Staff Accountant

Posted: March 2024

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to Chandler Jones, HR Manager: cjones@elderjusticeny.org

Location: Center for Elder Law & Justice - 438 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 - About Us

Department: Pooled Trust, Non-Union

Salary Range: $48k – 55k, Salary is based on experience.

This position will be based out of Buffalo.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Staff Accountant, assists and provides a range of support and financial administration to the Pooled Trust Department, as well as the Agency.

REPORTS TO:

Senior Accountant

SUPERVISES:

N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Responsible for managing QuickBooks duties related to the Pooled Trust.

  • Initiate deposits as needed, researching issues as they arise and updating spreadsheets continuously.

  • Responsive to Senior Accountant, Pooled Trust Social Worker, and CFO requests regarding client bills and checks, researching and fact-finding when necessary.

  • Continuous communication and contact with banking institutions.

  • Utilize True Link System:

o Review receipts to make sure receipts match our statements

o Update internal software

  • Ongoing client communications:

o Correspondences

o Assist Pooled Trust department with client services, as needed

  • Participate in ongoing departmental and agency meetings.

  • Special projects for the Senior Accountant.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: May require some travel.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with Accounting Major

  • 1-5 years of accounting, financial, or equivalent experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Strong user of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

  • Proficient with math and accounting skills

  • General understanding of banking and financial regulations

  • Demonstrated research and analytical skills

  • Strong attention to detail, well organized and accurate

CELJ offers a competitive benefits and compensation package, including:

  • Generous vacation and sick time

  • Employer covered health, dental & vision

  • Fourteen holidays a year, plus two half-day holidays

  • Summer hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day

  • Payment of license fees and association dues

  • Encouragement of professional development

  • Eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness