Description Robert Half is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our client’s organization in North Haven, CT. The ideal candidate will assist the Fiscal Director with managing financial activities and departmental operations while overseeing staff and ensuring regulatory compliance. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a professional with strong accounting knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to implement process improvements in a dynamic environment Essential Duties/Key Responsibilities • Assist the Fiscal Director with the financial activities and operations of the department. • Supervise department staff, manage personnel-related functions, and provide general oversight and guidance to ensure a positive and productive unit. Hire, train, evaluate, and discipline direct reports. • Recommend improvements to general accounting activities to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and to implement efficient and effective operations. Implement automation and process improvements to reduce redundancy. • Work closely with rep payee accounting coordinators to monitor asset levels of residents and employ spend down alternatives to ensure that residents retain Medicaid insurance and other Social Security benefits. • Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets. • Compile and input monthly attendance information into the CT DDS WebResDay online system. • Prepare information and reports for external auditors for preparation of annual financial statements and 401k 5500. • Post bi-weekly payroll journal entry to the general ledger. • Calculate and post to the general ledger the month end payroll accrual. • Record monthly journal entry for allocation of wages of certain supervisory personnel among various cost centers. • Download from payroll system specific data and manipulate that data into specific payroll related reports. • Prepare schedules of various prepaid expenses, depreciation, investment account activity and record journal entries related thereto. • Generate year-end Form 1099s and Form 1096 using external online software package. • Reconcile invoices for medical, dental, ancillary coverage benefits and 401k to internal payroll records. • Reconcile bank accounts monthly. • Assist in the preparation of DDS Operational Plan for filing with the State of Connecticut. • Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance. • Work with Payroll Specialist and provide backup coverage for payroll processing. • Perform other accounting duties and support of staff as required or assigned. • Perform additional duties at the request of management. • Attend meetings as requested. Requirements Skills and Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance required. • Minimum of (3) three years of accounting and supervisory experience preferred. • Strong financial analysis skills. • Advanced Excel and QuickBooks skills. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Excellent organizational and planning skills. • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. • Maintains highest level of confidentiality. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. • Experience with UKG Payroll and HR software preferred. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .