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Senior Staff Accountant

CFS
  • Hartford, CT
  • $95,000–$105,000 Per Year
5 days ago
CFS

Job Description

Senior Staff Accountant
$95,000 - $105,000
Hartford, CT


About the Opportunity


Our client is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their close-knit, high-performing accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants to work in a collaborative environment, gain exposure to leadership and ownership, and make a meaningful impact within a growing organization.


Highlights



  • Join a close-knit, high-performing accounting team

  • Work alongside an Assistant Controller and Controller who are both CPAs and outstanding mentors and leaders

  • Laid-back office environment with approachable and flexible management

  • Strong growth potential as the company continues to perform exceptionally well

  • High-visibility role reporting directly to the Controller with exposure to company ownership

  • No unnecessary red tape — an opportunity to take ownership, contribute ideas, and truly make an impact


Responsibilities



  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity

  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes

  • Prepare financial reports and support the preparation of financial statements

  • Analyze financial data and investigate account variances

  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other accounting projects as needed

  • Support process improvements and help strengthen accounting procedures and controls

  • Work closely with the Controller, Assistant Controller, and other members of the accounting team


Qualifications



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

  • Several years of progressive accounting experience

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team

  • CPA or progress toward a CPA is a plus, but not required


This is a great opportunity for a Senior Staff Accountant looking to join a successful company where they can learn from strong leadership, gain meaningful exposure, and continue growing their career.


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Numbers & Facts

LocationHartford, CT
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$95,000–$105,000 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

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched

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