Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: 100% onsite in Waterbury, CT

Salary: $70-85k depending on experience

Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant:

• Maintain general ledger and all sub-ledgers accurately and timely by daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly posting and reconciliation.
• Assist in maintaining current and accurate supporting schedules to the general ledger including depreciation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.
• Prepare all recurring monthly journal entries related to all assigned accounts including accounts receivable, depreciation, accruals, etc.
• Present necessary adjusting journal entries to general ledger with sufficient back up to the Controller for posting.
• Work with Finance Staff to track, post, and reconcile credit card usage with daily bank account reviews and the collection of the required forms with proper backup attached.
• Record on appropriate log and send copy to appropriate party for entry into EHR billing system, Fundraising software, or Financial Software
• Reconcile funds collected on a weekly basis ensuring proper backup has been received in processing checks for bank deposit and/or recording transactions.
• Ensure timely month end closing of all general ledger accounts for the generation of monthly financial reports.
• Prepare biweekly payroll general ledger journal entry as well as monthly and year end payroll accrual journal entries as needed.
• Monitor balances on all cash accounts on a daily basis. Inform Controller when transfers are recommended or transactions need review.
• Coordinate with Finance Staff to reconcile monthly assigned bank accounts to general ledger and sub-ledger balances.
• Provide backup support to Finance Staff as needed including but not limited to accounts payable
• Prepare and participate with year-end audit conducted by external auditors
• Maintain confidential and/or any other required program documents
• Work collaboratively as a member of a team with other professionals and concerned parties and actively participate in training and staff meetings.
• Other such duties as assigned by Supervisor

Preferred Experience of Staff Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• At least 5 years of accounting experience
• Non-profit is a plus, but not required