Junior Staff Accountant
CFS
Stamford, CT
Junior Staff Accountant
We are partnering with a well-established client in Stamford, CT, one with a strong track record 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 1 year of general accounting experience who is ready to take on greater ownership and build their skill set 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
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
What You'll Need
- 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
MaxSalary: USD70000
MinSalary: USD60000
About the Company
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.