Accounting Manager

Career Connection Network; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Connection Network is assisting a local financial services company in Buffalo to fill an Accounting Manager position. The role oversees daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with GAAP and NCUA regulations.

You will provide strategic financial insights to support growth and regulatory reporting including Call Reports. The on-site, full-time role offers a salary range of $52,000 to $78,000 plus benefits, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software and MS Office.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly accounting activities (AP/AR, fixed assets, payroll).
• Prepare monthly financial statements and regulatory reports (Call Reports).
• Reconcile general ledger and bank statements with proper documentation.
• Analyze income/expense variances and monitor cash flow.
• Ensure GAAP and NCUA regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with supervisory committees and regulators.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office

Job description

Our client, a local financial services company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Manager for their direct hire opening in the Buffalo area! The Accounting Manager will play a crucial role in managing complex accounting functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and provide strategic financial insights to support organizational growth. This on-site position offers a salary of $52K - $78K based on experience + benefits.

Job Overview

The Accounting Manager will oversee all aspects of the daily accounting operations ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately tracked and reported.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly accounting activities, including accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets/prepaids, payroll, Asset Liability Management Reports, CECL Calculation Reports, and investments.
• Prepare timely monthly financial statements, Call Reports (Form 5300), and other regulatory reports.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Analyze income/expense variances.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), NCUA regulations.
• Prepare documentation and serve as a liaison for internal supervisory committee and regulatory agencies (NCUA.)
• Monitor and manage daily cash flow and investments under direction of management and Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting, or equivalent credit union/banking experience;
• Strong knowledge of GAAP,
• Proficiency in accounting software, and Microsoft Office in a windows environment,
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.