Staff Accountant

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the Fiscal Department in executing timely, accurate, and compliant financial processes. This role is responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and maintaining organized and audit-ready financial records. The Staff Accountant also contributes to the monthly close and assists in compiling data for internal financial reports, including budget-to-actuals and grant tracking. In addition, this position will cross-train on grant accounting processes and provide backup support as needed to ensure consistent and efficient operations.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Staff Accountant Role
• Strong understanding of GAAP and fund accounting principles.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, SUMIF formulas, and large data handling required).
• Familiarity with accounting systems.

Compensation Package

The beginning salary for a Staff Accountant at LawNY with 2 years of experience is $38,800 and the salary for a Staff Attorney with thirty years of experience is $69,600.  Salary will be based on experience. LawNY is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program(PSLF).

LawNY® provides an excellent package of fringe benefits including :

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY®) is an equal opportunity employer. LawNY® strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups whose background may contribute to working in and sustaining an environment that enables staff and clients to feel empowered, valued, respected, and safe. LawNY® welcomes applications regardless of race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration protected by law.

Essential Functions :

Accurate Accounting Records and Controls

Grant and Fund Accounting

Audit Support

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Organization Information

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY®) is a not-for-profit law firm that provides free civil legal services to low-income clients in a 14 county area of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier. LawNY® has seven fully staffed field offices in Bath, Elmira, Geneva, Ithaca, Jamestown, Olean and Rochester, satellite offices in Lakeville and Lyons, and a business office in Rochester.

LawNY® has been providing high quality legal representation for 54 years, and today has over 180 employees, including attorneys, paralegals, and a legal support team who work closely across areas of specialization to bring a holistic approach to addressing legal issues affecting our clients and community.

LawNY® is committed to equitable inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ability, sex, religion, economic circumstances, ethnicity, national origin, and culture. We are increasingly committed to creating a law firm where race equity, diversity and cultural competency are integral components of our work, from client advocacy to internal operations.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the desired competencies. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet all the desired competencies.

Application Process

To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, and three professional references through LawNY®’s BambooHR platform found here . When outlining work experience on a resume, candidates are requested to label each position as full-time or part-time and describe unpaid volunteer / internships as such.

To promote social justice and achieve our mission, LawNY® is committed to maintaining a diverse staff and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. In your cover letter, please also include an explanation of how you think that your lived and / or professional experience or background has prepared you to contribute to support a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion at LawNY®.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations to support you in your role - whether for the onboarding, or your day-to-day work, please let us know by sending an email to :   accommodationrequest@lawny.org . Any information shared will remain confidential and only be used to ensure the appropriate support is in place before your first day. As part of your employment, LawNY will provide the necessary hardware to support your role.