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Staff Accountant/Sr. Accountant (Public Accounting or Manufacturing Exp Req) - Hybrid
Location: Stamford, CT (walking distance from Stamford Station, 3 days on-site)
Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401K w/ 4% Match, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (3 days in office)
Core Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Staff Accountant/Sr. Accountant (Public Accounting or Manufacturing Exp Req) Description
Our client in the manufacturing industry is looking for a Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant to add to their team in Stamford, CT. In this role, you will support general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and intercompany activities across multiple business units while partnering closely with the Controller. The ideal candidate has a background in public accounting with audit experience involving for-profit, product-based companies OR corporate accounting experience within manufacturing. To be successful, you must have a strong technical accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities. This is a great opportunity for an auditor looking to transition from public accounting into a corporate accounting role with a profitable, growing global manufacturer that offers experienced leadership and long-term career growth.
Staff Accountant/Sr. Accountant (Public Accounting or Manufacturing Exp Req) Responsibilities
• Support month-end and year-end close activities across 3 business units
• Document close procedures and timelines for each business unit
• Prepare and process journal entries to ensure proper classification
• Review and analyze general ledger postings to ensure accuracy
• Investigate and resolve complex discrepancies via reconciliations
• Support with financial statement preparation and reporting
• Maintain and review intercompany matrix monthly for accuracy and completeness
• Assist management with tax compliance and accounting administration
• Support the preparation of annual external audits & address auditor inquiries
• Analyze, book, and validate accruals, identifying areas for adjustment
• Confirm proper and timely revenue recognition
• Manage the evaluation of bad debt allowances and adjustments
• Respond to requests for financial information and data
• Recommend internal controls to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of accounting practices
Staff Accountant/Sr. Accountant (Public Accounting or Manufacturing Exp Req) Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Public accounting experience auditing for-profit, product-based companies OR corporate accounting experience within manufacturing is required
• Experience with general ledger analysis is required
• Strong Excel skills, including formatting, formulas (ex: VLOOKUP) & pivot tables, are required
• Ability to work on-site 3 days per week is required
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000