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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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare routine journal entries and maintain supporting documentation in line with established accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Perform assigned monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations; identify discrepancies and escalate complex issues.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and other day-to-day accounting functions.
• Serve as backup support for accounts payable processing.
• Review transactions for correct account, program, department, and funding-source coding.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including maintaining schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other balance-sheet accounts.
• Assist with preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Research and resolve routine accounting discrepancies; maintain organized documentation per record-retention requirements.
• Compile schedules and documentation to support annual audits.
• Support grant and program accounting activities as assigned.
• Act as the Purchasing Agent: process and track purchase requisitions, coordinate orders and vendor communications, and manage office supply inventory for both office locations.
• Complete other finance-related duties and special projects as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to learn accounting/financial systems.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with employees, vendors, and management.
• Customer-service orientation with professional, courteous approach to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

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Compensation & Hours

• Pay range: $34.00 - $36.00 per hour.
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
• Careertakes and our client comply with applicable state and federal employment laws. Where required by state pay-transparency rules, the posted range reflects the employer’s stated compensation band.

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Benefits & Workplace

• Flexible schedule and hybrid work opportunities (role-dependent).
• Competitive compensation and healthcare (medical, dental) options.
• 403(b) retirement plan with agency match.
• Paid time off: 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays (role/hours dependent).
• Professional development support, licensing programs, and license-renewal assistance where applicable.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports work-life balance and career growth.

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About the Employer

This role is sourced via Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client in the Accounting & Finance industry. The Confidential Client values innovation, diverse perspectives, and development opportunities for team members.

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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.

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