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

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Accountant to join a Business Management / Finance team. This role provides hands-on accounting experience, mentoring, and a clear career path toward leadership roles in accounting and finance.

• Prepare financial statements and account schedules
• Perform branch audit evaluations and assist with audits to ensure compliance
• Assemble bank reconciliations and prepare journal entries, expense accruals, and allocations
• Participate in timely, accurate month-end close processes and support financial reporting
• Analyze income statement fluctuations and provide variance explanations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities
• Assist internal partners with accounting policy and procedure questions
• May prepare T&E reports, classify accounts, and assist with sales and other tax returns
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, HR, risk management, real estate, and other teams

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Who You Are / Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance OR graduating by December 2026 with an Accounting or Finance degree
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Clear communicator who can work across departments
• Willingness to relocate for future career opportunities as needed
• Valid driver’s license with no more than 2 moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past 3 years; no DUI/DWI in the past 3 years
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements
• At least 18 years old
• Currently living in or planning to move to the Chandler / Greater Phoenix area

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Compensation & Benefits

• Targeted annual compensation: $60,000 (based on a 40-hour work week)
• Paid Time Off starting at 13 days per year, plus 6 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; prescription coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and profit sharing
• Employee discounts (rentals, vehicle purchases, and more)
• Tuition reimbursement including CMA and CPA exam preparation and certification support
• Structured training, mentoring, and internal promotion culture to support career growth

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Location & Logistics

• Primary work location: Gilbert / Chandler / Greater Phoenix area (local presence or plans to relocate required)
• This is a full-time role
• Candidates may be expected to relocate for advancement opportunities in the future
• Employment contingent on satisfying driver record and background checks where permitted by law

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Why Apply

This is an entry-level role built for candidates who want real-world accounting experience and a structured path into leadership positions (Controller / VP of Finance). You’ll gain broad exposure to financial operations, analysis, audits, budgeting, and process improvement while working with cross-functional partners.

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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.