Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant | New Haven, CT

Target Compensation: 75k - 90k

A respected professional services firm is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to support its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Staff Accountant who enjoys account analysis, reconciliations, and solving complex accounting challenges.

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, performing complex bank reconciliations, and supporting various accounting functions within a collaborative team environment.

• Join a well-established and professional organization
• Hands-on accounting role with meaningful responsibilities
• Opportunity to work on complex reconciliations and accounting projects
• Collaborative team environment
• Immediate opportunity to make an impact

As a Staff Accountant, you will:

• Perform complex bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Research and resolve outstanding reconciling items and discrepancies
• Analyze account activity and investigate variances
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records
• Support financial reporting and audit preparation
• Work closely with the accounting team on various accounting projects and initiatives
• Assist with general accounting functions as needed

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong experience performing complex bank reconciliations
• General ledger and journal entry experience
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software