Staff Accountant 1

Jobtailor; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Hartford, CT is seeking a Jr. Accountant to analyze, reconcile and record intermediate-level financial transactions in the ERP system. You will maintain audit trails, prepare financial statements, and ensure GAAP compliance.

You will guide and train junior staff, participate in ERP upgrades, and contribute to accurate reporting for affiliated entities. A Bachelor's in Accounting with 3–5 years of experience is required, along with solid Excel and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• Demonstrated intermediate knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced math and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Grant Accounting, Fund Accounting and/or Non-Profit Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, reconcile and record intermediate-level financial transactions in the ERP system.
• Maintain supporting documentation and audit trails.
• Monitor transactions for compliance with policies and procedures.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reporting for Connecticut Children's affiliated companies.
• Provide guidance and oversight to the Jr. Accountant.
• Train new accounting team members as directed.
• Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements and financial reports.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation for asset, liability and capital accounts.
• Enter and document financial transactions in the ERP.
• Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flow statements and other analytical reports.
• Audit documents and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Prepare special financial reports and trend analyses.
• Maintain accounting controls and update standard operating procedures.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies and ensure GL and sub-ledger systems are in balance.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset, capital budget, depreciation and lease accounting schedules.
• Prepare audit, tax return and survey analyses, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Prepare invoices, post payments and reconcile non-patient accounts receivable.
• Participate in ERP implementation and upgrade testing, training and reconciliation.
• Support the organization’s mission, values and goals through CCMC STANDARDS-consistent behavior

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

• Analyze, reconcile and record intermediate-level financial transactions in the ERP system
• Maintain supporting documentation and audit trails
• Monitor transactions for compliance with policies and procedures
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reporting for Connecticut Children's affiliated companies
• Provide guidance and oversight to the Jr. Accountant
• Train new accounting team members as directed
• Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements and financial reports
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation for asset, liability and capital accounts
• Enter and document financial transactions in the ERP
• Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flow statements and other analytical reports
• Audit documents and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies
• Prepare special financial reports and trend analyses
• Maintain accounting controls and update standard operating procedures
• Reconcile financial discrepancies and ensure GL and sub-ledger systems are in balance
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset, capital budget, depreciation and lease accounting schedules
• Prepare audit, tax return and survey analyses, reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Prepare invoices, post payments and reconcile non-patient accounts receivable
• Participate in ERP implementation and upgrade testing, training and reconciliation
• Support the organization’s mission, values and goals through CCMC STANDARDS-consistent behavior

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Demonstrated intermediate knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced math and analytical skills
• Demonstrated experience with Grant Accounting, Fund Accounting and/or Non-Profit Accounting
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience with ERP systems
• Intermediate analytical and reconciliation skills
• Research and problem-solving skillsAbility to compile, organize, tabulate, categorize, verify and audit financial data
• Ability to read, understand and follow policies
• Attention to detail
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to understand and perform intermediate financial analysis

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, reconciliation, and reporting, with a strong understanding of GAAP and experience in ERP systems. Capable of training and guiding junior team members while maintaining compliance and accuracy in financial transactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting
• 3-5 Years Of Accounting Experience
• Intermediate Knowledge Of GAAP
• Experience With ERP Systems
• Grant Accounting Or Fund Accounting Experience

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Journal Entry Preparation
• Reconciliation Skills
• Intermediate Financial Analysis
• Audit Compliance
• Asset Accounting
• Cash Flow Statement Preparation
• Profit And Loss Statement Preparation
• Balance Sheet Preparation
• Documentation Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Attention To Detail
• Professional Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Ability To Work Independently

Industry Keywords

• Non-Profit Accounting
• Fund Accounting
• GAAP Compliance
• Financial Transactions
• Audit Trails

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Word
• Outlook