Senior Accountant - Creative Financial Staffing

Senior Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing has partnered with a well-established healthcare company in Wallingford, CT, that is seeking a Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate for the Senior Accountant role is proactive, detail-oriented, and has a strong accounting background, ideally within healthcare (PLUS).

About the Opportunity as a Senior Accountant:

• Hybrid work environment: 3 days in office, 2 days remote after initial training.
• 40-hour work week with overtime offered.
• Directly report to the Controller, who values autonomy but provides guidance when needed.
• Growth potential for the Senior Accountant, with the opportunity to mentor junior accountants.

Duties of the Senior Accountant:

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements and variance analysis as a Senior Accountant.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Support audits by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency, a key focus for the Senior Accountant.

Preferred Qualifications of the Senior Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA a plus).
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in healthcare or a related industry.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive problem-solver, key qualities for a Senior Accountant.
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