Sr. Accountant
Kyle Clarke with Robert Half of Buffalo is looking for a Senior Accountant to join a respected organization in Buffalo, New York, where accuracy, teamwork, and sound financial judgment are highly valued. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys working in a fast-paced setting while supporting reporting, budgeting, and fund-based financial activity. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to core accounting operations and help maintain strong financial controls across the organization.
Responsibilities:
• Manage month-end closing activities, including preparing entries, reviewing balances, and ensuring financial records are completed on schedule.
• Maintain the general ledger by analyzing account activity and posting accurate journal entries in accordance with established accounting standards.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts to resolve discrepancies and support clean financial reporting.
• Review and process approved invoices to ensure expenses are recorded properly and aligned with internal policies and funding requirements.
• Assist with budget tracking and financial analysis by comparing actual results to planned spending and identifying notable variances.
• Support preparation of financial statements and other reporting packages for leadership, funders, or regulatory purposes.
• Apply nonprofit and fund accounting principles when recording transactions and monitoring restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial data, improve reporting accuracy, and meet recurring deadlines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Three or more years of accounting experience required.
- Knowledge of nonprofit tax-exempt accounting procedures and generally accepted accounting principles required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills required.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with outstanding attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Compensation
$70,000.00-$80,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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