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Staff Accountant - Cash Applications & AR

CFS

Fairfield, CT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Billing, Cash Applications, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Escrow, Finance, Leadership, Multitasking, Oracle Applications, Organizational Skills, Reconciliation, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Fairfield, CT
POSTED
7 days ago

Staff Accountant – Cash Applications & AR


Salary: $65-75k + 5% bonus


Location: Fairfield, 4 days onsite



Why This Staff Accountant Opportunity?



  • Newly created position due to company growth

  • Summer Fridays through Labor Day – everyone is out at 2pm!

  • Brand new office location directly across from the train station

  • Great tenure on the team with several people growing into leadership roles

  • Exposure to a large multi-entity environment



Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant:



  • Track and maintain daily cash activity, including accurate coding in cash tracker

  • Prepare and post check deposits

  • Process and post incoming payments from intercompany entities and external customers

  • Prepare and distribute invoices and billing reports

  • Maintain and update customer account records

  • Monitor accounts receivable balances and investigate discrepancies

  • Prepare and maintain monthly A/R aging reports

  • Perform follow-up communications on outstanding balances, including email and phone outreach

  • Prepare reoccurring ACH payment schedule and coordinate with customers or internal entities



  • Perform A/R module month-end close procedures

  • Assist with reconciliation of accounts receivable and related accounts

  • Support escrow and other receivable-related tracking as needed

  • Provide documentation and reporting for management review



  • Assist with other cash activity tracking as needed

  • Support intercompany billing processes

  • Support month-end close activities related to receivables

  • Assist with audit and reporting requests related to receivables

  • Provide support on special projects and ad hoc assignments



Preferred Experience of the Staff Accountant:



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 2+ years of accounting experience

  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP/accounting systems (Oracle preferred)

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team



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About the Company

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CFS

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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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