Administration Unit

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to assist with the management of accounting for the organization conforming to GAAP, and the daily supervision of the Financial Analyst. Other responsibilities include general ledger account reconciliations, preparation of selected funding vouchers, and other related duties as required.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in the Western New York Community as part of an organization providing high-quality legal representation and assistance.

Why Join Us?

• Desirable Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a typically 40-hour work week, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.
• Competitive Pay: Earn a salary ranging from $64,000 to $74,000, commensurate with your experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.
  • Generous vacation, personal, and sick time.
  • Paid parenthood leave plan
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, supplemental term life insurance, and other voluntary insurance offerings
  • Parking expense reimbursement plan, transit plan, and a flexible spending account.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness: Qualifying employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Loan Forgiveness Program.

Distinguishing Characteristics:  

• Must be dependable, organized, and ethical
• Able to work as part of a team or independently
• Previous supervisory experience
• Strong time management with ability to multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously
• Produce detailed-orientated, accurate reporting and analysis
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Supervises and manages Financial Analyst in the execution of his/her daily duties ensuring the Financial Analyst has been given clear direction regarding the priority for completion of duties and has been sufficiently trained.
• Provides regular feedback, coaching, and discipline, when necessary to the Financial Analyst.
• Responsible to ensure maintenance of general ledger, journals, and other financial records for month end/year end processing.
• Prepares reports for Chief Financial Officer or Controller as needed for Board of Directors, Union negotiations, grant applications, etc.
• Works closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Controller at fiscal year-end to prepare for the annual financial audit.
• Supports Chief Financial Officer/Controller in annual budgeting process, as needed.
• Prepares accounts payable invoices for review and approval including following of various funding budgets for allowable expenses and creating expense allocations.
• Process accounts payable checks after approval.
• Maintains accounting personnel and payroll records and acts as a backup to Financial Analyst position for preparing payroll.
• Receives, authenticates, and implements employee wage garnishments.
• Prepares reports and payments for payroll taxes.
• Maintains equipment inventories and is responsible for assignment of asset tags.
• Complies with federal, state, and local requirements for preparing and filing financial reports.
• Protects Legal Aid operations by keeping financial information and plans and employee information confidential.
• Protects agency resources by ensuring compliance with funding and other contract agreements.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly reports and vouchers to funding sources, as needed.
• Assists Chief Financial Officer/Controller in preparation of grant proposals, as needed.
• Locates files, invoices, and reports as requested by auditors and funding sources.
• Performs related duties as required.

 Employment Standards: 

• Graduation from an accredited or registered four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field, including or supplemented by a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester credit hours in accounting, and five (5) years experience as a Bookkeeper or Accountant, or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience, may be considered.

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc. values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from minorities, females, disabled individuals, veterans, and individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

How to Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] or mail them to:

The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc.
Attention: Human Resources
290 Main Street, Suite 400
Buffalo, NY 14202

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our dedicated team.