Entry-Level Accountant POST NUMBER: 420448
Location: Birmingham, AL (On-site)
Salary: $50,000-$60,000
Vaco is working with a growing organization in need of an Entry-Level Accounting Specialist to join their finance team.
Position Overview: As an Entry-Level Accountant, you will work closely with their accounting team to support various accounting functions. This role offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or individuals with limited accounting experience to gain valuable hands-on experience in a professional environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including invoice processing, payment processing, and reconciliation.
- Prepare and maintain financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and financial statement preparation.
- Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes by gathering and analyzing financial data.
- Support the preparation of tax filings and compliance reports.
- Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (experience with [specific software] is a plus).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.