Senior Accounting Specialist / 61281 Position Available In Erie, New York

Senior Accounting Specialist / 61281
Accounting
Buffalo, NY
Contract To Hire
$54,000.00 – $64,000.00
Senior Accounting Specialist

Location:

Buffalo, NY (preferred) or Syracuse, NY

Employment Type:

Temp-to-Hire

Pay Range:

$26-$31/hour (open to negotiation based on experience)
About the Company
An established and growing Central New York-based firm with operations in architecture, engineering, construction, and real estate development is seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist to support its Architecture & Engineering (A&E) business line. The organization has experienced significant expansion and is restructuring its accounting function to support long-term growth.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and mission-driven team working on a diverse portfolio of commercial and community-driven projects throughout the region.
About the Role
This newly created position will serve as a key support partner to the A&E Controller and will be integral to the accounting operations of the A&E division. The selected candidate will gain deep exposure to project accounting within professional services and may grow into an Accounting Manager role over time.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the A&E Controller with daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting activities.
Support project accounting, billing cycles, reconciliations, and reporting processes.
Manage AP/AR workflows and collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate records.
Analyze budgets, job costs, and financial trends specific to engineering and architectural projects.
Prepare financial statements and documentation as needed.
Coordinate with other accounting staff across business units to maintain consistency and compliance.
Ideal Candidate Will Have
3-6+ years of accounting experience, preferably within professional services (A&E, construction, or related).
Strong foundational skills in AP, AR, billing, general ledger, and financial reconciliation.
Proven adaptability and problem-solving mindset; able to navigate evolving project scopes and deadlines.
High attention to detail and strong organization skills, with comfort working in a lean team environment.
Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems (experience with Azure or Key Styles a plus, but not required).
Excellent communication skills and an ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
A desire for professional growth and potential to move into a supervisory or specialized role in the future.
Work Environment & Culture
The position is in-office, with Buffalo strongly preferred. Syracuse-based candidates will also be considered.
The company fosters a family-oriented, flexible culture that values work-life balance.
After a successful 6-month orientation, remote flexibility (e.g., occasional WFH days) may be discussed.
Leadership values transparency, collaboration, and supporting employees as full human beings—both professionally and personally.
Submit a resume today to wnyjobs@hiresapphire.com for immediate consideration!
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