Accountant - audit preparation (Buffalo, NY)

Amberfield Glen Civic Services Group provides shared administrative services to local governments around Buffalo, and we need an Accountant to lead our audit preparation. You would join a large organisation of about 862 people based in Buffalo. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to permits, and clear open items. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Track costs around budget submissions against budget and explain variances to managers. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. What we are looking for • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • Experience with permits. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Contract for twelve months, with clear deliverables from the first week. • On site in Buffalo, with some flexibility after the first few months. • We reply to every applicant.