Senior Accountant

Addison Group; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A finance and accounting recruiting firm is looking for a motivated Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team. This role offers exposure across the accounting function within a fast-paced organization. The ideal candidate will prepare accurate financial records and oversee accounts payable processes while collaborating with teams. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, at least 2 years of experience, and advanced Excel skills. Medical and vision insurance included in benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial statements.
• Experience with NetSuite preferred but not required.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (lookups, pivot tables, and complex formulas).
• Experience with NetSuite preferred but not required.
• Able to operate in an environment with shifting priorities and evolving processes.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn.
• Able to collaborate effectively with teams across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and general ledger activity.
• Review monthly account reconciliations including cash and accounts payable.
• Oversee the accounts payable process and vendor payments.
• Coordinate and supervise work completed by offshore accounting partners.
• Lead or support cross‑functional initiatives, including system implementations and process enhancements.
• Develop customized and ad‑hoc financial reports for leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Apply and explain U.S. GAAP concepts across accounting activities.
• Handle day‑to‑day bookkeeping and transactional accounting within NetSuite.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Financial statements

Advanced Excel proficiency

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team and report directly to the Controller. This role offers broad exposure across the accounting function within a fast‑paced organization and industry. The ideal candidate is eager to deepen their technical accounting expertise while taking on meaningful responsibility and contributing to process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, schedules, and general ledger activity
• Perform and review monthly account reconciliations, including cash, credit cards, prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Manage and oversee the accounts payable process, including invoice review, vendor payments, payment tracking, and related reporting
• Coordinate and supervise work completed by offshore accounting partners
• Lead or support cross‑functional initiatives, including system implementations and process enhancements
• Develop customized and ad‑hoc financial reports for leadership and internal stakeholders
• Apply and explain U.S. GAAP concepts across accounting activities
• Handle day‑to‑day bookkeeping and transactional accounting within NetSuite

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of professional accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial statements
• Advanced Excel proficiency (including lookups, pivot tables, and complex formulas)
• Experience with NetSuite preferred but not required
• Comfortable operating in an environment with shifting priorities and evolving processes
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn
• Able to collaborate effectively with teams across multiple functions

Location

Shelton, CT (Hybrid)

Benefits

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k)

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Consumer Services