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Senior Accountant (Public Accounting Exp. Req.)
Location: Stamford, CT (work from home 1 day per week)
Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 10% bonus
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 401K w/ Match, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00pm, Additional hours as needed
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Senior Accountant (Public Accounting Exp. Req.) Description
Our client in the professional services industry is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in Stamford, CT. This on-site role offers flexibility, with the option to work from home one day per week. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy during month-end and year-end close processes, and providing financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a good knowledge of accounting principles, exceptional attention to detail, and strong analytical capabilities. To excel in this role, you must be a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is eager to take on new challenges while further developing your expertise.
Senior Accountant (Public Accounting Exp. Req.) Responsibilities
• Play a lead role in supporting month-end and year-end close activities
• Prepare and process journal entries to ensure proper classification
• Review and analyze general ledger postings to ensure accuracy
• Investigate and resolve complex discrepancies via reconciliations
• Support with financial statement preparation and reporting
• Assist management with tax compliance and accounting administration
• Support the preparation of annual external audits & address auditor inquiries
• Analyze, book, and validate accruals, identifying areas for adjustment
• Confirm proper and timely revenue recognition
• Manage the evaluation of bad debt allowances and adjustments
• Respond to requests for financial information and data
• Recommend internal controls to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of accounting practices
Senior Accountant (Public Accounting Exp. Req.) Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree is required
• 2 years of public accounting experience is required
• Experience with general ledger analysis & journal entry auditing is required
• Strong Excel skills, including formatting, formulas (ex: VLOOKUP) & pivot tables, are required
• Ability to work on-site 4 days per week is required
Salary : $100,000 - $135,000
