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

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Financial Support Specialist to provide financial, accounting, budget, and compliance support for a federal government office in Sacramento, CA. This is an onsite, full-time role ideal for someone with a foundational accounting or finance background who wants hands-on experience in federal financial processes.

• Review accounting practices and financial documentation for compliance with federal laws, regulations, government accounting practices, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance.
• Review and analyze financial statements and supporting documentation for accuracy and adherence to policy.
• Identify discrepancies, improper expenditures, and other financial issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support preparation of budget requests and other operational financial documentation.
• Organize, review, and maintain financial records and supporting documentation.
• Perform financial research, analysis, reconciliations, and reporting as needed.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and other office applications to prepare reports, spreadsheets, and documentation.
• Provide general financial and administrative support to the Government client.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• General knowledge of financial statements, accounting principles, and financial analysis.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliation, budgeting, accounting, or audit support preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work onsite in Sacramento, CA.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

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Compensation & Logistics

• Estimated salary: $77,906 per year (estimated) — disclosed per applicable pay-transparency practices.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Location: Onsite in Sacramento, CA.
• Clearance: Public Trust eligibility required.
• Industry: Accounting & Finance.

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Why Join

• Gain practical experience in federal financial processes, compliance, and budgeting.
• Work with a Confidential Client supporting high-profile government work — strong resume-building opportunity for early-career professionals.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to learn financial reporting and reconciliation tools.

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Additional Information

• This posting is managed by Careertakes as a third-party recruiting platform; the hiring organization will be Confidential Client.
• Applicants may be asked to provide documentation supporting degree/education and eligibility for Public Trust adjudication.
• This role requires onsite presence in Sacramento, CA and is not remote or hybrid.

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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.