Staff Accountant (Temporary 6 Month Assignment)

Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Cheshire, Connecticut

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Code Reviews, Finance, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Reconciliation, Sage 50, Sage Software, Time Management, Vlookups
LOCATION
Cheshire, Connecticut
POSTED
30+ days ago

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)

About the Company

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Ledgent Finance & Accounting