About Careertakes

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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 posting covers multiple accounting levels (Accountant, Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant). You will support financial reporting, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, internal controls, accounting analyses, and process improvement initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities and scope will depend on the level at which you are hired.

• Accountant-level tasks include recurring journal entries, basic reconciliations, preparing financial statements, and building supporting workpapers.
• Staff Accountant-level tasks include analysis of more complex transactions, monthly close support, testing and reporting on internal controls, and collaboration with stakeholders to improve processes.
• Senior Accountant-level tasks include complex accounting research, policy evaluation, mentoring junior staff, and leading process improvement and control initiatives.

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Accountant — Core Responsibilities

• Assist with recurring accounting activities: journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses
• Prepare financial statements and internal/external reports
• Maintain and document internal controls over financial reporting
• Produce supporting workpapers and documentation
• Identify routine accounting issues and recommend solutions
• Build familiarity with accounting systems and business operations
• Communicate professionally with internal partners

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Staff Accountant — Core Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze increasingly complex accounting transactions and reconciliations
• Produce and review financial statements and management reports
• Support testing, tracking, and reporting on internal controls (SOX-related work may apply)
• Analyze accounting issues and recommend process or accounting solutions
• Develop detailed supporting workpapers and documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting

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Senior Accountant — Core Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting research and technical analyses
• Prepare advanced journal entries and financial reporting deliverables
• Evaluate, enhance, and document accounting policies, procedures, and controls
• Research and interpret authoritative accounting guidance and regulatory requirements
• Resolve complex accounting issues and recommend innovative solutions
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced accounting staff
• Lead or support continuous-improvement projects for accounting processes

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Qualifications

Note: minimum and preferred qualifications vary by level. Candidates will be considered at the Accountant, Staff Accountant, or Senior Accountant level based on experience and education.

Accountant (entry / early career)

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting OR bachelor’s degree in a business discipline with ≥3 accounting courses
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Preferred: 0–2 years accounting experience (internship/co-op qualifies); CPA/CMA exam eligibility

Staff Accountant (mid-level)

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with ≥1 year accounting experience OR business degree with ≥3 accounting courses
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (strong Excel skills preferred)
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Preferred: 2–4 years accounting experience; CPA/CMA; MBA or advanced business degree; exposure to public accounting, SEC reporting, or internal controls/Sarbanes-Oxley

Senior Accountant (experienced)

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 3–5 years accounting-related experience OR business degree with ≥3 accounting courses and 5 years’ experience
• Proven ability to research and interpret technical accounting guidance
• Strong Excel and reporting skills; excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
• Preferred: CPA or CMA certification; MBA or advanced degree; utility accounting, public accounting, or SEC reporting experience; Sarbanes-Oxley compliance experience

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What We Value

• Attention to detail and strong analytical ability
• Problem-solving mindset and continuous improvement orientation
• Professional communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Integrity and commitment to accurate financial reporting
• Mentoring and teamwork (for senior-level roles)

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Location & Work Type

• Hybrid role(s) — positions are expected to be assigned in PA, KY, and RI. The Confidential Client reserves the right to determine on-site, remote, or hybrid assignments and may require physical presence for collaboration and coordination as business needs dictate.
• Employment type: Full-time (level-based hiring)

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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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