Job Description

Staff Accountant

A repeat client of ours is looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team! This position offers a hybrid work schedule in New Haven.

Responsibilities of Staff Accountant:

• Support the US Finance team in carrying out monthly, quarterly, annual, and non-routine functions of the accounting department
• Complete daily reconciliation of bank accounts and addresses inquiries with the bank
• Prepare multi-state and local tax filings, such as sales and use tax, commercial rent tax and personal property tax
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and prepaids in accordance with GAAP
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy of reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets in accordance with GAAP
• Track and analyze fixed assets, including calculation and recording of depreciation
• Prepare and post journal entries, such as accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and reclass entries
• Ensure compliance with internal control processes and requirements
• Support payroll function including analysis and recording of payroll related journal entries
• Perform other general accounting functions as needed, including but not limited to, spreadsheet reporting and analysis, and other ad hoc requests
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Experience of Staff Accountant:

• Solid understanding of accounting principles in accordance with GAAP
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills required
• Experience with using 3E or similar general ledger software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to influence others
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Able to work under pressure, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency
• A strong team player who is also able to exercise thoughtful independent judgement
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems methodically and logically
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required, Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

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