Accounting Specialist - StaffBuffalo

Accounting Specialist

Are you looking to join a dynamic team where your accounting expertise can shine? This Accounting Specialist position offers a salary of $41,000–$47,000 per year and provides a flexible work schedule with a great work-life balance! If you're passionate about financial accuracy, customer service, and thrive in a low-stress environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As an Accounting Specialist, you'll work in a supportive environment, handling a variety of financial tasks, from invoicing and collections to reconciliations, and monthly closings. Your attention to detail and ability to problem-solve will be key to succeeding in this role. Enjoy a flexible start and end time with a 9am – 5pm schedule Monday through Friday, and experience the satisfaction of helping a growing organization maintain financial integrity.

This is an on-site, in-person in Buffalo, New York.

Responsibilities:

• Contact clients by phone, email, and written communication to follow up on past-due bills.
• Work closely with the team to resolve payment issues and discrepancies.
• Prepare and send invoices and statements to clients as needed to ensure smooth billing operations.
• Keep accurate records of all collections communications in an Excel spreadsheet, updated monthly to reflect new past-due bills.
• Enter debits and credits into the accounting system and process direct deposits and check payments accurately.
• Reconcile bank deposits and cleared checks daily to ensure financial accuracy.
• Provide top-notch service and maintain confidentiality in dealings with clients, vendors, and staff.
• Contribute to the monthly closing process, ensuring everything is in order for financial reporting.
• Manage accounts payables, ensuring timely processing of payments.
• Provide additional administrative support to the accounting team as needed.
• Take on other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of accounting experience in an office setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently or as part of a team.
• Capable of handling sensitive financial information with confidentiality.

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

First time working with a Recruiter? No problem! We make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible. Communication is key – to get started, all we need from you is an updated resume and some time to chat. Our team will get to know and your future career goals. Throughout the process, we will provide resume feedback, schedule and prepare you for interviews, provide client feedback, and coach you through the offer stage.

StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.

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