Staff Accountant (Temporary 6 Month Assignment)

Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Cheshire, Connecticut

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Cheshire, Connecticut
POSTED
30+ days ago

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)

About the Company

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Ledgent Finance & Accounting