Operational Accountant

CFS

West Hartford, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$80,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Operations, Business Support, Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Decision Support, Employee Retention, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Internal Audit, Inventory Costing, Inventory Costs, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Journal Entries, Leadership, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Physical Inventory, Problem Solving Skills, Product Costing, Profit & Loss Analysis, Staff Development, Team Player
LOCATION
West Hartford, CT
POSTED
Today





Operational Accountant
Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000


Why Join This Company?


This is a rare opportunity to join a stable, growing manufacturer where you'll gain exposure across virtually every major area of accounting and finance. Rather than being siloed into one function, you'll have the opportunity to develop expertise in costing, inventory, general ledger, forecasting, budgeting, planning, and financial analysis while helping drive business decisions.


What Makes This Opportunity Unique



  • Opportunity to shape your own career path and specialize in the areas that interest you most

  • High visibility with executive leadership and plant operations

  • Strong bonus potential through quarterly incentives and profit sharing

  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture with exceptional employee retention

  • Supportive leadership team invested in employee development

  • Frequent company-sponsored events and engagement activities

  • Strong promote from within philosophy

  • Long tenured workforce with many employees staying 8+ years


Position Overview


We are seeking an Operational Accountant to support manufacturing accounting, inventory costing, financial analysis, and business operations. This position will serve as a key partner to both finance and operations, helping maintain costing accuracy, improve financial visibility, and support strategic decision-making.


This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking broader business exposure and a clear path for long-term career advancement.


Key Responsibilities



  • Maintain and analyze standard costs

  • Monitor inventory valuation and perform inventory reconciliations

  • Analyze production, labor, and inventory variances

  • Reconcile inventory and metal accounts

  • Support cycle counts and physical inventories

  • Perform month-end close activities and journal entries

  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives

  • Support internal and external audit processes

  • Conduct product costing and profitability analysis

  • Partner with operations teams to improve reporting and decision-making

  • Develop financial analysis to support business performance


Qualifications



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

  • 2+ years of manufacturing, cost accounting, or inventory accounting experience preferred

  • Strong understanding of inventory and cost accounting principles

  • Experience with month-end close and general ledger accounting

  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills

  • Advanced Excel skills preferred

  • Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operations teams



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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/