from locations in Leeds, Alabama, and facilities in Arizona and Virginia. We emphasize hard work, integrity, and supporting our people, and we are an independent subsidiary of AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company.

What you'll be Doing as the Accounting Specialist

• Taking the lead on Accounts Payable; matching vendor invoices to PO receipts, resolving discrepancies, and issuing payments with precision.
• Ensuring accurate calculations and compliance for Sales, Use, and Rental taxes, and collaborating with month-end computations.
• Reconciling vendor accounts along with credit card statements.
• Supporting Accounts Receivable by creating invoices, posting payments, and assisting with collections as needed.
• Preparing journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end accruals.
• Partnering with teammates across departments to improve processes and ensure financial accuracy.

Work and/or Education Experience

• 7+ years in a high-volume progressive accounting environment (Heavy AP).
• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate Degree in Accounting is a plus.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and ERP software/Excel skills (Global Shop experience is a plus).
• Strong analytical skills, organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and proactive.
• Team player, positive, friendly, punctual and professional with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Physical and Work Environment

• Primarily office-based, with occasional visits to industrial/commercial sites.
• Light physical activity including pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Extended time at a computer workstation.
• This position is on-site; not remote or hybrid.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-paid Basic Life and Short-Term Disability (No cost to you!)
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gainshare Bonus Program

At C&B Piping, LLC, we know our success begins with our people. When you join our team, you become part of a company which values hard work, integrity, and building something together. Join C&B Piping, LLC today!