Senior Staff Accountant

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records through journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and financial analysis. This role supports month-end and year-end close processes, regulatory and management reporting, internal controls, and treasury activities, while also providing backup support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

This is a fully in-office position in Bridgeport.
Compensation: $60-80k

• Prepare and post detailed journal entries independently.

• Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and general ledger account reconciliations.

• Conduct thorough account analysis to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities as assigned.

• Assist in establishing and maintaining internal controls over financial transactions and reporting.

• Identify, communicate, and help remediate control deficiencies.

• Support regulatory, audit, and compliance reporting, including local, state, and federal requirements and tax filings, in coordination with senior accounting leadership.

• Assist with treasury management activities, including wire and ACH payment processing through banking platforms.

• Act as a back up for AP and AR processing

• Perform monthly corporate credit card reconciliations.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.

• 5+ years of accounting experience within a for-profit environment.

• Demonstrated experience with account reconciliations and financial reporting.

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, internal controls, and cost/inventory methodologies.

• Hands-on experience with general ledger functions, including month-end and year-end close.

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups); experience with ERP systems and reporting tools.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.