Entry Level Accountant-Transfer Agency
The Entry Level Accountant at Confidential Client supports financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting operations including maintaining general ledger accounts and preparing financial statements. This role offers practical experience in accounting systems and controls, with exposure to management, auditors, and regulatory reporting, helping to develop foundational accounting expertise in a financial institution environment.
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, Banking & Financial Services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Launch your accounting career by supporting financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting operations for a Confidential Client in the Banking & Financial Services industry. You will assist with general ledger activities, prepare financial statements and management/regulatory reports, and help maintain accounting systems and internal controls.
- Maintain accounting and control for assigned accounting functions
- Reconcile general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts
- Prepare financial statements and periodic reports
- Help maintain and enhance automated accounting systems, controls, and procedures
- Prepare reports for management and regulatory authorities
- Respond to inquiries from management, external auditors, and regulators on accounting policies and issues
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
- 2–3 years of experience in financial accounting activities
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Preferred Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and comfortable with accounting systems
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; ability to identify and resolve exceptions
- Clear written and verbal communication when interacting with management and auditors
Work Location & Schedule
This role is based in Saint Francis, WI and requires on-site work at a Confidential Client location three (3) or more days per week.
Compensation
Pay Range: $22.50 - $30.00 per hour (hourly range provided by the Confidential Client).
Benefits & Perks
Confidential Client’s benefits include (subject to eligibility and employment status):
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Basic and optional term life insurance; short- and long-term disability
- Pregnancy disability and parental leave
- 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
- Paid vacation (varies by salary grade and tenure) and paid holidays
- Adoption assistance; Sick & Safe Leave accruals
Additional Information
Confidential Client is committed to reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. The employer may conduct background checks consistent with applicable law.
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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