Assistant Controller

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

DEFINITION: Under the guidance of the Controller, the Assistant Controller assists with the management of accounting for the organization conforming to GAAP and engages in daily supervision of the bookkeeper. Other responsibilities include general ledger account reconciliations, preparation of selected funding vouchers, and other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

· Must be dependable, organized, and ethical

· Able to work as part of a team or independently

· Have previous supervisory management experience

· Strong time management with ability to multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously

· Produce detailed-orientated, accurate reporting and analysis

· Maintain confidentiality at all times

· Excellent computer skills

· Strong problem-solving and communication skills

DUTIES:

• Supervises and manages bookkeeper in the execution of his/her daily duties ensuring the bookkeeper 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 bookkeeper.
• 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 bookkeeper 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.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• 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.

This position is full-time.

Salary Range: $53,000 – $68,000, depending on experience

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits is available to you and your dependents. In addition, we offer generous vacation, personal, and sick time. Other benefits available to you are long-term disability insurance, supplemental term life insurance, parking expense reimbursement plan, transit plan, a flexible spending account, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Many of our staff apply for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Buffalo, NY 14202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $53,000 - $68,000