Senior Accountant Position Available In Erie, New York

Senior Accountant
Exam Type Notice of Vacancy
Department Library
Job Category Finance and Accounting
Location Category Buffalo
Location 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo
Posting Date June 5, 2025
Salary Range $59,024•$84,581
Changed 06/05/2025•2:59 pm

NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY

Location:

Central Library, Business Office

Position Title:

Senior Accountant

Type of Appt:

Provisional•

Hours of Work:

Full-Time, Monday•Friday

Salary Scale:

$59,024•$84,581 (CSEA Job Group 10)

Reposting Date:

June 3, 2025
•Competitive position•Must have a reachable score on upcoming Civil Service Exam to remain in position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Eligibility to accept provisional• appointment:
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration and three (3) years of experience in the field of accounting, one (1) year of which shall have been in a responsible supervising capacity.

NOTE:

Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
Please note that candidates must reside in Erie County for at least 30 days prior to appointment

DUTIES:

(Illustrative Only)
Supervises and assists with preparation of payroll and expense distribution; Audits all claims for grants and instructs grant departments in setting up detailed departmental accounts;
Oversees and assists in the preparation of Monthly Reports of fiscal operations such as balance sheet, income statements and supporting records;
Prepares recurring fiscal reports and other reports, as needed or requested;
Supervises and assists with Purchasing Office needs;
Supervises cash receipts application for receivables and revenues;
Serves as liaison for other departments within the organization to the Business Office;

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

 Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and auditing;  Knowledge of theory and practices of governmental accounting;  Knowledge of Federal, State and local legislation governing the Library;  Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain accounting records and reports;  Ability to devise and install accounting systems;  Ability to analyze fiscal accounting records and to draw specific information therefrom;  Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to hr@buffalolib.

org or to:

Judy Fachko, Assistant Deputy Director, Human Resources Buffalo & Erie County Public Library 1 Lafayette Square Buffalo, NY 14203-1887
This posting will remain open until the position is filled.
he Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.