Bookkeeper

Vantage Recruiters, LLC; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A local multi-discipline engineering firm is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper in Mobile, AL. This full-time role requires at least 5 years of bookkeeping experience and proficiency in QuickBooks. Responsibilities include managing financial operations, preparing financial statements, and overseeing employee onboarding processes. The firm offers benefits such as medical and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience required.
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all bookkeeping functions in QuickBooks.
• Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Payroll compliance

Organizational skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

BigTime

Job description

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Job Type: Full-time - Direct Hire

Location: Mobile, AL

Job Summary

Our client, a local multi-discipline engineering firm, is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper with at least 5 years of hands‑on accounting experience to manage day‑to‑day financial operations and support our growing engineering firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage all bookkeeping functions in QuickBooks, including payroll, state and federal tax filings, invoicing, A/R, A/P, deposits, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, etc.).
• Handle corporate license and insurance renewals.
• Oversee employee onboarding processes, including benefits enrollment, background check, employee drug screening, health insurance, 401(k) and setup in payroll systems.
• Process bi‑weekly 401(k) deposits and maintain benefit records.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements and gather year‑end documents for the accountant.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all company and employee records.
• Utilize BigTime time‑keeping software for project tracking and payroll integration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience (required).
• Proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and benefits administration.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and payroll compliance.
• Experience with BigTime time‑keeping software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing, Administrative, and Finance
• Industry: Accounting