Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee and enhance financial operations for our organization in Buffalo, New York. This role requires expertise in managing complex accounting processes, preparing detailed financial reports, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining accurate and comprehensive financial records.
Responsibilities:
• Ensure precise accounting entries for transactions involving outside investors and manage income allocations, annuity payments, and charitable trusts.
• Maintain detailed records for charitable gift annuities, pooled income funds, and program-related investments.
• Prepare internal financial reports summarizing activities, balances, and trends to support organizational goals.
• Supervise accounting processes related to stock gifts, including valuation, donor information, and coordination with the Giving Strategies team.
• Support workflows for gift processing and ensure accurate tracking of client project accounts within the financial system.
• Collaborate with the Community Impact team to align grant activities with general ledger entries and reporting standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial reports related to grants and external funding.
• Generate quarterly budget-to-actual reports and assist leadership in identifying key trends and variances.
• Partner with functional areas to meet their budget reporting needs and support financial planning efforts.• A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or related financial roles.
• Proficiency in month-end close procedures and general ledger management.
• Strong understanding of financial statement audits and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in account reconciliation and journal entry preparation.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting systems and tools.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification is a plus.
Responsibilities:
• Ensure precise accounting entries for transactions involving outside investors and manage income allocations, annuity payments, and charitable trusts.
• Maintain detailed records for charitable gift annuities, pooled income funds, and program-related investments.
• Prepare internal financial reports summarizing activities, balances, and trends to support organizational goals.
• Supervise accounting processes related to stock gifts, including valuation, donor information, and coordination with the Giving Strategies team.
• Support workflows for gift processing and ensure accurate tracking of client project accounts within the financial system.
• Collaborate with the Community Impact team to align grant activities with general ledger entries and reporting standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial reports related to grants and external funding.
• Generate quarterly budget-to-actual reports and assist leadership in identifying key trends and variances.
• Partner with functional areas to meet their budget reporting needs and support financial planning efforts.• A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or related financial roles.
• Proficiency in month-end close procedures and general ledger management.
• Strong understanding of financial statement audits and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in account reconciliation and journal entry preparation.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting systems and tools.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification is a plus.