Staff accountant

Our client, a premier manufacturing organization in Middletown, CT, is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join the finance team. This is an immediate Temp to Perm opportunity. This role plays a critical part in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance across company operations.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Month-End Close: Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and reclasses; reconcile GL accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules, and account variance analysis to present clear explanations to management. Assist with overall financial statements and management reporting.
• Compliance & Audits: Support internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and answering inquiries while ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Asset Management: Assist with fixed asset accounting, including capitalization policies and depreciation schedules.
• Support special projects and perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience (manufacturing industry experience preferred).
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel

salary: $38 - $40 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries

Reconcile general ledger accounts

Assist with preparation of financial statements

Assist with fixed asset accounting

Skills

• Month-End Close
• General Ledger
• Journal Entries
• Financial Statements
• Variance Analysis
• Fixed Assets
• ERP
• Excel

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 6 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.