Experienced Bookkeeper

Cohen & Co; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohen & Co in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to maintain general ledger records, run day-to-day transactions, and manage payables/receivables. You’ll support monthly closes and prepare routine financial reports, collaborating with clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in bookkeeping, proficient in QuickBooks Online and Sage Intacct, and excels at detail, deadlines, and clear communication in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits and credits, account reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or Sage Intacct
• Demonstrated experience performing monthly account reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or errors
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete general ledger records
• Record and categorize day-to-day financial transactions
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing processes
• Maintain supporting documentation for financial transactions
• Review accounts for discrepancies and resolve reconciliation issues
• Assist with payroll-related accounting and reporting, as needed
• Prepare routine financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements
• Communicate with clients and internal team members to obtain information and resolve bookkeeping matters
• Help improve and maintain efficient accounting processes and procedures
• Support accountants, controllers, and other finance professionals as needed

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Bank Reconciliations

Journal Entries

Month-End Close

Excel

Communication

Independent & Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Maintain accurate and complete general ledger records
• Record and categorize day-to-day financial transactions
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing processes
• Maintain supporting documentation for financial transactions
• Review accounts for discrepancies and resolve reconciliation issues
• Assist with payroll-related accounting and reporting, as needed
• Prepare routine financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements
• Communicate with clients and internal team members to obtain information and resolve bookkeeping matters
• Help improve and maintain efficient accounting processes and procedures
• Support accountants, controllers, and other finance professionals as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete general ledger records
• Record and categorize day-to-day financial transactions
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing processes
• Maintain supporting documentation for financial transactions
• Review accounts for discrepancies and resolve reconciliation issues
• Assist with payroll-related accounting and reporting, as needed
• Prepare routine financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements
• Communicate with clients and internal team members to obtain information and resolve bookkeeping matters
• Help improve and maintain efficient accounting processes and procedures
• Support accountants, controllers, and other finance professionals as needed

Qualifications Required

• 3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits and credits, account reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or Sage Intacct
• Demonstrated experience performing monthly account reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or errors
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team

Preferred

• Experience working with multiple companies or clients simultaneously
• Experience in a public accounting, outsourced accounting, or professional services environment
• Experience assisting with month-end close
• Experience with both QuickBooks Online and Sage Intacct
• QuickBooks Online certification or other relevant accounting/bookkeeping credentials
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field

Who We Are

Sure, we like numbers. (But we’ll never treat you like one.)

At Cohen & Co Our Foundational Principles Offer Insight Into How We Achieve An Inclusive, Growth-oriented Culture That Fuels The Success Of Our Firm, Our Clients And Our People. In Particular, We Honor Our Foundational Principle Of “great People First” By

• Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and
• Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewardspackage, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!

Learn More About Us!

• Discover our Passion, Purpose & Expertise
• Learn more about our Firm's culture

Estimated Base Range

• Base compensation offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Co, we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation. As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.