The Accounting Specialist is responsible for performing various accounting and bookkeeping functions within the Finance & Administration department.
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this position include:
- Enter deposits and invoices into accounting software.
- Generate purchase orders and obtain required approvals prior to check run.
- Generate and distribute checks biweekly and as needed.
- Generate and distribute invoices and supporting documentation.
- Organize and update financial records.
- Assist with audit(s).
- Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable (AP) and/or receivable (AR).
- Generate AP and AR reports weekly and as needed.
- Follow up on outstanding AR and AP.
- Obtain insurance certificates as needed/complete applications/renewals.
- Assist with Finance & Administration department duties.
- Order supplies/merchandise and maintain inventory as needed.
- Work with Directors and others to develop budget for grants.
- Generate grant reports as needed.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Associate degree in Accounting or Finance OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- One (1) year of experience with not-for-profit accounting.
- General understanding of general accounting policies and procedures required.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of not-for-profit accounting. Experience with QuickBooks software preferred.
- General knowledge of financial operations, grant accounting.
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. Strong Excel skills necessary.
- A proactive, creative, and flexible attitude.
- Willing to work evening and weekend hours, as necessary.
- Must reside in Buffalo, NY area, able to work on site at least three (3) days per week.
- Proactive team player, flexible & enthusiastic self-starter who can work independently.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Strong organizational skills and follow-through necessary.
- Strong interpersonal, multitasking, and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Bilingual/bicultural a plus.
The starting pay for this position, starting salary to be determined by combination of education, experience, and skill level, is:
- $22.00 -$25.00 per hour
This position is full-time, hourly non-exempt. The position will report directly to the Accounting Manager.