Staff Accountant

CFS; West Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Profit-sharing program

3% 401(k) match

Comp time for overtime

15 days PTO to start

Mentorship and growth

Job summary

CFS, a well-established CPA firm, is hiring a Staff Accountant in a hybrid role in Connecticut. You will support outsourced accounting for a diverse client portfolio and gain broad exposure early in your career.

This role offers mentorship, growth, and a strong culture, with potential for bonus and 3% 401(k) match. Work-life balance and ongoing professional development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Public accounting, bookkeeping, or outsourced accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel and general accounting system skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain client financial records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Support financial statement preparation.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Work directly with clients to address accounting and bookkeeping needs.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and firm procedures.

Skills

Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

General ledger software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hybrid | $60,000 - $75,000 + Bonus Potential

Why Join?

• Hybrid work schedule
• Outstanding culture with an incredibly supportive and approachable owner
• Profit-sharing program
• 3% 401(k) match
• Earn comp time for overtime worked during busy season
• 15 days PTO to start
• Regular happy hours and team events
• Stable and growing CPA firm that is turning away business due to demand
• Excellent opportunity for mentorship, growth, and long-term career development

About The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and highly respected CPA firm, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their growing team. This position supports the firm's outsourced accounting and bookkeeping practice, providing accounting services to a diverse portfolio of clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to gain broad exposure, work directly with experienced leaders, and develop into a well-rounded accounting professional.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain client financial records
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules
• Support financial statement preparation
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Work directly with clients to address accounting and bookkeeping needs
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and firm procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 1-3 years of accounting experience
• Public accounting, bookkeeping, or outsourced accounting experience is a plus
• Strong Excel and general accounting system skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills and desire to learn

If you're looking for a role where you'll receive excellent mentorship, gain exposure to a variety of businesses, and join a firm with a positive culture and strong growth trajectory, we'd love to speak with you.

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