Accountant - audit preparation (Buffalo, NY)

Lumen Wren Legal Group is a Buffalo practice with attorneys, paralegals and client-service staff, and we need an Accountant to lead our audit preparation. You would join a large organisation of about 348 people based in Buffalo. What you will do • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Track costs around client files against budget and explain variances to managers. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. What we are looking for • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • Familiarity with audit requirements. • A degree or certificate in accounting. Working arrangement • Contract for three months, with a review at the end and a chance of extension. • On site in Buffalo. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.