** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is looking for an experienced
Accounting Assistantto fill a
contract assignmentin
Birmingham, Alabama.
Date: 1/21/2026
Work Location: Birmingham AL 35203
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 recordkeeping, efficient financial operations, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
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.
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.
Skills & Abilities:
- 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.
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
