Accountant

FirstFour Staffing; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstFour Staffing is assisting a client in Mobile, AL, to hire an Entry-Level Accountant. The position focuses on building foundational accounting skills, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger activities.

The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, eager to learn, and comfortable with numbers and detailed financial data. Responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining records, month-end activities, and supporting the team with reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Recent graduates and candidates with internship or relevant coursework are encouraged to apply.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Enter and maintain accurate financial transactions and accounting records.
• Prepare and process invoices, payments, and deposits.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Review financial records for accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Assist with journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain organized and confidential financial documentation.
• Assist with financial reporting and basic accounting analysis.
• Respond to vendor and internal questions regarding accounting transactions.
• Support the accounting team with various administrative and financial tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are assisting a client in their search for a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Accountant to join our accounting team. This position is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their accounting career and gain hands‑on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger activities. The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, eager to learn, and comfortable working with numbers and detailed financial information. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting skills and grow within an organization.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Enter and maintain accurate financial transactions and accounting records
• Prepare and process invoices, payments, and deposits
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing activities
• Review financial records for accuracy and identify discrepancies
• Assist with journal entries and account reconciliations
• Maintain organized and confidential financial documentation
• Assist with financial reporting and basic accounting analysis
• Respond to vendor and internal questions regarding accounting transactions
• Support the accounting team with various administrative and financial tasks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• Recent graduates and candidates with internship or relevant coursework are encouraged to apply
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Experience with accounting software is a plus