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Staff 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
Job Description
Staff Accountant Salary:
$70,000 - $77,500Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Work across multiple companies, giving you broader exposure and accelerated learning
- Strong work-life balance with Monday-Friday schedule and WFH flexibility
- Competitive compensation plus full benefits (health, life, 401k match, PTO, holidays)
- Hands-on involvement in month-end close, audits, and financial reporting
- Opportunity to build expertise in multi-entity accounting environments
- Exposure to cash management, payroll accounting, tax filings, and intercompany accounting
- Collaborative environment with cross-functional visibility across departments
- Stable, well-structured organization with clear processes and expectations
- Culture focused on trust, respect, and team support Key Responsibilities for the
Staff Accountant:
- Manage daily cash reconciliations and bank activity
- Prepare journal entries and support month-end close
- Reconcile balance sheet and intercompany accounts
- Produce internal financial statements and schedules
- Initiate ACH payments and handle bank transfers
- Support audits, tax filings, and fixed asset tracking Qualifications for the
Staff Accountant:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 2-3+ years of accounting experience
- Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries
- QuickBooks experience preferred #StaffAccountant #AccountingJobs #FinanceJobs #