Staff Accountant

TopSourced Talent; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals made in a commercial kitchen

Complimentary Group fitness classes

Community fundraisers and volunteer opportunities

Wholistic wellness activities

On-site golf simulator

Lower busy season hours than typical firms

Job summary

A small accounting firm in Connecticut is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage various accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience with Quickbooks, alongside a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. This full-time position offers a collaborative work environment with excellent culture and work/life balance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounting or a similar role.
• Understanding of GAAP Principles.
• Proven experience in accounting or similar role a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage client communication and document management.
• Record day-to-day financial transactions.
• Maintain organized and accurate records of all customers.
• Process payroll and manage payroll data.
• Prepare and perform initial review of tax returns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Quickbooks

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Quickbooks Online

Quickbooks Desktop

Job description

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Our client is a small, 40-person firm that is in the market for a Staff Accountant. We are seeking candidates with the following experience.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, be detail oriented and a strong problem solver capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Excellent time management skills will set this candidate up for success. The team member will be responsible for managing various accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting and company standards, and providing excellent support to our clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Communication and Document Management
• Communicate with clients to receive required documents for monthly/quarterly close.
• Efficiently and accurately handle client documentation.
• Ensure a response time of less than 24 hours to client inquiries, even if it's just to acknowledge receipt and inform them that the request is being processed.
• Document clients' processes to ensure consistency and accuracy in their records.

Close Management

• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process.
• Verify that transactions are recorded correctly in the supplier’s ledger, customer ledger, and general ledger.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations and enter missing transactions.
• Review and adjust transactions, post necessary journal entries, and update loan and interest balances.
• Create TVA schedules for loans or leases and make associated journal entries.
• Enter fixed assets into Fixed Asset Manager and make associated journal entries.

Accounts Receivable Management

• Maintain organized and accurate records of all customers.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Maintain organized and accurate records of all accounts receivable transactions.

Accounts Payable and Cash Management

• Enter, code and approve bills in the accounting system or BILL.
• Run AP reports and attend meetings to discuss bill payments.
• Review bank feed and input deposits, and update cash transactions.
• Review leases for issues and ensure compliance with lease terms.

Payroll Processing

• Process payroll and track payroll data.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and timely payment of employees.

Tax Preparation

• Prepare and perform initial review of individual and business tax returns.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly income tax projections and year-end analysis.
• Prepare and review property tax declaration.
• Prepare and review Form 1099.

Team Collaboration and Continuous Learning

• Participate in team training and continue learning new skills
• Perform duties within expected timeframes and communicate effectively
• Work empathetically with team and clients, manage stress, and promote a healthy work environment

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience
• Understanding of GAAP Principals
• Proven experience in accounting or a similar role a plus
• An understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in accounting software (Quickbooks Online and Desktop) and Microsoft Office Suite

Our client offers a tremendous work/family/life balance and awesome office culture that includes:

• Meals made in a commercial kitchen cooked by their partners and team.
• Complimentary Group fitness classes are held onsite
• Community fundraisers and volunteer opportunities are endless.
• Wholistic wellness activities are offered and supported by the organization.
• On-site golf simulator
• Busy season hours range from 40-45 hours, MUCH lower than other public accounting firms.

For more information regarding this fantastic opportunity, please feel free to contact Jason Medeiros at [e-mail].

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting