Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a financial services team in Stamford, Connecticut. In this role, you will contribute to the monthly close cycle, maintain accuracy across general ledger activity, and deliver analysis that supports sound financial reporting. This position is well suited for someone who is comfortable working across departments, managing multiple priorities, and improving accounting processes in a dynamic corporate environment.

Responsibilities:

• Execute key activities within the monthly accounting close, ensuring entries and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.
• Reconcile balance sheet and cash-related accounts, investigate unusual activity, and resolve outstanding items with appropriate documentation.
• Prepare journal entry support, roll-forward schedules, and other analyses tied to assigned general ledger accounts.
• Review monthly financial results against budget and forecast expectations, highlighting trends and explaining material variances.
• Maintain general ledger data integrity by supporting system administration tasks and validating the accuracy of sub-ledger interface feeds.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Marketing, Risk, Benefits, and operations teams to address accounting questions and reporting needs.
• Develop and refine process documentation for recurring accounting procedures and recommend practical improvements to strengthen efficiency and controls.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests, including support for Sarbanes-Oxley testing and other compliance-related reviews.
• Produce ad hoc financial analyses and special reports that help management make informed, data-driven decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field is required.
• At least 1 year of accounting experience in a public, private, or corporate environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience reconciling bank and cash accounts with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; familiarity with financial accounting systems is an advantage.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to stay organized and manage multiple deadlines.
• CPA certification or progress toward an accounting designation is preferred.
• Ability to work in a hybrid office environment in Stamford, Connecticut, with occasional travel as needed.