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Junior Accountant

Capital Workforce Partners
Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026
Description

Join Our Mission-Driven Finance Team

Capital Workforce Partners is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Junior Accountant to support our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who wants to grow their skills while contributing to impactful, community-focused work.

In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting grant compliance, and contributing to essential financial operations that help drive our mission forward.

What You’ll Do

Accounting & Financial Operations

  • Process and code vendor invoices in accordance with organizational and grant requirements
  • Maintain accounts payable records and ensure timely payments
  • Reconcile corporate credit card statements and monthly bank accounts
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies

Budget & Financial Systems

  • Support management of Service Provider (SP) and Individual Training Account (ITA) budgets
  • Ensure accurate coding across funding sources and cost centers
  • Maintain budget documentation and internal tracking

Payroll Support

  • Process biweekly payroll based on approved HR data
  • Ensure accuracy of wages, deductions, and benefits
  • Maintain payroll records in compliance with internal controls and audit standards

Reporting & Close Activities

  • Generate routine financial reports
  • Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, allocations, adjustments)
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and annual audit processes
  • Assist with documentation for internal and external reporting

Requirements

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (Associate degree relevant experience considered)
  • 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
  • Experience in accounts payable or general ledger functions
  • Familiarity with accounting systems (MIP Fund Accounting a plus)
  • Exposure to payroll processing preferred
  • Nonprofit or grant-funded experience is a plus

Key Skills For Success

  • Foundational understanding of GAAP principles
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
  • Proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality

Why Join Capital Workforce Partners

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Opportunity to grow within a collaborative finance team
  • Mission-driven organization making a real community impact
  • Exposure to multi-funding accounting and nonprofit finance

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role involves a mix of sitting, standing, and computer-based work. The position requires sustained concentration, use of financial systems, and regular communication with internal stakeholders.

Apply Today!

If you’re ready to build your accounting career in a purpose-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you.

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