Staff Accountant

Xse Group; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee discount programs

Life insurance

Job summary

XSE Group in Middletown, CT is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and support close processes. This onsite role requires attention to detail and strong accounting fundamentals, with collaboration across the Controller and senior leadership.

You will prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and assist with month-end and year-end tasks while helping improve processes in a fast-moving environment. Located in Middletown, standard hours are 8 am–5 pm EST.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience preferred in corporate or multi-entity environment.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals and depreciation.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations with documentation.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close tasks and reporting.
• Support financial statement preparation and internal reporting.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Middletown, CT 06457
Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year
XSE Group
Staff Accountant
Onsite in Middletown, CT
8 am to 5 pm EST

About XSE Group

Help lead the transformation of an industry proven company.

XSE Group has spent over 40 years delivering reliable business technology solutions nationwide, but the future we are building is even more ambitious. We are expanding our portfolio, advancing our operational capabilities, and investing heavily in new technologies that will define our next era of growth.

When you join us, you join a company committed to innovation and reinvention. You will work with a team that is energized, collaborative, and committed to pushing boundaries, not just keeping up with change, but driving it. If you want your work to matter and your expertise to shape what comes next, this is the place to do it.

Learn more at www.xsegroup.com/careers or contact us at [e-mail] with questions.

About the Role

As a Staff Accountant at XSE Group, you will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month end and year end close processes, and contributing to the overall integrity of our financial reporting. This role is ideal for a detail driven, analytical professional who thrives in a fast moving environment and wants to grow with a company undergoing meaningful transformation. You will work closely with the Controller, senior leadership, and cross functional teams to ensure timely, accurate accounting and bring insights that help the business operate more efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, inventory adjustments, and depreciation.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations (bank, AP/AR, inventory, fixed assets, credit cards, etc.) with thorough documentation.
• Assist with month end and year end close tasks, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Support financial statement preparation and internal reporting through analysis and schedule creation.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies by collaborating with internal departments.
• Review AP and AR activity for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with established controls.
• Assist with cash flow tracking, forecasting inputs, and daily cash reconciliation.
• Maintain organized, audit ready workpapers and support external auditors with documentation requests.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements within the accounting function.
• Participate in special projects, system enhancements, and workflow optimization initiatives.

90 day success expectations include:

By Day 30:

• Fully trained on XSE Group accounting systems, tools, month end workflows, and key reporting schedules.
• Takes ownership of a defined set of routine responsibilities (for example certain reconciliations or recurring journal entries).
• Demonstrates accuracy in transaction review, account coding, and initial reconciliation assignments.

By Day 60:

• Prepares assigned reconciliations (for example bank or AP/AR subledger tie outs or smaller balance sheet accounts) independently and on schedule.
• Supports the month end close with minimal rework, showing strong understanding of the company financial processes.
• Identifies areas of inefficiency or recurring issues and discusses potential improvement ideas with the team.

By Day 90:

• Owns several key monthly close components end to end (journal entries, reconciliations, variance explanations).
• Produces high quality schedules and analyses that support internal reporting and audit preparation.
• Demonstrates clear understanding of financial controls and proactively ensures documentation accuracy.
• Fully integrated into the accounting team, consistently delivering reliability, precision, and strong cross department communication.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or multi entity environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables) and experience with ERP or accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to produce clean, well organized workpapers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive financial information.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite five days per week at our Middletown, CT offices.
• Hours are 8 am to 5 pm EST, Monday through Friday.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for and expression of our corporate values:
  • Growth Mindset: you never assume the status quo is best; you see what is possible instead of what is not and develop a plan to make it reality.
  • Technologically Fluent: you integrate best practice technological solutions into your work to improve productivity; you always want to learn more about the best technology available and can credibly advise others on technological solutions.
  • Customer First: you value relationships as the foundation of business; you aspire to exceed expectations in every client interaction; you constantly look for ways to stand out and add value as a business partner.

Benefits

• Total annual compensation of 70,000 to 85,000 depending on experience.
• Comprehensive wellness benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plan and life insurance.
• Employee discount programs.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.

We are an equal opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.