Staff Accountant

Kyle Clarke with Robert Half of Buffalo is looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in North Tonawanda, New York. This role is suited for an accounting specialist who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to keep multiple financial processes running accurately and on schedule. The position offers the opportunity to support core accounting operations while contributing to reliable reporting, compliance, and day-to-day financial accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly accounting activities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and financial records remain current.

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, adjustments, and payroll-related entries, to support accurate period-end close.

• Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances in a timely manner.

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, helping maintain strong vendor relationships and timely customer collections.

• Process full-cycle payroll using Paychex and verify payroll data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

• Maintain the general ledger and support the preparation of internal financial reports and account analyses.

• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including gathering documentation and supporting filings as needed.

• Contribute to process improvements within the accounting function and help maintain organized financial documentation for audits and reviews.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Experience handling full-cycle payroll, preferably with Paychex.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and monthly close responsibilities.
• Understanding of corporate tax, corporate tax returns, and sales tax requirements.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and comfort working in accounting systems and spreadsheets.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Compensation

$55,000.00-$65,000.00 Yearly

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