Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
$70k–$75k/yr
Senior Accountant Finance | Buffalo Office DEPARTMENT: Administration CATEGORY: Non-union REPORTS TO: Director of Finance FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt STATUS: Full-time | 35 hours DATE CREATED: July 13, 2026 Neighborhood …
Skills: Grant Reporting, Budget Monitoring, Financial Reconciliations, Funder Invoicing, Accounts Payable
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
$68k–$121k/yr
Staff Attorney Housing | Buffalo Office STATUS: Full-time | 35+ hr/wk FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt CATEGORY: Union Organization Overview Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. (NLS) is the largest provider of civil legal servi…
Skills: Legal Research, Litigation, Case Strategy, Client Communication, Pleadings Drafting
Town of Stafford, New York, United States · On-site
$53k–$83k/yr
Organization Overview: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. (NLS) is the largest nonprofit civil legal services provider in its five-county service area. Its mission is to seek equitable justice by providing access to legal…
Skills: Client Screening, Legal Research, Case Management, Legal Drafting, Interviewing
Buffalo, New York, United States • On-site
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The Senior Accountant manages grant reporting, budget forecasting, and funder invoicing to ensure accurate financial stewardship. They are also responsible for month-end closing, general ledger maintenance, and preparing documentation for annual audits.
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least three years of accounting experience are required. Candidates must be proficient in GAAP, nonprofit tax-exempt procedures, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Senior Accountant
Finance | Buffalo Office
DEPARTMENT: Administration | CATEGORY: Non-union |
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance | FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt |
STATUS: Full-time | 35 hours | DATE CREATED: July 13, 2026 |
Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. (NLS) provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals, people with disabilities, and others facing barriers to justice throughout the counties it serves. NLS’s work includes legal advice, representation, and education across practice areas such as housing, public benefits, family, disability, and related civil legal matters. With more than $15 million in grant funding and a staff of more than 120 employees, NLS relies on strong financial stewardship to support high-quality advocacy, compliance, and community impact. The Senior Accountant will support the accounting and grants management teams through accurate grant reporting, budget monitoring, reconciliations, funder invoicing, and related accounting functions.
The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting with pre-award and post-award budget development, monthly grant account reconciliations, budget forecasting and modifications, funder invoicing, responses to funder inquiries, and accounts payable functions as needed. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize responsibilities while meeting multiple concurrent deadlines.
Essential Functions:
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation
Salary range is $70,000 to $80,000, commensurate with years of relevant experience.
Benefits
NLS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off; paid holidays; reduced summer hours; sick and personal leave; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness; life insurance; pension plan; HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts; paid memberships; and professional development opportunities.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.
Employee Date ____
Neighborhood Legal Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Bringing Equal Justice for All, One Client at a Time
Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. of WNY provides a full range of free civil legal representation to very low income and disabled people residing in Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, and Wyoming Counties, in matters involving financial security, health and basic quality of life. It is our goal is to create the greatest access to the justice system for these individuals to pursue goals that will increase both the stability and quality of their lives.
Offices: 237 Main Street, Suite 400, Buffalo, New York 14203, US · 225 Old Falls Street, 3rd Floor, Niagara Falls, New York 14303, US · 45 Main St, Batavia, New York 14020, US · 47 Court St, Buffalo, New York 14202, US · 135 Main St, 2nd Floor, Lockport, NY 14094, US
Bringing Equal Justice for All, One Client at a Time
Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. of WNY provides a full range of free civil legal representation to very low income and disabled people residing in Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, and Wyoming Counties, in matters involving financial security, health and basic quality of life. It is our goal is to create the greatest access to the justice system for these individuals to pursue goals that will increase both the stability and quality of their lives.
Offices: 237 Main Street, Suite 400, Buffalo, New York 14203, US · 225 Old Falls Street, 3rd Floor, Niagara Falls, New York 14303, US · 45 Main St, Batavia, New York 14020, US · 47 Court St, Buffalo, New York 14202, US · 135 Main St, 2nd Floor, Lockport, NY 14094, US
