Staff Accountant

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Job Title:

Staff Accountant – Tax & Bookkeeping-Leadership Track!!

Location:

Birmingham, AL (On-Site Preferred)

Compensation:

$55,000 – $75,000 (Based on Experience & CPA Status)

Are you a CPA-track professional or recent graduate ready to launch your career in a firm where mentorship, growth, and people-first values drive success?

We’re hiring on behalf of a growing, PE-backed accounting firm with a long-standing reputation and revitalized leadership vision. This on-site role in Birmingham offers hands-on experience, a collaborative team, and a path toward real career advancement—including potential long-term partnerships for the right candidate.

This isn’t just a job—it’s the opportunity to grow alongside a firm that's growing with intention.

What You’ll Gain:

• Direct mentorship from experienced CPAs who care about your development
• Exposure to both tax and bookkeeping—no audit work
• Client-facing responsibilities from day one
• A defined path toward career advancement, including leadership opportunities and the ability to help build out service lines
• Opportunity for long-term partnership track (10+ years)

You Might Be a Great Fit If You:

• Are a CPA or CPA-eligible candidate with 0–5 years of experience
• Have a strong base in tax and accounting fundamentals
• Are eager to develop bookkeeping and client service skills
• Thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment where change is welcome
• Are proactive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Want to be part of a firm where people matter more than billable hours

Tech Stack You'll Work With:

• ProConnect (Intuit)
• TaxDome CRM (migrating from legacy systems)

Compensation & Benefits:

• $55K for entry-level / new grads
• Up to $75K for experienced CPA candidates
• Health benefits: BCBS group plan with $650/month employer contribution
• Long-term growth potential with clear, internal career pathways

Why This Firm?

The company is in an exciting growth and modernization phase—building a people-first culture, upgrading tech, and taking a strategic, values-based approach to scaling. It’s an ideal environment for professionals who want to contribute to something bigger, not just fill a seat.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 160971

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Jay Ravani

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