Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting activities for an organization in Connecticut. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for a hands-on accountant who can manage core accounting tasks, stay organized in a fast-paced environment, and adapt quickly to new tools and procedures. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across multiple financial processes while working with accounting systems and Excel on a Mac-based platform.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate financial records by handling routine bookkeeping activities and supporting day-to-day accounting operations.
• Process accounts payable transactions, review supporting documentation, and help ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Record cash receipts and apply incoming funds appropriately within the accounting system.
• Prepare customer or client invoices, manage billing activities, and support high-volume invoicing workflows.
• Complete account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances to maintain reliable financial data.
• Post journal entries to the general ledger and assist with keeping month-end accounting records current and accurate.
• Work across multiple accounting and business systems to track transactions and support efficient financial processing.
• Utilize tools such as Excel and other financial software on a Mac computer to organize data, analyze information, and support reporting needs.

Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented experience in accounting with hands-on involvement in bookkeeping and daily transactional processing.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, billing, cash application, journal entries, and general ledger activity.
• Experience performing account reconciliations and identifying and correcting financial discrepancies.
• Ability to manage a high volume of invoices while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Strong technical aptitude with confidence learning new software and navigating multiple systems effectively.
• Proficiency with Excel and comfort working in a Mac-based environment.
• Experience with platforms such as Blackbaud, Veracross, or Ramp is valued, though not required.

Compensation

$35.06-$40.59 Hourly

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