Senior Staff Accountant

Data-Mail • Newington, CT • 1d ago

Newington, CT, US

LOCATION: Newington, CT. This role is an in person role. Not hybrid. Not remote.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SUMMARY

The senior staff accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. The staff accountant will be assigned one large legal company and several smaller companies that they will be required to perform the month end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis. They are responsible for all accounting and tax functions for all assigned business unit(s) and responsible for daily cash balancing and special projects, as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform accounting and tax functions for all assigned companies as follows:

Prepare monthly accrual basis financial statements, including all journal entries and related schedules

Control depreciation records using Asset Keeper software

Record weekly, quarterly and annual payroll and payroll tax activity

Prepare bank reconciliations

Maintain equipment leases and maintenance contracts

Maintain daily cash balance reporting and requisitions

Prepare outside service and inter-company analyses

Review and post AP and billing documents

Prepare work papers for annual external review

Perform variance analysis for monthly financial narrative

Comply with company rules and regulations.

Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.

Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will impact the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.

Perform other related duties as assigned to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company

Identify process improvements to enhance accuracy and timeliness of reporting

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Accounting degree or equivalent

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles

Knowledge of auditing practices and principles

Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations

Knowledge and experience with MS Business Central

A minimum of 3 years related experience preferably in a manufacturing setting

Cost accounting experience a plus

COMPETENCIES

Proficient in payables, receivables, invoicing and general ledger.

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Attention to detail and accuracy

Planning and organizing

Information and task monitoring

Judgment and problem-solving

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