Senior Accountant

Smith Arnold Partners; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Arnold Partners in Westport, CT is seeking a Staff–Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. The role blends traditional accounting tasks with financial analysis and process-improvement initiatives, offering exposure to automation projects.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will support month-end close, analyze financial performance, and contribute to internal controls while collaborating with senior leadership to drive strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Exposure to financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• CPA, MBA, or other professional certifications are a plus
• Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, Python, Vena, or similar reporting and automation tools is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
• Perform financial analysis and variance reporting to support business decisions
• Participate in monthly financial reviews and provide insights into operational performance
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
• Assist with tax compliance, reporting requirements, and audit requests
• Help maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Stakeholder communication

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

Python

Vena

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make an impact, gain visibility with senior leadership, and help drive process improvements? A well-established and growing real estate organization is seeking a Staff / Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. This role offers a unique blend of traditional accounting responsibilities, financial analysis, process improvement initiatives, and exposure to financial reporting and automation projects.

Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, you'll play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, supporting month-end close activities, analyzing financial performance, and contributing to strategic initiatives across the organization.

About our client and position:

• Direct exposure to executive leadership and decision-makers
• Opportunity to contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives
• Stable, growing organization with a collaborative culture
• Diverse responsibilities that provide strong professional development
• Excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to grow into a senior-level role

Title: Staff – Senior Accountant (depending on experience

Location: Westport, CT

Potential Compensation: $70,000 to $90,000

Responsibilties:

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
• Perform financial analysis and variance reporting to support business decisions
• Participate in monthly financial reviews and provide insights into operational performance
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
• Assist with tax compliance, reporting requirements, and audit requests
• Help maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience for Staff level; additional experience preferred for Senior level consideration
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Exposure to financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• CPA, MBA, or other professional certifications are a plus
• Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, Python, Vena, or similar reporting and automation tools is highly desirable