Corporate Accountant

CFS; Trumbull (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) match

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join the growing accounting and finance team in Shelton Area, CT. This role reports to the Controller and covers general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations, with opportunity to improve processes and advance.

The position offers a broad range of responsibilities, exposure to leadership, and strong growth potential in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong corporate accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GL accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
• Exposure to AP, AR, financial reporting, and audit support.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Proactive personality with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Support financial reporting and account analysis.
• Assist with AP, AR, billing, and collections as needed.
• Prepare reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Support annual audits and provide requested documentation.
• Assist with process improvements and accounting initiatives.
• Partner directly with the Controller and other members of leadership.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to existing accounting processes.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel skills

ERP systems

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Job description

Location

Shelton Area, CT

Salary

$70,000–$90,000+ DOE + Year-End Bonus

Schedule

Full-Time | Hybrid

About The Corporate Accountant Opportunity

Our client is looking to add a Corporate Accountant to its growing accounting and finance team. This is a newly created position reporting directly to the Controller and offers the opportunity to take on a broad range of accounting responsibilities while gaining exposure to leadership.

The Corporate Accountant will play an important role in day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations. They are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, identify inefficiencies, and help improve existing accounting processes.

There is also strong growth potential for someone looking to take the next step in their accounting career.

Corporate Accountant Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close
• Support financial reporting and account analysis
• Assist with AP, AR, billing, and collections as needed
• Prepare reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial records
• Support annual audits and provide requested documentation
• Assist with process improvements and accounting initiatives
• Partner directly with the Controller and other members of leadership
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to existing accounting processes

Corporate Accountant Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Strong corporate accounting experience
• Solid understanding of GL accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close
• Exposure to AP, AR, financial reporting, and audit support
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems
• Proactive personality with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000–$90,000+ depending on experience
• Year-end bonus
• Hybrid work schedule
• 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Paid time off
• Company-sponsored events and team activities
• Opportunity for continued professional growth

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