Sr Staff Accountant

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting Controller with regard to month-end close, general ledger analysis, forecast variances and internal management reporting, as well as ad hoc projects.

Responsibilities:

• Generate standard monthly journal entries to assist in monthly financial statement preparation (i.e. - amortize prepaid expenses and record monthly accruals)
• Assist in calculating and recording monthly revenue and deferred revenue entries
• Maintain fixed asset records and perform depreciation calculations
• Perform bank reconciliations on cash accounts
• Perform balance sheet analysis and maintain support for balance sheet items
• Prepare sales/use tax returns in multiple states
• Assist in the maintenance of detailed revenue and expense activity for use in forecasting and variance analysis
• Perform internal management level reporting
• Assist with year-end audit of financial statements
• Assist Controller with special projects as necessary

Skills:

• Proficiency in Excel spreadsheet development and analysis
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks, Word and Outlook programs
• Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills
• Software revenue recognition knowledge a plus
• Possible travel to Austin, TX required

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 4-6 years experience in corporate accounting environment

Position located in Orange, CT.