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:

• CARE (Compassion, Acceptance, Respect for Everyone) Committee: To create an inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued.
• Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Committee: To lead agency efforts in creating and maintaining a trauma-informed workplace.
• Wellbeing Committee: To empower staff to reach their full potential through personal wellness and community support.
• Safety Committee: To maintain a physically and psychologically safe and welcoming environment for all.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 the 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 Agencys 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 CCBs corporate compliance and ethics program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associates degree and 5 years of experience in accounting.
• Bachelors 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.

Why Youll Love Working Here

• 35 hours per week
• 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 (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (Eligible after first pay period with employer contribution after six months)

Applicants must reside in New York State to be considered.

Compensation range may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location, and experience.

Apply today at https://ccwny.applicantpro.com/jobs

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Catholic Charities of Buffalo will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@ccwny.org.