Supervising Accountant

Department:  Erie County Senior Services,

Location: 95 Franklin Street, 13th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202
Posting Dates: 1/7/25-1/17/25
Title of Position: Supervising Accountant
Shift: Monday- Friday 8am-4pm
Starting Annual Salary: $64,291 annually / $30.909/hour – JG 11

Who we are looking for:
Erie County is looking for a detail-oriented person for the position of Supervising Accountant. In this position, 
you’ll oversee accounting operations, manage financial reporting, and guide a team, ensuring accuracy and 
compliance across all financial processes. If you're ready to leverage your expertise in accounting principles, 
financial analysis, and team management, while making a significant impact on the Department's success, this is the 
opportunity for you. Erie County is an equal opportunity employer.

What qualities are we looking for?
• Highly organized 
• Ability to work well with others 
• Leadership and management skills
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate 
• Adaptability 
• Time management skills 
• Working knowledge of grants 
• Proficiency in SAP software 
• Problem solving skills 

What are the typical work activities?
• Supervises the maintenance of general books of accounts according to established account classifications, 
including general ledgers and journals;
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of financial reports, statements and annual reports reflecting 
the activities of the department;
• Assists the administrator in coordinating external audits by County, State and independent auditors, 
including preparation of a response to audit recommendations;
• Supervises, assigns and reviews the work of accounting and clerical employees engaged in account keeping 
activities;
• Supervises and participates in the installation and maintenance of standardized accounting procedures;
• Supervises the processing of vouchers;
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of the annual budget;
• May supervise and participate in the operation of billing systems;
• Consults with department heads on budget requirements and progress.
 

Minimum qualifications:
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four (4) year college or university with a 
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) 
semester credit hours in accounting and four (4) years of experience in accounting and/or auditing one (1) year of 
which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
 

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience 
requirements.

What we offer:
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Pension
• Union membership
• Vacation, sick and personal leave- including cancer screening time
• Regular pay increases
• On-site gym
• Fun work environment with fantastic coworkers!
Interested applicants:
Please forward a copy of your resume and cover letter to Aislyn McQueen, External Relations Assistant at 
aislyn.mcqueen@erie.gov or via mail postmarked by the posting deadline to Erie County Department of Senior 
Services, 95 Franklin Street, Room 1329, Buffalo, New York 14202