Staff Accountant

Top Prospect Group; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Prospect Group in Trumbull, CT is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our finance team, contributing to core financial operations, month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with 3–7 years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. Experience in professional services or related environments is a plus and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3–7 years of accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience in professional services, financial services, banking, wealth management, real estate, title insurance, nonprofit, or similar environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month-end close activities.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and assist with financial reporting.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash reconciliations.
• Support audit and tax preparation activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with finance, operations, and business stakeholders.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger accounting

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

A growing and highly respected professional services organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its finance team in Trumbull, CT. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with accounting leadership while supporting core financial operations, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance-related accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month-end close activities.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and assist with financial reporting.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash reconciliations.
• Support audit and tax preparation activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with finance, operations, and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-7 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in professional services, financial services, banking, wealth management, real estate, title insurance, nonprofit, or similar environments preferred.

Highly Desired Experience

We welcome candidates with experience in:

• Trust accounting or IOLTA compliance
• Escrow account reconciliation
• Fiduciary or wealth management accounting
• Fund accounting
• Treasury or banking operations accounting
• Restricted fund accounting

Candidates with strong accounting fundamentals and experience managing segregated client, escrow, trust, or fiduciary funds are encouraged to apply. Training will be provided for the right individual.