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 and 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: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters