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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Position Overview

Confidential client is hiring a Financial Specialist in Paterson, NJ. This full-time role supports the finance division with accounting, reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable, budgeting, and data analysis. The position offers professional growth, a hybrid schedule (up to 2 remote days), and requires regular on-site presence in Paterson.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform reconciliations and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and maintain financial spreadsheets and MS Excel analysis reports
• Create management reports using legacy and other financial systems (including NJ START invoice processing)
• Prepare and enter accounting journal entries
• Complete accounts payable tasks and support internal and external audits
• Assist in developing budgets and collecting financial/case statistics for status reporting
• Work within established internal controls and recommend improvements to procedures and processes
• Interact with all levels of management and participate in team meetings; provide cross-training to coworkers
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet operational needs

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Example of Duties

Regular and predictable physical presence at the Paterson worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires attention to deadlines, strong technical and PC skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 21 credit hours in accounting, business administration, economics, public administration, statistics, mathematics, data analytics and/or related financial courses — including at least 6 credit hours in accounting
• Substitution allowed: applicants lacking the degree but with the required 21 credit hours may substitute paraprofessional/professional experience on a year-for-year basis (1 year = 30 semester hours)
• Strong MS Excel and data-analysis skills; experience preparing spreadsheets and management reports
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple assignments
• Demonstrated ability to follow regulatory policies and operate within internal controls
• Ability to pass required background checks (including fingerprinting) as applicable

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Salary & Schedule

• Salary range: $61,749.69 — $100,154.67 per year (Schedule A). Schedule B range applies for some employees as noted by the hiring organization’s policies. For newly hired individuals, starting salary is typically at the minimum of the range.
• Employment type: Full-time
• Hybrid schedule: may qualify for up to 2 days remote work; remote participation requires multifactor authentication and high-speed home internet.

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Supplemental Information & Requirements

• Driver’s license: required only if driving is necessary for job duties.
• Authorization to work: US citizenship is not required; candidate must be authorized to work in the US per DHS/USCIS regulations.
• Residency law: new hires may be subject to New Jersey residency requirements per state law; requests for exemption may be submitted for hardship or employer-critical need.
• Background check: selected candidates must agree to background checks and fingerprinting as required.
• Applications should include detailed work history and education (transcript required). Degrees from outside the US must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.

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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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