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Senior Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing

Senior Accountant | Shelton, CT

Compensation: 70k-90k

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Senior Accountant who enjoys owning key accounting processes, improving financial accuracy, and partnering with business leaders to support the organization's continued growth.

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger management while supporting a variety of accounting and finance initiatives.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • Stable and growing organization
  • Highly visible role within the accounting team
  • Opportunity to take ownership of key accounting functions
  • Collaborative and team-oriented environment
  • Exposure to leadership and cross-functional business operations

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post monthly journal entries
  • Perform bank, balance sheet, and general ledger account reconciliations
  • Lead and support month-end and year-end close activities
  • Analyze financial results and investigate variances
  • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
  • Prepare supporting schedules and account analyses
  • Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities
  • Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
  • Improve accounting processes and internal controls
  • Collaborate with internal departments on financial and operational initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
  • ERP system experience preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

The Ideal Senior Accountant Will Be

  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Hands-on and proactive
  • Analytical with strong critical-thinking skills
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
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