Senior Accountant - Retail Multi-Unit Operations

American Accounting Association; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wellsville Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Sr. Accountant to lead accounting and financial reporting for our multi-store retail operations across NY, PA, and OH.

You will own month-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, and preparation of accurate financial statements and analysis. You will support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls, and partner closely with operations leaders to explain results and

Qualifications

• Own month-end close and general ledger management.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and variance reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.
• Partner with operations leaders to explain results and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close for multi-store retail operations
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, variance reports, and management dashboards for leadership
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis to drive profitable decision-making
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies and procedures
• Oversee journal entries, accruals, fixed assets, and inventory-related accounting activities
• Collaborate with operations and store leadership to explain results and improve financial performance
• Assist with audits, tax support schedules, and documentation for external partners
• Identify process improvements, streamline reporting, and leverage systems to increase accuracy and efficiency

Skills

General ledger accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

GAAP compliance

Account reconciliations

Variance analysis

Cash flow analysis

Audit support

Tools

Excel (advanced)

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

Senior Accountant - Retail Multi-Unit Operations

Employer Ashley | The Wellsville Group Location Buffalo, New York Salary Competitive Closing date Sep 13, 2026

Focus Area Records & Reporting, Strategy & Operations, Taxation Role Type Accountant Role Level Senior Certifications CISA – Certified Information System Auditor Work Mode Hybrid Employment Type Full Time Organization Type Other

Ashley The Wellsville Group is seeking a Sr. Accountant to lead accounting and financial reporting for our multi-store retail operations across NY, PA, and OH. In this role, you will own month-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, and preparation of accurate financial statements and analysis. You will support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls, and partner closely with operations leaders to explain results and drive performance. We offer a team-oriented culture, growth opportunities, and performance-based rewards.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close for multi-store retail operations
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, variance reports, and management dashboards for leadership
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis to drive profitable decision-making
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies and procedures
• Oversee journal entries, accruals, fixed assets, and inventory-related accounting activities
• Collaborate with operations and store leadership to explain results and improve financial performance
• Assist with audits, tax support schedules, and documentation for external partners
• Identify process improvements, streamline reporting, and leverage systems to increase accuracy and efficiency

Required Skills

• General ledger accounting
• Financial reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• GAAP compliance
• Account reconciliations
• Variance analysis
• Excel (advanced)
• ERP/accounting systems
• Audit support
• Cash flow analysis