Accounting Specialist

CFS; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, a nonprofit client in Hartford, CT, seeks an Accounting Specialist to support payroll processing for 500+ employees and assist with accounts payable. The role covers bank and credit card reconciliations and supports special projects within a collaborative finance team.

The ideal candidate has AP/AR and general accounting experience, plus intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, filters) and a proactive, can-do attitude to help across areas as needed.

Qualifications

• AP/AR and general accounting experience
• Intermediate Excel with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and filters
• Doer attitude; willing to help out across tasks

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll processing for 500+ employees
• Assist with accounts payable functions
• Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations
• Support special projects as necessary

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Reconciliations

Team player

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

Our client, a leading non-profit organization, has an immediate need for an Accounting Specialist.

Why work here?

• A growing organization devoted to making an impact
• A fun and inclusive company culture with a healthy work-life balance
• Valuable training and participation in company events.
• Their strong reputation has led to many longstanding partnerships within the community
• Very strong collaborative team

The Accounting Specialist Will Be Responsible For

• Assist with payroll processing for 500+ employees
• The Accounting Specialist is responsible for assisting with accounts payable functions
• The Accounting Specialist will perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations
• Support special projects as necessary

Preferred Qualifications For The Accounting Specialist

• AP/AR and some general accounting experience
• The Accounting Specialist must have intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and filters
• The Accounting Specialist must have a "doer" attitude! Be comfortable stepping in and helping out wherever necessary

Salary is $47,000-60,000