Staff Accountant
Job in
Seymour, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06483, USA
Listed on 2026-09-16
Listing for:
CFS
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-16
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Staff Accountant, Accounting Manager -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Staff Accountant
Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their accounting and finance team. This position will support the day-to-day accounting function, month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and analysis.
This is a great opportunity for an early-career accountant looking to strengthen their general accounting experience while working within a collaborative, fast-paced organization.
Salary: $65-75k
Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant:
- Prepare and post journal entries and perform general ledger account reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Perform balance sheet and P&L account analysis and investigate variances.
- Support fixed asset accounting, including asset maintenance and CAPEX reporting.
- Assist with lease accounting activities and related monthly entries.
- Review financial activity and work with internal teams to resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Support annual internal and external audit requests.
- Assist with financial reporting and analysis as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
- Participate in ad hoc accounting and finance projects.
Preferred Experience of the Staff Accountant:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 1–3+ years of accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
- Previous month-end close experience preferred.
- Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
- Experience with an ERP system; SAP experience is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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