Bookkeeper - QuickBooks (On-site)

Vaco LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco in Leeds, AL seeks a Bookkeeper/Accounting Specialist to own and manage bookkeeping duties using QuickBooks. The role involves close collaboration with leadership on budgeting, reporting, and profitability insights.

You will handle AP/AR, variance analyses, and cost tracking while maintaining precise financial records and supporting administrative tasks. This hands-on position requires attention to detail and a proactive, adaptable mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or general accounting.
• Strong knowledge of AP, AR, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Experience with cost accounting and job tracking.
• Comfortable working with financial reports, KPIs, and budgets.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Hands-on, organized, and willing to jump in wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day AP/AR, account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activity.
• Assist with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Handle cost accounting and job tracking.
• Prepare month-end financial summaries and KPI dashboards.
• Support budgeting and financial planning.
• Track job costs and help provide visibility into profitability.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Provide general office and administrative support as needed.
• Partner with leadership and operations to help keep the business running smoothly.

Skills

AP/AR management

Reconciliations

Journal entries

Month-end close

Cost accounting

Job tracking

Budgeting

Excel

Attention to detail

Hands-on

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Title: Bookkeeper- QuickBooks

Location: Leeds, AL (on-site)

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

Bookkeeper | Accounting | Great Opportunity to Make an Impact

Ready to take ownership of more than just the books? We’re partnering with a growing company to find a Bookkeeper/Accounting Specialist who brings strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and a hands-on approach to the team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and wants to be closely involved in the financial and administrative side of the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage day-to-day AP/AR, account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activity
• Assist with month-end close and financial reporting
• Handle cost accounting and job tracking
• Prepare month-end financial summaries and KPI dashboards
• Support budgeting and financial planning
• Track job costs and help provide visibility into profitability
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Provide general office and administrative support as needed
• Partner with leadership and operations to help keep the business running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in bookkeeping or general accounting
• Strong knowledge of AP, AR, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
• Experience with cost accounting and job tracking
• Comfortable working with financial reports, KPIs, and budgets
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Someone who is hands-on, organized, and willing to jump in wherever needed

Why Consider This Opportunity?

If you're looking for a role where you can do more than simply process transactions, this could be a great fit. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of the accounting function, work closely with leadership, and make a meaningful impact on the business.