Staff Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Stamford, CT · Posted November 3, 2026
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Staff Accountant Salary:$65-75k + Discretionary bonus Location: Stamford, CT
Why This Opportunity Stands Out: • Direct involvement in month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities • Exposure to GAAP‑based financial reporting in a regulated banking environment • Opportunity to work across multiple accounting areas (GL, reconciliations, reporting) • Hands‑on experience supporting audits and internal controls • Visibility with finance leadership through ad hoc analysis and reporting • Stable, professional office environment within a regional bank • Opportunity to contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives
Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant: • Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP • Perform monthly and quarterly account reconciliations • Assist with month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes • Support preparation of internal and external financial statements • Perform variance analysis and explain material fluctuations • Support audit requests and ad hoc financial analysis
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting • 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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