Staff Accountant

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, New York

Staff Accountant working closely with Finance Department, handling accounts payable, receivable, and financial reporting in a hybrid role in Rochester, New York.

Posted 6/28/2026full-timeRochester • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $57,250 - $64,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Finance Department by working closely with the Controller, the Director of Finance, and the CFO & Director of Administration.
Enter vendor bills in the accounting system for payment.
Process accounts payable, including verifying manager approvals and organizing supporting documents.
Create check payments, post, file backup documentation, and mail check disbursements.
Monitor online banking processes, including positive pay.
Prepare Accounts Receivable vouchers and general ledger journal entries.
Review customer discrepancies and past-due amounts; follow up on delinquent accounts as requested.
Prepare deposits for the bank, reconcile them, and enter them into the accounting system.
Review credit card activity, reconcile, and enter in the accounting system.
Assist with grant financial reporting and staff timesheet compilation.
Collect W-9s and 1099 reporting.
Maintain accounting schedules including fixed assets, prepaid schedules, payroll liabilities, and deferred revenue.
Create and record month-end accrual journal entries, including depreciation and prepaid assets.
Assist with funder reviews and annual audit preparations.
Solicit and record in-kind donations for frontline and office needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate or bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma with substantial related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Well-organized, analytical individual who can pay attention to detail
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Familiarity with databases, Microsoft Word, and spreadsheet skills using Excel.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to social justice and a passion for serving underprivileged communities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule
Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
Employer contributions toward health and dental insurance plans
Up to: 15 days of vacation to start (More based on experience)
96 hours of sick leave
48 hours of personal time
14 paid holidays a year
$600 per year internet stipend
3% match on the 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan of your choice
$3,000 salary differential for being proficient in a program-relevant language
Paid lunch hour
Professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Employer contribution toward parking fees

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Hard Skills & Tools

Vendor Bill EntryPayment ProcessingGeneral Ledger Journal EntriesBank ReconciliationMonth-End AccrualsW-9 and 1099 ReportingGrant Financial ReportingFixed Asset ManagementPayroll Liabilities ManagementDelinquent Account Follow-Up

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving Skills