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Accounting Assistant

Birmingham, AL 35203

Job Function: Accounting/Auditing Job Number: 407872

Job Description

** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is looking for an experienced Accounting Assistant to fill a 2-year assignment in the Birmingham, Alabama area.

Date: 5/9/2025

Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Work Location: Birmingham, AL 35203

Estimated Start Date: 6/9/2025

Estimated Duration of Job Assignment: 5/31/2027

Overview:

An Accounting Assistant is a valuable member of the finance and accounting team, providing crucial support in various financial tasks and administrative duties. They help ensure accurate financial record keeping, efficient financial operations, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Requirements:

Education:
  • Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
Experience:
  • 0-5 years of experience in an accounting or finance role. 
Skills:
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide support to the accounting team by entering financial data into accounting software.
  • Assist in processing invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports.
  • Reconcile bank statements and assist in preparing financial reports.
  • Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records and documents.
  • Assist with routine bookkeeping tasks such as data entry and filing.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal stakeholders regarding financial transactions.
  • Assist in other accounting-related tasks as directed by supervisors.
  •  This position does not require driving (excluding commute)

This position does not require personal protective equipment


This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary.


JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   #D650

Job Requirements

MS Word, Outlook, Strong Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Effective Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Work Independently, Team Player, Data Entry, Accounting Software, Process Invoices, Purchase Orders, Expense Reports, Reconcile Bank Statements, Financial Reports, Bookkeeping, Compliance,
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