Staff Accountant (Temporary 6 Month Assignment)

Ledgent Finance & Accounting
  • Cheshire, Connecticut
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Position Summary

    The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, including full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, as well as assist with month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Process full-cycle vendor invoices
    • Review and code invoices accurately
    • Obtain required approvals and ensure timely payments
    • Generate and distribute customer invoices
    • Apply and post payments
    • Follow up on outstanding balances and assist with collections
    • Perform bank reconciliations
    • Reconcile vendor statements
    • Prepare and post journal entries
    • Assist with month-end close procedures
    • Assist with ad hoc accounting and financial projects
    • Provide general accounting support to the finance team as needed

    Qualifications & Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
    • 2-3+ years of experience in an AP/AR or Staff Accountant role
    • Experience with Sage software (Sage 50, Sage 100, or Sage Intacct) is a plus
    • Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables preferred)

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCheshire, Connecticut

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