What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at CFS?
📍 Norwalk, CT | 💼 Hybrid | 🎓 1–2 Years of Accounting Experience
We are partnering with a well-established client in Norwalk — one where we have a strong history of successful placements across finance and accounting. This is a company that invests in its people, offers real exposure across the full accounting function, and provides a genuine opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative, supportive environment.
This is a great entry point for someone with at least one year of general accounting experience who is ready to take on more ownership and build their skillset in a dynamic, multi-entity organization.
✦ Why This Opportunity
As an Accountant, you'll support accurate financial reporting and day-to-day operational accounting across assigned business entities. You'll play an active role in the monthly close cycle, balance sheet reconciliations, cash reporting, and financial schedule preparation — all while partnering with cross-functional teams and contributing to ongoing process improvements.
✦ Key Responsibilities
We are partnering with a well-established client in Norwalk — one where we have a strong history of successful placements across finance and accounting. This is a company that invests in its people, offers real exposure across the full accounting function, and provides a genuine opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative, supportive environment.
This is a great entry point for someone with at least one year of general accounting experience who is ready to take on more ownership and build their skillset in a dynamic, multi-entity organization.
✦ Why This Opportunity
- Hybrid schedule with flexibility built in
- Broad accounting exposure — from journal entries and reconciliations to financial reporting and audit support
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture where your contributions are noticed
- Ideal stepping stone for early-career accounting professionals ready to level up
- Fast-growing, acquisition-driven company with long-term career runway
As an Accountant, you'll support accurate financial reporting and day-to-day operational accounting across assigned business entities. You'll play an active role in the monthly close cycle, balance sheet reconciliations, cash reporting, and financial schedule preparation — all while partnering with cross-functional teams and contributing to ongoing process improvements.
✦ Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and record journal entries accurately and on time
- Assist with cash activity tracking, bank reconciliations, and reporting
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and support intercompany reconciliation processes
- Support monthly close activities in adherence to reporting deadlines
- Assist in preparing financial schedules, reports, and P&L analyses with commentary
- Assist with accounts receivable and remittance tracking
- Communicate issues and resolution status to Finance leadership
- Contribute within a team environment while progressively taking on increased responsibilities
- Minimum of 1 year of general accounting experience required; 2 years preferred
- Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliation processes
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software
- Clear communicator who can work independently and collaborate cross-functionally
- A proactive mindset — someone eager to learn, grow, and take ownership over time
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000