This role is ideal for a mid-level finance or accounting professional with at least two years of experience who enjoys the "detective work" behind the numbers.

This role is ideal for a mid-level finance or accounting professional with at least two years of experience who enjoys the "detective work" behind the numbers. You should have a strong grasp of general ledger systems and a high level of comfort managing complex data sets. If you are someone who likes the structure of monthly and quarterly cycles but also wants to improve how processes work, this position offers a direct path into corporate FP&A. This is a hybrid position based in Birmingham, AL, offering a salary range of $63,500 – $80,000. It provides a great balance of technical accounting (journal entries and reconciliations) and strategic analysis (budgeting and forecasting). You’ll get hands-on experience with institutional-grade tools like SAP and Anaplan, making it a strong career move for those looking to deepen their corporate finance expertise. **You might be a good fit if you:** * Are an Excel power user who loves pivot tables and complex formulas. * Have experience with expense allocations and variance analysis. * Enjoy translating dense financial data into clear stories for business leaders. * Live in or are willing to commute to Birmingham for a hybrid schedule.

Accounting Expense Analyst II - FP&A at Protective