Staff Accountant
LOCATION: FAIRFIELD, CT
RECRUITER CONTACT: KELLEIGH MARQUARD - Kelleigh.Marquard@Roberthalf
Staff Accountant opportunity with thriving Non-Profit Organization! Our Valued Client, an established Non-Profit Organization servicing Southern CT communities, has partnered with Robert Half in search of a Staff Accountant to join their team.This role plays a key part in the Accounting function of the organization and provides support to the Controller and CFO. Our Client boasts a flexible, positive and supportive culture and offers excellent benefits to its employees.
This diverse Staff Accountant position handles account analysis and reconciliations, month, quarter and year-end close support, financial analysis and reporting, and other clerical accounting tasks as they arise. This company is seeking a team player who likes wearing many hats and has the attitude that "no task is too small" and is happy to pitch in wherever they are needed.
Minimum requirements for this position include a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (or related field) in addition to 3+ years of related experience in public or corporate accounting. Must have strong systems skills as well and have had some level of experience with an integrated Accounting software.Polished and professional presentation and communication skills are must in this environment.
If you meet these requirements and are interested in this great opportunity, please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh Marquard at Kelleigh.Marquard@roberthalf. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field
- Proven experience as a Staff Accountant or similar role
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel
- Thorough knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures
- Experience with general ledger functions
- Understanding of journal entries and their impact on the general ledger
- Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Experience with bank reconciliations
- Familiarity with financial accounting statements
- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team