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Accountant II

Buffalo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=100+James+E+Casey+Drive+Buffalo+NY+USA+14206)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position is responsible for maintaining and analyzing financial and accounting records, including oversight of financial reports, income and expense reports, and budgets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Serve as lead on all aspects of accounting operations including accounts receivable/payable, retirement plan, bank accounts/reconciliations, and the management of financial controls in accordance with GAAP.

+ Maintain financial records and ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded.

+ Ensure accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconcile subsidiaries ledger accounts to general ledger.

+ Process government grant BSROE claims monthly.

+ Prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other financial reports.

+ Analyze current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses as directed by the Controller.

+ Prepare reports and schedules as needed for yearly independent audit.

+ Assist in analyzing and providing variance explanations (from budget and trend) related to assigned areas to accounting leads and managers for month end review.

+ Assist Controller with requests from other teams; with other duties and projects as assigned.

+ Conduct month-end close process. Ensure all monthly postings are completed in a timely manner. Identify and compile outstanding payables and receivables for accrual, resolve any outstanding transactions. Prepare monthly reports and updates schedules as needed.

+ Conduct private grant revenue and expense review; investment reconciliation, depreciation; inventory management and pre-paid reconciliations.

+ Assists internal teams to manage various requirements such as budget vs actual reporting, grant reporting, fuel tax refund claims, sales tax refund claims and business insurance issues.

+ Work with the Human Resources head to verify proper recording of payroll and benefits.

+ Assist with all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to, serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

+ A compressive understanding of financial/accounting matters and processes

+ Strong oral and written communication skills

+ Ability to work successfully in a team environment; confidentiality essential

+ Proficient in MS Office software as well as accounting software

+ Current & valid NYS driver’s license and daily access to an automobile

+ Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 35 lbs.

Salary Description

$60,500-$65,000/yr.