Accounting Specialist

The Human Resource Consulting Group, a growing consulting firm located in New Haven County, which provides high-touch service to our clients throughout the country is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounting Specialist to join our growing team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accuracy across client accounts, payroll and financial reconciliations and ensures we meet our financial controls for our Soc certification.

This is not a back-office accounting role. This role is positioned at the intersection of finance, payroll, and operations, and requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and the ability to work cross-functionally.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

Account ReconciliationFinancial Accuracy

• Reconcile client payroll accounts, tax accounts, and internal financial records
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to payroll funding, tax payments, and client balances
• Support monthly and daily reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy across all accounts

ClientInternal Support

• Partner with payroll and operations teams to resolve account-related questions
• Serve as a liaison between Finance and Operations to ensure clean handoffs and accuracy

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, payroll, or financial operations
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and organizational ability
• Must be proficient in Excel (lookups, basic formulas, data review)