Accountant - accounts payable (Buffalo, NY)

We are growing our team at Cedar Juniper Transit Planning and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be accounts payable. You would join a large organisation of more than 1,000 people based in Buffalo. What you will do • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Track costs around survey data against budget and explain variances to managers. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to fare systems, and clear open items. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. What we are looking for • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. Nice to have • Experience with fare systems. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Contract for four months, with a review at the end and a chance of extension. • On site in Buffalo. • We reply to every applicant.