Bookkeeper
Pivotal • Auburn, Alabama • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Company Description
At Pivotal, we are revolutionizing the traditional CPA firm model. Unburdened by convention, we are growing a firm dedicated to meeting the distinctive needs of small and medium-sized businesses and their owners. Headquartered in Auburn, AL, and extending our services to clients nationwide, we specialize in providing advisory, accounting, and tax solutions on a fractional basis.
Our foundation rests on a few fundamental principles: assemble a team of passionate and skilled accounting, finance, and tax professionals, empower them to address our clients' challenges comprehensively, leverage technology to enhance client experiences and streamline processes, and, most importantly, engage with our clients on their terms.
This unique blend of talent, experience, and adaptability positions us as a pivotal member of each client's team. At Pivotal, we go beyond the norm to deliver exceptional service and contribute meaningfully to the success of every business we serve.
Job Description
As a Bookkeeper you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of multiple clients, ensuring their financial records are accurate and up-to-date. You will report directly to the accounting manager and work closely with other members of our Financial Operations team to provide exceptional service to our clients.
Job Responsibilities
- Allocate and post financial transaction details to entity books using cloud-based accounting systems.
- Reconcile and balance all accounts (bank accounts, loan accounts, credit cards)
- Prepare financial statements and ad hoc reports as necessary (trial balance, income statement, balance sheet)
- Calculate and prepare sales tax returns and tax payments
- Assist with 1040 returns and business returns as needed
- Process payroll and assist with client related questions
- Maintain accurate and organized financial records for multiple clients
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
- Communicate with clients and provide excellent customer service
- Work closely with the accounting manager and other team members to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Qualifications
- Prior experience in accounting, finance, or HR is preferred, but not required
- Experience in Bookkeeping and a college degree is preferred, but not required
- Knowledge of bookkeeping practices, experience with Quickbooks Online, Microsoft Excel and other cloud-based accounting solutions is a plus
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures is a plus
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Work with confidentiality and integrity
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Additional Information
We offer competitive compensation packages, health benefits, and a collaborative work environment. If you're a self-starter with an interest in finance and accounting we invite you to submit your resume by clicking on the “I’m interested” button.
Pivotal Finance provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, or any other category protected under applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
This job posting is being managed by Forrest Johnson Recruiting on behalf of Pivotal Finance.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $46,000–$62,000 per year (median ~$52,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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