Senior Accountant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; New London (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Senior Accountant for our nonprofit client in New London, CT. The role focuses on day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and account reconciliation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include month-end close, reconciliations, and producing financial reports while identifying process improvements and automation opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders will support overall financial operations and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience; Senior Accountant experience preferred.
• Nonprofit accounting experience required; higher education experience preferred.
• Experience with AI-enabled tools and technology platforms preferred.
• Public accounting or bookkeeping experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting and month-end close activities.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and financial reports.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with reporting, analysis, and other accounting-related projects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support financial operations.

Skills

Accounting experience

Self-directed professional

Process improvement

Education

Higher education experience preferred

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Senior Accountant - New London, CT

Our client, a nonprofit organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and account reconciliation activities. This role requires a self-directed professional who can manage priorities independently, improve processes, and help maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting and month-end close activities.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and financial reports.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with reporting, analysis, and other accounting-related projects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support financial operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience; Senior Accountant experience preferred.
• Nonprofit accounting experience required; higher education experience preferred.
• Experience with AI-enabled tools and technology platforms preferred.
• Public accounting or bookkeeping experience is a plus.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information:

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™