Staff Accountant – Inventory & Operations

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Staff Accountant to support inventory, operational accounting, and month-end close across multiple locations in Stamford, CT. This on-site role offers exposure to leadership and close collaboration with operations.

You will reconcile inventory, perform three-way matching, post journal entries, and contribute to balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with inventory, manufacturing, distribution, or operational accounting preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations and data analysis.
• Understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile inventory balances across multiple locations and investigate discrepancies.
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to inventory and general accounting activities.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end close.
• Analyze inventory transactions and assist with reporting and variance analysis.
• Partner with operations and purchasing teams to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Support internal controls and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses for management.

Skills

Excel

Inventory accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

General ledger software

Job description

Staff Accountant – Inventory & Operations

Stamford, CT | 100% Onsite | $85,000-$95,000

About the Role

Our client, a growing consumer products company, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support inventory, operational accounting, and month-end close activities across multiple locations.

This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working with both financial data and operational teams. You’ll have direct exposure to inventory accounting, reconciliations, reporting, and process improvements while partnering closely with leadership and operations.

Why Join?

• Growing company with strong visibility to leadership
• Broad exposure to inventory and operational accounting
• Opportunity to make an impact and improve processes
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Stable role with long-term growth potential

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile inventory balances across multiple locations and investigate discrepancies.
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to inventory and general accounting activities.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end close.
• Analyze inventory transactions and assist with reporting and variance analysis.
• Partner with operations and purchasing teams to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Support internal controls and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with inventory, manufacturing, distribution, or operational accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations and data analysis.
• Understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ideal Candidate

This role is a great fit for a Staff Accountant who wants more exposure to inventory and operations while continuing to build their overall accounting skillset. Candidates coming from manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, wholesale, or supply-chain-focused environments are especially encouraged to apply.