Staff Accountant
CFS
North Haven, CT
Staff Accountant
Location: Greater New Haven, CT
Schedule: Full-time | Onsite
Why This Staff Accountant Role?
This Staff Accountant opportunity is with a well-established, family-owned manufacturing organization with over 100 years of history and a global footprint. The Staff Accountant will join a stable, team-oriented environment that values continuous improvement, quality, and collaboration, and will play a meaningful role in supporting accurate financial reporting and compliance.
Key Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant
Prepare and reconcile monthly financial statements for a primary business unit as the Staff Accountant
Perform detailed general ledger review, account analysis, and financial reporting in the Staff Accountant role
Prepare and post journal entries and complete monthly reconciliations as a Staff Accountant
Conduct daily reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data as the Staff Accountant
Reconcile payroll tax withholdings, property taxes, sales & use taxes, and income tax-related schedules
Support federal and state tax reporting, including apportionment schedules, in the Staff Accountant position
Calculate and process business tax payments according to established schedules
Generate and review 1099 filings for vendors
Perform detailed audits of expense reports and payment records
Assist with budget preparation, fixed asset reporting, and project cost tracking
Support special projects and ad hoc accounting initiatives as a Staff Accountant
Preferred Qualifications for the Staff Accountant
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 1+ year of corporate accounting experience in a Staff Accountant or similar role
Solid understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated sound judgment and attention to detail appropriate for a Staff Accountant
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MaxSalary: USD80000
MinSalary: USD70000
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.