Accounting Assistant at Virtual Company
Birmingham, AL 35209
About the Job
Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our client's team as an Accounting Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for accuracy. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with our accounting team and gain valuable experience in various aspects of financial management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including processing invoices, issuing payments, and reconciling statements.
- Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Collaborate with team members to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis efforts.
- Provide administrative support as needed, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and filing documents.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance roles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
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.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
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.