Senior Accountant

CFS; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Newtown, CT is seeking a Senior Accountant to own key accounting processes, support month-end close, and partner with operations to ensure accurate financial reporting. The role focuses on maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, performing account reconciliations, and supporting financial health within a growing manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and provide reliable financial insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• ERP experience is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries
• Perform bank, balance sheet, and general ledger account reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances
• Prepare supporting schedules and account analyses
• Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting
• Support inventory accounting and related reconciliations
• Assist with audit preparation and external auditor requests
• Identify and implement process improvements within the accounting function
• Partner with operations and leadership on accounting and reporting initiatives

Skills

Advanced Excel

General ledger accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Accountant | Newtown, CT

Target Compensation: 80k - 90k

A growing manufacturing organization in Newtown, CT is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Senior Accountant who enjoys owning key accounting processes, supporting month-end close, and partnering with operations to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, performing account reconciliations, and supporting the financial health of a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Join a stable and growing manufacturing company
• High-visibility role working closely with accounting and operations leadership
• Opportunity to expand responsibilities and contribute to process improvements
• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support
• Exposure to inventory, cost accounting, and operational finance

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries
• Perform bank, balance sheet, and general ledger account reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances
• Prepare supporting schedules and account analyses
• Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting
• Support inventory accounting and related reconciliations
• Assist with audit preparation and external auditor requests
• Identify and implement process improvements within the accounting function
• Partner with operations and leadership on accounting and reporting initiatives

Preferred Qualifications Of The Senior Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• ERP experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills

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