Junior Staff Accountant Job Newington area,Connecticut USA,Accounting

Junior Staff Accountant

LOCATION:

Newington, CT. This role is an in person role. Not hybrid. Not remote.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SUMMARY

The junior staff accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. The staff accountant will be assigned one large legal company and several smaller companies that they will be required to perform the month end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis. They are responsible for all accounting and tax functions for all assigned business unit(s) and responsible for daily cash balancing and special projects, as assigned.

Essential

Duties And Responsibilities

Perform accounting and tax functions for all assigned companies as follows:

Prepare monthly accrual basis financial statements, including all journal entries and related schedules
Control depreciation records using Asset Keeper software
Record weekly, quarterly and annual payroll and payroll tax activity
Prepare bank reconciliations
Maintain equipment leases and maintenance contracts
Maintain daily cash balance reporting and requisitions
Prepare outside service and inter-company analyses
Review and post AP and billing documents
Prepare work papers for annual external review

Perform variance analysis for monthly financial narrative

Comply with company rules and regulations.

Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.

Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will impact the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.

Perform other related duties as assigned to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company

Identify process improvements to enhance accuracy and timeliness of reporting

Education/Experience

Accounting degree or equivalent
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles
Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
Knowledge and experience with MS Business Central
A minimum of 3 years related experience preferably in a manufacturing setting
Cost accounting experience a plus

Competencies

Proficient in payables, receivables, invoicing and general ledger.

Excellent analytical skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Attention to detail and accuracy
Planning and organizing
Information and task monitoring
Judgment and problem-solving