Accountant I — General Ledger & Financial Reporting

H2O America; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

H2O America is seeking an Accountant I to join our finance team in Cromwell, CT. The role supports accurate financial recording, month-end close, and robust reporting while ensuring SOX compliance and strong internal controls. Occasional travel may be required.

You will handle routine journal entries, reconciliations, and data compilation for senior staff. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience preferred.
• CPA certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in GAAP and bookkeeping fundamentals.
• Experience with general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Understanding of fixed asset accounting basics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems (Oracle).
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains robust and accurate financial records and prepares routine journal entries.
• Performs routine reconciliations on subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger; researches and resolves routine discrepancies.
• Assists with month-end/year-end closes including adjusting entries and basic schedules.
• Assists in preparation of financial reports and data compilation for senior staff.
• Supports auditing procedures by maintaining accurate financial documentation and schedules.
• Assists with accurate cash flow reporting and reconciliation of P card expenses.
• Assists with fixed asset accounting practices (e.g. capitalization, depreciation schedules, reconciliations).
• Supports routine compliance tasks and ensures adherence to related policies and procedures.
• Required to complete occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines or address emergencies as needed.
• Adheres to all necessary internal controls including SOX controls and provides necessary documentation to support compliance.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Fixed asset accounting

Financial reporting

SOX controls

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA certification

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

H2O America is seeking an Accountant I to join our finance team in Cromwell, CT. The role supports accurate financial recording, month-end close, and robust reporting while ensuring SOX compliance and strong internal controls. Occasional travel may be required.

You will handle routine journal entries, reconciliations, and data compilation for senior staff. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success.