8 Results for Entry Level Accountant Jobs in Buffalo, NY

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Sr. Accountant

Amherst, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Kyle Clarke with Robert Half of Buffalo has partnered with a Public Accounting Firm that is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join their team in Buffalo, New York. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting tax-related reporting, and ensuring timely completion of core accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end close, along with the ability to work effectively during high-volume tax periods. Responsibilities:• Oversee month-end accounting activities, including preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping ensure deadlines are met accurately.• Maintain the general ledger by recording financial activity, analyzing account movement, and resolving discrepancies as they arise.• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support to reflect routine and adjusting transactions.• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to keep records accurate and current.• Complete bank reconciliations and follow up on unmatched transactions or timing differences.• Support tax accounting processes by organizing financial data, assisting with tax reporting, and helping maintain compliance with applicable requirements.• Contribute during tax season by managing accounting schedules, reconciling supporting documentation, and assisting with filing-related preparation.• Use UltraTax and related systems to support tax preparation workflows and financial reporting needs.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Arcade, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support accurate financial operations and reliable reporting for our team in Arcade, New York. This position plays an important role in overseeing close activities, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, and helping ensure compliance with established accounting practices. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments to improve accounting processes and support business goals. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly closing activities by preparing, reviewing, and finalizing accounting entries within established deadlines. • Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger through thorough review of financial transactions and supporting documentation. • Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring completeness, proper classification, and alignment with accounting standards. • Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner to support accurate financial records. • Complete bank reconciliations regularly and investigate variances to ensure cash activity is properly recorded. • Assist with financial reporting by compiling schedules, analyzing balances, and supporting the preparation of internal and external reports. • Partner with operational and business teams to explain financial results, address issues, and strengthen accounting controls. • Support audit activities by organizing records, responding to information requests, and helping maintain compliance documentation. • Identify opportunities to enhance workflows, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency across the accounting function.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Buffalo, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a metal fabrication organization in Buffalo, New York. This role will oversee core accounting activities, deliver timely financial reporting, and support budgeting, cash management, and inventory-related analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve reporting accuracy across a dynamic manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entry review, and preparation of accurate financial statements within established deadlines. • Support annual close and reporting efforts by coordinating schedules, preparing key account analyses, and contributing to corporate financial reporting deliverables. • Manage day-to-day accounting operations such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing. • Monitor liquidity by tracking cash activity, projecting short-term funding needs, and aligning available resources with operating and capital priorities. • Oversee tax-related accounting processes and help maintain compliance with applicable financial, legal, and regulatory obligations. • Partner with banking, insurance, and external accounting contacts to support financing activities, debt servicing, and other business requirements. • Perform cost reviews and identify opportunities to strengthen spending controls and improve financial performance across the organization. • Assist with inventory accounting by validating transaction accuracy, supporting inventory oversight, and helping maintain reliable asset records. • Contribute to annual operating and capital budgeting by helping organize timelines, compiling financial inputs, and supporting forecast development. • Help refine information capture and reporting practices within company systems when needed to improve financial analysis and decision-making.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Buffalo, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a healthcare organization in Buffalo, New York. This role is ideal for someone in finance who can manage complex close activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support sound financial decision-making. The position offers an opportunity to contribute across core accounting operations, audit support, and process improvement while helping maintain a strong control environment. Responsibilities: • Direct monthly and annual closing activities, ensuring journal entries, variance analysis, and financial reporting tasks are completed accurately and on schedule. • Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations each month, investigate outstanding items, and drive timely correction of discrepancies. • Analyze financial information and prepare supporting schedules that contribute to reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. • Review and reconcile intercompany transactions, recording adjustments when needed to keep accounts aligned across entities. • Coordinate audit and review support by assembling requested documentation, preparing schedules, and responding to external auditor inquiries. • Manage core accounts payable activity, including invoice processing, sub-ledger accuracy, and proper recording of cash-related transactions. • Administer fixed asset accounting within Great Plains by maintaining records for acquisitions, retirements, and depreciation. • Develop meaningful financial reports and analytical insights to support operational planning and leadership decision-making. • Help refine accounting procedures and internal controls to improve consistency, compliance, and overall efficiency. • Provide guidance to interns or student workers and contribute to special assignments, financial analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Batavia, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
47000 - 57000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a growing manufacturing organization in New York. This role focuses on managing customer invoicing, receivables, and account follow-up while supporting accurate financial operations across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in credit-related matters, and the ability to work effectively with internal teams in a fast-paced onsite environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and issue customer invoices, maintain receivable records, and help ensure timely and accurate billing activity. • Partner with the Credit Manager to review customer accounts, support credit evaluations, and assist with onboarding new customers. • Calculate and apply sales tax requirements correctly across transactions and customer invoices. • Examine purchase orders and related documentation to verify billing accuracy and resolve discrepancies before invoicing. • Manage collection efforts on outstanding balances through consistent follow-up and clear communication with customers. • Post and reconcile incoming payments, including cash applications, to keep account records current and accurate. • Use accounting systems and spreadsheets to track receivable activity, monitor aging, and support reporting needs. • Assist with account maintenance and other receivables-related tasks that contribute to efficient daily accounting operations.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Cheektowaga, NY
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Temporary / Contract
22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payment operations for a Contract position based in Cheektowaga, New York. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and confident handling a high volume of invoices with accuracy. The selected candidate will help keep vendor payments on schedule while maintaining reliable financial records and consistent processing standards. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices, assign the correct accounting codes, and prepare them for timely entry into the payment workflow. • Process accounts payable transactions accurately while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and aligned with company procedures. • Coordinate scheduled check runs and confirm approved payments are issued within established deadlines. • Verify invoice details against purchase records or other backup materials to resolve discrepancies before payment. • Maintain organized payable files and update records so transaction histories are easy to track and audit. • Communicate with internal teams and vendors to answer payment questions and follow up on outstanding items.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Cheektowaga, NY
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Temporary / Contract
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily financial operations for a busy organization in Cheektowaga, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing high-volume invoice activity with accuracy and consistency. The person in this role will help maintain timely payment processes while contributing to the overall efficiency of the accounting function. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documentation before processing. • Assign correct accounting codes to vendor invoices and enter payment details into the appropriate system. • Prepare and support routine check runs to ensure vendors are paid on schedule. • Reconcile invoice records and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with internal departments and external vendors. • Maintain organized accounts payable files and ensure documentation is accessible for audits and reporting needs. • Monitor payment timelines and follow established procedures to keep transactions current and compliant. • Assist with general accounts payable activities that improve workflow efficiency and reporting accuracy.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

Tonawanda, NY
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Temporary to Hire
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk to support daily financial operations for a Financial Services organization in Tonawanda, New York. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage invoice workflows accurately, maintain organized payment records, and contribute to timely transaction processing. The role offers an opportunity to build hands-on experience in a fast-paced accounting environment while supporting essential payables and receivables functions. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, assign the appropriate accounting codes, and enter them into the system in a timely manner. • Prepare and process payment batches, including scheduled check runs, while ensuring proper documentation and approval is in place. • Maintain organized records of vendor invoices, payment activity, and related financial documents for audit readiness and reporting support. • Reconcile invoice and payment details to identify discrepancies and follow up with internal teams or external contacts to resolve issues. • Assist with accounts receivable and payable activities by tracking transaction status and helping keep account balances current. • Support day-to-day accounting operations by monitoring due dates, prioritizing urgent items, and helping ensure financial deadlines are met.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

8 results for Entry Level Accountant in Buffalo, NY