What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant (Temporary 6 Month Assignment) position at Ledgent Finance & Accounting?
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, including full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, as well as assist with month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Process full-cycle vendor invoices
- Review and code invoices accurately
- Obtain required approvals and ensure timely payments
- Generate and distribute customer invoices
- Apply and post payments
- Follow up on outstanding balances and assist with collections
- Perform bank reconciliations
- Reconcile vendor statements
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Assist with month-end close procedures
- Assist with ad hoc accounting and financial projects
- Provide general accounting support to the finance team as needed
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- 2-3 years of experience in an AP/AR or Staff Accountant role
- Experience with Sage software (Sage 50, Sage 100, or Sage Intacct) is a plus
- Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables preferred)
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to commit to the full 6-month temporary assignment
Why Join Us?
- Unique 4.5-day workweek with early Friday dismissal
- Stable, well-defined 6-month temporary opportunity
- Professional and collaborative work environment
- Convenient Cheshire, CT location- On site.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.