Job Summary 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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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, QuickBooks, 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Amherst, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Accounting Softwareunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Billingunmatched
Bookkeepingunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Financial Transactionsunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Policy Developmentunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Sales Supportunmatched
Sales Taxunmatched
Spreadsheetsunmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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