Clerks and Assistants Jobs in Alabama

A Clerk or an Assistant in the accounting industry performs various administrative and financial tasks to support accountants and finance managers. They often manage data entry, prepare and maintain accounting documents, verify the accuracy of invoices and other financial documents, assist in the preparation of financial reports, and reconcile bank statements. They may also provide customer service, assisting clients with their accounting inquiries. Clerks and Assistants in this industry should have strong numerical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software, an understanding of financial regulations, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Prior to becoming a Clerk or an Assistant in the accounting industry, individuals might have roles as an Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Data Entry Clerk, where they gain experience in office administration, data management, and basic accounting procedures. Essential certifications for this role could include a certification in Bookkeeping or Accounting from a recognized professional body, such as the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) or the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB). Some companies may also require knowledge of specific accounting software, therefore certification in programs like QuickBooks or Excel could be beneficial.

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Automotive Accounting Specialist

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 10 hours ago

Month-End Close Process Perform balance sheet reconciliations and book-adjusting journal entries as necessary. Provide analyses of expense variances....

Accounting Intern Summer 2025

  • Cullman, AL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Cullman, AL
  • 18 hours ago

Webb Wheel Products, Inc. As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathaway youll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and...

College Student Intern - Accounting

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 1 day ago

Dixie Electric Cooperative is seeking a part-time college intern to work at its Montgomery location located at 9100 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, Alabama Accounting : Duties include but are not limited...

Junior Accountant

  • AL
  • 1 day ago
  • AL
  • 1 day ago

POSITION OVERVIEW MCI is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company that specializes in delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a commitment to...

Accounting Assistant

  • Dothan, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Dothan, AL
  • 2 days ago

Were seeking a detail-driven, numbers-savvy Accounting Assistant to support the Controller at a well-established company in Dothan, AL. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working...

Audit Clerk

  • Atmore, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Atmore, AL
  • 4 days ago

entries, verification of system reporting functions, and recording financial information by entering data into the computer, calculating and summarizing numbers, and drafting and reviewing financial...

Audit Clerk arrow_forward

  • Atmore, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Atmore, AL
  • 4 days ago

Description Job Overview: The Revenue Audit Clerk performs numerous gaming and nongaming related audit and financial reporting functions, including preparation of journal entries, verification of system...

Accounting Clerk

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 days ago

ADTRAV Travel Management, founded in 1977, has over four decades of experience in managing corporate, government, vacation, group, meetings, and incentive travel programs across the United States....

Transportation Accounting Clerk

  • Midland City, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Midland City, AL
  • 5 days ago

entries Prepare and send driver advance/expense reports and bonuses Manage driver-related tax filings (sales/use tax and general excise tax) Import fuel and cash advance transactions (Comdata/EFS)...

Driver Accounting Specialist

  • Midland City, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Midland City, AL
  • 5 days ago

entry and journal entry for payroll deductions and reimbursements Sends driver bonuses to payroll Files sales and use taxes for Alabama, Florida and Jefferson County, AL Files general excise tax for...

Patient Collections Specialist

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 5 days ago

Description Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 3:00pm - 11:00pm Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Patient...

Collections Representative

  • Cullman, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • Cullman, AL
  • 6 days ago

America's Car-Mart is seeking a motivated and results-driven Field Collections Representative to join our organization. If you have a background in collections, strong communication skills, and a...

Accounting Clerk

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 days ago

Overview Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor, has an Accounting Clerk role available in Birmingham, AL! Join a strong and continuously evolving group, helping to continue to grow...

Accounting Clerk/Analyst Part Time

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 days ago

entries Answer guest service calls, contact guests via telephone, complete telephone request forms and send correspondence/folios to guests (e-mail, facsimile, mail, etc.)...

Automotive Accounting Specialist

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 13 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 13 days ago

Month-End Close Process Perform balance sheet reconciliations and book-adjusting journal entries as necessary. Provide analyses of expense variances....

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Salary for Clerks and Assistants Jobs in Alabama

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Highest Education Level

Clerks and Assistantss in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.1%
Master's Degree
17.8%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
High School or GED
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.3%
Some College
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Clerks and Assistantss in Alabama
Less than 1 year
29.7%
4-6 years
24.0%
2-4 years
22.2%
1-2 years
21.3%
None
2.5%
6-8 years
0.3%


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