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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:
$65,000 – $75,000 + bonus potentialRocky Hill, CT Why This Staff Accountant Opportunity Stands Out:
- Hybrid work environment
- Business development bonus that rewards entrepreneurial thinking
- Profit sharing and 3% 401(k) match
- Comp time offered for overtime worked during busy season
- 15 days PTO to start
- Supportive leadership and positive, team-oriented culture
- Happy hours and strong employee engagement initiatives
- Stable and growing firm that is turning away new business due to demand
- Opportunity for advancement and increased client responsibility
- Diverse accounting exposure through outsourced bookkeeping and accounting services Key Responsibilities for the
Staff Accountant:
- Manage client accounts and serve as a key contact for accounting-related questions and requests
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close activities
- Generate and analyze financial statements, trial balances, and general ledger activity
- Assist with internal control reviews, audits, and financial analysis projects
- Identify process improvements and business growth opportunities for clients Qualifications for the
Staff Accountant:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 2+ years of accounting experience preferred
- Strong QuickBooks experience required
- Experience with bank reconciliations, general ledger accounting, GAAP fundamentals, and month-end/year-end close
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