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 hiring an entry-level Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations across multiple entities. This role reports to the Controller and is ideal for a recent graduate or candidate with limited professional accounting experience. You will receive training and mentorship to develop practical, hands-on accounting skills.

• Process accounts payable: invoice entry, coding, approvals, vendor records, and payment support
• Support accounts receivable: customer invoicing, cash application, collections follow-up, and aging review
• Record routine journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records for multiple entities
• Reconcile bank, credit card, intercompany, and GL accounts under supervision
• Assist with month-end and year-end close tasks: journal entries, schedules, accruals, and account analysis
• Review financial data for completeness and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain digital files and supporting documentation for audits and reporting
• Support ad-hoc accounting projects and financial reporting tasks as assigned

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Who You Are

• Recent graduate or early-career accounting professional (0–2 years of related experience)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (debits, credits, financial statements)
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel) and eager to learn accounting/ERP software
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and time-management skills
• Willingness to ask questions, accept feedback, and work collaboratively in a small team
• Coursework or exposure to bookkeeping, payroll, tax, audit, or month-end close is a plus
• Familiarity with ERP systems and AI-driven accounting tools is preferred
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field — required
• 0–2 years of work-related accounting experience (internships, part-time roles, or relevant coursework are accepted)

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Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Primarily an office-based role; frequent sitting with occasional standing, walking, reaching, and manual tasks
• Occasional lifting/moving up to 25 pounds
• Some overtime may be required during peak close periods
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for candidates with disabilities

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Why Work with Our Client (via Careertakes)

• Early-career friendly — structured training and mentorship from the Controller
• Exposure to full-cycle accounting across multiple entities — strong learning opportunity
• Hands-on experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end close procedures
• Opportunity to grow into senior accounting or finance roles as you develop skills and experience

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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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