Staff Accountant

CFS; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Staff Accountant in New Haven, CT to support the accounting team with detailed account analysis and reconciliations. The role offers hands-on responsibilities and opportunities to work on complex financial projects within a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of accounting experience, strong reconciling skills, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience required.
• Proven experience with complex bank reconciliations.
• General ledger and journal entry experience.
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Research and resolve outstanding reconciling items and discrepancies.
• Analyze account activity and investigate variances.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Support financial reporting and audit preparation.
• Work closely with the accounting team on various accounting projects and initiatives.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Account analysis

Journal entries

Month-end close

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Multi-priority management

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant | New Haven, CT

Target Compensation: 75k - 90k

A respected professional services firm is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to support its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Staff Accountant who enjoys account analysis, reconciliations, and solving complex accounting challenges.

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, performing complex bank reconciliations, and supporting various accounting functions within a collaborative team environment.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Join a well-established and professional organization


• Hands-on accounting role with meaningful responsibilities


• Opportunity to work on complex reconciliations and accounting projects


• Collaborative team environment


• Immediate opportunity to make an impact

Key Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant

As a Staff Accountant, You Will

• Perform complex bank reconciliations across multiple accounts


• Research and resolve outstanding reconciling items and discrepancies


• Analyze account activity and investigate variances


• Prepare and post journal entries


• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities


• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules


• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records


• Support financial reporting and audit preparation


• Work closely with the accounting team on various accounting projects and initiatives


• Assist with general accounting functions as needed

Preferred Qualifications Of The Staff Accountant

• 5+ years of accounting experience


• Strong experience performing complex bank reconciliations


• General ledger and journal entry experience


• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software

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