Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantAbout the OpportunityOur client, a growing and stable organization, is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their finance team. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while helping maintain accurate financial records and supporting business decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and post journal entries.Reconcile general ledger accounts and balance sheet accounts.Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules.Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.Maintain accurate and organized accounting records.Support audits and respond to requests from internal and external auditors.Analyze financial data and identify discrepancies or opportunities for improvement.Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.Assist with special projects and ad hoc accounting requests.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or public accounting setting.Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.Experience with general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience with month-end close and budgeting/forecasting.Prior exposure to AP, AR, or fixed assets.CPA or CPA track preferred but not required.Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or service-based environment is a plus.Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Hartford , CT, US On-Site Manufacturing Vaco $ 30.00 - 36.00 hourly contract-to-hire