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Job Description

Job Description

Senior Staff Accountant

Wallingford, CT

Reference ID: AD0013397243

Why This Role Matters:

Our client in Wallingford is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to become a trusted financial partner across the organization. This is more than just number-crunching – it’s an opportunity to influence key business decisions, streamline processes, and help shape the financial backbone of a growing company.

If you enjoy seeing the direct impact of your work and want a role that challenges and rewards your skills, this position is for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Own inventory accounting and reporting, including reconciliations, cost analysis, and variance tracking.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to align financial data with business performance.
• Prepare detailed journal entries, account reconciliations, and ad hoc financial reports to guide decision-making.
• Support audits, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP.
• Drive process improvements, including optimizing ERP workflows and implementing best practices.
• Contribute ideas to enhance policies, internal controls, and overall accounting efficiency.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting, providing insights that help leadership make smarter business decisions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or other inventory-driven environments.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.) and solid Excel skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach – you see opportunities and act on them.

Why You’ll Appreciate This Role:

• Gain ownership of key accounting processes and make a visible impact on the business.
• Develop expertise in inventory accounting, ERP systems, and financial reporting.
• Explore opportunities for professional growth and expanded responsibilities.
• Contribute to process improvements and help shape the financial strategy of the company.

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