Jobs · Accounting · Connecticut

Staff Accountant

Outsiders Fund · Westport, CT · 3 days ago
AccountingFull-time

Job Summary

Slide is looking for a Staff Accountant to help manage the day-to-day accounting operations and support the monthly close process.

Responsibilities

  • Own key components of the monthly and quarterly close process, including journal entries, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and accruals
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies
  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, collections, and vendor payments
  • Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP
  • Aid with cash flow tracking, bank reconciliations, and month-end reporting packages
  • Support annual audits and tax filings by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
  • Support and coordinate compliance activities through execution, documentation, and communication to management
  • Collect and analyze financial data
  • Utilize professional accounting concepts and internal processes and policies to solve accounting discrepancies and issues
  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting data and processes, and work cross-functionally to design and implement changes
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, People) on expense tracking and budget questions

Qualifications

  • Strong technical skill demonstrating progressive accounting experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CPA-track a plus
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and hands-on experience owning month-end close tasks
  • Strong ability to analyze new transactions and solve accounting discrepancies
  • Proficiency with NetSuite (or similar accounting software) and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills
  • Strong time management and problem-solving ability, with high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders
  • Strong ability to collaborate with others inside and outside the organization
  • A proactive, ownership-driven mindset — comfortable flagging issues and proposing fixes

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