Senior Accountant

Job Description

About the Role

Senior Accountant

Waterbury, CT

Job Type Permanent

Pay Rate $85,000.00 – $100,000.00 / Yearly

Description

This job’s time zone is Eastern.

POSITION: SR. ACCOUNTANT

LOCATION: WATERBURY, CT – HYBRID (3-4 Days in Office / 1-2 Days Remote)

Sr. Accountant opportunity with our valued Client, an international manufacturing company that specializes in producing high-quality products for a range of industries. With a proven track record of success and continued growth, our Client is seeking a talented Senior Accountant to join its team and contribute to its ongoing success.

This is an exciting opportunity that comes with upward mobility as our Client is specifically seeking a promotable candidate!

Position Overview:

Reporting directly to the Controller and working closely with the CFO, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing various accounting functions, including cash management, balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis, month end close, working with the outside auditors, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.

This is a highly visible role within the organization, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company’s financial processes and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage cash and treasury functions to ensure efficient cash flow and maximize returns on cash balances

Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial statements

Conduct month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals

Work with outside auditors to ensure timely completion of audits and compliance with accounting standards and regulations

Assist in cost accounting functions, including inventory costing and analysis

Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities to support business planning and decision-making

Provide financial analysis and reporting to support management decision-making

This great organization offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related

• Must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar role

• Proven experience in account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliations

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with general ledger and journal entries

• Capability of handling month-end close procedures

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Working knowledge of ERP Systems

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience working for a publicly held company is a plus

• Manufacturing Industry experience preferred