Staff Accountant

Waterworks

Staff Accountant at Waterworks enhancing accounting and finance team through U.S. GAAP and cash management processes.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeDanbury • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Significant role in the monthly and annual financial close, specifically related to cash and treasury activities
Reconciliation of high-volume merchant services accounts alongside other cash accounts
Preparation and posting of general ledger entries, maintaining records, supporting schedules, and reconciling accounts
Preparation and distribution of weekly Treasury reports and submission of UK bank data to external partners
Management and approval of Concur expense reports in accordance with company policies
Preparation of month-end Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Reconciliation of cash, bank, and investment accounts across multiple entities
Preparation of month end reporting and analytics
Preparation of Sox controls as required
Provide supporting documentation for internal and external audit requests
Answer accounting and client payment questions by researching and interpreting financial data
Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve workflows
Additional duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3-5 years of related accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
Experience with Concur, BlackLine, and ERP systems (Infor M3 preferred)
Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Experience with bank reconciliations, cash accounting, and month-end close processes
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of internal controls and audit processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision
401k retirement savings plan
Generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time)
Additional perks like some summer half days and a volunteer day
Observes at least 8 federal holidays plus a floating holiday

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial closereconciliationgeneral ledger entriesmonth-end reportingSox controlsbank reconciliationscash accountingdata analysisadvanced Microsoft ExcelERP systems

Soft Skills

analytical abilitiesproblem-solving skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsindependencetime managementcollaborationadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance