Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • Danbury, CT • 4h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a public accounting firm in Connecticut in a Contract to permanent capacity. This onsite position is ideal for an experienced accounting specialist who enjoys direct client interaction and can support a diverse portfolio that includes individual, partnership, and corporate tax engagements. The role offers strong long-term potential for career growth, with a path that may expand into senior leadership over time.

Responsibilities:

Manage month-end accounting activities, including reviewing general ledger activity, preparing journal entries, and helping ensure accurate financial reporting.

Prepare and review individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns for clients across real estate and construction sectors.

Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients by addressing questions clearly and maintaining strong working relationships.

Use QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop to maintain records, analyze financial information, and support client engagements.

Contribute as an independent accounting contributor while offering guidance and practical insight to colleagues when needed.

Support tax and accounting projects from initial review through completion while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines.

Work with firm-specific and industry software tools, including other internal applications, to complete assigned deliverables.

Identify reporting issues, reconcile account activity, and help improve the consistency and quality of client financial data.

Requirements - 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a public accounting or client service environment.

Demonstrated background preparing partnership and individual tax returns, with exposure to corporate returns as well.

Strong knowledge of month-end close processes, general ledger management, and journal entry preparation.

Hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop in a business setting.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with clients.

Proven ability to work independently while also acting as a reliable resource for others on the team.

Experience supporting clients in real estate, construction, or similarly structured industries is preferred.

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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