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 Firm Account and Engagement Finance Associate to support account and engagement finance activities within the Government & Public Services practice. This role is a hands-on operating finance position where you'll help maintain finance records, support reporting and forecasting, and coordinate with engagement teams to keep projects on track.

• Support account and engagement finance activities, including tracking financial data, maintaining records, and preparing routine reports
• Assist with invoicing, budgeting, forecasting, and other finance support processes in accordance with established procedures
• Review financial information for completeness and accuracy; escalate discrepancies for resolution
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather data, respond to requests, and support engagement finance activities
• Use enterprise finance systems and Microsoft Excel to organize data, prepare analyses, and maintain documentation
• Contribute to process improvements and help maintain documentation and controls for recurring finance tasks

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Qualifications

Required

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university and expected to graduate by Spring/Summer 2027, OR hold a bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Analytics, Finance or related field)
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Reside within a commutable distance (e.g., ~100-mile radius) by your start date and be able to commute daily, if required
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship now or in the future
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at time of employment
• Ability to travel ≈10% on average

Preferred

• 3.2 cumulative GPA preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with financial data, reporting, or reconciliations
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning or finance systems

Skills and attributes

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams and provide clear guidance to others

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The Team

The Account and Engagement Finance Services team supports engagement leaders in defining contract requirements and developing staffing, budget, and forecast assumptions. The team prepares cost estimates across engagement phases and helps ensure delivery stays on cost and on schedule, using project and client management tools and finance processes.

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Compensation & Location

• Location: Sacramento, CA (on-site / hybrid as required by the engagement; you must reside within a commutable distance)
• Employment type: Full-time or internship (entry-level)
• Salary range (estimated): $60,000 to $71,000 per year — disclosed here in compliance with applicable pay transparency laws. Actual pay depends on experience, skills, and other factors.
• Start date: Summer/Fall 2027 hiring cycle
• Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

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Additional Information

This is an entry-level opportunity intended for candidates beginning or building a career in engagement finance and accounting. Confidential Client welcomes applicants from diverse educational and professional backgrounds who meet the qualifications above.

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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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