Senior Accountant

Randstad USA; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Senior Accountant in Windsor Locks, CT to join our manufacturing finance team. This role combines close financial reporting, cost analysis, and process improvements in a fast-growing, quality-driven environment that offers stability and opportunities for advancement.

You will lead month‑end closes, manage journal entries, oversee inventory accounting, support audits, and partner with operations to optimize production costs.

Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting experience
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting
• Bachelor's degree in accounting

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries; reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Oversee inventory accounting, cycle counts, COGS reporting.
• Collaborate with operations to analyze production costs and identify inefficiencies.
• Assist in monthly consolidated statements and leadership reports.
• Support audits with schedules and documentation.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and SOPs.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc analysis.

Skills

Month-End Close

Year End Close

Financial Reporting

Financial Analysis

Bank Reconciliations

Journal Entries

General Ledger

AP/AR Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

An established, high-growth manufacturing organization in Windsor Locks, Connecticut area is seeking a dedicated and analytical Senior Accountant to join its dynamic finance team. As a cornerstone of the regional manufacturing sector, the company provides a stable, forward-thinking environment with significant opportunities for internal promotion and professional development.

salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal deadlines.
• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries, and perform detailed reconciliations for general ledger accounts.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including cycle count variance analysis, overhead absorption, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reporting.
• Partner with plant operations and supply chain teams to analyze production costs, identify inefficiencies, and recommend process improvements.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements and reporting packages for executive leadership.
• Support external and internal audit processes by preparing requested schedules and documentation.
• Monitor, maintain, and continuously improve internal accounting controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial analysis as requested by management.

Skills

• Sales Tax
• Month-End Close
• Year End Close
• Financial ReportingFinancial Analysis
• Bank Reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• General Ledger
• Supervision of AP/AR

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.