Experienced Accountant - GAAP & Financial Reporting

A.R. Mazzotta; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; 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 Connecticut State contract role with A.R. Mazzotta seeks an Experienced Accountant to provide hands-on accounting and financial support in the CFO's office.

You will handle GAAP-based tasks, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls, enabling the department to meet its fiscal objectives. Key duties include monthly closings, P-Card management, and collaboration across the office to ensure compliant financial operations and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Requires solid GAAP knowledge and experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and internal controls.
• Public-sector accounting exposure is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting activities in accordance with GAAP and policies.
• Manage purchasing card (P-Card) activities, including review and documentation.
• Complete monthly and bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain financial records and fiscal controls.
• Support internal controls and procurement compliance.
• Prepare and maintain financial statements, reports, schedules, and related docs.
• Assist with budget management, monitoring, and reporting.
• Support fiscal planning and analysis as needed.
• Ensure timely completion of accounting records and provide CFO support.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Account reconciliations

Budgeting

Internal controls

Public sector accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Experienced Accountant – State of CT ContractHartford, CT | Contract | Full-Time

A Connecticut State agency is seeking an experienced Accountant to provide hands-on accounting and financial support within its business office. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who understands GAAP, financial controls, reconciliations, reporting, and fiscal operations and can step in quickly to support the department’s CFO. The successful candidate will take ownership of key daily accounting and fiscal responsibilities, allowing the CFO to focus on broader departmental priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting and financial activities in accordance with GAAP and established fiscal policies
• Manage purchasing card (P-Card) activities, including transaction review, documentation, and compliance
• Complete monthly and bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Maintain financial records, documentation, and fiscal controls
• Support internal controls and procurement compliance
• Prepare and maintain financial statements, reports, schedules, and related documentation
• Assist with budget management, monitoring, and reporting
• Support fiscal planning and analysis as needed
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of accounting and financial records
• Provide day-to-day business office and management support
• Assist the CFO and department leadership with accounting and financial needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Strong professional accounting experience; government or public-sector accounting experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with account reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls
• Knowledge of procurement processes and fiscal compliance
• Strong attention to detail and ability to independently manage multiple accounting responsibilities
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly learn department procedures, systems, and financial processes

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.

$33.70 per hour

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. #R3