Sr. Accountant

Job in New London, New London County, Connecticut, 06320, USA

Listing for: McLaughlin Research Corp.

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-27

Job specializations:

Accounting
Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 100000.00 YEAR

Job Title

Sr. Accountant

Location

New London, CT 06320 US (Primary)

Job Type / Status

Full-Time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Clearance Level Required

None

Job Description

McLaughlin Research is hiring a Senior Accountant with 5-8 years relevant experience in New London CT. This position performs a wide variety of accounting duties in connection with the month end financial closing and preparation of financial statements as well as tax filings and required reporting.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly journal entries, ensuring all activity is recorded and adjustments/ corrections are made
Provide detailed analysis of various general ledger accounts and prepare appropriate reconciliations
Monitor account transaction activity to ensure accurate and appropriate recording of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities
Maintain Chart of Accounts, Cost Pools and Financial Statement Configuration
Prepare Monthly and Year end closings
Prepare annual work papers and assist outside auditors
Maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules
Prepare and file various returns including sales and use tax, state and local tax, W-2, ACA forms

Other responsibilities

Review accounts payable and sign checks
Prepare applications and allocations of various business insurances
Retirement Plan over-site and 5500 Filing
Work closely with the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial information.

Job Requirements

Familiar with GAAP
Proficient in MS Excel
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
Extremely well organized and able to handle multiple tasks within specific deadlines