What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at CFS?
Accountant - Temporary (through April 2026)
Location: Stamford, CT
Compensation: $35-40/hr, depending on experience
Work Modality: 100% in-office
About The Company
CFS is partnering with a longstanding, well-established local organization that has earned a strong reputation for integrity, customer commitment, and community involvement. With an expanding accounting team and steady growth, this organization offers stability, exposure to complex accounting functions, and the opportunity to learn under tenured leadership.
About The Role
The Accountant will play a key role within the Finance team, handling daily and monthly reconciliations, assisting with general ledger maintenance, and providing backup support for accounts payable. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment and enjoys hands-on accounting work that touches multiple functions.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Stamford, CT
Compensation: $35-40/hr, depending on experience
Work Modality: 100% in-office
About The Company
CFS is partnering with a longstanding, well-established local organization that has earned a strong reputation for integrity, customer commitment, and community involvement. With an expanding accounting team and steady growth, this organization offers stability, exposure to complex accounting functions, and the opportunity to learn under tenured leadership.
About The Role
The Accountant will play a key role within the Finance team, handling daily and monthly reconciliations, assisting with general ledger maintenance, and providing backup support for accounts payable. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment and enjoys hands-on accounting work that touches multiple functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily and monthly reconciliations for multiple bank and general ledger accounts
- Prepare and post general ledger journal entries and maintain supporting schedules
- Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations and related reporting
- Track and verify ACH transactions, ensuring proper documentation and approvals
- Prepare and maintain Federal Reserve and regulatory reports
- Reconcile loan and deposit activity to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies
- Support investment reporting, including roll-forwards, yield analysis, and mark-to-market memos
- Assist with quarterly reporting, including payroll expense reconciliations and cash flow projections
- Prepare and process escheatment of abandoned property filings
- Provide backup support for accounts payable — including invoice coding, check runs, and ACH processing
- Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring timely documentation and compliance
- Continuously update procedures and identify opportunities for process improvement
- 3 years of experience in accounting, bank reconciliations, or accounts payable
- Bookkeeping or general ledger experience strongly preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) and other Office applications
- Experience with Oracle General Ledger, Accounts Payable, or similar ERP systems a plus
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively across departments
- Stable, well-respected organization with decades of success
- Exposure to a variety of accounting functions — GL, AP, reconciliations, and reporting
- Supportive and collaborative finance team with mentorship from leadership
- Opportunity to learn advanced systems and grow within the department
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000