Entry-Level Accountant

Job Description

Accountant | FirstFour Staffing

The Tone:
This is a full-time, entry-level opportunity with a client assisted by FirstFour Staffing. This role is a significant chance for a motivated individual to launch and develop their accounting career, gaining practical experience across core financial processes. It offers a structured environment for someone eager to learn and grow their skills within an organization, contributing directly to the accurate management of financial information. This position is ideal for building a strong foundation in accounting practices.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Mobile Metropolitan Area

• Mission: This person will ensure accurate financial transaction processing and reconciliation, providing essential support to the accounting team.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process financial transactions: Manage the preparation and entry of invoices, outgoing payments, and incoming deposits.
• Reconcile accounts: Perform thorough reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts.
• Maintain financial records: Accurately enter and organize all financial transactions and supporting accounting documentation.
• Support closing activities: Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including the preparation of journal entries.
• Ensure data accuracy: Review financial records for correctness, identify any discrepancies, and respond to related inquiries.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional, preferably holding a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, with a basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Experience: No specific years required; recent graduates or candidates with relevant academic coursework or internship experience are encouraged to apply.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, strong communication and problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Bonus: Experience with accounting software is considered a plus.