Senior Accountant | GAAP Close Leader & Finance Mentor

CCARC Inc; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CCARC, Inc. in New Britain, CT seeks a Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role reports to the Vice President of Finance and supports CCARC, Inc.

and the CCARC Foundation with month-end closings, financial reporting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting, at least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, and at least 1 year of supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and GAAP.
• Proficiency with computerized accounting/payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
• Experience with Blackbaud, ADP Workforce Now, and QuickBooks Online preferred.
• Experience with DDS contracts and/or other state agency accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including journal entries and accruals.
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements, general ledger accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee and support accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and payroll functions.
• Assist with client representative payee accounts, including reconciliations, direct deposits, invoice payments, and account maintenance.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and assist with 401(k) audit preparation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Supervise, mentor, and train finance team members and review daily accounting activities.
• Assist with implementation and training related to new accounting systems.
• Serve as backup for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.

Skills

General ledger accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Blackbaud

ADP Workforce Now

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

CCARC, Inc. in New Britain, CT seeks a Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role reports to the Vice President of Finance and supports CCARC, Inc.

and the CCARC Foundation with month-end closings, financial reporting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting, at least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, and at least 1 year of supervisory responsibility.