Staff Accountant

• Professional Dues Paid
• Incentive Compensation
• Referral Bonuses
• Summer Hours
• Holiday Pay
• Voluntary Benefits
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation

We are looking for a Staff Accountant who enjoys stepping into fast-moving environments, supporting important client initiatives, and contributing reliable financial expertise across assignments. The role offers the chance to apply core accounting knowledge in varied business settings while building strong partnerships and maintaining high standards of accuracy.

• Manage daily accounting activities, including recording journal entries and maintaining accurate general ledger balances.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and support clean financial records.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks by preparing supporting schedules, reviewing transactions, and helping ensure timely reporting.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions while monitoring accuracy, payment timing, and outstanding balances.
• Prepare client billing information and maintain documentation that supports invoicing and revenue tracking.
• Support sales tax-related activities by organizing records, reviewing transactions, and assisting with compliance requirements.
• Adjust quickly to different client environments, accounting systems, and internal workflows while maintaining productivity.
• Partner with client contacts and internal teams to deliver dependable accounting support on project-based and interim assignments.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar position.
• Hands-on knowledge of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close processes.
• Experience handling bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing activities.
• Familiarity with sales tax processes and supporting compliance-related accounting tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in changing environments and adapt to new systems and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, organization, and meeting deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build productive working relationships with clients and team members.
• Enter financial data and transactions
• Analyze budgets and other financial information
• Reconcile bank statements
• Prepare financial reports and statements
• Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Create accounting policies to comply with all rules and regulations

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• Previous experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, or similar position
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Good with spreadsheets, experienced in Microsoft Excel, Quick Books, and basic accounting systems
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills
• Must live within 30 miles of Amherst, NY
• No Relocation