Staff Accountant: Complex Reconciliations & Close Expert

CFS

New Haven (CT)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 90,000

Full time

26 hours ago
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Job summary

CFS is seeking a Staff Accountant in New Haven, CT to support the accounting team with detailed account analysis and reconciliations. The role offers hands-on responsibilities and opportunities to work on complex financial projects within a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of accounting experience, strong reconciling skills, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of accounting experience required.
  • Proven experience with complex bank reconciliations.
  • General ledger and journal entry experience.
  • Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
  • Research and resolve outstanding reconciling items and discrepancies.
  • Analyze account activity and investigate variances.
  • Prepare and post journal entries.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules.
  • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Support financial reporting and audit preparation.
  • Work closely with the accounting team on various accounting projects and initiatives.

Skills

Bank reconciliations
Account analysis
Journal entries
Month-end close
Analytical thinking
Attention to detail
Independent work
Multi-priority management
Microsoft Excel

Tools

Accounting software
Microsoft Excel

Job description

CFS is seeking a Staff Accountant in New Haven, CT to support the accounting team with detailed account analysis and reconciliations. The role offers hands-on responsibilities and opportunities to work on complex financial projects within a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of accounting experience, strong reconciling skills, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software.

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