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Senior Accountant
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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$84,868 / year median in Connecticut
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Senior Accountant at Elite Placement Group, LLC Senior Accountant at Elite Placement Group, LLC in East Haven, Connecticut Posted in about 16 hours ago.
Type:
full-time
Senior Accountant Location:
Branford, CT Work Arrangement:
Onsite A large, global organization is looking for a Senior Accountant to join its growing accounting team in Branford, CT. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their career with a stable, successful company that offers strong internal upward mobility and long-term career growth . The company has a broad global presence and a track record of developing and promoting people from within. This role will provide exposure to a variety of accounting areas, interaction with different parts of the business, and the opportunity to take on additional responsibility as you grow. Responsibilities Assist with the monthly close process Prepare and post journal entries Prepare balance sheet and account reconciliations Research and resolve accounting discrepancies Support general ledger accounting activities Assist with fixed asset accounting Provide support for financial reporting and analysis Work with internal teams to resolve accounting and financial questions Assist with audit requests and other accounting-related projects Help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls Support additional accounting activities and special projects as needed Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 2+ years of accounting experience Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations Strong Excel skills Experience working with accounting or ERP systems Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities Good communication and interpersonal skills Comfortable working in a collaborative, onsite environment Why Consider This Opportunity? Large, established global organization Excellent internal career growth and upward mobility Opportunity to gain broader accounting and business exposure Strong environment for someone looking to develop professionally Stable organization with long-term career opportunities Exposure to a larger, sophisticated accounting and finance function Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility over time