Staff Accountant

Pitney Bowes OY; Shelton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PB Benefits

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Pitney Bowes is seeking a Staff Accountant to support end-to-end journal entry prep, monthly close, and project accounting from our Shelton, CT location. You will collaborate with our India-based outsourced team (US hours) to ensure accurate and timely financial data.

The role requires 3-5 years of hands-on accounting, GAAP knowledge, and strong analytical skills. Hybrid work with 4 days in the Shelton office is anticipated, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 3-5 years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage high-volume transactional work efficiently.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end journal entry preparation across the full trial balance, ensuring GAAP-compliant entries.
• Drive the monthly close with journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analysis.
• Manage key transactional accounting flows with accuracy across business unit accounts.
• Support project accounting and proper recording of project-related activity.
• Deliver reporting and GL analysis using relevant tools to inform decisions.
• Document current procedures and identify automation/efficiency improvements.
• Meet and exceed SLAs to keep stakeholders informed.
• Prepare documentation for internal/external audits and respond swiftly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Microsoft Excel

Job description

## Staff AccountantApply: US CT Shelton: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: R22250**We’re hiring at Pitney Bowes, where top talent builds meaningful careers and lasting impact. We Move fast, Deliver excellence, and Win together...that’s The Pitney Bowes way. Here, how we work matters just as much as what we achieve.**We’re looking for people who:* Act with urgency, accountability, and purpose* Deliver high quality work with consistency and pride* Collaborate effectively and elevate those around them* Focus on outcomes that drive impact and growth**Job Description:**Job Description**You Are:**A results-driven accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves bringing order, accuracy, and insight to financial data. You’re confident working across teams, strong on details, and even stronger on follow-through. From our Shelton location, you’ll play a key role in executing critical accounting processes while partnering daily with our India-based outsourced team (U.S. hours). Your work helps keep Pitney Bowes running with precision.**You Will:*** **Own end-to-end journal entry preparation** across the full trial balance, delivering accurate, timely, and well-supported entries in compliance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies.* **Drive the monthly close** by preparing journals, completing thorough balance sheet reconciliations, and performing sharp, insight-driven flux analysis to ensure the integrity of financial results.* **Manage key transactional accounting flows** — ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment across all business unit accounts.* **Support project accounting,** ensuring proper recording of project-related financial activity.* **Deliver reporting that matters** — build ad hoc financial reports and GL analysis using COGNOS and Snowflake to support business decisions.* **Elevate the process —** document current procedures, streamline workflows, and identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.* **Meet and exceed SLAs** to keep internal stakeholders informed and supported.* **Be audit ready** — prepare documentation and respond to internal and external audit requests with accuracy and speed.**Your Background:*** Bachelor’s degree in accounting* 3-5 years of hands-on accounting experience* Solid understanding of GAAP and corporate accounting policies* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills* Highly organized and able to manage high-volume transactional work efficiently* Detail-oriented and deadline-driven* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Proficiency in MS Office and accounting systems* Experience with SAP and Hyperion preferred**Compensation:**The wage range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 / year, with the actual pay dependent on your skills and experience as they relate to the job requirements.**Location:**This is a hybrid role, with 4 days in the Shelton, CT office required. This hybrid status may change based on business need. (No relocation assistance offered.)**Sponsorship:**Must be legally authorized to work in the US. Employer will not sponsor position for employment visa status now or in the future (ex. H-1B). **We will:** • Provide the opportunity to grow and develop your career • Offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas • Deliver challenging and unique opportunities to contribute to the success of a transforming organization • Offer comprehensive benefits globally(PB Benefits and Wellbeing Programs) Pitney Bowes is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability (mental or physical), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.All qualified applicants, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, are encouraged to apply. All interested individuals must apply online. Individuals with disabilities who cannot apply via our online application should refer to the alternate application options via our Individuals with Disabilities link.