Senior Accountant

Ready to Take Your Accounting Career to the Next Level?

Hamister Group is looking for a driven, detail-oriented, analytic Senior Accountant to join our growing team at our corporate office in downtown Buffalo. If you enjoy digging into the details, critical thinking while solving challenges, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing and analyzing the company's financial records and will serve as the financial point of contact between entities and the accounting department. The Senior Accountant will compile financial statements, review financial data, ensure accounting policies and procedures are adhered to, and support General Managers, Executive Directors, and operational teams on all financial reporting and accounting-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Track cash deposit activity and reconcile to property management systems, bank statements, and credit card activity.
• Review expense activity for proper coding and budgetary compliance.
• Investigate variances with operations teams and assist in creating improved procedures to reduce risk.
• Collect daily and monthly revenue reports from operating entities, review for accuracy, reconcile discrepancies with property management systems, and post activity to the general ledger.
• Follow up on outstanding issues and ensure timely resolution of reporting concerns.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of operating procedures designed to improve reporting efficiencies.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts to appropriate supporting detail on a monthly basis.
• Complete monthly sales and use tax reports.
• Prepare work papers for annual audit and tax return preparation.
• Reconcile and post various subsystem activity, including payroll, to the general ledger, as well as benefit payroll deductions to billings.

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Execute month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial information and accounting records.
• Perform accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Review general ledger activity and maintain supporting documentation.
• Support forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Work closely with external auditors and provide supporting schedules and documentation as needed.
• Assist the Controller in preparing corporate financial statements and consolidations.
• Support the analysis of corporate financial operations to ensure the business is operating efficiently and effectively.

Leadership & Support

• Serve as the primary accounting contact for assigned entities
• Support General Managers, Executive Directors, and property-level operational teams on financial reporting and accounting-related topics.
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff as needed.
• Participate in special projects, process improvements, and system enhancements that support organizational growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Five (5) years of related accounting experience

Join a Team That Values Growth, Collaboration, and Excellence

• Free Parking
• Hybrid work environment after 90 days of employment
• Paid Time Off
• Two pay increases per year, based on performance
• Health, Dental, Vision plans offered
• .....and more!

At Hamister Group, we believe great people make great organizations. We're committed to creating an environment where talented professionals can contribute, develop their careers, and make a meaningful impact.

Apply today and bring your accounting expertise to a company that's building for the future.