• Staff Accountant

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Westport, CT)


    Description

    We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to join our clients team in Westport, Connecticut. In this part-time role, you will play a vital part in managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting for a manufacturing company. This position offers a flexible schedule of approximately 20 hours per week, with occasional variations.

     

    Benefits

     

    Health & Wellness: Includes health, vision, and dental insurance for medical, eye care, and dental needs.

     

    Time Off: Generous PTO and paid parental leave for personal time and growing families.

     

    Additional Perks: Remote work options, wellness programs, employee discounts, and company-provided meals/snacks.

    Responsibilities

    + Compile and provide financial data to support internal and external audits, ensuring comprehensive and accurate reporting.

    + Prepare and record journal entries during month-end and year-end closing processes.

    + Collaborate with multiple departments to facilitate timely and accurate financial reporting.

    + Perform reconciliation of general ledger accounts using manual accounting processes to ensure precision.

    + Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate income, property, and sales/use taxes.

    + Analyze financial statements to identify discrepancies and investigate variances thoroughly.

    + Maintain strict compliance with organizational policies and enforce adherence to established internal controls.

    Requirements

    + At least 1 year of professional experience in accounting or a closely related field, showcasing competency in key financial functions.

    + Proven expertise in preparing corporate tax returns and handling sales/use tax filings with accuracy and efficiency.

    + Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger reconciliation processes, ensuring consistency and compliance in financial records.

    + Hands-on experience in creating and posting journal entries during month-end and year-end close cycles.

    + Solid understanding of corporate tax and sales/use tax regulations to support compliance and reporting requirements.

    + Exceptional analytical skills with a sharp attention to detail to identify and address variances in financial statements.

    + Strong interpersonal abilities to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless financial operations.

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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