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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Role & Responsibilities

The Confidential Client is seeking a Finance Specialist to support day-to-day corporate finance operations at their Berkeley Heights, NJ location. This role is open to entry-level candidates and junior professionals (up to Senior Associate level) who want hands-on experience across AR/AP, month-end close, and inventory control.

• Support accounts receivable activities: billing support, collections assistance, and applying payments.
• Support accounts payable workflows: vendor invoice processing and AP approval process support.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing tasks and routine financial reporting.
• Participate in physical inventory counts; assist with inventory write-offs/write-ons and reconciliations.
• Prepare documentation and support auditors for internal and external audits.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and administrative support as assigned.

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Skills & Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 0–4 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, or related business area.
• Basic understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and eagerness to learn.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally.

Preferred qualifications:

• Internship or prior finance/accounting experience.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (example: SAP).
• Bilingual in English and Korean (preferred for regional communication).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $105,000 – $115,000 per year (range provided by Confidential Client; final pay determined by experience and other factors).
• Eligible employees may have access to benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), employee purchase programs, tuition assistance, paid time off, wellness incentives, and performance-based bonus opportunities, subject to Confidential Client policy.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the hiring process — request accommodations during recruitment.

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Location & Employment Type

• Work location: Berkeley Heights, NJ (200 Connell Drive — local reporting location).
• Employment type: Contract & Full-time (as specified by Confidential Client).
• This role is based on-site; remote work is not listed as a primary option.

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What We Value

• A collaborative, learning-first mindset and professional integrity.
• Accuracy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Candidates who are proactive about process improvement and eager to grow in corporate finance.

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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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