Job Description
Staff Accountant
Location: Shelton, CT (On-site)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, with half-day Fridays
Compensation: $75,000-$91,000 annually
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Staff Accountant to join a growing healthcare organization in Shelton, CT. This role is open due to the retirement of a long-tenured accountant and is critical to maintaining the company's financial operations and compliance requirements.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing accounting processes independently while meeting important deadlines. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact and grow into a long-term role.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and oversee payroll utilizing accounting and payroll systems
- Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable
- Maintain the General Ledger
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Perform account reconciliations
- Complete month-end close activities in QuickBooks Online
- Prepare financial reports and maintain accurate accounting records
- Ensure compliance with accounting deadlines and internal controls
- Prepare pension reporting
- Coordinate workers' compensation audit preparation
- Assist with pension and compliance audits
- Maintain organized supporting documentation for audits
- Monitor regulatory and compliance requirements
- Partner with HR and leadership on payroll and compliance matters
- Identify process improvements and support operational continuity
Qualifications
Required
- Experience with QuickBooks Online
- Payroll processing experience
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
- Paycor experience
- Healthcare industry experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Shelton, CT |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $75,000–$91,000 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.
