Accountant, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant

Accountant

CFS is working with a repeat client and they’re looking to add an Accountant to their team!

Location: 100% on site in New Haven

Salary: $70,000

Why This Accountant Opportunity?

• Strong mission statement with a global presence
• This organization has been consistently growing with exciting plans for 2026 and beyond
• Profit sharing
• 13 holidays + PTO
• Everyone gets their birthday off!

Responsibility of the Accountant:

• Be directly responsible for the support of the organization’s fiscal processes, while providing support to the Controller.
• Prepare and process all journal entries into the accounting software according to organizational policy and procedure.
• Process all monthly bank reconciliations.
• Responsible for the reconciliation of General Ledger accounts for various categories (Cash, Prepaid, Fixed Assets, Accrued Liabilities, Misc. Revenue, Grants, Pledges, and all Expense Accts)
• Reconcile and record all daily activity
• Responsible for monthly, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Responsible for year-end financial audits.
• Serve as backup for Controller on payroll functions.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable activities, including invoices, checks, and credit card statements, ensuring accuracy and obtaining necessary approvals and signatures in a timely manner.
• Analyze AP process and identify potential discrepancies; reporting directly to the Controller.
• Resolve statement, invoice, or check discrepancies and issues with vendors promptly.
• Monitor expenses to ensure payments align with established budgets.
• Prepare weekly accounts payable summaries and process authorized weekly payments.
• Prepare and distribute annual 1099 tax forms to vendors and assist with other quarterly and annual local and state tax filings and declarations.
• Oversee tracking and timely reordering of office supplies and items for sale to residents.
• Serve as the primary backup for finance and compliance team members.
• Become certified as an Occupancy Specialist to oversee the monthly HUD recertification and move-out processes.

Preferred Experience of the Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field
• 1-5 years of experience working as an accountant
• Not for profit is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of US GAAP