Staff Accountant
CFS · Wilton Center, CT · 1 wk ago
HybridFinanceFull-time
About the role
This role is for a Staff Accountant who will own full-cycle AP and AR transaction processing, perform bank reconciliations, maintain the general ledger, and support various financial processes.
Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle AP and AR transaction processing
- Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations and cash application
- Maintain the general ledger through timely and accurate journal entries
- Take an active role in month-end and quarter-end close, preparing journal entries and contributing to a close process
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
- Support vendor and customer account management, including resolving billing discrepancies
- Absorb and assist with credit card and expense report processing and coding
- Maintain organized and complete financial records and supporting documentation
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and finance teams
- Assist with ad hoc reporting and special projects as assigned
Requirements
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (debits, credits, accruals)
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software required (NetSuite a plus)
- High attention to detail with a strong sense of urgency and follow-through
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines
- Team player with a collaborative, can-do attitude and willingness to pitch in where needed
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities can shift quickly
- Demonstrated integrity and professionalism
- Big 4 or public accounting background strongly preferred — your technical training and work ethic are exactly what this team is looking for