Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT (Permanent)
Our client, a global manufacturing organization in WNY, is looking to hire a Staff Accountant to join their growing team.  This is a newly created position with significant room for growth—succession plan into a Finance Manager over time. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform general day-to-day accounting duties ensuring compliance to GAAP
  
• Prepare and post month‑end journal entries within the ERP accounting system
  
• Reconcile a variety of general ledger accounts, including bank transactions
  
• Monitor Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable transactions
  
• Review inventory transactions and ensure accurate costing of inventory parts
  
• Prepare and present month‑end financial reporting package for management
  
• Develop proficiency in the ERP accounting system, participating in yearly upgrades and training coworkers to ensure accuracy
  
• Participate in annual budget processes by providing detailed financial/cost/spending data
  
• Provide support for annual audits
  
• Prepare and generate financial reports as needed
  
• Maintain compliance at all times
  
• Work well both independently and in a team environment—collaborating with operations/manufacturing team members
  
• Work on several special projects at a given time, ensuring completion in a timely manner
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  
  

Details:

• Position is full time, direct hire
  
• 100% in-office; standard 40 hours/week
  
• $65,000 - $75,000 annually depending on experience
  
• Excellent benefits package
  
• Associate’s degree in Accounting or related; Bachelor’s degree preferred
  
• 1-3 years’ accounting experience, manufacturing is a plus
  
• Excellent computer skills: Excel, ERP system - Odoo
  
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• Strong organization skills and time management skills
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Self-motivated
  
• Relocation not available 
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters