We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Getzville, New York. This Contract to permanent position offers an opportunity to manage critical financial processes while ensuring accuracy and compliance in accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate will bring a detail-oriented approach and a commitment to maintaining efficient workflows and vendor relationships.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process invoices and payments promptly while ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.<br>• Maintain vendor records with updated addresses and relevant information to support seamless communication.<br>• Organize and manage the accounts payable database efficiently to ensure timely accessibility of data.<br>• Verify invoices are supported by appropriate documentation, including purchase orders and packing slips.<br>• Ensure all purchases are approved by authorized personnel and coded correctly to respective departments or programs.<br>• Update and maintain allocation sets used for distributing expenses across multiple programs.<br>• Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure timely payments to vendors.<br>• Collaborate with financial team members to review cash flow and authorize spending on a routine basis.<br>• Address vendor inquiries related to payments and resolve issues effectively.<br>• Support purchasing activities by assisting the Purchasing Specialist in maintaining proper procedures.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures. <br>• Create an environment of controls to ensure the safeguarding of company assets, including, but not limited to cash, inventory, fixed assets, and investments. <br>• Understand the relationship of computer and process-driven systems, ensuring controls are in place. <br>• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep Group Leadership informed of the financial condition of Division. <br>• Perform month-end closing process, recording journal entries and preparing monthly financial statements. <br>• Review, analyze, and reconcile all balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers on a timely basis. Ensuring accuracy and completeness. <br>• Maintain fixed asset ledger and generate depreciation entries. <br>• Prepare all supporting documents and requests for the completion of tax returns and owner distributions as required by an external CPA firm. <br>• Create cost accounting reports related to machine and spare parts pricing. <br>• Assist company leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate. <br>• Prepare reports to analyze vendor activity, salary, and benefits as part of the annual budget and forecasting. <br>• Conduct an inventory analysis, such as turnover, lead time, and profit margins for planning. <br>• Ensure timely processing of customer billing, an active collection of open accounts, recording and paying vendor debts. <br>• Monitor cash and manage payables to enhance cash flow and vendor relationships. <br>• Work with executive and sales staff to determine credit worthiness of potential and current customers. <br>• Perform analysis/review for reasonableness and accuracy to provide information to the Senior Management Team consisting of backlog, bookings, commissions, open purchase orders, and key performance indicators specific to the industry. <br>• Fiduciary responsibilities as it pertains to the company 401(K) and Pension Plans maintaining compliance with ERISA. <br>• Certification and filing annual 5500s. <br>• Continually strive to improve business processes by reviewing computer systems to evaluate current and potential functionality. <br>• Work with insurance broker/agent to determine acceptable coverage in all areas of insurance, not limited to property and casualty, umbrella, officer, etc. <br>• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications, creating, and promoting a positive and supportive work environment with associates of all levels in the company. <br>• Coordinate all audit activity with banking and financial consultants. <br>• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by filing financial reports and advising management on needed actions. <br>• Work with outside attorneys and consultants as needed.
<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Full-Charge Bookkeeper</strong> to manage all aspects of accounting for a private club with restaurant and banquet operations. This position requires handling <strong>end-to-end accounting functions (“soup to nuts”)</strong>, including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, reporting, and light HR. The role is critical during the busy season (January–April) and involves direct interaction with members, requiring strong communication skills.</p>
<p><strong>Jenny Bour with Robert Half</strong> is partnering with a fantastic organization in <strong>Lancaster, NY</strong> on their search for an <strong>Accounts Payable Clerk</strong> to join their team. In this role you will be a critical resource for accurately processing vendor invoices to ensure timely and correct payments. This is an <strong>in-office</strong> position with a starting wage of <strong>$27 - $28 per hour </strong>and includes a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities include but not limited to:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts, verifying accuracy</li><li>Enter invoices into the accounting system and confirm open status</li><li>Match checks to invoices, confirming invoice number, amount, and vendor details</li><li>Resolve invoice discrepancies by working with Purchasing, Receiving, and other departments</li><li>Provide support for Accounts Payable functions, including credit memos, mail processing, copying, and assisting with special projects</li><li>Serve as backup to the Senior Accounting Clerk when needed</li></ul>
