Junior Accountant in Greater Hartford, Connecticut at Capital Workforce Partners Inc

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:

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.