Senior Accounting Analyst

Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner (CTBK) is a locally-owned and operated full-service accounting firm based in Amherst, NY. With over 150 talented professionals on our team, we provide businesses and high net worth individuals with assurance, accounting, tax, and business consulting services. Our clients come from a variety of industries, including manufacturing/distribution, construction, real estate, not-for-profit, healthcare, and professional services.At CTBK, we prioritize delivering professional services that exceed our clients' expectations while creating a positive and nurturing work environment for our employees. We are committed to helping our staff grow and develop successful and rewarding careers, providing challenging opportunities for personal and professional growth.As a full-time member of our professional staff in our Buffalo office, you would have senior bookkeeper responsibilities with a core focus in our Outsourced Accounting Solutions (OAS) practice.Please note that you may be required to travel and work at local client sites.Visit Outsource Accounting Services - CTBK to learn about our practice.Key responsibilities include:Oversee and review bookkeeping and accounting functions for multiple clients in QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and adherence to firm standards.Manage the monthly close process, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial statement review.Analyze financial results and provide insights, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.Supervise and mentor junior staff, reviewing work and ensuring timely, accurate deliverables.Maintain and improve client accounting systems, including process optimization and best practices.Oversee A/P, A/R, and payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Monitor cash flow, expenditures, and budgets to support client decision-making.Manage fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and related reporting.Prepare financial reports and serve as a client resource.Required skills: 2+ years experience in AccountingProven experience as a bookkeeper/accountantDemonstrate analytical skills to identify issuesAbility to problem solveDetail-oriented, ability to multi-task, manage time and accomplish results within deadlinesAbility to work within a team as well as independentlyDemonstrated self-starterExcellent organization and written/verbal communication skillsProficiency in MS Excel and MS Outlook is requiredExperience in QuickBooks and/or other accounting software packagesEducation and Experience:Required- Associate's Degree in Accounting with 2+ years Accounting ExperiencePreferred- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 2+ years Accounting ExperienceSalary:$63,000 - $79,000CTBK is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. CTBK makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.