Accountant

McLaughlin Research Corporation; New London (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401K

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

McLaughlin Research Corporation in New London CT is seeking an Accountant with 5-8 years of relevant experience to support month-end close, financial statements, tax filings, and reporting. The role involves journal entries, reconciliations, and cost pool maintenance.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in MS Excel, familiar with GAAP, and highly organized to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines. DoD/government contractor experience and Deltek Costpoint familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Familiar with GAAP and accounting standards.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extremely well organized and able to handle multiple tasks within deadlines.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• DoD/government contractor-based accounting experience (preferred).
• Familiarity with Cost Pools and Deltek Costpoint (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and adjustments.
• Provide detailed analysis of general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
• Monitor transactions to ensure accurate recording of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities.
• Maintain Chart of Accounts, Cost Pools and Financial Statement Configuration.
• Prepare monthly and year-end closings and work papers for auditors.
• Prepare and file various tax returns and related reporting.

Skills

GAAP

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Job Description

McLaughlin Research Corp. is hiring an 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 for this position will include:

• 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 include:

• 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
• Highly detail-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• DoD/government contractor-based accounting experience
• Familiarity with Cost Pools
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint

Benefits

• McLaughlin Research Corporation offers a competitive benefit plan to employees and their eligible family members that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, paid holidays, accrued leave, accrued vacation, 401K, profit sharing, as well as, any other state or federally required benefits.

Company Description

McLaughlin Research Corporation is a full life cycle engineering and technical services company, partnering with our customers to support a wide range of Department of Defense weapon, combat, and sensor system programs. Since our inception in 1947, we’ve remained a family-owned business dedicated to providing exceptional results. Over the years, we have received recognition for providing our customers with cost-effective solutions due to the outstanding support of our innovative staff.

Company Description

McLaughlin Research Corporation is a full life cycle engineering and technical services company, partnering with our customers to support a wide range of Department of Defense weapon, combat, and sensor system programs. Since our inception in 1947, we’ve remained a family-owned business dedicated to providing exceptional results. Over the years, we have received recognition for providing our customers with cost-effective solutions due to the outstanding support of our innovative staff.