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About the Role
This role performs complex accounting, account-keeping, and clerical activities within a structured fiscal environment. The Accounting Specialist plans and executes assigned tasks that often involve challenging technical or policy-related issues, supports accurate financial reporting, and contributes to the smooth operation of the organizations financial functions.
Responsibilities
- Classify a wide variety of receipts and expenditures and distribute costs according to prescribed accounting codes.
- Verify and reconcile multiple account balances and bring any potential deficits or irregularities to the attention of leadership.
- Prepare periodic reports of expenditures and balances, highlighting possible deficits and trends for review by supervisors.
- Process, sort, index, record, and file a variety of control records and financial reports to maintain accurate and organized documentation.
- Post classified receipts and expenditures to various ledgers in accordance with established coding and procedures.
- Maintain accurate bank balances under direct supervision, ensuring proper tracking and documentation of transactions.
- Prepare a wide range of periodic financial and operational reports as required by the organization and regulatory bodies.
- Meet with the agencys management team as requested to review financial information, provide updates, and support decision-making.
- Perform general office and clerical work related to accounting functions, including data entry, document preparation, and record maintenance.
- Perform job duties on weekends, evenings, or holidays as required to support critical accounting deadlines or operational needs.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of accounting or related experience preferred; experience in healthcare is helpful but not required.
- Minimum of a 2-year degree, preferably in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
- Proficiency in accounting principles, including classification of receipts and expenditures, ledger posting, and account reconciliation.
- Hands-on experience with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.
- Strong reconciliation skills, including verifying and balancing multiple accounts and identifying discrepancies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry, reporting, and basic analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word for document preparation and reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Teams for communication and collaboration.
- Ability to navigate online portals and systems for CMS reporting and Department of Health (DOH) reporting.
- Accurate and efficient data entry skills with strong attention to detail.
- Clerical and bookkeeping experience, including filing, record keeping, and document management.
- Ability to manage expense tracking and expense management processes.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and reports simultaneously.
- Capability to work with prescribed accounting codes and follow established financial procedures.
- Willingness and ability to work occasional weekends, evenings, or holidays when required.
- Experience in a healthcare or non-profit environment is beneficial.
- Familiarity with CMS reporting requirements and processes.
- Familiarity with Department of Health (DOH) reporting requirements and processes.
- Experience working in a collaborative accounting team with multiple entities or business units.
- Comfort working under the guidance of financial leaders such as a CFO or accounting supervisor.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with management and cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to serving underserved communities and supporting mission-driven operations.
- Ability to adapt to policy changes and handle complex or technical accounting issues.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing financial discrepancies.
Skills
- Accounting principles
- Classification of receipts and expenditures
- Ledger posting
- Account reconciliation
- Accounts payable (AP)
- Accounts receivable (AR)
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Teams
- CMS reporting
- Department of Health (DOH) reporting
- Data entry
- Bookkeeping
- Expense tracking
- Expense management
- Organizational skills
- Task management
- Report management
- Accounting codes
- Financial procedures
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
Location
- Niagara Falls, NY
Work Type
- On-site
- Contract to Hire
Experience Level
- 2 years of accounting or related experience preferred
Education Level
- 2-year degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $23.00 - $26.00/hr
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Critical Illness
- Accident
- Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
About the Company
- Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe.
- Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies.
- We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.
- With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500.
- We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
Equal Opportunity
- The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
- If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.