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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Program overview

This is an entry-level Business Foundations training pathway offered on behalf of a Confidential Client in the Accounting & Finance industry. The program is a paid, time-limited training and internship opportunity (one year or less) designed to prepare candidates without a bachelor’s degree for roles in business operations, financial operations, and project support. Internship placements may be arranged with major employers in the New York / New Jersey area. This posting represents a training program placement; employment outcomes depend on internship performance and employer hiring decisions.

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What you’ll learn (core skills & outcomes)

• Customer communications and professional workplace etiquette
• Team-based project coordination and collaboration
• Fundamentals of financial operations and basic accounting concepts
• Business operations processes and use of data to support decisions
• Interviewing, networking, resume building, and job search readiness
• Career-readiness coaching and mentorship

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Responsibilities during the program

• Participate full-time in classroom instruction and team projects Monday–Friday
• Complete hands-on exercises in business operations, financial workflows, and project tasks
• Communicate professionally with peers, instructors, and internship supervisors
• Use data and standard business processes to support small projects and reports
• Attend mock interviews, networking events, and career-preparation sessions

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Who should apply (qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED recipient
• Eligible to work in the U.S. (must provide documentation if selected)
• Available Monday–Friday for the duration of the program (attendance is required)
• Highly motivated to learn technical and professional business skills
• Have not obtained a bachelor’s degree
• Willing to complete any additional screening questions required during application

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Program type, duration & compensation

• Employment type: Contract (training) / Full-time (training program and internship phase)
• Program length: One year or less (classroom + internship phases)
• Estimated annual starting compensation for employed graduates: $55,926 per year (estimated) — shown for transparency; actual placement compensation may vary by employer and role
• Internship educational stipend during the internship phase: $525 per week (as specified by the program)
  Note: The stipend applies during the internship portion of the program; it is not a guaranteed wage after placement. Final pay and employment terms are set by the hiring employer.

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Career pathways after completion

Completing the program prepares you for entry-level roles such as:

• HR Coordinator
• Data Analysis & Reporting / Business Intelligence support
• Fund Accounting support
• Project Coordinator
• Operations Support
• Client Services / Customer Support

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What we offer (support & benefits during training)

• Structured classroom instruction and hands-on projects led by industry-experienced instructors
• One-on-one coaching, resume help, and interview prep
• Internship placement support with partnered employers in the NY / NJ market
• Educational stipend during internship phase and continued career services after program completion

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Important candidate information & compliance

• This posting is location-specific to Grand Central / New York, NY and subject to local and state hiring laws. The estimated compensation above is provided in support of pay-transparency requirements for New York listings.
• This is a training-to-placement program; receiving an internship or placement depends on program participation and employer decision-making.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and program process. If you need an accommodation, please note this in your application materials.

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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.