Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper

About Vision Research Corporation

Vision Research Corporation (VRC) is a Birmingham-area company dedicated to improving children's eye health through large-scale vision screening programs in schools and childcare centers across the United States. VRC has screened more than 9 million children nationwide using innovative photorefraction technology and provides comprehensive program management, screening, reporting, and follow-up services.

Our work helps identify vision concerns early, when timely intervention can make a lasting difference in a child's development and learning.

We're Hiring: Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper

Location: Homewood, AL

Schedule: Part-time, generally a minimum of 3 days per week; full-time considered

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Starting Pay: $15/hour, based on experience

Benefits: 401(k), paid holidays, and PTO

We're looking for a Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper to join our team and support the day-to-day financial operations of two sister companies located in the same Homewood office.

This is an important role for someone who enjoys being organized, solving problems, paying attention to details, and taking responsibility. Our ideal candidate will become the go-to person for the daily accounting and financial operations of both companies while working closely with the Vice President/General Manager.

This position may be an especially good fit for an experienced or retired bookkeeper/accountant looking for a part-time opportunity, as well as someone seeking a part-time position with the potential for full-time employment.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Dependable and trustworthy
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial information
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledgeable about basic accounting principles
• Able to follow established procedures while working independently with appropriate oversight
• A strong problem-solver with a positive, “can-do” attitude
• Willing to learn new systems and processes
• Comfortable taking responsibility for assigned projects and seeing them through to completion
• Able to maintain confidentiality when handling payroll, financial, and employee information
• A team player who is willing to jump in wherever needed
• Available Monday through Friday, with a minimum commitment of generally three days per week
• Able to provide reliable transportation for occasional banking and other business errands

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and Fishbowl Inventory is a significant plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required

A Great Opportunity for the Right Person

This is more than a traditional bookkeeping position. The person we hire will play an important role in keeping the financial operations of two sister companies organized, accurate, and running smoothly.

If you are someone who takes pride in doing things right, enjoys being the person others can count on, and is ready to grow into a key role within a small-business environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Whether you're an experienced accounting professional looking for a part-time opportunity, a retired bookkeeper or accountant looking to stay active, or someone looking for a position with the potential to grow into full-time employment, we'd love to hear from you.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and other applicable pre-employment requirements.

What You'll Do

The Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper will be responsible for a broad range of accounting and financial duties, including:

• Managing accounts payable, including invoice entry and payment of bills
• Managing accounts receivable and customer invoicing
• Processing deposits
• Performing bank and credit card reconciliations
• Processing payroll, including timekeeping, payroll submission, payroll tax filings, and related responsibilities
• Preparing and posting journal entries
• Maintaining the general ledger and supporting month-end close activities
• Preparing financial reports and accounting information
• Maintaining accurate vendor and customer records
• Managing inventory accounting and reconciliation
• Working with our Fishbowl inventory management system
• Processing purchase orders and employee expense reports
• Preparing information related to 1099s and W-2s
• Working with our CPA and providing requested financial information
• Assisting with budgeting and cash-flow tracking
• Handling occasional banking and other business errands
• Following established accounting procedures while taking responsibility for assigned projects
• Jumping in to assist with other administrative and operational needs as they arise