Center for Elder Law & Justice is looking to fill a full-time Staff Accountant position.
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
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Responsible for managing QuickBooks duties related to the Pooled Trust.
· Initiate deposits and payments 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:
· Extremely generous PTO
· 90% employer covered health, dental & vision
· Fourteen holidays a year, plus two half-day holidays. Including a week off between Christmas Day to New Years Day
· Summer hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day
· Payment of license fees and association dues
· Encouragement of professional development
· Eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness
Salary starts at $50,000.00 based on experience
Resumes to Chandler Jones, HR Manager, [email protected]
CELJ is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Employer recruits without regard to sex, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and any such candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
