Accounting Associate

Job Description

Accounting Associate | Brock, Schechter & Polakoff, LLP

The Tone:
This is a hybrid remote, full-time Accounting Associate role at Brock, Schechter & Polakoff, LLP, a certified public accounting and wealth management firm with 60 members based in Buffalo, NY. The company has been recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work For in New York State, emphasizing a positive and inclusive culture with a strong commitment to work-life balance and professional growth. This role is crucial for supporting a rapidly growing firm by helping diverse clients with their essential bookkeeping and financial reconciliation needs, contributing to their success and maintaining the firm’s reputation as a trusted business partner.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Buffalo, NY
• Pay: $55000–$65000 yearly
• Mission: This person will manage bookkeeping and financial reconciliation for a diverse client base, ensuring accuracy and contributing to client success.
• Tech Stack: Quickbooks, MS Office, Word, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage client accounts receivable and payable transactions.
• Perform thorough bank reconciliations for various client accounts.
• Develop accurate trial balances as part of client financial reporting.
• Provide essential bookkeeping assistance to a wide range of clients.
• Reconcile different client accounts to resolve discrepancies and ensure financial accuracy.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career. Core domain knowledge in basic accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of related experience. Proficiency with Quickbooks and the Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to multi-task with a high degree of accuracy; ability to travel to and from client offices.
• Bonus: Quickbooks Certified.