Job Description
Senior Accountant
A well-established nonprofit organization in Greenwich, CT is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of the accounting function and working in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
- Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations
- Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules
- Analyze account activity and investigate variances or discrepancies
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Support the annual audit and provide schedules/documentation to external auditors
- Assist with grant, fund, and restricted revenue accounting
- Maintain accurate and organized financial records in accordance with GAAP
- Help improve accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls
- Partner with leadership and other departments on accounting and financial matters
- Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
- Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
- Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting software
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
- Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus, but not required
- Experience with grants, restricted funds, or fund accounting is a plus
Compensation: $80,000-95,000
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Greenwich, CT |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $80,000–$95,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://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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