Accounting Clerk

Aston Carter • City of Niagara Falls, NY

9d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist performs complex accounting, account-keeping, and clerical activities in a structured fiscal environment. The role plans and executes assigned tasks that may involve technical or policy-related issues, supports accurate financial reporting, and contributes to the operation of the organization’s financial functions. This is a contract-to-hire, fully onsite position based in Niagara Falls, New York. Typical working hours are either 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role may require work on weekends, evenings, or holidays when needed for deadlines or operational needs. The stated pay range is $23.00–$26.00 per hour, with individual compensation depending on qualifications, skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of accounting or related experience is preferred; healthcare experience 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 classifying receipts and expenditures, posting to ledgers, and reconciling accounts.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Strong reconciliation skills, including balancing 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 use online portals and systems for CMS and Department of Health reporting.
• Accurate, efficient data-entry skills and 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 ability to handle multiple tasks and reports simultaneously.
• Ability to work with prescribed accounting codes and follow established financial procedures.
• Willingness and ability to work occasional weekends, evenings, or holidays when required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare or nonprofit environment.
• Familiarity with CMS reporting requirements and processes.
• Familiarity with Department of Health reporting requirements and processes.
• Experience working in a collaborative accounting team across multiple entities or business units.
• Comfort working under the guidance of financial leaders such as a CFO or accounting supervisor.
• Strong communication skills for interacting 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.

Responsibilities

• Classify receipts and expenditures and distribute costs according to prescribed accounting codes.
• Verify and reconcile account balances, and alert leadership to potential deficits or irregularities.
• Prepare periodic expenditure and balance reports, highlighting possible deficits and trends for supervisors.
• Process, sort, index, record, and file control records and financial reports.
• Post classified receipts and expenditures to ledgers according to established codes and procedures.
• Maintain accurate bank balances under direct supervision and document transactions.
• Prepare periodic financial and operational reports for the organization and regulatory bodies.
• Meet with the agency’s management team as requested to review financial information, provide updates, and support decision-making.
• Perform accounting-related office and clerical work, including data entry, document preparation, and record maintenance.
• Work occasional weekends, evenings, or holidays as required for accounting deadlines or operational needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life insurance, including voluntary life and AD&D coverage for the employee and dependents
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree