About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by Confidential Client, Administrative.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

---

What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry‑Level Accountant to join their accounting team in Connecticut on a contract-to-permanent basis. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with core accounting coursework or internship experience who wants to grow into a full accounting professional.

• Prepare and enter journal entries accurately and on schedule
• Support account reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
• Assist with month-end close activities and basic financial reporting
• Review financial information for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation
• Perform data entry and prepare routine accounting reports
• Support special projects and process-improvement initiatives as assigned

---

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (relevant coursework or internship experience accepted)
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced team environment

---

Why This Role

• Contract-to-permanent opportunity with structured onboarding and training
• Hands-on exposure to general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end processes
• Professional growth potential within an administrative/accounting function
• Supportive team setting that values accuracy and continuous improvement

---

Additional Details

• Employment type: Full‑time (contract-to-perm)
• Location: Connecticut (CT) — local candidates or those willing to relocate to Connecticut preferred
• Estimated compensation: $64,563 per year (estimated)
• Work authorization: All applicants for U.S. positions must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Careertakes is assisting with this hire on behalf of Confidential Client. Confidential Client will make final hiring decisions.

---

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.