Accounting Specialist

A.R. Mazzotta Employment Specialists; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

MyCTSavings Retirement Savings Plan

AAA Membership

Job summary

A.R. Mazzotta in Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist for a full-time temporary assignment. You will manage bookkeeping, AP/AR, invoicing, payroll, and financial recordkeeping across multiple companies, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Proficiency with QuickBooks and Sage is essential, along with strong Excel skills and attention to detail. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, competitive hourly pay, and benefits on qualifying long-term assignments.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Experience using QuickBooks and Sage accounting software.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple companies and accounts.
• Process invoices and support accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
• Assist with payroll processing and related documentation.
• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting tasks.
• Enter, review, and maintain financial data with a high level of accuracy.
• Assist with account reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
• Organize and maintain accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Handle confidential financial information appropriately.
• Provide general accounting support as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

AP/AR

Payroll

Excel

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Location: Hartford, CT | Pay: $26–$28 per hour | Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Job Overview

A.R. Mazzotta is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist for a full-time temporary opportunity in Hartford, CT. This position supports the financial operations of multiple companies, with responsibilities spanning bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, payroll, and financial recordkeeping. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing accounting records across multiple companies and accounts. Experience with QuickBooks and Sage is important for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple companies and accounts.
• Process invoices and support accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
• Assist with payroll processing and related documentation.
• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting tasks.
• Enter, review, and maintain financial data with a high level of accuracy.
• Assist with account reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
• Organize and maintain accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Handle confidential financial information appropriately.
• Provide general accounting support as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Experience using QuickBooks and Sage accounting software.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and payroll.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage financial records for multiple companies and accounts.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional handling of confidential financial information.

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay of $26–$28 per hour.
• Benefits: We offer benefits to employees on qualifying long-term assignments: Health, Dental, Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, MyCTSavings Retirement Savings Plan, AAA Membership.
• Additional benefits and eligibility may vary by assignment.
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule.
• Full-time hours in a professional accounting environment.
• Opportunity to apply your bookkeeping and accounting skills in a role supporting multiple businesses.

A.R. Mazzotta is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of A.R. Mazzotta to employ, recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, or physical disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.