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Entry Level Accountant

Confidential Client•Consulting
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$96,648
Odessa, Florida
A Day Ago

This entry-level accountant role offers recent graduates an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in multiple accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The position supports month-end close activities, audit preparation, and process improvements within a growing organization, providing a strong foundation for a career in accounting.

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Description

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

This entry-level accounting role is designed to give a recent graduate or early-career accountant broad, hands-on exposure across core accounting functions. You will work with experienced accounting staff and support the month-end close and financial operations.

  • Support accounts payable activities: invoice processing, PO matching, vendor reconciliations
  • Assist accounts receivable work: billing, cash application, collections, account maintenance
  • Monitor outstanding balances and perform follow-up on past-due accounts
  • Prepare account reconciliations and assist with month-end close tasks
  • Support monthly financial reporting and basic accounting analysis
  • Process domestic and international ACH and wire transactions
  • Help gather documentation and schedules for external audits
  • Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
  • Collaborate with other departments to maintain accurate financial records
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and controls

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field (recent grads encouraged to apply)
  • Internship, co-op, or entry-level experience in accounting, bookkeeping, AP or AR
  • Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and accrual accounting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP and similar functions)
  • Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication and good problem-solving ability
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

  • QuickBooks or similar accounting software experience
  • Prior exposure to reconciliations, billing, or collections
  • Experience supporting audits or month-end close activities

Pay & Benefits

  • Salary range: $55,000 – $60,000 per year (range reflects experience, skills, and other job-related factors)
  • Benefits may include: 401(k) with employer match, healthcare (medical/dental/vision), paid life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and occasional performance bonuses
  • Family-run client — flexible culture, early-out Fridays (4:30 PM) incentive

Workplace Type & Schedule

  • Full-time, fully onsite in Odessa, FL (employees must be able to work from the Odessa location)
  • Anticipated application deadline: October 14, 2026

About the Confidential Client

This opportunity is with a confidential client operating in the Accounting & Finance sector that is expanding its international presence and investing in the development of its accounting team. The client values learning and mentorship and is looking to hire someone who wants to build a solid foundation in accounting.


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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