Senior Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Rochester, NY)

Lumen Granite Staffing is looking for a Senior Accountant. The job centres on grant and fund accounting for retention, and it would suit someone who likes steady, practical work. You would join a small organisation of about 140 people based in Rochester. What you will do • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to retention, and clear open items. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Track costs around temp assignments against budget and explain variances to managers. What we are looking for • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with retention. Working arrangement • Contract for nine months, with a review at the end and a chance of extension. • On site in Rochester. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.