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Staff Accountant

CFS
  • Stamford, CT
  • $65,000–$70,000 Per Year
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Job Description


Staff Accountant


Stamford, CT | Hybrid | $65,000-$70,000


About the Role


Our client is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to expand their experience across financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and operational accounting within a dynamic, multi-entity environment.


The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and looking for a role that offers both mentorship and long-term growth potential.


Why Join?



  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility

  • Broad exposure across multiple areas of accounting and finance

  • Opportunity to participate in month-end close and financial reporting

  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

  • Growing organization with strong career advancement potential


Key Responsibilities



  • Prepare and post journal entries.

  • Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Support month-end close activities and reporting deadlines.

  • Assist with cash reporting and account analysis.

  • Prepare financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation.

  • Support intercompany accounting and reconciliation processes.

  • Assist with accounts receivable reporting and remittance tracking.

  • Partner with internal teams to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.

  • Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives and special projects.


Qualifications



  • 1+ year of general accounting experience required; 2+ years preferred.

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

  • Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation processes.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

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

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

  • Eagerness to learn, take ownership, and grow within the organization.


Ideal Candidate


This role is ideal for an accounting professional who wants hands-on exposure to the full accounting cycle, enjoys working in a team environment, and is looking for a clear path to continued career growth.


Numbers & Facts

LocationStamford, CT
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$65,000–$70,000 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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  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
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  • Detail Orientedunmatched
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  • Financeunmatched
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  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Staff Motivationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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