Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (Permanent)
Our client an established international organization with operations in WNY is looking to add a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity with tremendous room for growth. This role is open due to a promotion.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daytoday accounting responsibilities to ensure the overall financial success of the organization
  
• Perform monthend close responsibilities preparing journal entries and conducting reconciliations
  
• Create and present financial reports to Accounting Manager during monthend close
  
• Maintain General ledger ensuring accurate and uptodate records are kept
  
• Process weekly payroll for employees
  
• Perform root cause analysis to determine the origin of any discrepancies documenting accurately and ensuring resolution is achieved
  
• Act as the backup for Accounts Payables/Receivables/Fixed Assets assisting on an as needed basis
  
• Remain up to date with local state and federal laws/regulations
  
• Analyze current processes and provide educated suggestions for adjustments/improvements
  
• Complete special projects when needed
  
• Work well independently as well as part of a team ensuring clear communication between departments
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full time direct hire
  
• MondayThursday inoffice (with flexibility); Fridays are work from home
  
• Standard 40 hours work week with some OT during close periods
  
• $85000 $90000 annually depending on experience
  
• Excellent Benefits package flexible PTO policy 401k match
  
• Bachelor s degree in Accounting or related; CPA preferred
  
• 2 years relevant accounting experience public preferred
  
• Proficient computer skills Microsoft Excel & Word
  
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• Strong organization skills and time management skills
  
• Extreme attention to detail
  
• Selfmotivated
  
• Maintain high level of confidentiality
  
• Relocation not available
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: ;