Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. ยท 1 day ago
Assistant Controller
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $74K/yr
5+ years expThe Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to assist with the management of accounting for the organization conforming to GAAP, and the daily supervision of the Financial Analyst. This role involves overseeing financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with various regulations while making a significant impact on the lives of individuals in the Western New York Community.
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Responsibilities
Supervises and manages Financial Analyst in the execution of his/her daily duties ensuring the Financial Analyst has been given clear direction regarding the priority for completion of duties and has been sufficiently trained
Provides regular feedback, coaching, and discipline, when necessary to the Financial Analyst
Responsible to ensure maintenance of general ledger, journals, and other financial records for month end/year end processing
Prepares reports for Chief Financial Officer or Controller as needed for Board of Directors, Union negotiations, grant applications, etc
Works closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Controller at fiscal year-end to prepare for the annual financial audit
Supports Chief Financial Officer/Controller in annual budgeting process, as needed
Prepares accounts payable invoices for review and approval including following of various funding budgets for allowable expenses and creating expense allocations
Process accounts payable checks after approval
Maintains accounting personnel and payroll records and acts as a backup to Financial Analyst position for preparing payroll
Receives, authenticates, and implements employee wage garnishments
Prepares reports and payments for payroll taxes
Maintains equipment inventories and is responsible for assignment of asset tags
Complies with federal, state, and local requirements for preparing and filing financial reports
Protects Legal Aid operations by keeping financial information and plans and employee information confidential
Protects agency resources by ensuring compliance with funding and other contract agreements
Prepares monthly and quarterly reports and vouchers to funding sources, as needed
Assists Chief Financial Officer/Controller in preparation of grant proposals, as needed
Locates files, invoices, and reports as requested by auditors and funding sources
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited or registered four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field, including or supplemented by a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester credit hours in accounting, and five (5) years experience as a Bookkeeper or Accountant, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, may be considered
Must be dependable, organized, and ethical
Ability to work as part of a team or independently
Previous supervisory experience
Strong time management and organizational skills with ability to multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously
Proven ability to be detailed-orientated ensuring accurate reporting and analysis
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Excellent computer skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and communication skills
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.
Generous vacation, personal, and sick time.
Paid parenthood leave plan
401(k) retirement plan.
Long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, supplemental term life insurance, and other voluntary insurance offerings
Parking expense reimbursement plan, transit plan, and a flexible spending account.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness: Qualifying employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Loan Forgiveness Program.
Company
Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc.
Established in 1912 and serving more than 20,000 individuals annually, the Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo is the largest and oldest provider of indigent legal services in Western New York.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lucian Wiza
Chief Financial Officer
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