About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

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

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What You’ll Do

This is an early-career accounting role supporting a collaborative finance team for a confidential client in Huntington, CA. You will build practical experience across receivables, payables, reconciliations, general ledger activity, and month-end close while working alongside experienced accounting leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming customer payments, post transactions accurately, and maintain up-to-date accounts receivable records.
• Investigate account variances and resolve billing or payment discrepancies professionally and accurately.
• Support invoice processing and daily accounts payable activities to ensure timely, accurate recordkeeping.
• Prepare journal entries and help maintain organized general ledger documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and other balance sheet accounts to confirm financial accuracy.
• Assist with month-end close tasks by compiling data, reviewing balances, and preparing accounting entries.
• Record deposits and update financial information in QuickBooks and internal systems.
• Maintain dependable financial records and follow established accounting procedures; assist on special projects as needed.

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What We’re Looking For

Candidates should be detail-oriented, eager to learn, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum / Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, or an entry-level accountant role preferred.
• Working knowledge of foundational accounting concepts and standard financial processes.
• Experience performing account reconciliations and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel (including PivotTables).
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and an ability to learn company-specific systems quickly.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $62,996 per year (estimated).
• Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals may include medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals may be eligible to enroll in the organization’s 401(k) plan.
• All applicants for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process — please contact Careertakes for assistance.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Access additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
• Transparent third-party recruiting support — Careertakes connects you to the confidential client who will make final hiring decisions.

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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.