Staff / Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards (GAAP).
• Conduct financial analysis and variance analysis to provide insights into the organization's financial performance and to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee the general ledger accounting process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Absorb responsibilities from the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable departments, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including the preparation and filing of tax returns (e.g., income tax, sales tax, payroll tax), and liaise with external tax advisors.
• Assist with external audits, ensuring that financial statements and records are prepared and presented accurately for audit purposes.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard the organization's assets and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs and investment opportunities.
• Stay current with accounting standards and regulations with GAAP and ensure the organization's financial practices remain in compliance.
• Participate in monthly financial reviews with community management by analyzing financial data and interpreting results of operations.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reporting package for upper management.
• Assist with external audit requests and other corporate reporting requirements.
• Assist with development, maintenance and documentation of all policies and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Contribute to department and organization of special projects as assigned.
• Assist with initiatives to automate financial workflows, leveraging tools like Vena, Power Automate, Power BI, Alteryx, and/or Excel macros to streamline repetitive tasks, reduce manual errors, and enhance team efficiency.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. A master's degree or professional certification is preferred but not required (e.g. MBA, Certified Public Accountant - CPA, Chartered Accountant - CA).
• Several years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Yardi or similar ERP systems, FloQast, and spreadsheet tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel)).
• Proficiency in data automation and analysis tools is recommended (e.g. Vena, Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Python)
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and familiarity with tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret financial data and make strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders and to collaborate with other departments.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of financial records and reports.
• Leadership and team management skills to guide and motivate the accounting team.
• High ethical standards and integrity when handling financial transactions and sensitive data.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. A master's degree or professional certification is preferred but not required (e.g. MBA, Certified Public Accountant - CPA, Chartered Accountant - CA).

Skills

• Accounting Software Proficiency
• Data Automation and Analysis Tools
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Tax Regulations and Financial Reporting Standards
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Leadership and Team Management Skills
• Ethical Standards and Integrity

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Pay

$70-90k commensurate with experience

Schedule

100% onsite in Westport