Onsite Staff Accountant - West Hartford (Contract)

Talentify

West Hartford (CT)

On-site

USD 4,133,000 - 5,510,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Staff Accountant to perform month-end close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and support for AP/AR in a fully onsite, first-shift role based out of West Hartford, CT. The position emphasizes Excel and ERP system usage to ensure accurate financial records and timely payments.

The role includes collaboration with AP/AR teams, participation in audits, and support for quarter- and year-end activities.

Qualifications

Experience in general accounting, including general ledger activities and month-end close processes.
Proficiency in preparing and posting journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
Demonstrated ability to reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve reconciling items.
Hands-on experience with accounts payable (AP) processes, including reviewing and approving AP batches.
Hands-on experience with accounts receivable (AR) processes, including generating and sending invoices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of VLOOKUP functions for data analysis and reconciliation.
Familiarity with ERP systems and their financial modules, with awareness of system capabilities.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all accounting tasks.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional accounting teams to resolve issues and support operations.
Organizational skills to manage multiple recurring tasks such as biweekly check runs, monthly reconciliations, and periodic close activities.

Responsibilities

Perform month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Prepare and post journal entries and maintain clear, organized supporting documentation for all entries.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis and identify, research, and resolve reconciling items.
Prepare biweekly check runs and process ACH and wire transmissions in a timely and accurate manner.
Review and approve accounts payable (AP) batches, dedicating approximately 20% of work time to this activity.
Collaborate with the Accounts Payable team to investigate and resolve supplier issues and discrepancies.
Provide backup support to the Accounts Receivable (AR) department, including generating and sending approximately 20 invoices per week.
Assist in audit activities by gathering documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting audit requirements.
Support special projects, quarter-end, and year-end activities, performing related duties as assigned.
Utilize Excel, including VLOOKUP functions, to analyze and reconcile financial data and support reporting needs.
Leverage ERP system capabilities, including systems such as JDE, Syteline, and banking platforms like PNC, or other robust ERP solutions, to perform daily accounting tasks.