Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Are you an accounting professional who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with leadership, process improvement, and mission-driven work? Do you want to work for an organization where your contributions directly support the community while still maintaining excellent work-life balance?

An established nonprofit organization in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its finance team. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary range of $75,000–$90,000, depending on experience, along with excellent benefits, long-term stability, and a collaborative workplace culture.

This Accounting Manager will oversee day-to-day accounting operations while helping lead and support a small accounting team. The role includes exposure to fund accounting, investment and trust accounting, grant oversight, budgeting, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both the operational and strategic sides of accounting while working within a purpose-driven environment.

The ideal Accounting Manager candidate is organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced but supportive environment. This organization values collaboration, flexibility within the workday, and long-term employee retention.

This is a 100% in-office position in Buffalo, NY.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure financial processes run efficiently
• Manage, mentor, and support accounting staff and related administrative personnel
• Oversee fund, investment, and trust accounting activities, including income allocations and Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs)
• Monitor grant and distribution accounting processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Oversee gift, stock, and contribution accounting activities
• Prepare budgets, financial reports, and quarterly reporting packages for leadership and stakeholders
• Analyze financial data and conduct budget-to-actual reporting
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement operational efficiencies
• Assist with evaluating and improving accounting systems and workflows
• Train staff on new accounting procedures and financial systems
• Support audits and ensure strong financial controls and reporting accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 3+ years of accounting experience in nonprofit, public accounting, fund accounting, investment accounting, or related environments
• Supervisory or mentorship experience preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Office/Excel
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000–$90,000, depending on experience
• 18 PTO days annually, increasing with tenure
• Approximately 20+ paid holidays annually, including additional cultural/religious holidays
• Employer contribution toward health insurance (50–80% depending on plan tier)
• 401(k) with employer contribution (currently 5%)
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Complimentary fitness membership
• Additional emergency paid time off annually
• Half-day Fridays during summer months
• Excellent work-life balance with a structured 40-hour schedule (35 working hours + paid lunch)

Schedule & Location

• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday–Friday
• 40-hour schedule (35 working hours + 1-hour paid lunch daily)
• 100% in-office in Buffalo, NY

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.