Sr. Accountant
- East Hartford, CT, United States
$32.09 to $34.13 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $32.09 to $34.13 USD / hour
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional with strong general ledger experience, a solid understanding of month-end close, and advanced system knowledge. Experience with Sage Intacct is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and participate in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial reporting
- Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts and resolve discrepancies
- Assist with preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and GAAP
- Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes
- Assist with audit preparation and provide requested documentation to external auditors
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Prior experience in a Senior Accountant or similar-level role
- Sage Intacct experience is required
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or CPA-track preferred
- Experience with process improvement initiatives
- Experience working in a mid-size or growing organization
Why Temporary Professionals May Be Interested Temporary professionals working through our company may be eligible for a range of benefits, which can include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Enrollment in a retirement savings plan.
- Holiday pay eligibility, depending on assignment terms.
- Employee discounts and wellness offerings.
- Access to professional development resources and training.
- State Specific Earned Absence pay
- Proven experience working in a Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant capacity.
- Strong hands-on expertise with Sage Intacct, especially bank reconciliation functionality.
- Solid background in month-end close, general ledger management, and journal entry preparation.
- Demonstrated ability to complete bank reconciliations independently in a high-volume environment.
- Experience identifying, researching, and resolving accounting exceptions and discrepancies.
- Familiarity with account reconciliation processes and payment activity such as check runs.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and remain productive in a focused, fast-paced setting.
More about this job
Skills
- General ledger
- Month-end close
- Account reconciliation
- Financial statements
- Manage the general ledger
- Financial reporting
- Reporting
- Budget management
- Forecasting
- Regulatory compliance
- Accounting department processes
- Documentation
- Financial analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Meet deadlines
- CPA
- Process improvement