Staff Accountant

Aston Carter • Hartford, CT

9d • $31 - $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, grant accounting, revenue accounting, month-end close activities, reconciliations, and compliance requirements. This role works closely with finance leadership and operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, grant administration, and accounting integrity.

Requirements

• Accounting
• General ledger
• Month-end processes
• Compliance
• Revenue accounting
• Grant accounting
• Journal entry preparation
• Financial reporting
• Reconciliation
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Grant accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger balances.
• Process account transfers, reclasses, and cash management transactions.
• Assist with annual audits and financial reporting.
• Maintain compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Reconcile accounting and CRM systems.
• Record and reconcile donations, pledges, and event revenues.
• Maintain supporting documentation for revenue transactions.
• Manage restricted funds and designation accounting.
• Prepare related monthly reconciliations and reporting.
• Manage assigned grant portfolios from a financial perspective.
• Monitor grant budgets and expenditures.
• Prepare and submit grant invoices.
• Track grant reimbursements and funding utilization.
• Record deferred and restricted revenue entries.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and reporting deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level