Staff Accountant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with generous company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness/Fitness reimbursements

Education assistance

Professional development opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Watson Bowman Acme, a Sika company, is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support the Finance & Accounting Team with general ledger analysis, AP processing, month-end close, and bank reconciliations. The role emphasizes ownership, accuracy, timely delivery, and proactive problem solving.

Ideal candidate has experience in high-volume AP and GL reconciliations, with sales tax knowledge and ability to handle confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Experience in high-volume accounts payable processing and reconciliation.
• Experience in general ledger account reconciliation.
• Experience in sales tax calculation, tax exemptions, and certificates.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and keep matters confidential.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to meet month-end deadlines.
• Professional, customer-first attitude.
• Able to work in fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Must have legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable & Cash Disbursements: review, process, enter, and pay accounts payable, manage GRPO reconciliation schedule, match invoices, and run payments.
• Financial Closing & Reconciliations: month, quarterly, and year-end close; manage accruals; review expense reports; bank reconciliations; upload intercompany AR/AP to Hyperion.
• Tax Compliance & System Maintenance: manage sales tax calculations, exemptions, certificates; process monthly filings; maintain exchange rates; support audits.
• Cross-Functional Team Coverage: backup for AR and billing; distribute invoices; manage AR mailbox; handle credit releases.
• Year-End Procedures: complete Beginning Balance Roll JV and prepare vendor data for 1099 reporting.

Skills

Accounts payable

GL reconciliation

Sales tax

Confidentiality

Organization

Communication

MS Office

Tax filings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Hyperion

SAP

Job description

• Compensation: USD 60,000 - USD 80,000 - yearly

Company Description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description

Watson Bowman Acme, a Sika company, is a manufacturer and supplier of expansion joint solutions for the transportation sector, including bridge and highway fabrication, preservation, and tunnels.

The selected candidate will play a key role in supporting the Finance and Accounting Team with general accounting responsibilities including general ledger account analysis, account payable processing, month-end closing support, and bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate is someone who can take ownership of their work, complete tasks accurately and timely, has good judgement and can work with minimal supervision, and can identify and solve issues before they arise.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Accounts Payable & Cash Disbursements: Review, process, enter, and pay accounts payable, including managing the daily GRPO reconciliation schedule, matching vendor invoices, and executing monthly and weekly payment runs.
• Financial Closing & Reconciliations: Perform month, quarterly, and year-end financial closing duties, including managing accruals, reviewing departmental expense reports, completing bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, and uploading intercompany AR/AP reports to Hyperion.
• Tax Compliance & System Maintenance: Manage sales tax calculations, exemptions, and certificates; process monthly tax filings; maintain monthly exchange rates; and support internal /external audit requests.
• Cross-Functional Team Coverage: Provide operational backup for Accounts Receivable (AR) and billing functions during team absences, including distributing daily customer invoices, managing the AR mailbox, and handling credit releases.
• Year-End Procedures: Complete the Beginning Balance Roll Journal Voucher (JV) and compile annual vendor data files for 1099 tax reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• Demonstrated experience in high-volume accounts payable processing and reconciliation
• Demonstrated experience in general ledger account reconciliation
• Experience in sales tax calculation, tax exemptions, and associated certificates
• SAP experience preferred
• Ability to work with sensitive information and to keep matters highly confidential
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and communication (both oral and written) skills
• Must be self-motived and results-oriented and comfortable working with month-end deadlines
• Professional, positive, and a customer-first attitude
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Powerpoint, and Word)
• Possess the legal right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship

Additional Information

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.