Staff Accountant/Bookeeper-Temp
About The Position
Our client is a small, established international company seeking an experienced Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper to join its CT office. The organization has approximately 20 employees overall, with a close-knit team of five working onsite. This is an immediate consulting need with potential for long-term permanent hire, reporting to the Dir. of Finance. The Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper will work closely with the Director of Finance and support the day-to-day accounting, cash management, and financial operations of the business. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone comfortable working in a smaller company environment where responsibilities are broad, and priorities can shift. The successful candidate should be organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing transactional accounting while communicating with banks, vendors, and other third parties. A college degree is not required. Practical accounting/bookkeeping experience and the ability to independently manage day-to-day responsibilities are more important.
Requirements
- Prior experience in bookkeeping, staff accounting, or a similar hands-on accounting position
- Strong working knowledge of AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and general accounting processes
- Experience with cash management or treasury-related activities is highly desirable
- Comfortable working directly with banks, vendors, and other outside parties
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records
- Organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a small-company environment
- Comfortable working independently while partnering closely with the Director of Finance
- Strong communication and follow-through
- Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
Nice To Haves
- Sage Intacct experience is a plus but not required
- College degree is not required; relevant hands-on experience will be strongly considered
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
- Review, process, and upload invoices into the company's accounting/operating system
- Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
- Assist with daily cash management and treasury activities
- Record and post banking transactions accurately and in a timely manner
- Monitor cash activity and assist with maintaining accurate cash balances
- Communicate with banks and other third-party providers regarding transactions, payments, cash applications, and account-related matters
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
- Assist with vendor and customer account questions and reconciliations
- Support the Director of Finance with routine accounting and financial activities
- Help ensure transactions are properly recorded, and accounting information remains current and accurate
- Assist with additional accounting, reporting, and administrative projects as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
