Staff Accountant

Description

Staff Accountant

Greater Hartford, CT

Reference: SF

Recruiter Contact:
Sal Fiorillo - Sal.

Fiorillo@Robert Half

A growing organization is seeking a motivated accounting professional to join its collaborative finance team. This is a newly created position tied to company growth, internal promotion, and long-term succession planning, offering outstanding visibility to leadership and strong advancement potential into Senior Accountant and future Controller-level responsibilities. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on environment, thrives wearing multiple hats, and wants to grow within a stable, people-focused organization.

What You'll Be Doing

+ Support month-end close activities and general accounting functions

+ Assist with financial reporting and reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP

+ Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records

+ Analyze financial data and support operational accounting processes

+ Work cross-functionally with project and operational teams

+ Assist with sales & use tax and other compliance-related activities

+ Support process improvements and ad hoc finance initiatives

+ Help mentor/train accounting interns and support future team growth

Qualifications

+ 1-5+ years of accounting experience

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

+ Strong understanding of US GAAP and month-end close processes

+ Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, etc.)

+ Hands-on mentality with willingness to learn and grow

Why You WIll Love This Opportunity

+ Clear growth path into Senior Accountant and future leadership opportunities

+ Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives

+ Collaborative, open-office environment with strong team culture

+ Excellent work-life balance and employee-focused culture

+ Chef-prepared lunch provided daily

+ Competitive benefits package

If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above.

All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.

Requirements

+ 1-5+ years of accounting experience

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

+ Strong understanding of US GAAP and month-end close processes

+ Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, etc.)

+ Hands-on mentality with willingness to learn and grow

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