Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant

PANGEATWO; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PangeaTwo in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations onsite. The role requires accuracy in recording transactions and managing confidential financial information while using standard office software.

Responsibilities include day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, preparing financial reports, and maintaining organized records. Prior experience and proficiency in Excel/Outlook and QuickBooks are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred.
• Familiarity with standard office software and records keeping.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and general accounting support.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
• Enter and reconcile financial transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Provide admin and accounting support as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting support

Detail orientation

Time management

Strong communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

QuickBooks

Job description

$20-25/hour
Tuscaloosa, AL (Onsite)

Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant to support the firm's day-to-day financial operations. This position is ideal for an organized accounting professional who has experience with bookkeeping, financial recordkeeping, or general accounting support and takes pride in maintaining accurate and confidential financial information. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with standard office software, managing financial records, and providing administrative support to ensure the firm's accounting functions run smoothly. Experience with legal accounting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and general accounting support functions
• Maintain accurate financial records, transaction entries, and accounting documentation
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
• Enter, review, and reconcile financial transactions to ensure accuracy
• Assist with tracking payments, expenses, deposits, and outstanding balances
• Maintain organized financial files, supporting documentation, and accounting records
• Assist with preparing financial reports, spreadsheets, and routine accounting summaries
• Review financial information for accuracy and identify discrepancies or missing documentation
• Utilize accounting software and Microsoft Office applications to maintain and update financial records
• Handle confidential financial information with discretion and professionalism
• Provide general administrative and accounting support as needed

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial recordkeeping preferred
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with standard office software, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to organize, maintain, and manage financial records and documentation
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping principles, financial transactions, and accounting procedures
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment
• Familiarity with legal accounting software and trust account recordkeeping
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations
• Proficiency with QuickBooks or other accounting software
• Previous experience supporting a firm's financial or administrative operations