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

This entry-level accounting role supports a hotel finance team on a 2–3 month contract. You’ll build hands-on experience across core accounting functions while supporting daily financial operations in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

• Support day-to-day accounts payable activities: review invoices, organize payment documentation, and help maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with accounts receivable: monitor outstanding balances, apply payments, and follow up on account activity as needed.
• Help manage group billing: prepare account information, verify charges, and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Provide accurate, professional customer service for account and billing questions.
• Update spreadsheets and accounting reports to track transactions and reconcile information.
• Collaborate with hotel staff and internal stakeholders to ensure financial data is complete, timely, and documented.

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What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping.
• Familiarity with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; experience with PivotTables and VLOOKUP preferred.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective written and verbal communication; customer-facing accuracy and professionalism.

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Details

• Location: Grand Central / New York, NY (10176)
• Employment type: Contract / Temporary (2–3 months)
• Work setting: On-site at a hotel (hospitality accounting)
• Estimated compensation: $79,430 per year (estimate provided by source)
• Start: Immediate availability preferred
• Authorization: All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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Confidential Client overview

This role is with a confidential client in the Accounting & Finance industry supporting hospitality operations. The assignment is a short-term contract that provides practical exposure to billing, receivables, payables, and customer-facing accounting work — a strong step for early-career accounting professionals.

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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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