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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Position overview

This is an entry-level Accounting Assistant role supporting daily accounting operations for a confidential client in Uptown, IN. The position is a Contract-to-Permanent, full-time opportunity focused on high-volume transactional processing, accounts payable support, invoice handling, and routine reconciliations. This role is ideal for candidates who are detail-oriented, comfortable with basic accounting systems and Microsoft Excel, and able to follow established procedures while escalating exceptions.

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What You’ll Do

• Review and process a high volume of financial transactions with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Support accounts payable by entering invoices, assigning correct GL coding, and preparing vendor payments.
• Investigate billing or payment inconsistencies, identify root causes, and assist with resolution.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure records are complete and aligned.
• Follow established accounting procedures and use sound judgment to flag unusual items or potential errors.
• Collaborate with internal team members and external vendors to answer questions and support smooth daily operations.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Exposure to accounts payable, bookkeeping, administrative support, customer service, internships, or similar business roles is preferred.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel and learn business/accounting systems in a technology-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle transactional work efficiently and accurately.
• Good problem-solving skills and sound judgment when reviewing discrepancies or exceptions.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.

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Compensation & Benefits

Estimated pay: $61,884 per year (estimated). Actual compensation may vary based on experience and role specifics.

Benefits (as applicable for contract/temporary professionals or upon hire) may include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options
• Life and disability insurance
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired employees

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Why Apply

• Hands-on accounting experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, and reconciliations.
• Opportunity to grow accounting skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Placement through Careertakes with employment by a Confidential Client in the Accounting & Finance industry.
• Access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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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.