Senior Accountant

Aston Carter•Norwalk, CT

20h•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting month-end and year-end close activities, preparing accurate financial reporting, and providing analytical insights that guide business decisions. This position partners closely with Operations, Credit, and Servicing teams to monitor key metrics, costs, and profitability, while contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. The role also supports portfolio reporting, account reconciliations, reserve-related analysis, and finance transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on process improvement, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Approximately 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including significant experience managing and supporting the close process.
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
Hands-on experience with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Proficiency in financial reporting, portfolio accounting, fixed asset accounting, accruals, and bank reconciliations.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
Ability to prepare and analyze balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
Solid understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements related to accounting and financial reporting.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or CPA-track status preferred.
Experience in financial services, equipment finance, banking, leasing, or lending environments.
Experience supporting operational finance, FP&A, or business analytics functions.
Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence and reporting platforms.
Experience with process automation and systems optimization initiatives.
Great Plains ERP experience is a plus.
Experience with tools such as Aspire or similar financial systems is beneficial.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Senior finance leaders and cross-functional partners.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead and support month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, performing reconciliations, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Analyze financial and operational performance, providing clear insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational business decisions.
Partner with Operations, Credit, and Servicing teams to monitor key metrics, costs, and profitability, and to ensure alignment between financial results and business performance.
Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, and perform detailed variance analysis to explain differences between actual and planned results.
Prepare management reports, dashboards, and ad hoc financial analyses that present complex financial information in a clear and actionable format.
Support portfolio reporting activities, including portfolio accounting, account reconciliations, and reserve-related analysis.
Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including fixed asset accounting, accruals, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, streamline close activities, and improve operational efficiency.
Assist with audits and the maintenance of strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with company accounting policies and GAAP.
Contribute to special projects, system enhancements, and finance transformation initiatives, including process automation and systems optimization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Senior leadership to support operational finance, FP&A, and business analytics functions.
Utilize ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and advanced Excel capabilities to support data analysis, reporting, and decision-making.