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Sr. Accountant

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Robert Half

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Location:
United States, Bloomfield, Connecticut

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Category:
Finance

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

We are searching for a Sr. Accountant to join our team in the distribution industry, located the Bloomfield, Connecticut area. As a Sr. Accountant, you will play a vital role in managing our financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing valuable insights to support business decision-making.

Job Responsibility:

  • Oversee the creation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements
  • Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, which includes reviewing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and analyzing financial data
  • Monitor and analyze costs and provide recommendations for cost optimization
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain standard costing models, providing accurate cost data for pricing decisions and profitability analysis
  • Conduct variance analysis and investigate discrepancies between budgeted and actual costs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
  • Assist in the development and monitoring of internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Support external audits and ensure timely and accurate provision of information to auditors
  • Provide financial guidance and support to management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
  • Stay updated with accounting standards and industry trends, recommending and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
  • Mentor and train junior accounting staff, fostering their professional growth and development

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • CPA designation is highly preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within the manufacturing or distribution industry
  • Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting requirements
  • Proficient in using accounting software and ERP systems
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to manipulate and analyze large data sets
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive financial information
What we offer:
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 26, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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