Position: ย Accounting Assistant I
Location: ย 600 18th St N, Birmingham AL 35203 (HYBRID)
Duration: ย 2 Years
Client: ย ย ย ย ย Southern Company
Job Summary
Theย Accounting Assistant Iย is a key member of the finance and accounting team, providing essential support with day-to-day accounting operations and administrative tasks. This role helps ensureย accurate financial recordkeeping, efficient financial processes, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow within an accounting or finance environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support to the accounting team byย entering financial dataย into accounting systems
- Assist with processingย invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports
- Reconcileย bank statementsย and assist in preparing basic financial reports
- Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-dateย financial records and documentation
- Perform routineย bookkeeping tasks, including data entry and filing
- Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
- Respond to inquiries fromย vendors and internal stakeholdersย regarding financial transactions
- Assist with additional accounting and administrative tasks as assigned by supervisors
Required Qualifications
- Associateโs degreeย in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
(or equivalent work experience) - 0โ5 years of experienceย in an accounting or finance-related role
- Basic understanding ofย accounting principles and procedures
- Proficiency withย Microsoft Office Suiteย (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong organizational andย multi-tasking skillsย with high attention to detail
- Effectiveย written and verbal communicationย skills
- Ability to work bothย independently and collaborativelyย in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to accounting software or ERP systems
- Prior experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger support
- Strong interest in developing a career in accounting or finance
Work Environment
- Office or hybrid accounting support role
- Collaborative finance team environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and hands-on accounting experience