Hybrid Staff Accountant - GAAP, Excel & Month-End Close

Sisley Paris; Danbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sisley Paris in Danbury, CT is seeking a Staff Accountant for day‑to‑day accounting, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

You will report to the Controller and manage accounts receivable workflows, assist with accounts payable, and help with month‑end close and reconciliations. Strong GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel are required; SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 1–3 years of hands‑on general accounting experience (public accounting or corporate).
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS).
• Experience with ERP software (SAP is a plus).
• Ability to support month‑end close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Support accounts receivable workflows, client invoicing, and collections efforts.
• Assist accounts payable and serve as backup for processing invoices and vendor payments.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close and prepare financial statements.
• Support internal and external audits with schedules and documentation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sisley Paris in Danbury, CT is seeking a Staff Accountant for day‑to‑day accounting, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

You will report to the Controller and manage accounts receivable workflows, assist with accounts payable, and help with month‑end close and reconciliations. Strong GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel are required; SAP experience is a plus.