Accounting and Finance Specialist

Insight Global; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading financial services provider seeks an Accounting & Finance Specialist in Shelton, CT. You will manage the full accounting cycle, oversee payroll, and collaborate with teams to enhance financial processes. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of accounting experience, strong skills in QuickBooks and Excel, and the ability to thrive in a startup environment. This role is fully onsite and offers a competitive salary between $90,000 and $120,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a full accountant.
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Accounting Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including AP, AR, and payroll.
• Analyze financial data and improve processes.
• Train and onboard new team members on financial systems.

Skills

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Accounting

Financial Compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ADP

PayPal

Braintree

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Insight Global is seeking an Accounting & Finance Specialist to support one of our clients. They are a tech-driven luxury car service platform operating in 46 states. This role will be fully onsite and work closely with a small, collaborative team of 7. Our client partners with independent drivers and operators to deliver a premium ride experience with a fully managed customer and driver experience.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full accounting cycle, including AP, AR, payroll, and financial reporting. You’ll also play a key role in analyzing financial data, improving processes, and ensuring accurate fund transfers between investment and operational accounts. This position requires someone who is comfortable wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Reviewing previous ride data and income reports using PayPal and Braintree
• Managing ride-related transactions: collecting funds at booking and issuing payments upon ride completion
• Handling charge disputes and maintaining financial compliance
• Running weekly payroll and managing benefits through ADP
• Preparing financial reports for internal meetings and leadership
• Collaborating cross-functionally with internal departments
• Supporting process improvements and financial strategy initiatives
• Training and onboarding new team members on financial systems and procedures

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience (no more than 15 years) as full accountant
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data extraction from multiple platforms)
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Pluses:

• Experience with ADP
• Experience in marketplace platforms
• Accounting Certification
• Experience with Quick Site

Compensation:

$90k to $120k per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Internet Marketplace Platforms

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