Senior Accountant

CFS; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Shelton, CT is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to own key accounting processes, improve financial accuracy, and partner with business leaders to support growth.

The Senior Accountant will lead month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger management, while supporting budgeting, audits, and internal controls.

This role offers stability in a growing organization and the opportunity to influence cross-functional operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• ERP system experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries
• Perform bank, balance sheet, and general ledger account reconciliations
• Lead and support month-end and year-end close activities
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
• Prepare supporting schedules and account analyses
• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Collaborate with internal departments on financial and operational initiatives

Skills

GAAP

Month-end close

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Senior Accountant | Shelton, CT

Compensation: 70k-90k

A growing organization 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, improving financial accuracy, and partnering with business leaders to support the organization's continued growth.

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger management while supporting a variety of accounting and finance initiatives.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Stable and growing organization
• Highly visible role within the accounting team
• Opportunity to take ownership of key accounting functions
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Exposure to leadership and cross-functional business operations

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries
• Perform bank, balance sheet, and general ledger account reconciliations
• Lead and support month-end and year-end close activities
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
• Prepare supporting schedules and account analyses
• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Collaborate with internal departments on financial and operational initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
• ERP system experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

The Ideal Senior Accountant Will Be

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Hands-on and proactive
• Analytical with strong critical-thinking skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

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