Senior Staff Accountant

Australia-Employment; Rocky Hill (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Hybrid schedule

Bonus potential

Growth opportunities

Client exposure

Job summary

Jobot in Rocky Hill, CT seeks a Senior Staff Accountant for a hands-on role combining tax and accounting with significant client interaction. The position is permanent and hybrid, offering growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and exposure to a wide range of accounting and tax matters.

The ideal candidate has a CPA trajectory or credentials and a strong foundation in QuickBooks and Excel, with 2+ years of public accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of public accounting experience with exposure to tax and accounting.
• Registered Tax Preparer or Enrolled Agent credentials required.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks is required.
• Strong Excel skills and overall proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with tax preparation software is a plus.
• Solid understanding of bank reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and client engagements.
• Ability to perform financial analysis and identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax planning analyses, projections, and supporting workpapers.
• Manage day-to-day accounting needs for an assigned portfolio of clients.
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information needed for accounting and tax engagements.
• Respond to routine client questions and provide support on accounting and tax matters.
• Prepare and review journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year-end engagements.
• Perform bank, general ledger, and other account reconciliations.
• Prepare trial balances, balance sheets, income statements, and financial statements.
• Analyze current and prior-year general ledger activity and financial results.

Skills

Public accounting

CPA in progress

QuickBooks

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA (plus)

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Staff Accountant

$70000 - $85000 per year | Rocky Hill, CT | Hybrid | Permanent

Senior Staff Accountant - Long Term Growth

A bit about us:

We are a local accounting firm who is looking to bring on an experienced CPA (or one in progress).

Why join us?

• Full Benefits - medical, dental, vision, PTO, etc.
• Hybrid Schedule
• Bonus Potential
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Increasing client responsibility and autonomy
• Broad exposure to tax, accounting, and client advisory work
• Opportunity to develop into a greater leadership role within the organization

Job Details

Our client is a growing public accounting firm seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join its team. This is a hands‑on opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working directly with clients and is looking to take on greater responsibility across both tax and accounting. This role offers significant client interaction, exposure to a variety of accounting and tax matters, and the opportunity to continue developing professionally within a growing firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tax planning analyses, projections, and supporting workpapers.
• Manage day‑to‑day accounting needs for an assigned portfolio of clients.
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information needed for accounting and tax engagements.
• Respond to routine client questions and provide support on accounting and tax matters.
• Prepare and review journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year‑end engagements.
• Perform bank, general ledger, and other account reconciliations.
• Prepare trial balances, balance sheets, income statements, and financial statements.
• Analyze current and prior‑year general ledger activity and financial results.
• Review income statements and balance sheets and communicate findings and recommendations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Maintain accurate accounting records by verifying, posting, reconciling, and resolving transactions and discrepancies.
• Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and related records.
• Conduct tax research and assist with federal and state tax matters.
• Research and respond to tax notices and related correspondence.
• Assist with tax agency matters as needed.
• Support other team members with accounting and tax software questions and technical issues.
• Help clients improve their accounting processes, financial infrastructure, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and support business growth.
• Participate in client internal control and audit‑related engagements.
• Communicate ideas and recommendations to firm leadership regarding client needs and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of public accounting experience with exposure to tax and accounting.
• Registered Tax Preparer or Enrolled Agent credentials required.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks is required.
• Strong Excel skills and overall proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with tax preparation software is a plus.- Experience with tax preparation software is a plus.
• Solid understanding of bank reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and month‑end/year‑end close processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and client engagements.
• Ability to perform financial analysis and identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• A high‑integrity professional who takes pride in producing accurate, quality work.
• Someone who is intellectually curious and enjoys learning and taking on new challenges.
• An individual who brings an entrepreneurial mindset to their work and looks beyond the numbers to understand the client’s business.
• A motivated professional seeking greater responsibility and increased autonomy with clients.
• Someone who enjoys building strong, long‑term relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A team player who is comfortable collaborating while also working independently.
• A professional who is excited about continued growth and advancement within a dynamic public accounting environment.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.