Accountant

Ledgent; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a Staff Accountant for a nonprofit organization in the New Britain area. The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, month-end close, and supporting financial reporting. QuickBooks Online experience is required.

The position involves recording transactions, bank reconciliations, AP/Cash Receipts processing, and assisting with church budgets, with ongoing collaboration in the Finance Department.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Experience in a nonprofit work environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions and reconcile bank accounts accurately.
• Assist with month-end, quarter, and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of church budgets.
• Process and record daily Accounts Payable and Cash Receipts.
• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Provide general support to the Finance Department and stay current with accounting standards.

Skills

QuickBooks Online

Bank reconciliation

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Nonprofit experience

Attention to detail

Education

BS Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Our client, a Nonprofit organization in the New Britain area, is seeking a Staff Accountant with QuickBooks Online experience (Required). This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing month-end close processes, and supporting overall financial reporting.

• Responsible for the timely and accurate recording of entity financial transactions and reconciliation of bank accounts
• Assist with month-end, quarter and year end closing process to include, but not limited to, preparing necessary general journal entries and reconciliations
• Assists with the preparation of church budgets
• Process and record daily Accounts Payable and Cash Receipts
• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Provide general support to the Finance Department
• Stays current with methods, accounting standards and rulings, and skills
• Recommends the elimination of unnecessary or redundant functions/processes and ways in which improvements can be made

Requirements:

• BS Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2-3 years' relevant work experience required
• Experience in a non-profit work environment preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.