Accounting Specialist

Are you a seasoned finance professional seeking a dynamic opportunity to enhance the financial operations of a thriving organization? Affinity Group Northeast is currently looking for a talented Accounting Specialist to join our team and play a pivotal role in managing the accounting functions, ensuring compliance with financial standards, and contributing to the strategic decision-making process.
This will be a hybrid role, with work from home options once the candidate is established in the role. Our office is in Depew, NY.
Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting:
  
  • Prepare and analyze periodic financial statements to accurately reflect the financial position of the organization.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  
  • Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Collaborate with various departments to gather relevant information for budgeting purposes.
• Cash Flow Management:
  
  • Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure the organization's liquidity and financial stability.
  • Implement strategies to optimize working capital and mitigate financial risks.
• Internal Controls:
  
  • Establish and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
  • Conduct regular audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Management Accounting:
  
  • Provide management with timely and relevant financial information for decision-making.
  • Conduct variance analysis to explain discrepancies between budgeted and actual financial performance.
• Audit Coordination:
  
  • Support external audits and liaise with auditors to ensure a smooth audit process.
  • Address any audit findings and implement corrective actions.
• Financial Analysis:
  
  • Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Compliance and Regulatory Reporting:
  
  • Stay abreast of changes in accounting regulations and ensure the organization's compliance.
  • Prepare and submit required regulatory reports accurately and on time.
• System Management:
  
  • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting and financial systems.

Core Competencies:
- Communication (verbal/written)
- Governance, risk, and control
- Corporate reporting
- Sustainable management accounting
- Audit and assurance
Qualifications:
- College: B.A., B.S. is a must, MBA is preferred.
- 3+ years of experience related to finance or accounting.
General Skills:
- Proficient with QuickBooks, Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
- Impeccable mathematical skills, with a high attention to detail.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving research skills.
- Understanding of data privacy standards.
Working Conditions:
- Hybrid remote/office position after training is complete
- Primarily office environment, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5 P.M.