Entry-Level Accountant
The Entry-Level Accountant at Confidential Client is responsible for managing core accounting functions including accounts receivable, journal entries, month-end closing, and bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP. This role supports the accounting operations by maintaining records, performing reconciliations, and assisting peers, contributing to risk mitigation and financial accuracy within a fast-paced professional office environment.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
The Entry-Level Accountant will support month-end close and day-to-day accounting operations for a confidential client’s Accounting & Finance team. This is a hands-on role that focuses on accounts receivable, routine journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting peers to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Perform accounts receivable tasks: invoicing, manual payment application, aging reports, and account reconciliation
- Enter routine journal entries and bank transactions
- Record AP bills and credit card transactions as needed
- Execute month-end closing tasks and reconciliations
- Reconcile, investigate, and correct accounting records
- Perform bank reconciliations
- Provide support to department teammates and assist with ad-hoc accounting tasks
Who You Are / Qualifications
Candidates should be motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to grow in an accounting role. Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 1–2 years’ experience with accrual-basis accounting, including AR, journal entries, month-end close, and bank reconciliation
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to plan, organize, and manage projects and priorities
- High attention to detail; excellent proofreading and editing skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Regular and reliable attendance
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role operates in a professional office environment. While performing duties, employees will be largely sedentary and will frequently use a computer and telephone headset. Occasional movement around the office and lifting/moving objects up to 40 pounds may be required.
Requirements & Compliance
- Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.
- Subject to program/location requirements: may be required to submit to background/security investigation and drug screening where applicable. Job offers may be contingent on results.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in accordance with the ADA. Contact the hiring team if accommodations are needed.
About Our Client
The hiring organization is a confidential client operating in the Accounting & Finance sector. The client provides accounting and financial services as part of broader business operations and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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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