Senior Accountant | Shelton, CT

Compensation: 70k-90k

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Senior Accountant who enjoys owning key accounting processes, improving financial accuracy, and partnering with business leaders to support the organization's continued growth.

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger management while supporting a variety of accounting and finance initiatives.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Stable and growing organization
• Highly visible role within the accounting team
• Opportunity to take ownership of key accounting functions
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Exposure to leadership and cross-functional business operations

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Accountant , you will:

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries
• Perform bank, balance sheet, and general ledger account reconciliations
• Lead and support month-end and year-end close activities
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
• Prepare supporting schedules and account analyses
• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Collaborate with internal departments on financial and operational initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
• ERP system experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

The Ideal Senior Accountant Will Be

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Hands-on and proactive
• Analytical with strong critical-thinking skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement