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profile Job Location:

Ocean Springs, MS - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 16 - 20
profile Experience Required: 1-3years
Posted on: 10 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Client Services & Accounting Assistant serves as the first point of contact for clients while providing essential accounting and payroll support to the firm. This role combines front desk responsibilities with hands-on accounting assistance requiring strong customer service skills attention to detail and working knowledge of QuickBooks. The ideal candidate is organized professional and comfortable supporting multiple clients in a fast-paced CPA firm environment.

Client Services & Front Desk

  • Greet clients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner

  • Answer and direct incoming phone calls and emails

  • Schedule client appointments and manage calendars

  • Maintain client records and ensure accurate documentation

  • Handle incoming and outgoing mail scanning and filing

Accounting & Payroll Support

  • Assist with data entry and transaction posting in QuickBooks

  • Support payroll processing and payroll-related reporting

  • Help prepare invoices billing statements and client reports

  • Reconcile bank and credit card statements as needed

  • Organize and maintain financial documents for accountants and CPAs

Administrative Support

  • Assist with general office administration and organization

  • Support accountants with special projects and deadlines

  • Maintain confidentiality of client financial and personal information



Requirements

  • Previous experience in an accounting bookkeeping or CPA firm environment preferred

  • Working knowledge of QuickBooks (required)

  • Basic understanding of accounting principles and payroll processes

  • Strong customer service and communication skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook)

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with payroll systems and multi-client environments

  • Associates degree in Accounting Business or related field

  • Prior client-facing or front desk experience



Benefits

What We Offer

  • Professional and supportive work environment

  • Opportunity to gain experience in a CPA firm

  • Training and growth opportunities

  • Competitive pay based on experience




Required Skills:

Proven bookkeeping experience Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles Proven ability to calculate post and manage accounting figures and financial records Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software Proficiency in English and in MS Office & Quick books software Customer service orientation and negotiation skills High degree of accuracy and attention to detail BS degree in Finance Accounting or Business Administration Preferred


Required Education:

Bachelors in accounting finance or business administration preferred

The Client Services & Accounting Assistant serves as the first point of contact for clients while providing essential accounting and payroll support to the firm. This role combines front desk responsibilities with hands-on accounting assistance requiring strong customer service skills attention to d...
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Company Industry

Accounting

Key Skills

  • Invoicing
  • Accounting Tally
  • Accounting & Finance
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • PMP
  • Financial Accounting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Payroll
  • Financial Recouncilation
  • Financial statement
  • ACCA
  • CPA
  • Financial Reporting
  • Bookkeeping