Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT (Permanent) Our client, an established nonprofit organization in WNY, is looking to hire a Staff Accountant to join their growing team. This role possesses a great work-life balance, excellent room for growth, and opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general day-to-day accounting duties ensuring compliance with GAAP


• Review Accounts Payable/Receivable to confirm compliance with nonprofit standards and ensure accuracy


• Record all financial transactions/accruals in accounting software system


• Conduct reconciliations of all financial transactions, including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, bank statements & credit card accounts


• Review Receivables ledger to verify payments are properly posted


• Identify, report, and correct errors


• Work alongside Program Managers to ensure efficiency in purchasing and inventory control


• Participate in month-end close by preparing a nd generating financial reports


• Maintain compliance at all times regarding grant reporting, tax filings, etc.


• Audit current processes and identify areas for improvement regarding the preparation of financial documents


• Work well both independently and in a team environment


• Work on several special projects at a given time, ensuring completion in a timely manner


• Other duties as assigned/as necessary

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire


• Standard 40 hours/week


• 100% in-office


• $55,000 - $60,000 annually depending on experience


• Great benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, generous PTO, paid holidays


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or bookkeeping


• Nonprofit experience is preferable


• 2+ years’ accounting experience, nonprofit and/or grant experience is a plus


• Excellent computer skills


• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)


• Strong organization skills and time management skills


• Strong attention to detail


• Self-motivated


• Relocation not available


• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available


• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: ;