About Careertakes

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

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring for a temporary/contract Temp Accountant assignment in Charlotte, NC. This entry-level temporary role is a great opportunity for recent accounting graduates or candidates with 0–2 years of accounting experience to gain hands-on experience across AP/AR, journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close activities in a collaborative environment.

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Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Support month-end close activities and financial period duties
• Process invoices and maintain accurate financial records
• Reconcile bank statements and assist with account reconciliations
• Maintain and organize accounting documentation and files
• Assist with ad hoc accounting and administrative projects as needed

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred (or relevant internship experience)
• 0–2 years of accounting experience or relevant internship experience
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP familiarity helpful)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office (data entry, basic formulas)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Eager to learn and grow within an accounting environment

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What We Value (Recruiter Best Practices)

• Clear interest in developing technical accounting skills and processes
• Reliability, integrity, and ability to work collaboratively with finance teams
• Comfortable handling confidential financial information
• Openness to temporary assignment structure with potential for future opportunities

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Employment Details

• Employment type: Temporary / Contract assignment
• Location: Charlotte, NC (on-site or as specified by Confidential Client)
• Pay: Estimated at $55,555 per year (as posted) — final compensation determined by Confidential Client and based on experience and assignment terms

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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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