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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About the role

Confidential Client is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join their Business Operations team. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience across accounting, reporting, systems, and client-facing business operations. You will support internal accounting and a client project, prepare work for review, and gradually assume recurring responsibilities as you demonstrate accuracy and consistency.

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What you’ll be responsible for

• Perform accurate data entry and maintain accounting and operational systems
• Support project lifecycle management activities
• Assist Staff Accountants with recurring accounting tasks, reconciliations, and schedules
• Support client accounting and business operations initiatives
• Help with client reporting, billing, and data management activities
• Research QuickBooks functionality and document recommended solutions
• Draft client invoices using approved billing details and supporting documentation
• Communicate clearly with client and internal stakeholders via meetings, email, and messaging platforms
• Prepare assigned work for review and incorporate feedback promptly
• Transition to managing recurring processes as proficiency and consistency are demonstrated
• Maintain organized workpapers, supporting documentation, and process records
• Follow established workflows and identify opportunities to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Execute special projects and ad hoc operational requests

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Skills & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
• 0–2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or business operations
• Intermediate Excel skills (formulas, data organization, review, and error identification)
• QuickBooks Desktop experience is a plus; familiarity with QuickBooks Online helpful
• Comfortable leveraging technology tools (Excel, CoPilot, accounting platforms)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and communicate data
• High attention to detail and an ownership mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional client and stakeholder interaction skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities
• Strong organizational and documentation practices
• Ability to handle confidential financial and business information
• Must be available to work in Philadelphia, PA

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Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits, including a $1,000 Health Reimbursement Account
• Matching 401(k)
• Generous paid time off policy
• Substantial parental leave

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Career path

Analyst → Sr. Analyst → Manager → Sr. Manager → Director → Sr. Director → Executive Director

This role sits at the Analyst level within the client’s career ladder and provides clear progression opportunities as you develop technical skills and operational ownership.

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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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