Bookkeeper

Legal Assistance Of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY)

Bookkeeper supporting finance department by processing invoices and maintaining financial records at LawNY. Assisting with bookkeeping functions and ensuring accuracy in transactions.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRochester • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37,487 - $65,687 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the finance department by processing vendor invoices and expense reimbursements
Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with organizational procedures
Assist with general bookkeeping functions
Ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and documented within the accounting system
Receive and review vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness
Verify proper authorization and coding of invoices
Enter accounts payable transactions into the accounting system
Prepare checks for approved vendor payments
Mail vendor payments to vendors
Review employee expense reports for completeness and required approvals
Enter approved reimbursements into the accounting system
Prepare a listing of approved reimbursements and submit to payroll for processing
Assist with gathering documentation requested during the annual audit
Maintain organized financial records to support audit testing and compliance requirements
Record cash receipts in the accounting system
Prepare and make bank deposits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred but not required
Relevant bookkeeping or accounting support experience may be considered in place of a degree
Experience working in a nonprofit organization preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial accounting systems
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload

Benefits

Comp & perks

94% Employer paid Medical Premium with 100% Employer paid in-network deductible
100% Employer paid Dental Insurance
100% Employer paid Life Insurance
100% Employer paid Enhanced Short-term Disability
100% Employer paid Long-term Disability
Vision Insurance
20 Paid Vacation days per year
12 Sick days per year
5 Personal days per year
13.5 Holidays plus 2 floating Holidays per year
35-Hour Work Week
Hybrid Work Schedule (new staff are able to work from home up to 3 days per week. After 6 months, this increases to 5 days per week with Manager approval, as workload permits)

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Hard Skills & Tools

bookkeepingaccounts payablefinancial record keepingvendor invoice processingexpense reimbursement processingfinancial transaction documentationcash receipt recordingbank deposit preparationaudit supportfinancial reporting

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillstask managementprioritization

Certifications

Associate degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Business Administration