Accounting Associate

Canisius University

Buffalo New York

Salary: Neg Per Hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and support for the accounts payable function including year-end close.

• Provide support and back up for payroll processing.

• Perform general accounting responsibilities, including journal entries, intercompany transactions, account reconciliations and accruals.

• Prepare and schedule upload of automated journal entries and accounting records for programs/projects.

• Review the processing and reporting of payments and 1099 related transactions, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Record, examine and analyze financial records, documents and/or reports. Responsible for supporting the monthly and fiscal year-end close processes, including department charges, account reconciliations, and reviewing/reconciling general ledger accounts.

• Recommends new accounting procedures or changes to existing ones, assists in solving accounting or financial problems, and audits financial transactions for accuracy and conformance with established standards and procedures.

• Ensure accurate maintenance of the Fixed Asset ledger.

• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed:

✔ Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of GAAP.

• Customer-focused aptitude.

• Demonstrated analytical and communication skills - both written and oral.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

• Experience with Banner Finance or similar integrated financial system.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students.

• Ability to effectively multi-task and produce accurate professional work products under timelines.

✔ Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in accounting.

• Experience with payroll processing.

• One to three years of relevant accounting experience.

✔ Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

• Knowledge of higher education processes and procedures.

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Interested applicants should submit the following in one pdf file along with their online application:

• Resume

• Cover letter outlining relevant experience

• Three references with their contact information, who will not be contacted without candidate permission.

Job Overview

Posted Date: 12 Jul 2025

Location: Buffalo New York

Salary: Neg Per Hour

Company Information

Canisius University

Name: Canisius University

Web: https://www.canisius.edu/

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