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Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Derby, CT • 6h ago

Description

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Orange, CT (On-site, 5 days/week)

Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Recruiter Contact: Abby Harpp - abby.harpp@roberthalf com

Job Reference: AH0013393905

We're partnering with a mission-driven, education-focused organization in New Haven County that is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their team. In this role, you'll work closely with the Controller and support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and special projects tied to organizational growth initiatives. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who wants broad exposure and meaningful responsibility in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Do:

Process monthly and ad-hoc ACH stipend payments

Maintain the general ledger and bookkeeping in QuickBooks

Reconcile accounts and manage company checkbooks

Handle AR, AP, billing, and payments

Support annual audit and tax preparation

Assist with financial analysis for projects, acquisitions, or initiatives

Review and manage contracts and documentation workflows

Support day-to-day accounting operations and ad hoc projects

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

1-3+ years of accounting experience

Experience with bookkeeping, reconciliations, AP/AR, and general ledger maintenance

Mandarin Chinese proficiency required

How You'll Stand Out:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience supporting audits and tax preparation

Exposure to financial analysis or project-based accounting work

Intermediate to advanced QuickBooks and Excel skills

Adobe Sign or contract management tools

Why You'll Love This Role / Company:

Mission-driven organization supporting education and cultural exchange

Opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives and organizational growth

Stable company with long-standing institutional partnerships

Direct visibility to leadership and opportunity to learn from an experienced Controller

Broad, hands-on accounting exposure that supports long-term career development

If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more, please email your resume to abby.harpp@roberthalf com and reference AH0013393905.

All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half, we never present your background to a client company without your permission.

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