Description POSITION: STAFF ACCOUNTANTLOCATION: HAMDEN, CTRECRUITER CONTACT: KELLEIGH MARQUARD - Kelleigh.Marquard@RoberthalfAre you a motivated junior accounting professional seeking a role where you can be mentored and trained in all aspects of accounting? This full-time Staff Accountant position might be right for you. Candidates looking to advance their careers while working in a laid back, family friendly environment with great work life balance, will enjoy this opportunity. The Staff Accountant is a key position within the organization working side by side with the Controller and assisting in a broad array of accounting support duties. This position is for candidates with the ability to prepare journal entries, assist with monthly and year-end closings, perform bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations, process accounts payable and accounts receivable and assist with payroll and light HR duties. This position will also participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules reporting processes. Responsibilities
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll
Handle Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Billing functions
Provide back-up support to Payroll and Human Resources
Help in preparing for year-end Audit
If you are seeking a wonderful company environment, great work/life balance and a thoughtful Leadership team, please consider this wonderful opportunity. If you meet these requirements detailed below and are interested in this great position, please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh Marquard at Kelleigh.Marquard@roberthalf com. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.Requirements
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
2+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
Knowledgeable of ERP systems
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Competent with spreadsheets and databases
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Accounts Payable (AP) experience preferred
Account reconciliation experience desired
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.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .