Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Shelton, CT • 4h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Shelton, Connecticut. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to manage comprehensive accounting operations, including payroll, financial reporting, and benefits administration. This role provides a pathway from contract to permanent employment, where you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting organizational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Handle the full cycle of accounting tasks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger updates, and journal entries.

Prepare monthly financial statements such as profit and loss reports, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses.

Conduct bank and credit card reconciliations while monitoring cash flow to ensure accuracy.

Process payroll bi-weekly and semi-monthly using Paycor, ensuring wages, benefits, and deductions are properly reported.

Administer retirement plan contributions and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.

Coordinate with leadership and external partners for quarterly reviews, year-end reporting, and tax preparation.

Assist with internal and external audits by preparing necessary financial records and addressing auditor inquiries.

Track office lease payments and deadlines, providing updates to leadership on important dates and requirements.

Oversee property tax filings and payments to ensure timely and accurate submissions.

Maintain and recommend improvements to accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance. Requirements - Minimum of 4 years of experience in full-charge bookkeeping or a similar accounting role.

Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks and familiarity with Sage or equivalent systems.

Demonstrated experience processing payroll and managing HR workflows in Paycor or similar platforms.

Strong expertise in benefits administration, including handling health plans and retirement plans.

Solid organizational abilities with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Proven capability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in dynamic environments.

Proficiency in corporate tax, sales tax, and preparing corporate tax returns.

In-depth understanding of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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