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Senior Accountant

CFS
  • Stamford, CT
  • $85,000–$95,000 Per Year
4 days ago
CFS

Job Description




Senior Accountant


Stamford, CT | 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote | $85,000-$95,000


About the Role


Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing finance team. This highly visible role will support month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, audit preparation, and special projects, while partnering closely with leadership and cross-functional teams.


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on role, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants exposure to both day-to-day accounting and strategic initiatives, including acquisitions and process improvements.


Why Join?



  • High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership

  • Exposure to acquisitions, integrations, and special projects

  • Stable and growing organization

  • Opportunity to contribute beyond traditional accounting functions

  • Collaborative team environment with long-term growth potential


Key Responsibilities



  • Lead and support monthly close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.

  • Assist with general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account analysis.

  • Support accounts payable and other operational accounting functions as needed.

  • Coordinate and prepare documentation for annual audits and external auditors.

  • Assist with accounting system integrations and acquisition-related activities.

  • Analyze financial data and identify opportunities to improve processes and controls.

  • Partner with internal stakeholders to support reporting and business initiatives.

  • Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analyses.


Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

  • 5+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience.

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.

  • Experience with account reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.


Preferred Qualifications



  • CPA or CPA-track preferred.

  • Experience supporting external audits.

  • Exposure to acquisitions, consolidations, or accounting system integrations.

  • Experience in a high-growth or rapidly evolving organization.


Ideal Candidate


This role is ideal for a hands-on Senior Accountant who enjoys owning the details while also contributing to larger business initiatives. The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and eager to make an impact within a growing organization.



Numbers & Facts

LocationStamford, CT
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$85,000–$95,000 Per Year
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

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  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Consolidationunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Acquisition Integrationunmatched
  • Ad Hoc Financial Modelingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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