Staff Accountant
Buffalo, NY (Hybrid) | $65,000 – $75,000

A client of ours is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team in the Buffalo area. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-to-mid career accounting professional looking to expand their experience in a more personalized, relationship-driven environment.

If you’re currently in public accounting and finding yourself ready for a role with more balance and broader exposure beyond audit/tax cycles, this could be a strong next step.

Position Overview:
The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations across a diverse set of entities, including partnerships, LLCs, trusts, and individual accounts. This role works closely with senior team members to ensure accurate financial reporting and smooth operational processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable, including coding, approvals, and vendor maintenance
• Support vendor management and assist with annual 1099 preparation
• Track and report on cash activity and assist with cash flow analysis
• Reconcile credit card transactions and ensure proper expense classification
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close (journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis)
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
• Contribute to process improvements, internal controls, and accounting procedures
• Handle sensitive financial information with a high level of discretion
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–3+ years of accounting experience (public accounting, corporate accounting, or similar environment)
• Experience with journal entries and general ledger activity
• Familiarity with bill payment platforms (e.g., Bill.com or similar)
• Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
• Professional demeanor with the ability to handle confidential information
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to be hands-on and adaptable
• Strong communication skills

Why Consider This Opportunity:

• Competitive salary range: $65,000 – $75,000
• Hybrid work flexibility (Buffalo-based)
• Exposure to a wide range of accounting activities and entity structures
• A more predictable, steady-paced environment compared to traditional public accounting

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*Hybrid position (3-4 days onsite)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Join a well-established, growing organization in the industrial  services sector, with a strong reputation for stability across the Northeast. The company is in the midst of a major systems modernization initiative driven by a significant acquisition, and is investing in a brand-new data and integration function to support that growth.  This is a newly created position reporting into the VP of IT & Data Analytics.  Comprehensive benefits with generous PTO and annual bonus.

WHY THIS ROLE

As Data Solutions Team Lead, you will lead and mentor a growing team of software developers and data engineers building the organization’s data pipelines, integrations, and enterprise applications from the ground up. This newly created Data Solutions Team Lead position reports directly to the VP of Data Analytics and offers a rare opportunity to pair technical credibility with real leadership impact as the organization modernizes its ERP and enterprise data infrastructure.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

* Lead and mentor a small team of  developers and a data engineer, overseeing day-to-day delivery, priorities, and project coordination.
* Take ownership of the organization’s largest technology initiatives, including enterprise system integration tied to a recent acquisition, migration to a modern Azure cloud suite, and ERP data integration.
* Partner with the VP of Data Analytics to translate business priorities into clear, executable technical delivery plans.
* Serve on the ERP platform selection committee alongside business stakeholders, then lead data implementation and integration into existing and new business processes once a platform is chosen.
* Enforce established enterprise architecture, data, and security standards across the team’s integration and application work.
* Oversee the generation and support of analytics, reporting, and Power Apps solutions used by business stakeholders to make data-driven decisions.
* Guide the extraction and migration of data from core ERP systems into modern data warehouse and Lakehouse environments, ensuring clean, trustworthy data for downstream developers and analysts.
* Collaborate with project coordination resources and cross-functional stakeholders to keep delivery on track and minimize rework.

QUALIFICATIONS – REQUIRED

* 7 to 10+ years of experience in software, data, or enterprise application engineering, including progression from a hands-on developer role into technical leadership, with proven experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers.
* Experience with enterprise application integrations, including extracting and migrating data from ERP systems into modern data warehouse or Lakehouse environments to support downstream reporting and development.
* Hands-on technical credibility with modern cloud data platforms such as Azure, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, or similar data pipeline and Lakehouse technologies.
* Experience overseeing or supporting enterprise analytics, reporting, and Power Apps development.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate business priorities into technical delivery plans.
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
* Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored visa support, now or in the future.

BONUS SKILLS / OPPORTUNITY TO GROW

* Familiarity with business or accounting terminology and how it maps to ERP financial data.
* Experience with GitHub and DevOps practices for engineering team standards.
* Interest in shaping enterprise data platform strategy as the team and its tooling continue to mature.

Legal Billing Specialist

Buffalo, NY | Hybrid or Fully Remote | Full-Time
Salary: $50,000–$60,000, based on experience

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Are you an experienced Legal Billing Specialist looking for the flexibility of a fully remote position while joining a well-established, collaborative law firm?

Our client is seeking a Legal Billing Specialist to join its Accounting team. This position is responsible for managing the billing cycle from pre-bill through invoice submission, working closely with attorneys and internal teams to ensure invoices are accurate, timely, and compliant with client billing requirements.

Prior legal billing experience within a law firm is required. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable managing multiple billing deadlines, and confident communicating directly with attorneys regarding billing matters.

What You’ll Do

• Generate, review, and edit client pre-bills for accuracy.
• Coordinate pre-bill distribution and follow up with attorneys for edits, approvals, and timely processing.
• Prepare, review, and submit client invoices according to specific billing requirements.
• Monitor invoice status and resolve missing information, discrepancies, and delays.
• Respond to attorney and client billing questions and requests.
• Review Work in Process (WIP) aging monthly and follow up to ensure matters are billed promptly.
• Partner with billing attorneys, Accounting/Finance, and internal teams to resolve billing issues.
• Maintain accurate and organized billing records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with special projects and additional billing needs as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Legal billing experience is required.
• 2–3+ years of billing experience within a law firm environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal billing practices, terminology, billing cycles, and attorney/client billing requirements.
• Experience managing complex or high-volume billing.
• Experience with Aderant preferred; experience with other legal billing/accounting platforms will also be considered.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and colleagues.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote environment while remaining highly collaborative and responsive.
• Strong customer-service mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a respected, established law firm that values high-quality work, collaboration, professionalism, and exceptional client service. The firm offers a collegial environment and is committed to supporting the communities where its employees live and work.

Location: Buffalo, NY area — fully remote opportunity
Compensation: $50,000–$60,000, negotiable based on legal billing experience

Legal Assistant

Join a Large, Established Law Firm | Collaborative Team | Excellent Employee Longevity | Growth Opportunities

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a large, well-established law firm with multiple office locations and a strong reputation for employee longevity. Many employees have built long-term careers with the firm, reflecting a supportive environment, stability, and opportunities to grow professionally.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a collaborative legal team while supporting attorneys in a fast-paced professional environment. The firm values teamwork, provides ongoing training and development, and offers opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.

What You’ll Do

As a Legal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to a group of attorneys while working closely with other legal professionals across the firm’s offices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare, draft, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and forms.

• Proofread documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy, and formatting.

• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while supporting attorneys with day-to-day workflow.

• Assist attorneys with the client intake process and ongoing client communication.

• Maintain organized electronic and paper files and records.

• Coordinate depositions, court reporters, expert witnesses, hearings, meetings, and other legal proceedings.

• Assist with court filings and docketing requirements, depending on the practice area.

• Coordinate travel, conferences, and other arrangements as needed.

• Support billing and accounting functions, including pro forma edits, check requests, matter intake and updates, and related billing activities.

• Collaborate with Legal Assistants and other team members across the firm’s multiple locations.

• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to continue building your skills and legal knowledge.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of legal administrative or Legal Assistant experience or equivalent experience.

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree is a plus, but not required.

• Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, procedures, and general law firm practices.

• Experience with electronic filing, docketing, or practice-specific procedures is beneficial.

• Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, document management systems, and internet-based applications.

• Excellent proofreading, grammar, spelling, and document formatting skills.

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build positive working relationships with attorneys, clients, colleagues, and other professionals.

• Strong attention to detail, professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than an opportunity to join another law firm. You’ll become part of a large, established organization with multiple locations, excellent employee longevity, and a culture that values collaboration and professional development.

For someone looking for stability, a strong team environment, and the opportunity to grow within a respected law firm, this could be an excellent long-term career move.

Financial Auditor

Buffalo, NY | Hybrid | $75,000–$105,000

Are you an accounting or audit professional looking for a role where you can expand your experience, gain exposure across a complex organization, and continue to grow your career?

We are recruiting for a Financial Auditor to join the Audit team of a well-established, publicly traded company that is actively growing. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative organization that values professional development, internal advancement, and long-term career growth.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, strong visibility across the organization, and the opportunity to work directly with management while developing expertise in financial, operational, compliance, and SOX auditing.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, perform, and document financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with professional and departmental standards.
• Perform Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing, including walkthroughs, evaluation of control design and effectiveness, and assessment of identified exceptions.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Communicate audit findings and practical recommendations to management.
• Partner with business leaders to discuss controls, audit results, and remediation efforts.
• Provide support to external auditors as part of the company’s annual financial statement audit.
• Participate in special projects, investigations, and advisory engagements.
• Gain exposure to multiple areas of the organization and build relationships with leaders across the business.

What We’re Looking For

• 5-10 years of expeience (Preferably in public).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, practices, and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Interest in continuing to develop professionally within a growing organization.

Preferred Experience

• CPA, CIA, or another relevant professional certification—or actively working toward certification.
• Experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a combination of both.
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience using data analytics, automation, or AI tools to support audit planning, testing, or analysis.
• Approximately 7+ years of experience is preferred, although candidates with strong relevant experience at other levels may also be considered.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Publicly traded, established organization with continued growth
• Hybrid work environment
• $75,000–$105,000 base salary range
• Strong opportunity for professional development and advancement
• Exposure to senior management and multiple areas of the business
• Collaborative, team-oriented audit environment
• Opportunity to expand your experience beyond traditional financial auditing into operational, compliance, SOX, and advisory work
• Organization that supports internal career growth and promotion