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Manager of Accounting System & Applications

Hodgson Russ LLP
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026

If you have experience with accounting information systems, a problem-solving mindset, and enjoy working with complex data sets and delivering solutions, then we want to talk with you!

Hodgson Russ LLP, a regional law firm with two hundred plus attorneys in nine offices, is seeking a Manager of Accounting Systems & Applications to join our busy accounting team. This is a hybrid role. Some on-site work is required. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and supporting the Accounting Department’s information systems, including upgrade management, data maintenance and user support, implementation of new modules and features, and managing integrations with third party applications. This position is project management-oriented and includes the following key responsibilities: 

  • Ownership of Elite 3E accounting software; expense management, collections management, and other accounting applications; overseeing design, system set ups, user accounts and permissions, customization, architecture, and nomenclature of each application.
  • Liaison between Accounting and IT.
  • Provide accounting software support as point-of-contact for problem-solving and/or escalating internally to IT or to vendor support channels as needed.
  • Contributing to the design of financial reports using PowerBI, SSRS, and AFS (Xcelerate).
  • Driving data consistency and integrity through record maintenance across all Accounting applications.


To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication and project management skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, identify and anticipate needs, and deliver highly accurate and reliable results. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and significant practical experience with enterprise accounting applications are required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology & Management, Finance, or Accounting is preferred, with eight years’ full-time experience in an accounting and/or information technology role preferably working within the business services sector.

Hodgson Russ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, or Toronto is $87,043 to $107,130. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level.

Please apply by clicking through application. If your skills and experience match the open position, a member of the human resources team will contact you directly. Thank you for your interest in Hodgson Russ. 

Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis. https://www.hodgsonruss.com/about-diversity.html.

Salary : $87,043 - $107,130

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