Staff Accountant – Sr Level Accounts Payable (Process Improvement & ERP Exp. Req.) HYBRID

Staff Accountant – Sr Level Accounts Payable (Process Improvement & ERP Exp. Req.) HYBRID Location: Stamford, CT (walking distance from Stamford Station, 3-4 days on-site) Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 + Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401K w/ 4% Match, PTO Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (3-4 days in office) Core Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm Start Date: ASAP Sponsorship: Not Available Relocation Assistance: Not Available Staff Accountant – Sr Level Accounts Payable (Process Improvement & ERP Exp. Req.) Description Our client, a global manufacturer, is seeking a senior-level Accounts Payable Staff Accountant to join their team in Stamford, CT. In this role, you will support Accounts Payable and broader accounting functions across multiple business units, with a focus on standardizing AP processes, supporting system migrations, and improving accounting workflows. The ideal candidate will have strong Accounts Payable and accounting experience, including 3-way match, journal entries, and process improvement initiatives. To be successful, you must be analytical, detail-oriented, technology-driven, and comfortable collaborating across multiple business units to support broader accounting needs. This is a great opportunity to take on a highly visible role where you can help improve processes, support system enhancements, and expand your accounting responsibilities within a growing organization. Staff Accountant – Sr Level Accounts Payable (Process Improvement & ERP Exp. Req.) Responsibilities • Support Accounts Payable and broader accounting operations across multiple business units • Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations for the month-end close process • Process vendor invoices, perform 3-way match, and resolve discrepancies as needed • Initiate vendor payments, including ACH, wire transfers, check runs, and electronic payments • Reconcile the Accounts Payable subledger to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies • Investigate and explain P&L and balance sheet variances • Assist the Controller with preparing supporting schedules for close activities • Support the development of standardized AP processes across business units • Support ERP system migrations, process improvement initiatives, and automation projects • Partner cross-functionally to resolve accounting issues and improve workflows • Support internal and external audits, tax compliance activities, and requests for documentation • Maintain compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls Staff Accountant – Sr Level Accounts Payable (Process Improvement & ERP Exp. Req.) Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree is required • 3+ years of Accounts Payable, Accounting, or Finance experience is required • Experience with 3-way match, variance research, and creating journal entries is required • Experience with ERP systems and a strong ability to leverage technology is required • Experience in process improvement and automation initiatives is required • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, is required • Ability to work on-site 3-4 days per week is required