Staff AccountantNewStamford, CT

Staff Accountant

This position will be based full-time in-office in Stamford, CT.

We are seeking a highly organized and meticulous individual to join our accounting team as a Staff Accountant. This pivotal role will primarily support our Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, contributing directly to the financial health and operational efficiency of our organization. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to develop their career within a structured and supportive financial environment.

About Lockwood : Lockwood collaborates with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries to identify effective, holistic, science-based strategies to address their objectives through medical communications. Our clients count on us to challenge their assumptions and help them creatively navigate around obstacles. From strategy through execution, we focus on accuracy, transparency, and scientific value to create programs that are evidence-based, clinically relevant, and contribute to the development of our clients' brands. Over a third of our staff hold advanced scientific or medical degrees, and most work from where they live. Because our flexible structure provides better work-life balance, we attract the best talent, facilitate their best work, and as a result, are more responsive to our clients, wherever and whenever they do business.

Summary : As a Staff Accountant, you will assume a critical role in upholding the seamless financial operations of our company. Your primary responsibilities will encompass comprehensive support for our Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions, directly impacting cash flow management and the integrity of financial reporting. This is a hands-on position designed to provide extensive practical experience across a spectrum of essential accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable (AR) :

Generate, issue, and distribute client invoices with meticulous accuracy and adherence to predefined timelines for assigned client accounts.

Process and meticulously verify vendor invoices, ensuring accurate general ledger coding and adherence to internal approval processes

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party reconciliation files e.g. FOX and Uber)

Proactively manages relationship with internal team members and builds rapport.

Qualifications

An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or a closely related discipline is preferred but not required.

Exceptional attention to detail