Assistant Controller

Overview

The 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. Other responsibilities include general ledger account reconciliations, preparation of selected funding vouchers, and other related duties as required. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in the Western New York Community as part of an organization providing high-quality legal representation and assistance.

• Competitive Pay: Earn a salary ranging from $64,000 to $74,000, commensurate with your experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.
• Generous vacation, personal, and sick time.
• Paid parenthood leave 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.

• Supervises and manages the Financial Analyst in the execution of daily duties, providing clear direction on priorities and training as needed.
• Provides regular feedback, coaching, and discipline when necessary.
• Maintains the general ledger, journals, and other financial records for month-end/year-end processing.
• Prepares reports for the Chief Financial Officer or Controller as needed for the 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 the Chief Financial Officer/Controller in the annual budgeting process, as needed.
• Prepares accounts payable invoices for review and approval, including following various funding budgets for allowable expenses and creating expense allocations.
• Processes accounts payable checks after approval.
• Maintains accounting personnel and payroll records and acts as a backup to the 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 operations by keeping financial information 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 CFO/Controller in the preparation of grant proposals, as needed.
• Locates files, invoices, and reports as requested by auditors and funding sources.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Graduation from an accredited four-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 the ability to multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to be detail-oriented ensuring accurate reporting and analysis.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and communication skills.

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from minorities, females, disabled individuals, veterans, and individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Please send your cover letter and resume to resume or mail them to:

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc.

Attention:
Human Resources

290 Main Street, Suite 400

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our dedicated team.