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Accountant

Confidential Client•Transportation
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$84,454
Salt Lake City, Utah
A Day Ago

The Accountant role at Confidential Client is an entry-level position designed to provide comprehensive training in accounting and financial management, preparing candidates for leadership roles within the organization. The position involves managing financial operations including accounts payable and receivable, financial statement preparation, and analysis, while collaborating across departments to drive business growth and operational efficiency. This role offers a clear career progression path with performance-based promotions and extensive employee benefits.

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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.


What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Accountant to join their Business Management team. This role provides hands-on accounting and financial training with a clear path to leadership and business management responsibilities.

  • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Support month-end close and assist with financial statement preparation
  • Reconcile accounts and maintain general ledger entries
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting and basic financial analysis
  • Prepare reports for management and help identify opportunities to improve efficiencies
  • Use Microsoft Excel and accounting systems to manage data and produce reports
  • Participate in a structured development program that rotates through sales, HR, procurement and operations to build business acumen

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Planning to attain CPA within 1–2 years (progress toward CPA required)
  • Candidates within two semesters of graduation with an Accounting or Finance degree will be considered
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license with no more than 2 moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past 3 years
    • No drug- or alcohol-related convictions on driving record (DUI/DWI) within the past 5 years
  • Authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship
  • Must be at least 18 years old

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base pay: $60,000 per year
  • Paid time off
  • Employee discounts
  • Consistent 40-hour work week
  • Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement savings plan including 401(k) with matching and profit-sharing
  • Training and career development programs

Career Growth

This position is designed as an entry point into the Business Management career path. As you gain accounting and operational experience, you’ll be prepared to take on supervisory and business manager roles. Performance-based promotions and internal mobility opportunities are available for high performers.


Additional Details

  • Employment type: Full time
  • Industry: Accounting & Finance
  • Equal Opportunity: Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

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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