Staff Accountant

Salary: $30.00 to $35.00 hourly

Description

Join a dynamic manufacturing company in Southington, Connecticut as a Staff Accountant. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized accounting professional to handle key financial tasks and help enhance operational efficiency. This role offers a consistent Monday to Friday schedule (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) and is ideal for candidates with a solid understanding of accounting principles and experience optimizing financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger Management: Maintain, reconcile, and ensure the accuracy of financial entries in the general ledger.
• Month-End Close: Assist in the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries and account analyses.
• Financial Reporting: Compile and generate accurate financial reports to support decision-making by leadership.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Support both AP and AR operations, ensuring timely payment processing and collections.
• Cost Analysis: Conduct cost analyses related to manufacturing operations and report variances.
• Reconciliation: Perform account reconciliations, including bank statements, and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to corporate policies, GAAP, and relevant regulatory compliance standards.
• Tax Support: Assist with tax filings, including sales tax reporting, and provide documentation for auditors.
• System Improvement: Contribute to streamlining and improving accounting systems and processes for efficiency.
  
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field (preferred but not required).
• Experience:
• At least 2–3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing industry setting is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
• Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
• Accounting Knowledge:
• Comprehensive understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and GAAP principles.
• Experience with cost accounting in manufacturing environments preferred.
• Analytical Ability: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret financial data and provide insights.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a structured environment.
• Team Collaboration: Experience working collaboratively across departments, providing support to operations, finance, and leadership teams.
  
  
  

Job Details

• Position: Staff Accountant.
• Industry: Manufacturing.
• Location: Plainville, CT (on-site position).
• Schedule: Monday to Friday—8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Employment Type: Full-time, contract hire.
• Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience, plus benefits (e.g., health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off).
  
  
  

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