Job Title: Staff Accountant Location: Middlesex County CT Area (On-site, with flexibility) Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and additional benefits Compensation Range: $75,000–$90,000, depending on experience Recruiter Contact: Abby Harpp – abby.harpp@roberthalf com Job Reference: AH0013535442
Our client, an established, family-owned organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is a hands-on opportunity with exposure to general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, month-end close, and cost accounting. Ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys variety, is comfortable working in a small-team environment, and is interested in expanding their skills while working closely with the Controller.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with accounts payable, including invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, and payment preparation
- Support month-end and year-end close, including general ledger activity and supporting schedules
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and reconcile bank and cash accounts
- Process payroll and complete related reconciliations
- Assist with property tax calculations, filings, budgeting, and financial analysis
- Review costs, investigate variances, and support cost accounting activities
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of accounting experience, including general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close
- Strong accounts payable experience
- Willingness to learn cost accounting processes
- Advanced Excel skills and ERP or accounting system experience
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Comfortable working in a small accounting department and balancing a variety of responsibilities
Highly Desired
- Hands-on payroll processing experience
- Manufacturing or cost accounting experience
Why You'll Love This Role
- Work directly alongside the Controller in a small, collaborative accounting team
- Opportunity to develop additional accounting skills and take on new responsibilities
- Join an established, family-owned company with a history dating back to 1940's!
If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more, please email your resume to abby.harpp@roberthalf com and reference AH0013535442. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half, we never present your background to a client company without your permission.