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