Accountant

Northeast Shared Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Accountant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will monitor and analyze financial data to support corporate decisions while ensuring compliance with policies. You'll be responsible for reconciling accounts, preparing budgets, and assisting with audits. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will have a significant impact. If you have a strong accounting background and a passion for detail-oriented work, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and analyze data.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reconciling assigned accounts and maintaining records.
• Assists auditors with year-end audits by providing accurate information.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Four-year Accounting Degree

Certificate of Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Monarch

Dylakor

Crystal Reports

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Northeast Shared Services provided pay range

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Base pay range

$60,405.80/yr - $85,810.00/yr

SUMMARY

Monitors, researches and trends data utilized to make corporate decisions. Responsible for reviewing and recording general ledger transactions relative to specific areas. Assists auditors with the year end audit by providing accurate information pertaining to assigned areas of analysis. Ensures compliance with all relative policies and procedures. May oversee/supervise a staff of one to eight associates (exempt and/or hourly).

Position can be located in either Schenectady or Buffalo, NY office

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for reconciling all assigned accounts and maintaining complete records of activity for the respective accounts on a period and fiscal yearend basis.
• Review and perform general ledger analyses on various balance sheet and income statement accounts identifying applicable fluctuations year over year and versus budget.
• Responsible for assisting with the preparation of annual profit plan and budgets for specified areas related to their department.
• Assists auditors with the yearend audit by providing audit schedules for all assigned areas and accounts, as well as updating internal control narratives.
• Independently resolves most questions and problems, referring only complex issues to higher management level.
• Manages and provides direction to staff for completion of daily, period-end, and fiscal year-end tasks.
• Ability to learn variety of internal systems – Mainframe, Unix, and Cognos applications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Satisfactory performance reviews.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to compile and analyze data.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail required.
• Positive approach and willingness to accept new projects and responsibilities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four-year Accounting Degree or Certificate of Accountancy required
• Strong report writing skills – Monarch, Dylakor, Crystal
• Proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Retail

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