Sr. Accountant

A growing manufacturing company in the East Haven area is looking to add a strong accounting and finance professional to their team! This role offers a great blend of accounting, financial analysis, reporting, and hands-on operational support with strong visibility across the organization.

This position will have a strong focus on:

✔️ Manufacturing accounting and operational reporting

✔️ Cost analysis and inventory-related reporting

✔️ Financial reporting & account reconciliations

✔️ Variance analysis, bookings, backlog, and shipment reporting

✔️ Month-end close and journal entries

✔️ Budget support and forecasting analysis

✔️ Internal controls and audit support

✔️ Process improvement and operational efficiencies

✔️ Ad hoc reporting and special projects

The ideal candidate will enjoy working cross-functionally, analyzing financial and operational data, identifying trends and opportunities, and helping leadership make informed business decisions in a manufacturing environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both the accounting and analytical side of finance and wants to make a direct impact on business performance.

Base Salary up to $130k DOE!

Please send resumes directly to Chelsea Halon - chelsea.halon@roberthalf com

Qualifications:

• Strong experience with month-end close processes, including journal entries, account analysis, and financial package preparation.

• Proficiency in general ledger accounting and account reconciliations, with the ability to identify and resolve variances independently.

• Background in bank reconciliations and balance sheet review within a manufacturing or similarly complex business environment.

• Knowledge of cost accounting principles and their application to financial reporting and operational analysis.

• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting periodic reporting for management or parent company review.

• Ability to analyze large data sets, interpret financial results, and communicate findings in a clear, business-focused manner.

• Familiarity with internal controls, audit support activities, and maintaining compliance with established accounting procedures.

Compensation

$110,000.00-$130,000.00 Yearly

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