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Entry Level Private Accounting Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Tax Accountant

Madison, WI · On-site +1

$82K - $105K/yr

Mentor and train entry-level staff and interns by offering guidance and serving as a professional ... Minimum of 2 years' experience in public or private accounting. * Strong proficiency in Microsoft ...

Senior Tax Accountant

Madison, WI · On-site

$82K - $105K/yr

Mentor and train entry-level staff and interns by offering guidance and serving as a professional ... Minimum of 2 years' experience in public or private accounting. * Strong proficiency in Microsoft ...

Senior Tax Accountant

Madison, WI · On-site

$82K - $105K/yr

Mentor and train entry-level staff and interns by offering guidance and serving as a professional ... Minimum of 2 years' experience in public or private accounting. * Strong proficiency in Microsoft ...

... accounting, finance, health and safety, and workforce management. Join our talent community today ... private sector companies more efficient and productive. We partner with our customers to bridge ...

You'll help manage Medicaid and private pay billing, monitor payments, resolve issues, and support ... Welcomes both entry level and experienced individuals * Paid training and certifications including;

You'll help manage Medicaid and private pay billing, monitor payments, resolve issues, and support ... Welcomes both entry level and experienced individuals * Paid training and certifications including;

You'll help manage Medicaid and private pay billing, monitor payments, resolve issues, and support ... Welcomes both entry level and experienced individuals * Paid training and certifications including;

... exempt, private, non-profit corporation. The organization's mission and strategic focus is to ... This is an entry-level position for the semester. This position will report directly to a Senior ...

Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform ... This is an entry-level position designed for accounting professionals who are eager to learn, build ...

Accounting Associate

Frederick, MD · Hybrid

$21 - $26/hr

... private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 ... POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking an entry-level associate to join our accounting team supporting ...

Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform ... This is an entry-level position designed for accounting professionals who are eager to learn, build ...

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How much do entry level private accounting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level private accounting in the United States is $20.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of tasks can I expect to handle daily as an entry-level private accountant?

As an entry-level private accountant, your daily responsibilities will often include recording financial transactions, reconciling bank statements, assisting with accounts payable and receivable, and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes. You'll work closely with senior accountants and finance managers to ensure accurate financial reporting, and may also help prepare budgets or analyze variances. Collaboration with other departments, such as operations or HR, is common to gather necessary documentation and support business decisions.

Can you make $500,000 a year as an accountant?

Entry-level private accountants typically earn much less than $500,000 annually, with salaries increasing with experience, specialization, and seniority. High earnings at this level are uncommon and usually require advanced roles, certifications, or executive positions in large firms or corporations.

How can I get a job in accounting with no experience?

Entry level private accounting positions often require basic knowledge of accounting principles and proficiency with accounting software like QuickBooks or Excel. Gaining relevant skills through online courses, internships, or volunteering can improve your chances, and obtaining certifications such as the CPA or CMA can also be beneficial for career advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Private Accountant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Private Accountant, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and a relevant degree such as a bachelor's in accounting or finance. Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and ERP systems, as well as pursuing or holding a certification like CPA, is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong organizational skills help you excel in this role. These competencies are vital for ensuring accurate financial records, compliance, and effective support of business operations.

What is entry level private accounting?

Entry level private accounting refers to accounting positions within individual companies, rather than public accounting firms, designed for recent graduates or those with minimal experience. These roles typically involve tasks such as bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, and assisting with budgeting. Entry level private accountants play a crucial role in helping organizations manage their financial records and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations. As they gain experience, they may advance to more senior positions in accounting or finance within the organization.

What is the difference between Entry Level Private Accounting vs Entry Level Public Accounting?

AspectEntry Level Private AccountingEntry Level Public Accounting
CertificationsTypically CPA or equivalent preferredOften CPA required or encouraged
Work EnvironmentIn-house, within a specific company or organizationPublic accounting firms serving multiple clients
Employer & Industry UsagePrivate companies across various industriesAccounting firms, audit, and consulting services
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Entry Level Private Accounting involves working within a single company's finance team, focusing on internal financial management. In contrast, Entry Level Public Accounting typically involves working for an accounting firm, providing services to multiple clients. Both roles often require CPA certification and share similar work environments, but they differ in scope, client interaction, and career paths.

How do I get into private accounting?

To enter private accounting, typically a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required. Gaining relevant experience through internships or entry-level positions and developing skills in accounting software like QuickBooks or Excel can improve job prospects; professional certifications such as CPA or CMA are also beneficial for advancement.

What job makes $10,000 a month without a degree?

Entry-level private accounting roles typically do not pay $10,000 a month without experience or certifications. High-paying jobs in finance or sales, such as real estate brokers or financial advisors, can reach that level with strong performance and client base, but usually require licenses, skills, or experience. Most jobs offering such income levels without a degree are rare and often involve entrepreneurship or commission-based work.
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What states have the most Entry Level Private Accounting jobs? States with the most job openings for Entry Level Private Accounting jobs include:
Entry Level Accounting Clerk | Accounting Clerk [COC0034033]

Entry Level Accounting Clerk | Accounting Clerk [COC0034033]

ProSidian Consulting

Charlotte, NC

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices.  ProSidian provides Enterprise Service Solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | and Human Capital.  We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.  Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of Global Professionals to complete engagements for public/private companies, defense and civilian government agencies, and non-profit organizations.  Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise and target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency). They are also aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of Industry Sector Groups, including but not limited to -- Sector Groups including but not limited to Consumer Products, Services, And Retail | Defense And Military | Education And Academia | Emergency Services | Energy, Infrastructure, And Environment | Financial Services | Food And Agriculture | Foreign Aid / Technical Assistance | Government And Public Services | Healthcare And Life Sciences | Industrial And Commercial | Manufacturing And Operations | National Security & Intelligence | Non-Profit | Professional Services | Real Estate And Hospitality | Technology, Media, And Telecommunications | Transport And Logistics | etc.  Learn More About ProSidian: www.ProSidian.com

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Entry Level Accounting Clerk | Accounting Clerk [COC0034033] for Program Support on a Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis Contract Contingent located CONUS - Charlotte, NC Across The Mid Atlantic Region supporting strategic delivery of Government and Public Services Sector Human Capital Solutions through Temporary Help Services and Recruiting/Staff Augmentation capabilities for the City of Charlotte (COC).

Seeking Entry Level Accounting Clerk candidates with relevant Government And Public Services Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Government And Public Services Sector Clients such as COC.  This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Accounting Clerk Functional Area Professional - Staffing Augmentation and Recruiting Services  Position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Staffing Augmentation and Recruiting Services  (Entry Level Accounting Clerk) in the Government and Public Services Industry Sector focusing on Human Capital Solutions for clients such as City of Charlotte (COC) | Charlotte Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (CCPA). Generally Located In CONUS - Charlotte, NC, and across the Mid Atlantic Region (Of Country/World).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Entry Level Accounting Clerk | Accounting Clerk [COC0034033]

  • Assist with data entry, invoice processing, and reconciliations.
  • Maintain accounting files and records.
  • Support monthly closing processes.
Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Entry Level Accounting Clerk | Accounting Clerk [COC0034033] (COC0034033) Candidates:

  • 1-2 years in accounting or finance support.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED; associate's preferred.

Skills Required

  • Basic accounting knowledge, Excel, organization.

Competencies Required

  • Accuracy, dependability, confidentiality.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

  • May assist with expense report processing.
  • Supports audit preparation.

Other Details

  • Reports to accounting supervisor or manager.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed: establish, manage, pursue, and achieve annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - the ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - the ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or workstreams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in the decision-making process while being mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - the ability to manage projects and actions and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio, and the ability to quickly learn other tools, as necessary.
  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio, and the ability to quickly learn other tools, as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with intelligent, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the most significant challenges across private, public, and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are essential to ProSidian Consulting.  At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance.  We are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare.  Our growing list of benefits currently includes the following for Full-Time Employees:

  • Competitive Compensation: The pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives.  The Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the Plan you elect for medical and dental benefits.  Contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.
  • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
  • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees.  A range of investment options is available with a personal financial planner to assist you.  The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in their life.  These benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs are premium-only plans (POPs) that offer eligible employees a complete Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to succeed financially.  Therefore, we offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy daily.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, Security Clearance is required for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, performance incentives are associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent daycare expenses on a pre-tax basis.  You determine your projected costs for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you can elect supplemental life insurance.  D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, Vietnam era, or another eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has pledged to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina.  All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"-success while doing things the right way. Pride comes from the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

For Easy Application, Use Our Career Site Located On Http://Www.ProSidian.Com/ Or Send Your Resume, Bios, And Salary Expectations / Rates To Careers @ ProSidian.Com & Recruiter @ ProSidian.Com

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH THE REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED.

Be sure to place the job reference code in the subject line of your e-mail.  Be sure to include your name, address, telephone number, total compensation package, employment history, and educational credentials.

Risk Management | Compliance | Business Processes | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital


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About ProSidian Consulting

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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