Staff Accountant in Orchard Park, New York

Location

Orchard Park, New York

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$70,000 – $75,000/yr

Company

StaffBuffalo

Senior Accountant Are you an accounting professional who enjoys getting into the details, improving processes, and becoming a trusted resource within a growing organization? Do you want the opportunity to learn directly from experienced financial leadership while positioning yourself for long‑term growth?

A growing manufacturing organization in Orchard Park, NY is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This full‑time position offers a salary range of $70,000–$75,000, depending on experience, along with excellent healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with profit sharing, and unlimited PTO.

This Senior Accountant role is being created to support a Controller and CFO who are looking to gradually transition key accounting responsibilities to a capable accounting professional. Initially, the position will focus on core accounting functions, reconciliations, month‑end close support, and financial reporting. Over time, there will be significant opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and grow within the organization.

The ideal Senior Accountant candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to build a long‑term career within a stable company that continues to invest in growth and modernization.

This is an onsite position in Orchard Park, NY.

Responsibilities General Ledger & Month‑End Close

Prepare and post journal entries

Assist with month‑end and year‑end close activities

Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, credit cards, accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets

Maintain organized and audit‑ready financial records

Assist with financial reporting and analysis for leadership

Support sales tax filings and other regulatory reporting requirements

Help document and improve accounting procedures and workflows

Operational Accounting Support

Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed

Review coding, approvals, and transaction accuracy

Monitor aging schedules and assist with follow‑up activities

Maintain accurate vendor and customer records

Support special projects and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

3+ years of accounting experience

Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting and reconciliations

Experience supporting month‑end close processes

Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Manufacturing or industrial industry experience is helpful but not required

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $70,000–$75,000, depending on experience

100% employer‑paid healthcare coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Unlimited PTO

Long‑term disability coverage

Stable and growing organization with strong leadership

Significant long‑term advancement opportunity as accounting leadership responsibilities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.

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