Senior Accountant

NEFCO

. Own assigned balance sheet accounts and the general ledger through accurate period-end completion .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeEast Hartford • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting, with a strong ability to analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts. Proven track record in process improvement, automation, and documentation within a multi-entity environment.

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GAAP KnowledgeInternal Controls DesignAdvanced Excel SkillsERP ExperienceRoot Cause Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

General Ledger ManagementTrial Balance AnalysisReconciliation ReviewsFinancial ReportingProcess AutomationSOP DevelopmentData AnalysisVariance InvestigationAccount ReengineeringFinancial Auditing

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-MotivatedAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Epicor EclipseAccounting SoftwareExcel

Industry Keywords

Multi-Entity EnvironmentAcquisition IntegrationFinancial ControlsAccounting PrinciplesOperational Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own assigned balance sheet accounts and the general ledger through accurate period-end completion
Investigate variances and recurring issues to identify root causes and implement permanent fixes
Perform GL and trial balance analyses, reconciliation reviews, and reconstruction of books and records
Document root causes, corrective actions, and recurring issue trends
Design, implement, and maintain internal controls over accounting and financial reporting
Establish controls over balance sheet accounts, including ownership, review, approval, and evidence standards
Reengineer and standardize balance sheet reconciliations across all companies
Introduce and enforce scalable process guardrails
Automate financial and operational processes to reduce manual work and risk
Produce and maintain company procedures and SOPs
Partner with the Inventory Cost Accounting Manager on inventory flows and variances in Epicor Eclipse
Coordinate with business and process owners to improve processes
Assist with acquisition integration by identifying and standardizing account, data, and process gaps
Support annual financial, 401(k), sales tax, and lending partner audits
Develop and execute internal audit processes
Identify opportunities to shorten the close, improve accuracy, and strengthen controls
Report to the Assistant Controller and collaborate with the Corporate Controller, Senior Financial Analyst, CFO, and department managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS Degree with a major in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles, and procedures
Proven experience in a Senior Accountant position preferred, ideally in a growing, multi-entity, or acquisition-driven environment
Demonstrated root cause problem solving
Experience designing, implementing, or strengthening internal controls and reconciliation processes
Track record of building or improving scalable processes, including documentation and SOPs
Mastery of VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, pivot tables, and other advanced Excel formulas
Ability to work through large data sets
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
ERP experience; Epicor Eclipse is a plus
Grit, determination, and resilience
Self-motivated and self-directed, with sound judgment and confidence to challenge the status quo respectfully
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and hold others accountable
Impeccable analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
401(k) audit support is part of the role (no explicit 401(k) benefit stated)