Senior Staff Accountant Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Description We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our client’s growing team. Reporting to the Finance Manager/Controller, this role will play a critical part in ensuring the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of financial processes. The ideal candidate will have experience with month-end close, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliation, budgeting, and grant allocation. This position is essential to the organization’s mission of ensuring sound financial management to support impactful programming and services.

Key Responsibilities:

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Month-End Close:

Support the monthly financial close process, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations. Ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards. +

General Ledger Maintenance:

Oversee and maintain the general ledger, ensuring the accuracy of all entries and account balances while investigating discrepancies. +

Journal Entries:

Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and other adjustments as needed. +

Account Reconciliations:

Perform monthly account reconciliations, including bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts, to ensure accurate reporting and issue resolution. +

Budgeting:

Collaborate with program and operations teams during the annual budgeting process, monitor timely updates, and provide variance analysis to support decision-making. +

Grant Allocation:

Manage the allocation and tracking of grant funding to ensure compliance with funder restrictions and accurate financial reporting. Work closely with program managers and funders for reporting requirements. +

Audit Support:

Assist with annual audits, including preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.

Requirements Core Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred + Minimum of 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit organization. + Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), with a focus on nonprofit accounting standards. + Experience managing grant allocations, restricted funding, and funder compliance requirements. + Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar tools) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. + Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. + Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. + Strong communication skills with an ability to collaborate across teams and explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .