Senior Accountant

Overview

This is a growing organization through acquisitions; they opened a new facility in 2025 and there’s room for continued expansion. The role reports directly to a CPA and offers opportunities for process and data automation.

Salary: $85-$95k

Location: 100% onsite in Westport

Why This Senior Accountant Opportunity? This is a growing organization through acquisitions with continued expansion planned.

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Conduct financial analysis and variance analysis to provide insights into the organization’s financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee the general ledger accounting process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable departments, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including the preparation and filing of tax returns (e.g., income tax, sales tax, payroll tax), and liaise with external tax advisors.
• Assist with external audits, ensuring that financial statements and records are prepared and presented accurately for audit purposes.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs and investment opportunities.
• Stay current with accounting standards and regulations, ensure GAAP compliance, and keep the organization’s financial practices up to date.
• Participate in monthly financial reviews with community management by analyzing financial data and interpreting results of operations.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reporting packages for upper management.
• Assist with external audit requests and other corporate reporting requirements.
• Assist with development, maintenance, and documentation of all policies and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Contribute to department and organization of special projects as assigned.
• Assist with initiatives to automate financial workflows, leveraging tools like Vena, Power Automate, Power BI, Alteryx, and/or Excel macros to streamline repetitive tasks, reduce manual errors, and enhance team efficiency.

• Proficiency in data automation and analysis tools is required (e.g., Vena, Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Python).
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Several years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Yardi, Quick Books, SAP, Oracle), financial modeling, and spreadsheet tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with tax regulations and financial reporting standards.