Accountant - Financial Accounting

Accountant
$70,000-$80,000 | North Tonawanda, NY | Full-Time | Hybrid
Join an established, family-owned organization where you'll have a broad accounting role, work closely with leadership, and help strengthen the financial processes behind a growing operation.
Accountant | General Ledger | Month-End Close | Financial Reporting | Reconciliations | Tax | Manufacturing
Why This Role Stands Out

• Broad Accounting Role: Go beyond data entry and contribute to reporting, close, reconciliations, tax, audits, and financial analysis
• Visibility: Your work will directly support management's understanding of business performance
• Hybrid Flexibility: Flexible scheduling and the ability to work remotely part of the week
• Stable Environment: Established company with a long-term approach to growth and employee development
• Room to Grow: Opportunity to expand your knowledge across accounting systems, financial reporting, taxation, and business operations
• People-Focused Culture: Collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and improve how things are done

⚙ What You'll Be Doing
Core Accounting

• Maintain accurate general ledger activity and supporting documentation
• Record and review transactions involving revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities
• Perform recurring account reconciliations and research discrepancies
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records across multiple areas of the business

Financial Close & Reporting

• Support monthly and annual close activities
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules
• Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, revenue-related accounting, and other close adjustments
• Help prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting
• Compile financial information for leadership review

Analysis & Decision Support

• Review financial results and investigate significant variances
• Compare actual performance against budgets and historical results
• Help identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement
• Provide financial information that helps management evaluate business performance

Banking & Cash Management

• Assist with daily cash reporting and monitoring
• Prepare information required for banking relationships
• Support borrowing-base and financial covenant reporting
• Help ensure banking-related information is accurate and delivered on schedule

Tax & Audit Support

• Assist with recurring state and local tax filings
• Support external financial and benefit-plan audits
• Prepare schedules, documentation, reconciliations, and other materials requested during audit processes
• Help maintain organized records for regulatory and financial reporting purposes

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to make accounting processes more efficient
• Help reduce unnecessary manual work and improve reporting accuracy
• Work with other departments to obtain information and resolve financial questions
• Participate in projects designed to improve controls, workflows, and cost management

• What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of verifiable accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience working with an ERP or accounting system
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage projects and assignments independently
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• A genuine willingness to learn new systems, processes, and areas of accounting

• Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or other operational accounting experience
• State and local tax reporting
• CPA certification
• Experience with Avalara or similar tax platforms
• Experience with ASC 842 / LeaseCrunch or comparable lease-accounting systems
• Experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation
• Familiarity with GAAP

Culture & Work Environment

• Established family-owned organization
• Collaborative and approachable leadership
• Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas
• Strong focus on:
  
  • Accountability
  • Quality
  • Continuous improvement
  • Teamwork
  • Professional development

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Supportive workplace environment
• Company-sponsored employee events

Compensation & Benefits

• $60,000-$80,000 annual salary
• Hybrid and flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• 8 paid holidays
• Generous PTO with no waiting period
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Professional development opportunities

Position Details

• Position: Accountant
• Location: North Tonawanda, NY
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Compensation: $60,000-$80,000 annually

Important: Candidates must have a verified Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least three years of relevant, verifiable experience. Candidates should be comfortable working within the posted $60,000-$80,000 compensation range .
Equal Opportunity Employer
This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment.