Senior Accountant at Smith Arnold Partners in Fairfield, Connecticut

Staff - Senior Accountant

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make an impact, gain visibility with senior leadership, and help drive process improvements? A well-established and growing real estate organization is seeking a Staff / Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. This role offers a unique blend of traditional accounting responsibilities, financial analysis, process improvement initiatives, and exposure to financial reporting and automation projects. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, you'll play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, supporting month-end close activities, analyzing financial performance, and contributing to strategic initiatives across the organization.

About our client and position:

• Direct exposure to executive leadership and decision-makers
• Opportunity to contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives
• Stable, growing organization with a collaborative culture
• Diverse responsibilities that provide strong professional development
• Excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to grow into a senior-level role

Location: Westport, CT

Potential Compensation: $70,000 to $90,000

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
• Perform financial analysis and variance reporting to support business decisions
• Participate in monthly financial reviews and provide insights into operational performance
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
• Assist with tax compliance, reporting requirements, and audit requests
• Help maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures
• Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting policies and process improvements
• Support cash flow monitoring and financial planning activities
• Participate in special projects and corporate initiatives
• Assist in driving automation efforts using tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, Alteryx, Excel, and other reporting platforms
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership and operational teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience for Staff level; additional experience preferred for Senior level consideration
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Exposure to financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• CPA, MBA, or other professional certifications are a plus
• Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, Python, Vena, or similar reporting and automation tools is highly desirable