Staff Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Brookfield (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Staff Accountant in Brookfield, CT to join its accounting team. This full-time position is a temporary/contract engagement offering hands-on exposure to daily accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of accounting experience, a solid grasp of GAAP, and proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting software. You’ll maintain ledgers, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support budgeting and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Familiarity with month-end close procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software or an ERP system.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries and accruals.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Review transactions and investigate discrepancies.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Provide documentation for audit requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures and workflows.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP / accounting software

Job description

Staff Accountant

Location: Brookfield, CT
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary / Contract
Pay: $30–$36/hour

A growing organization in the Brookfield area is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional with a few years of experience who is comfortable handling a variety of accounting responsibilities and contributing to the accuracy of financial records and reporting.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant will support daily accounting operations, assist with month-end close, maintain general ledger accounts, and help ensure financial information is accurate and up to date. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries and accruals
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules
• Review transactions and investigate discrepancies
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities as needed
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Provide documentation for audit requests
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures and workflows
• Assist with special projects and other accounting duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 2–5 years of accounting experience
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
• Familiarity with month-end close procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software or an ERP system
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Position Details

This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a growing organization while gaining exposure to a variety of accounting functions and working alongside an established team.

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