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, a nonprofit organization providing services to children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Staff Accountant role supporting the Finance team at a confidential client in Cromwell, CT. You will help maintain accurate financial records and support month-end close activities while learning nonprofit accounting practices.

• Prepare and post journal entries for monthly and year-end closings
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts
• Assist with invoice/data entry and basic invoice processing
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks as needed
• Maintain organized financial records and assist with audit preparation
• Participate in training and cross-functional finance support efforts
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and on schedule
• Perform other finance-related duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 0–2 years of relevant accounting experience (nonprofit or healthcare experience a plus)
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting or fund accounting software is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial and client information

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Skills & Abilities

• Numerical accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Basic data entry and familiarity with accounting systems
• Time management and the ability to prioritize routine tasks
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills and ability to escalate discrepancies appropriately
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes
• Sensitivity to the client mission and adherence to confidentiality/HIPAA standards

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Work Schedule & Environment

• This confidential client operates 24/7; schedules may be flexible and can include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays to meet operational needs
• Work primarily in a professional office environment with occasional travel to program locations for finance-related support
• Occasional remote/flexible work options may be available based on agency policy

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Compensation

• Estimated base pay: $41,355 per year (estimated)

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Why Apply via Careertakes

Careertakes will support your application to the Confidential Client and may present additional matched opportunities. We follow best practices used by third-party recruiting partners to present a clear, compliant job posting and support a fair hiring process.

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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.