Intermediate Accountant

Jobtailor; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Staff Accountant to support monthly and annual closes, GAAP compliance, and audit readiness. You will maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, and assist management with financial statements and reconciliations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (CPA preferred) and 3 years of accounting experience; strong Excel and ERP skills are essential. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and help drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; an additional four (4) years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Three (3) years of experience in accounting required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience of general ledger systems, Excel, spreadsheets, and PC/Windows skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to identify problems and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly and annual financial reports and support audit schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger system.
• Prepare and/or review journal entries with appropriate documentation.
• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules for audit and management.
• Perform analytical procedures.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Review accounts payable invoices for accurate general ledger coding as needed.
• Maintain departmental financial spreadsheets and spreadsheet controls.
• Support accounting management with data classification, handling procedures, and accounting pronouncement research.
• Prepare monthly account and bank reconciliations.
• Complete standard monthly reports and tasks by scheduled dates.
• Investigate and resolve month-end differences.
• Provide backup to Finance team functions including AR, AP, and Cash Management.
• Coordinate information flow with senior accountants, managers, and other departments.
• Recommend and develop efficiency and process improvements.
• Support strategic initiatives and information requests from other departments.
• Participate in departmental teams and task groups.
• Update and review departmental procedure documentation.
• Present information clearly and produce timely financial information for management, auditors, and external federal and state agencies.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Problem Identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA

Tools

Excel

General Ledger Systems

PC/Windows

Job description

• Complete monthly and annual financial reports and support audit schedules
• Maintain the general ledger system
• Serve as the primary backup across the accounting department and cross-train on all Reliance Rx accounting functions
• Prepare and/or review journal entries with appropriate documentation
• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules for audit and management
• Perform analytical procedures
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Review accounts payable invoices for accurate general ledger coding as needed
• Maintain departmental financial spreadsheets and spreadsheet controls
• Support accounting management with data classification, handling procedures, and accounting pronouncement research
• Prepare monthly account and bank reconciliations
• Complete standard monthly reports and tasks by scheduled dates
• Investigate and resolve month-end differences
• Provide backup to Finance team functions including AR, AP, and Cash Management
• Coordinate information flow with senior accountants, managers, and other departments
• Recommend and develop efficiency and process improvements
• Support strategic initiatives and information requests from other departments
• Participate in departmental teams and task groups
• Update and review departmental procedure documentation
• Present information clearly and produce timely financial information for management, auditors, and external federal and state agencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; an additional four (4) years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• Three (3) years of experience in accounting required
• CPA strongly preferred
• Working knowledge and experience of general ledger systems, Excel, spreadsheets, and PC/Windows skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to identify problems and recommend appropriate resolutions
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Ability to accept responsibility, work well on teams, and make decisions
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proven examples of displaying the Reliance values: Collaborative, Accessible, Results-Oriented, Empowering, and Supportive
• Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, and GAAP compliance, with strong analytical skills to support audit processes and financial statement preparation. Proven ability to collaborate across departments and improve accounting efficiencies while managing multiple projects independently.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger Maintenance
• GAAP Compliance
• CPA
• Excel

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger Maintenance
• Journal Entry Preparation
• Analytical Procedures
• Account Reconciliation
• Audit Support
• Spreadsheet Management
• Data Classification
• Problem Identification
• Process Improvement

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Financial Statements
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Cash Management
• Audit Schedules

Tools & Technologies

• General Ledger Systems
• Excel
• PC/Windows