Experienced Accountant - GAAP & Financial Reporting

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Accountant – State of CT Contract

Hartford, CT | Contract | Full-Time

A Connecticut State agency is seeking an experienced Accountant to provide hands-on accounting and financial support within its business office. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who understands GAAP, financial controls, reconciliations, reporting, and fiscal operations and can step in quickly to support the department’s CFO.

The successful candidate will take ownership of key daily accounting and fiscal responsibilities, allowing the CFO to focus on broader departmental priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting and financial activities in accordance with GAAP and established fiscal policies
• Manage purchasing card (P-Card) activities, including transaction review, documentation, and compliance
• Complete monthly and bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Maintain financial records, documentation, and fiscal controls
• Support internal controls and procurement compliance
• Prepare and maintain financial statements, reports, schedules, and related documentation
• Assist with budget management, monitoring, and reporting
• Support fiscal planning and analysis as needed
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of accounting and financial records
• Provide day-to-day business office and management support
• Assist the CFO and department leadership with accounting and financial needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Strong professional accounting experience; government or public-sector accounting experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with account reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls
• Knowledge of procurement processes and fiscal compliance
• Strong attention to detail and ability to independently manage multiple accounting responsibilities
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly learn department procedures, systems, and financial processes

$33.70 per hour

Benefits: We offer benefits to employees on qualifying long-term assignments: Health, Dental, Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, MyCTSavings Retirement Savings Plan, AAA Membership. Additional benefits and eligibility may vary by assignment.

Keywords

Accountant | Accounting | GAAP | General Ledger | Financial Reporting | Financial Statements | Bank Reconciliation | Account Reconciliation | Budget Management | Internal Controls | Procurement Compliance | Purchasing Card | P-Card | Fiscal Management | Fiscal Stewardship | Financial Records | Transaction Review | Business Office Operations | Government Accounting | Public Sector Accounting | CFO Support | Management Support

A.R. Mazzotta is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of A.R. Mazzotta to employ, recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, or physical disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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