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Senior Accountant

CFS
  • Farmington, CT
    6 days ago
    CFS

    Job Description

    Senior Accountant
    Farmington, CT (hybrid schedule)
    About the Opportunity


    Our client is a successful and growing manufacturing company with a strong track record of year-over-year performance. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team and play a key role in supporting the company’s accounting and financial operations.


    This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to take ownership, drive process improvements, and have a meaningful impact within a high-performing organization.


    Highlights



    • Opportunity to join a company that hires very well and surrounds its employees with “A” players

    • Clear path for internal growth and career advancement

    • Strong bonus plan and generous benefits package

    • Significant autonomy and ownership in the role — ideal for someone who enjoys driving change, improving processes, and taking initiative

    • Join a successful manufacturing company that has consistently performed well year after year


    Responsibilities



    • Manage and oversee key areas of the general ledger and month-end close process

    • Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports

    • Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances and discrepancies

    • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

    • Partner with operations and other departments to improve financial processes and reporting

    • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting procedures, strengthen internal controls, and improve efficiency

    • Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and cost accounting activities as needed

    • Assist with annual audits, tax reporting, and other external financial requirements

    • Provide financial insight and analysis to support business decision-making

    • Take ownership of accounting projects and process improvements

    • Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards

    • Perform other accounting and finance duties as needed


    Qualifications



    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

    • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience

    • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

    • Manufacturing or cost accounting experience strongly preferred

    • Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial analysis

    • Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting/ERP systems

    • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

    • Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines

    • Self-starter with a continuous-improvement mindset

    • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments


    Why Join?


    This is more than a traditional Senior Accountant position. It is an opportunity to join a high-performing manufacturing organization, work alongside talented professionals, and have the autonomy to make improvements that directly impact the business. For the right person, this role offers both immediate ownership and a clear path for long-term career growth.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFarmington, CT
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

    About Company

    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.

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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Cost Accountingunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Inventory Costsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Costunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Tax Reportingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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