Junior Accountant

CFS

Samford, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50,000–$55,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Communication Skills, Credit Cards, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Reporting, Journal Entries, Leadership, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Reconciliation, Team Player, Variance Analysis, Vlookups
LOCATION
Samford, CT
POSTED
4 days ago

Junior Accountant



Location: Stamford, CT
Schedule: Full-time | Onsite

About the Opportunity
Our client, a growing and well-established organization, is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accounting career to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of the accounting function. The company offers strong mentorship, a collaborative environment, and clear opportunities for growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed
  • Maintain and update financial records to ensure accuracy
  • Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Help prepare financial reports and support audit requests
  • Analyze variances and assist with resolving discrepancies
  • Collaborate with internal teams to gather and verify financial data

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Internship or 1+ year of accounting experience preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP a plus)
  • Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Team & Culture

  • Supportive and collaborative accounting team
  • Hands-on training and mentorship from senior staff
  • Opportunity for growth and advancement
  • Positive, professional office environment
  • Stable company with strong leadership

MaxSalary: USD55000
MinSalary: USD50000

About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/