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 Contract-to-Hire role supports a growing finance team and focuses on day-to-day accounting operations. Responsibilities include:

• Process and track accounts payable transactions accurately and in a timely manner
• Route invoices and bills for approval in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Review and enter payable transactions into financial systems, ensuring accurate coding and documentation
• Set up and maintain vendor records, including required tax documentation and banking information verification
• Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding invoices, payments, and account inquiries
• Prepare and process approved payments
• Review employee expense reports, resolve inquiries, and assist with user training and support
• Manage corporate credit card administration (requests, maintenance, cancellations)
• Verify operational expenses against supporting documentation and internal records
• Perform account reconciliations, including company credit card and expense-related accounts
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail and related administrative functions
• Deliver responsive customer service and maintain positive working relationships with internal departments and external business partners
• Support special projects and perform additional duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Relevant internship experience, coursework, or 1–2 years of accounting or finance experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to learn new software systems and technologies quickly
• Self-motivated with effective time-management and prioritization skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and interact professionally with employees at all levels
• Understanding of internal controls and financial policies and procedures
• Experience with Excel (pivot tables beneficial); familiarity with corporate credit card and expense reporting tools is a plus

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Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 15 pounds

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Ideal Candidate Profile

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional building a foundation in accounting and finance operations. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, demonstrates high accuracy and accountability, and contributes to team success.

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour (Contract to Hire). Actual pay offered will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this role may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
  • Voluntary life & AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off / leave (PTO, vacation, sick leave)
• Eligibility for benefits may depend on job classification and length of employment

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position based in Oxford, CT (Contract to Hire).

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Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

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About the Confidential Client

Our client is hiring within the Accounting & Finance industry and seeks candidates who want to grow their accounting operations experience. The client values accuracy, strong communication, and collaborative problem solving.

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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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