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Robert Half

Accountant

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What they do

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

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Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Greenwich, Connecticut, in a hybrid work arrangement with four days in the office and one day remote. This Long-term Contract opportunity will support core accounting operations, entity-level financial reporting, and analysis for a dynamic business environment. The role works closely with accounting leadership and offers the chance to strengthen controls, support new accounting matters, and help improve financial processes through effective collaboration.
Responsibilities:
  • Oversee daily accounting activity and review profit and loss performance for assigned legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Manage month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and performing detailed variance analysis.
  • Produce monthly financial reports and present meaningful insights to senior leadership on operating results and trends.
  • Prepare annual audited financial statements and serve as a key contact for external auditors during the audit process.
  • Assess the accounting impact of new standards, transactions, and business initiatives, and support their implementation.
  • Partner with technology and cross-functional teams to enhance accounting workflows, strengthen controls, and increase automation.
  • Maintain the general ledger for assigned entities and ensure supporting documentation is complete and well organized.
  • Monitor account activity, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations, to resolve discrepancies and uphold financial accuracy.