Staff Accountant

CFS; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing organization in Connecticut is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team. The role requires preparing financial statements, performing ledger reviews, and supporting tax reporting. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, at least one year of relevant experience, and strong skills in GAAP and Excel. This position offers a stable and collaborative work environment with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of corporate accounting experience in a Staff Accountant or similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated judgment and attention to detail.
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and attention to detail appropriate for a Staff Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile monthly financial statements.
• Perform general ledger review, account analysis, and financial reporting.
• Support federal and state tax reporting.
• Conduct daily reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data as the Staff Accountant
• Reconcile payroll tax withholdings, property taxes, sales & use taxes, and income tax-related schedules
• Support federal and state tax reporting, including apportionment schedules, in the Staff Accountant position
• Calculate and process business tax payments according to established schedules
• Generate and review 1099 filings for vendors
• Perform detailed audits of expense reports and payment records
• Assist with budget preparation, fixed asset reporting, and project cost tracking
• Support special projects and ad hoc accounting initiatives as a Staff Accountant

Skills

GAAP understanding

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Why This Staff Accountant Role? This Staff Accountant opportunity is with a well-established, family-owned manufacturing organization with over 100 years of history and a global footprint. The Staff Accountant will join a stable, team-oriented environment that values continuous improvement, quality, and collaboration, and will play a meaningful role in supporting accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Location

Greater New Haven, CT

Schedule

Full-time | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile monthly financial statements for a primary business unit as the Staff Accountant
• Perform detailed general ledger review, account analysis, and financial reporting in the Staff Accountant role
• Prepare and post journal entries and complete monthly reconciliations as a Staff Accountant
• Conduct daily reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data as the Staff Accountant
• Reconcile payroll tax withholdings, property taxes, sales & use taxes, and income tax-related schedules
• Support federal and state tax reporting, including apportionment schedules, in the Staff Accountant position
• Calculate and process business tax payments according to established schedules
• Generate and review 1099 filings for vendors
• Perform detailed audits of expense reports and payment records
• Assist with budget preparation, fixed asset reporting, and project cost tracking
• Support special projects and ad hoc accounting initiatives as a Staff Accountant

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 1+ year of corporate accounting experience in a Staff Accountant or similar role
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated sound judgment and attention to detail appropriate for a Staff Accountant