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 core finance operations for a confidential client in Stamford, CT. You will work with the accounting team to keep financial records accurate, assist in monthly close tasks, and handle day-to-day transactional work.

• Record routine journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance-sheet accounts by researching discrepancies and resolving variances.
• Support month-end close activities: organize financial data, prepare schedules, and assist with closing tasks.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare supporting schedules and assist with internal financial reporting.
• Maintain organized accounting records, documentation, and workflows.
• Assist with audit preparation and complete ad hoc accounting assignments as needed.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Up to 2 years of accounting experience (including internships or entry-level roles).
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent record of accurate work.
• Good organizational and communication skills; able to work collaboratively on a team.
• Demonstrated interest in learning and developing accounting expertise.

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Location & Employment Type

• Stamford, CT (on-site).
• Employment type: Full-time.

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Why This Role (What You’ll Gain)

• Hands-on exposure to foundational accounting practices in a collaborative wealth-management environment.
• Opportunities to develop core technical skills (reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close).
• Mentorship and on-the-job learning to support career growth in accounting and finance.
• Potential access to benefits (as applicable to engagement type), professional training resources, and 401(k) eligibility for hired employees.

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Legal & Eligibility

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The confidential client complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

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Other Notes

This posting is managed by Careertakes as a third-party recruiter. The hiring employer is referred to as the confidential client throughout this listing. Applicants should not assume employment with Careertakes unless explicitly stated.

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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.