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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Key Responsibilities

Confidential Client is seeking a detail-oriented, organized Junior Accountant (Business Operations) to support internal accounting, project operations, and dedicated client-facing business operations tasks. This is an entry-level opportunity to develop hands-on accounting, reporting, and systems experience.

• Perform accurate data entry and maintain information across accounting and operational systems
• Support project lifecycle management and related operational activities
• Assist Staff Accountants with recurring accounting tasks, reconciliations, and schedules
• Support client accounting, reporting, billing, and data management activities
• Research and document QuickBooks functionality and other client-requested solutions
• Draft client invoices using approved billing data and supporting documentation
• Communicate clearly with client and internal stakeholders in meetings and written channels
• Prepare work for review, incorporate feedback promptly, and transition to managing recurring processes
• Maintain organized workpapers, supporting documentation, and process records
• Follow established workflows and recommend improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Execute special projects and ad hoc operations requests as assigned

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What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred (or equivalent coursework/experience)
• 0–2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or business operations (entry-level welcome)
• Intermediate Excel skills (formulas, data organization, error checking)
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online is a plus
• Comfort leveraging technology tools (Excel, CoPilot, QuickBooks Online)
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional client-facing demeanor and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, document processes, and handle confidential financial information
• Must be available to work in Middle West, PA

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $59,475 per year (estimated)
• Medical and dental benefits, plus a $1,000 Health Reimbursement Account
• Matching 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• Substantial parental leave policy

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Why This Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career accounting professional to gain broad exposure to accounting operations, client engagement, systems, and reporting within a collaborative environment. The role offers mentorship, clear progression paths, and exposure to both internal operations and client-facing workflows.

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Location & Work Authorization

• Position location: Middle West, PA — candidates must be available to work on-site in Middle West, PA.
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United States.

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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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