Accountant

Ledgent-Finance-; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- is hiring a Staff Accountant for a nonprofit organization in the New Britain area. The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, performing month-end close, and supporting financial reporting.

You will record transactions, reconcile accounts, assist with budget preparation, and handle daily AP and cash receipts. The position requires a BS in Accounting/Finance and 2–3 years of experience; nonprofit experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS degree in accounting or finance.
• 2–3 years relevant work experience.
• Experience in a nonprofit environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions and reconcile bank accounts timely and accurately.
• Assist with month-end, quarter, and year-end closing processes including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing church budgets and financial statements.
• Process and record daily accounts payable and cash receipts.
• Support overall financial reporting and the Finance Department.
• Keep current with accounting standards and rulings; identify process improvements.
• Suggest elimination of unnecessary functions to improve efficiencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

BS Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Salary: USD28 - USD32 per hour

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