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Accounting Assistant / Staff Accountant Track
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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
Job Description
The immediate need is project-based, making this a strong opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys stepping in and making an impact during periods of change. For someone interested in a longer-term opportunity, there may also be potential for the role to evolve into broader responsibilities across payroll, invoicing, month-end support, and general accounting.
Whether you're an experienced accounting professional seeking a meaningful project engagement or someone interested in exploring a long-term opportunity, this position offers the chance to make an immediate impact within a collaborative and highly visible accounting team.
What You'll DoProcess and enter accounts payable invoicesMatch invoices to projects and supporting documentationAssist with weekly check runsCreate and process customer invoicesSupport inventory and project tracking activitiesReconcile vendor and fuel statementsMaintain accounting files and recordsTrack subcontractor documentation and W-9sAssist with monthly customer statementsAnswer incoming calls and support office operationsCross-train in additional accounting functions as business needs evolveAdditional Growth OpportunitiesDepending on experience, you'll have the opportunity to assist with:
Payroll processingMonth-end close activitiesGeneral accounting functionsFinancial reporting supportDepartment-wide backup coverageWhy This Opportunity Stands OutImmediate opportunity to make an impact during a critical business transitionFlexibility to explore a longer-term fit before making a permanent commitmentBroad exposure across AP, invoicing, payroll support, and accounting operationsOpportunity to help shape the future scope of the roleDirect interaction with company leadership and key decision-makersSmall-team environment where your contributions are highly visibleStable organization with long-tenured employees and a collaborative cultureConnect with our team today by calling Erin or Christin direct at (563) 359-3995!