Senior Accountant

A dynamic organization under new leadership and committed to modernization, innovation, and operational excellence. As the company continues to grow, they are seeking a Staff Accountant eager to develop their technical skills, support core accounting operations, and contribute to analytics-driven process improvements

Why Join?

• Be part of a forward-thinking finance team focused on modernization.
• Opportunity to learn automation tools and gain exposure to data analytics projects.
• Collaborative environment with leadership invested in professional growth.
• Hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting with room to expand

Title: Sr/Staff Accountant – Data Analytics Focus

Location: Stamford, CT

Potential Compensation: $65,000 – $75,000

Benefits Overview: Medical / Dental / 401k / PTO

Role Overview

The Staff Accountant will assist the Senior Accountant, Controller and finance team with daily accounting activities, month-end close procedures, and ongoing process-improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys diving into data, improving workflows, and helping build a more efficient accounting function. As the company scales, this role offers meaningful opportunities to take on more advanced analytical and operational responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support efforts to streamline and modernize accounting processes and systems.
• Perform core accounting tasks including journal entries, AP/AR processing, bank reconciliations, and account analyses.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist in building or optimizing automation workflows and analytical tools (e.g., Alteryx, Python, Power Query, or similar).
• Prepare routine financial reports, schedules, and internal analyses.
• Maintain accuracy and compliance with GAAP and internal control standards.
• Partner with leadership on ad-hoc projects, reporting enhancements, and workflow improvements.
• Utilize Yardi for property management accounting tasks; training provided if new to the platform.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting experience, CPA Track/CPA preferred
• Previous experience and/or strong interest in data analytics, automation, and process improvement.
• Familiarity with tools such as Excel (advanced), Power Query, or other automation platforms; exposure to Python or Alteryx is a plus.
• Experience with Yardi preferred but not required.
• Solid understanding of GAAP principles.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Self-motivated and curious, with a desire to grow both accounting and technical skill sets.