Senior Accountant

Bausch+Stroebel•Branford, CT

4h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team at our US headquarters in Branford. This role is vital for maintaining the integrity of our financial and cost accounting data within the General Ledger. You will manage core financial reporting and internal controls while receiving specialized training to lead cost accounting analysis—a critical component of our strategic business decisions. The successful candidate will support our Accounting Manager through closing cycles and lead impactful ad-hoc projects and system-related tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas) and proficiency with accounting software.
Strong mathematical skills, including algebra and statistics, with a sharp attention to detail.
Ability to present effectively to groups and write clear, routine reports and correspondence.

Nice To Haves

A mix of public and private accounting is a plus.
Familiarity with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Cost Accounting Leadership: Analyze productivity metrics, perform overhead allocations, and conduct margin analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and evaluate profitability.
Financial Insights: Prepare and present data-driven recommendations to management to support strategic planning.
Audit & Compliance: Support the annual GAAP financial statement audit and conduct periodic internal audits to ensure data accuracy.
Closing & Reporting: Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and ledger reconciliations.
Process Improvement: Review existing cost accounting policies and implement improvements as needed.
System Maintenance: Assist with the fixed asset management module within our ERP system.

Benefits

medical and dental plans (the company pays 83% of the premium for employees and eligible dependents)
company-sponsored health reimbursement accounts (HRA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care
company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans
company-paid life insurance and AD&D plan
voluntary vision plan
voluntary pet insurance
voluntary identity theft protection plans
voluntary life, and dependent life plans at discounted group rates
a 401k retirement plan with a 4% company match
company paid holidays
generous a PTO plan