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Senior Technical Accounting Associate

CFS
  • West Hartford, CT
  • $150,000–$200,000 Per Year
1 day ago
CFS

Job Description



Senior Technical Accounting Associate


$150,000 - $200,000 Base Salary + Bonus


Are you a technical accounting expert looking for a role where your knowledge and judgment truly drive business decisions? This is an opportunity to join one of the most respected organizations in its industry, working alongside top accounting talent from Big 4 and leading national public accounting firms. You'll tackle complex accounting matters, influence accounting policy, and serve as a trusted advisor on technical accounting and regulatory reporting issues.


Why You Should Join



  • Compensation package of $150,000 - $200,000 base salary plus bonus

  • Join a top-tier industry leader with an outstanding reputation and strong financial stability

  • Position available due to an upcoming retirement after 35 years, demonstrating exceptional employee retention

  • Start with 20 days of PTO

  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility: 3 days in office (Tuesday-Thursday) and remote during close week after training

  • Work alongside highly accomplished professionals, including former Big 4 and national public accounting firm leaders

  • No cap on compensation growth or bonus potential

  • Hands-on technical accounting role with significant visibility and influence

  • Opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert on complex accounting issues

  • Exceptional benefits package

  • 401(k) with a 6% company match in Berkshire Hathaway stock

  • Low turnover environment where professionals build long-term careers

  • Fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment that values expertise and initiative

  • Direct exposure to leadership and strategic decision-making



What You'll Be Doing



  • Serve as the firm's technical accounting expert for Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), GAAP, IFRS, and insurance regulatory reporting

  • Research and analyze complex accounting issues and emerging accounting guidance

  • Advise internal stakeholders on the accounting treatment of sophisticated investment transactions

  • Lead technical accounting research and prepare accounting memorandums and policy documentation

  • Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures

  • Ensure compliance with insurance accounting standards and regulatory requirements

  • Support audits, financial reporting, and regulatory filings

  • Partner with leadership on accounting policy decisions and implementation strategies

  • Monitor industry developments and provide guidance on new accounting standards

  • Act as a trusted advisor on complex accounting and reporting matters across the organization



Qualifications



  • Strong technical accounting background with experience in GAAP and accounting research

  • Public accounting, technical accounting, insurance accounting, or financial reporting experience preferred

  • CPA strongly preferred

  • Proven ability to interpret complex accounting guidance and communicate conclusions effectively

  • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities

  • Experience preparing technical accounting memorandums and accounting position papers preferred

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


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Numbers & Facts

LocationWest Hartford, CT
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$150,000–$200,000 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 Policiesunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Employee Retentionunmatched
  • Financial Auditunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Insurance Regulationsunmatched
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Policy Implementationunmatched
  • Position Papersunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Public Accountingunmatched
  • Regulatory Reportsunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Regulatory Submissionsunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • Technical Accountingunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Researchunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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