Staff Accountant

Overview

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is currently seeking a full-time Staff Accountant. This position will perform specific analytical and/or financial functions including financial reporting, analysis, month-end activities and completion of tasks consistent with department objectives.

Catholic Charities is a non‑profit human services agency that strives to empower individuals, children, and families across the eight counties of Western New York. For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities of Buffalo has provided hope to individuals and families of all faiths, backgrounds, and circumstances.

As the most comprehensive provider of human services in Western New York, Catholic Charities delivers wide‑ranging programs to address systemic poverty, sudden financial crisis, hunger, behavioral health, workforce readiness, family stability, legal immigration and resettlement, and help for older adults. As a trauma‑informed agency, we strive to support the total wellbeing of clients and employees.

Catholic Charities prioritizes wellness and diversity through various committees such as the CARE (Compassion, Acceptance, Respect for Everyone) Committee, the Trauma‑Informed Care (TIC) Committee, the Wellbeing Committee, and the Safety Committee.

• Prepare detailed reports for funders.
• Maintain the general ledger, review financial statements, research accounts, and analyze financial records.
• Develop spreadsheet reports, verify information, prepare journal entries, and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare financial statements and reports, and assist with monthly closing processes.
• Analyze current accounting policies and procedures, and recommend changes for improvement.
• Respond to information requests, research and interpret data, and answer accounting and financial questions.
• Meet processing and reporting deadlines, including month‑end close process.
• Perform analysis of monthly financial statements to ensure financial information has been recorded accurately. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
• Prepare month‑end work papers and related schedules.
• Provide direct support with any general ledger inquiries or data support questions.
• Assist with year‑end audit.
• Effectively interact with outside independent auditors.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Ensure all company financial data is kept confidential.
• Some travel required.
• Project a positive, professional company image.
• Comply with the agency's compliance program, code of ethics, laws, regulations, and ethical standards applicable to your job duties.
• Adhere to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCB’s corporate compliance and ethics program.

• Minimum of an associate’s degree and five years of experience in accounting; bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred. Must have at least 5 years of diverse experience in the accounting field, with a focus on auditing and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of month‑end and year‑end financial close procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong multi‑tasking and organizational skills while coordinating many projects at the same time.
• Detail oriented and highly analytical a must.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Self‑motivated and team‑oriented with individual initiative.
• Team‑friendly approach and an upbeat demeanor.
• Must have the ability to handle stressful, time‑limited situations in a composed and professional manner.
• Can prioritize and stay on task.
• Accurate and self‑checking.

• 13 paid holidays
• 25 PTO days per year (pro‑rated based on first year start date)
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision offerings for full‑time
• Employer‑paid life insurance for full‑time
• Ancillary benefit offerings for full‑time
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for full‑time
• Health Savings Account (HSA) when electing a high deductible health plan for full‑time
• Employer‑paid Employee Assistance Program…