ENTRY LEVEL ACCOUNTANT/ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT in at Lloyd Richards Personnel

Entry-Level Accountant / Accounting Assistant

Looking for an organized, detail-oriented accounting professional who is ready to begin building a career in the field. This position is a good fit for a recent graduate or someone with foundational accounting experience who wants practical, hands-on experience with day-to-day business accounting.
You’ll work in QuickBooks and support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment processing, reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping. We’re looking for someone with some QuickBooks exposure and a willingness to learn. As experience grows, the role may offer opportunities to take on more responsibility.
Responsibilities

• Enter vendor bills and customer invoices in QuickBooks.
• Match vendor invoices with purchase orders and receiving records; follow up on discrepancies.
• Review shipping records to help ensure customer invoices are accurate.
• Process credit card payments and record transactions.
• Record cash receipts and apply customer payments to the correct invoices.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper financial records.
• Assist with filing, routine reports, and month-end accounting tasks.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and coworkers about billing and payment questions.

Qualifications

• Recent education or coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field is preferred.
• Some hands-on QuickBooks experience is required; this may come from a job, internship, or relevant training.
• Basic understanding of invoices, payments, and account reconciliations.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and general office software.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Professional communication skills and a willingness to ask questions and learn.
• Able to handle confidential financial information responsibly.

To apply: resume and a brief summary of your accounting education and QuickBooks experience.