Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Location: 100% onsite in Waterbury, CT Salary: $70-85k depending on experience Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant: Maintain general ledger and all sub-ledgers accurately and timely by daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly posting and reconciliation. Assist in maintaining current and accurate supporting schedules to the general ledger including depreciation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc. Prepare all recurring monthly journal entries related to all assigned accounts including accounts receivable, depreciation, accruals, etc. Present necessary adjusting journal entries to general ledger with sufficient back up to the Controller for posting. Work with Finance Staff to track, post, and reconcile credit card usage with daily bank account reviews and the collection of the required forms with proper backup attached. Record on appropriate log and send copy to appropriate party for entry into EHR billing system, Fundraising software, or Financial Software Reconcile funds collected on a weekly basis ensuring proper backup has been received in processing checks for bank deposit and/or recording transactions. Ensure timely month end closing of all general ledger accounts for the generation of monthly financial reports. Prepare biweekly payroll general ledger journal entry as well as monthly and year end payroll accrual journal entries as needed. Monitor balances on all cash accounts on a daily basis. Inform Controller when transfers are recommended or transactions need review. Coordinate with Finance Staff to reconcile monthly assigned bank accounts to general ledger and sub-ledger balances. Provide backup support to Finance Staff as needed including but not limited to accounts payable Prepare and participate with year-end audit conducted by external auditors Maintain confidential and/or any other required program documents Work collaboratively as a member of a team with other professionals and concerned parties and actively participate in training and staff meetings. Other such duties as assigned by Supervisor Preferred Experience of Staff Accountant: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field At least 5 years of accounting experience Non-profit is a plus, but not required