Accountant

CFS

Windsor Locks, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Expense Reports, Finance, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Health Insurance, Journal Entries, Leadership, Life Insurance, Mentoring, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Reconciliation, Team Player, Transaction Processing/Management, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Windsor Locks, CT
POSTED
5 days ago


Accountant


Greater Hartford, CT | $65,000 - $75,000 Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus Opportunity


Grow Your Accounting Career with a Company That Invests in Its Employees


Our client is seeking an Accountant to join a stable and growing organization offering exceptional benefits, professional development, and long-term career advancement. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to gain broad exposure across multiple accounting functions while working closely with senior leadership.


The organization is known for promoting from within—the individual who stepped into this role in 2024 has already advanced into an Assistant Controller position.


Why You'll Love This Opportunity



  • Competitive compensation plus discretionary bonus potential

  • Company covers nearly 90% of health insurance costs

  • Generous 401(k) match of 6%

  • Tuition reimbursement program

  • Company-paid life and disability insurance

  • Outstanding work-life balance with generous PTO and company shutdown periods

  • Direct exposure to executive leadership, the Controller, and Assistant Controller

  • Clear opportunities for internal growth and advancement

  • Collaborative culture that provides hands-on training and mentorship

  • Unique business environment with international ownership exposure


Key Responsibilities



  • Support day-to-day accounting operations across multiple functions

  • Process accounts payable transactions, vendor payments, and expense reports

  • Manage accounts receivable activities and customer account maintenance

  • Assist with payroll processing through Paylocity

  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations

  • Support month-end and year-end close activities

  • Maintain general ledger accuracy and assist with financial reporting

  • Participate in audit preparation and provide supporting documentation

  • Assist leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects


Qualifications



  • 2+ years of accounting experience

  • Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and account reconciliations

  • Familiarity with month-end close processes

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred


Ideal for Someone Who Wants To



  • Expand their accounting skill set beyond a specialized role

  • Work directly with accounting leadership and executives

  • Join a company that promotes from within

  • Build a long-term career with a growing organization

  • Gain exposure to all facets of accounting and finance


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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/