Entry Level Staff Accountant

Jackson, MS 39201

Posted: 08/19/2026 Industry: Accounting Pay Rate: $50,000-$58,000

Job Description

A leading real estate development, investment, and property management firm is seeking an Entry Level Accountant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or an experienced bookkeeper looking to take the next step in their accounting career.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post routine journal entries
  • Understand and apply basic debit and credit principles
  • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate financial records
  • Assist with month-end closing activities
  • Review transactions for accuracy and proper account coding
  • Perform general bookkeeping and accounting duties as needed
  • Support the accounting team with special projects

Job Requirements

Qualifications

  • Recent college graduate with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, OR
  • Up to 5 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience
  • Solid understanding of debits, credits, and basic accounting principles
  • Comfortable with journal entries and routine accounting transactions
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good organizational and communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Willingness to learn and grow within the accounting department
  • This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a basic accounting foundation who is ready to build their career in a professional accounting environment.

Additional Information

Benefits offered (Company pays 85% of employee only health insurance) 

Meet Your Recruiter

Kelly Webb Collum
Executive Director of Operations

Kelly Collum is the Executive Director of Operations at Staffers, Inc., bringing more than 32 years of staffing industry experience and deep institutional knowledge to the organization. She joined Staffers in January 2000 and has progressed through roles including Junior Recruiter, Account Manager, Senior Recruiter, and executive leadership.
 
Her career reflects hands-on expertise across every stage of staffing operations, including full-cycle recruiting, oversight of more than 1,000 client accounts, recruiter performance management, and consistent service delivery across commercial and program-based engagements. Kelly is widely respected for her ability to balance operational discipline with a genuine commitment to people.
 
As Executive Director of Operations, Kelly plays a central role in aligning recruiting execution, client service, and internal processes to support sustainable growth and high-quality outcomes for both clients and candidates.

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