Accountant jobs in Hartford, CT

Job Description

Job Title: Accountant
Report to: Controller
Job Category: Full-time
Classification: Exempt

Summary of Position
Reporting to ARRL’s Controller, this position will prepare and maintain the organizations
accounting records and reports, ensuring they comply and provide financial information and
assistance as needed to effectively manage the organizations operations.

This position has growth potential within the organization as part of the department’s succession
plan.

This is a full-time, on-staff, on-premises job, located in Newington, Connecticut.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information for the preparation and entry to the general

ledger accounts and document business transactions including but not limited to charge
card transactions, membership dues, accruals, prepaids, allocations, fixed assets and
depreciation.

• Analyze a wide variety of financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and fund

balances including preparing trial balance for review by Controller and maintain all
required supporting detail and analyses documentation. Analyzing often requires
identification and resolution of problems and errors.

• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications

assigned to various records. Ensures proper documentation exists for all financial
transactions.

• Prepares financial statements and various other account reports for the organizations

management.

• Assists in establishing, modifying, documenting, and coordinating implementation of

accounting controls, procedures, and systems for general accounting.

• Accurately and efficiently prepares and files tax reports and other accounting reports to

comply with all regulations.

• Receive and provide cross training on of various duties to ensure proper coverage during

peak workflow periods.

• Assist with the annual audit by working with outside audit firm and preparing audit

schedules.

• Other duties as assigned.

Expectations

• Contribute to creating a positive energy and fostering a team atmosphere, showing

excitement and pride in the team’s work, and being accountable for results.

• Efficiently perform all month-end activities, including journal entries, balancing, and

producing financial statements and reports within prescribed timeframes.

• Develop and maintain strong, constructive relationships with internal stakeholders and

external contractors and vendors.

• Maintain a high degree of organization, time-management, and confidentiality.
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve conflict in a timely and accurate

manner, while keeping the Controller apprised of key operating issues affecting the
department.

• This position serves as primary backup for multiple daily functions including Accounts

Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and bank deposits.

Knowledge and Skills

Experience:

• Five to seven years in a publishing production environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time, within budget and meeting all

.
Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting.

Interpersonal Skills:

• The ability to be clear, specific, professional, and courteous in spoken and written

communication.

• Work normally involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the

organization for the purpose of first-level conflict resolution, building relationships,
soliciting cooperation, and negotiating fees and delivery dates. Discussions involve a
higher degree of confidentiality and discretion, requiring diplomacy and tact in
communication.

• Requires a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

(“GAAP”) business principles, practices, and procedures. Must have the ability to
perform complex mathematical computations and be proficient with PC and software
applications including Excel, Word, Access, and automated accounting packages.

Work Environment: Office

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@arrl.org.