Accounting Assistant

Fit Recruiting; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruiting firm in Mobile, Alabama is seeking an entry-level Accounting Assistant. The ideal candidate will have strong QuickBooks skills and will be responsible for maintaining client financial records, performing reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting. Benefits are competitive, and salary is positioned in the $45K range, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general accounting and bookkeeping practices.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate client financial records in QuickBooks.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closings.

Skills

QuickBooks proficiency

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Fit Recruiting seeks an organized and detailed Accounting Assistant with strong QuickBooks skills to join a growing professional team in Mobile, Alabama. This position will support the firm's day-to-day accounting operations, including data entry, reconciliation, financial reporting, and client bookkeeping tasks. This role requires proficiency in QuickBooks and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles. Salary is in the $45K range, depending on experience, with competitive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client financial records in QuickBooks
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Assist with month-end and year-end closings
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and financial summaries for clients and senior accountants
• Assist with billing and client payroll processing
• Support CPAs and senior team members with various accounting projects and administrative tasks
• Communicate with clients regarding documentation, deadlines, and clarifications

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and/or QuickBooks Online
• Strong understanding of general accounting and bookkeeping practices
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office Suite programs
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Administrative

Industries

• Legal Services
• Accounting
• Law Practice