Accounts Payable / Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Greater New Haven County

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite
Compensation: $65-75k


About the Opportunity

A growing and established organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This position offers a mix of transactional accounting, reconciliations, month-end responsibilities, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is eager to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency.


This role provides excellent exposure across multiple areas of accounting and offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative finance team.
Key Responsibilities General Accounting

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate variances
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Assist with special projects, reporting initiatives, and process improvements

Accounts Receivable & Cash Management

• Prepare and distribute customer invoices
• Apply incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts
• Monitor outstanding balances and assist with collections activities
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies
• Perform cash reconciliations and support cash forecasting efforts

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Review and process vendor invoices for payment
• Maintain vendor records and supporting documentation
• Assist with payment runs and vendor communications
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Support expense reporting and AP-related month-end activities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations, customer service, and sales teams to ensure accurate financial processing
• Provide support across accounting functions as business needs evolve
• Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Experience supporting multiple accounting functions, including AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Background in a high-volume or business-to-business environment is a plus
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes

Desired Skills

• Proficiency with ERP/accounting software
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and lookup functions
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Stable and growing organization
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Exposure to multiple areas of accounting and finance
• Opportunity to help improve processes and contribute to operational success

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