Senior Accountant
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Senior Accountant (5+ yrs. Accounting + Journal Entry Exp. Req.) Location: Stamford, CT (work from home 1 day per week) Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 + 10% bonus Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 401K w/ Match, PTO Job Type: Full-Time Typical Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00pm, Additional hours as needed Start Date: ASAP Sponsorship: Not available Relocation Assistance: Not Available Senior Accountant (5+ yrs. Accounting + Journal Entry Exp. Req.) Description Our client in the professional services industry is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in Stamford, CT. This on-site role offers flexibility, with the option to work from home one day per week. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy during month-end and year-end close processes, and providing detailed financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of accounting principles, exceptional attention to detail, and strong analytical capabilities. To excel in this role, you must be a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is eager to take on complex challenges while further developing your expertise. Senior Accountant (5+ yrs. Accounting + Journal Entry Exp. Req.) Responsibilities • Play a lead role in supporting month-end and year-end close activities • Prepare and process journal entries to ensure proper classification • Review and analyze general ledger postings to ensure accuracy • Investigate and resolve complex discrepancies via reconciliations • Support with financial statement preparation and reporting • Assist management with tax compliance and accounting administration • Support the preparation of annual external audits & address auditor inquiries • Analyze, book, and validate accruals, identifying areas for adjustment • Confirm proper and timely revenue recognition • Manage the evaluation of bad debt allowances and adjustments • Respond to requests for financial information and data • Recommend internal controls to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of accounting practices Senior Accountant (5+ yrs. Accounting + Journal Entry Exp. Req.) Qualifications • Bachelor's degree is required • 5+ years of accounting experience required • Experience with general ledger analysis & completing journal entries is required • ERP experience is required • Strong Excel skills, including formatting, formulas (ex: VLOOKUP) & pivot tables, are required • Ability to work on-site 4 days per week is required