Accounting – Senior Staff Accountant Position Available In Erie, New York

JOB OVERVIEW

JOB TITLE
Senior Staff Accountant

DEPARTMENT

Accounting

LOCATION

Buffalo, N.Y.
DIRECT
Controller

SUPERVISOR

GENERAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

Works with the Controller in reporting, coordination, and monitoring the financial activity of Western New York Independent Living, Inc. (WNYIL). Provide assistance in all aspects of the accounting department to include, but not limited to, audits, monthly financial reports, payroll, local, State, and Federal reporting.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Assist with funder and governing body reporting and tracking as needed.
2.Responsible for month end close, including journal entries, accruals and reporting.
3.Prepare vouchers and expenditure reports for contracts and grants.
4.Assist in the preparation for all financial audits.
5.Assist in the preparation of the Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) and CFR related reports.
6.Complete and/or review monthly bank and other balance sheet reconciliations.
7.Supervise and mentor the Staff Accountant.
8.Attend Agency’s in-service training and staff meetings as well as any other Agency

• related activities as required.

9.Participate in maintaining a neat, clean and safe work environment.
10. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Associate Degree in Business or Accounting
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting

• Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

(if required)

• Two (2)
• three (3) years of experience in accounting related responsibilities including contract and grant knowledge.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have intermediate level of knowledge of computers including the use of Excel spreadsheets, databases, word processing and networks.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organization and analytical skills.
• Perform in a professional, conscientious, and efficient manner for the purpose of ensuring a better quality of life for persons with disabilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK
Office

ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL
Sitting for extended periods of time.

DEMANDS OF

Occasional lifting of not more than 15 pounds.
THE JOB
HOURS / SHIFTS
37.5

• 40 hours per week. M
• F 8:30 am
• 5:00 pm.

CLASSIFICATION

Full-time, salary, exempt, Professional staff.

Range:

$70,000

• 85,000
  Agency provided group health insurance.

Vision, dental, life, supplemental insurances available.

BENEFITS

PTO and paid holiday package.
403(b) retirement with Agency match.
Employee Assistance Program
Western New York Independent Living, Inc. values our employee
safety and follows all recommended NYS required Infectious Disease
Prevention Protocols.
OTHER
Western New York Independent Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.
Western New York Independent Living, Inc. is a scent-free Agency.

POSTING INFORMATION

Closing Date:

June 25, 2025
Cover Letter and Resume Required to:
Human Resources Dept.
WNY Independent Living, Inc. 3108 Main St. Buffalo, N.Y. 14214 employmentwnyil