Senior Accountant
Job in
New London, New London County, Connecticut, 06320, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Foster McKay
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
“Opportunities don’t happen, you create them”
The Experienced/Senior Accountant is a key position for the accounting team, with the primary responsibility of ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger. The Senior Accountant performs complex accounting tasks, maintains company financial records, completes month-end close duties, and supports tax filings, audits and the development of processes.
Responsibilities- Execute the monthly general ledger close process and required reporting; ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
- Prepare complex accounting journal entries and collaborate with other departments to gather pertinent data for month-end close.
- Assist in the documentation of accounting processes and procedures.
- Respond to accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
- Prepare supporting documents and perform tasks related to the external audit.
- Manage the accounting for capital projects; evaluate capital expenditures and summarize return on investment.
- Partner with the Finance Leaders to improve/implement centralized accounting processes across our sites
- Compile, analyze and distribute routine and ad hoc financial reports.
- Oversee cost accounting activities to ensure the accuracy of product cost information in an average cost system; perform and review costing of new business proposals.
- Assist with the preparation of financial data and analysis for periodic in-depth business unit reviews.
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
- Prepare or review monthly KPI’s.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
- Minimum 5-7 years experience in accounting or finance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Ability to work within a dynamic fast-paced, work environment.
- Ability to interact and deal effectively with production personnel using excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with the use of computers, technology and Microsoft Office 365.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and have excellent time management skills.
- Detail oriented and can be counted on to meet and exceed goals successfully.
- Clearly understand problems and make sound decisions to resolve discrepancies and errors.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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