Senior Accountant
Stamford, CT | 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote | $85,000-$95,000
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing finance team. This highly visible role will support month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, audit preparation, and special projects, while partnering closely with leadership and cross-functional teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on role, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants exposure to both day-to-day accounting and strategic initiatives, including acquisitions and process improvements.
Why Join?
- High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership
- Exposure to acquisitions, integrations, and special projects
- Stable and growing organization
- Opportunity to contribute beyond traditional accounting functions
- Collaborative team environment with long-term growth potential
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support monthly close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Assist with general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account analysis.
- Support accounts payable and other operational accounting functions as needed.
- Coordinate and prepare documentation for annual audits and external auditors.
- Assist with accounting system integrations and acquisition-related activities.
- Analyze financial data and identify opportunities to improve processes and controls.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to support reporting and business initiatives.
- Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analyses.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- 5+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.
- Experience with account reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or CPA-track preferred.
- Experience supporting external audits.
- Exposure to acquisitions, consolidations, or accounting system integrations.
- Experience in a high-growth or rapidly evolving organization.
Ideal Candidate
This role is ideal for a hands-on Senior Accountant who enjoys owning the details while also contributing to larger business initiatives. The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and eager to make an impact within a growing organization.