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Senior Accountant - Public

Robert Half • New Haven, CT • 3h ago

Description

Staff/ Senior Public Accountant with work/ life balance YEAR ROUND!

New Haven- Open to Hybrid post training!

Contact: Brittany Rizzo / Brittany.Rizzo@roberthalf.c0m

Reference ID: BR0013426261

Our client is a small public accounting firm that believes great work doesn't have to come at the expense of your life outside the office! (We know, rare to find within public accounting!) Their team prides itself on a collaborative, supportive environment where people know each other, trust each other, and genuinely enjoy working together. They offer the kind of flexibility and balance that's hard to find in larger firms-without sacrificing the quality and variety of work. And that comes from first hand experience, as one of the partners has worked in both Big 4 and a mid sized firm, before coming here!

The Opportunity

They are looking for a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. In this role, you'll take ownership of client engagements, build meaningful relationships-- all while maintaining a manageable workload and flexible schedule.

What You'll Do

Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with applicable standards

Handle individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns

Lead and support review and compilation engagements

Handle client accounting work including, but not limited to payables, receivables, bank and account reconciliations and journal entries.

Work directly with clients to provide insights and solve problems

Contribute to improving firm processes and client experience

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA or CPA-eligible preferred but not required!)

3-6+ years of public accounting experience

Strong understanding of tax principles

Strong GAAP accounting knowledge

Ability to manage multiple engagements with attention to detail

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A team-oriented mindset and willingness to pitch in where needed

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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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