Senior Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Stamford, Connecticut is seeking a Senior Accountant. This role offers significant responsibilities in financial processes, including direct exposure to finance leadership and regulatory reporting.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, possess 2–4 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The position includes a salary range of $80-90k, plus a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Own assigned areas of the monthly and quarterly close.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations (cash, loans, deposits, investments).
• Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation.
• Perform variance analysis and support ad hoc financial reporting.
• Assist with internal controls and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Senior Accountant

Salary: $80-90k + discretionary bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Own meaningful portions of the close process instead of just supporting tasks
• Gain direct exposure to finance leadership and regulatory reporting
• Build deep technical expertise across loans, deposits, and investments
• Join a collaborative finance team where process improvement is encouraged
• Work in a growing regional banking environment with long-term stability
• Clear advancement path toward Accounting Manager for strong performers
• Strengthen your resume with hands-on financial reporting experience
• Balance structure with variety through ongoing finance initiatives

Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:

• Prepare and post journal entries and supporting documentation
• Own assigned areas of the monthly and quarterly close
• Perform detailed account reconciliations (cash, loans, deposits, investments)
• Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation
• Perform variance analysis and support ad hoc financial reporting
• Assist with internal controls and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong foundation in accounting principles and financial reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel