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17 results for Accounting Specialist in Albany, NY

Accounting Analyst

Saratoga Springs, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented finance/accounting candidate to join a growing organization in the Saratoga Springs, New York area, where this newly established role will contribute to a collaborative and high-visibility team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership, support strategic decision-making, and help shape financial planning as the business expands. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, business partnership skills, and a proactive approach to improving reporting and planning processes. For immediate consideration, please contact Carmen Warga in our Albany, NY office. Responsibilities:• Lead planning activities by contributing to the annual budget, periodic forecasts, and longer-term financial outlooks.• Review operating results to identify trends, explain performance against expectations, and recommend practical next steps.• Create recurring management reports and visual dashboards that provide leadership with clear and timely financial insight.• Collaborate with teams across operations, supply chain, and management to assess performance drivers and business conditions.• Build and refine financial models that support decision-making, scenario analysis, and operational planning.• Contribute to process optimization efforts and support enhancements to financial systems and reporting tools.• Assess the financial implications of business initiatives, including acquisition-related opportunities and related analysis.• Perform ad hoc analysis and data review to answer business questions and support evolving organizational priorities.
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Stockbridge, MA
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
Our client in Stockbridge, Massachusetts is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk for a contract opportunity. This role is ideal for a dependable professional with strong organizational skills and experience supporting day-to-day accounting operations.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions</li><li>Reconcile bank statements and maintain accurate financial records</li><li>Assist with data entry, invoice processing, and payment posting</li><li>Support month-end close activities and account reconciliations</li><li>Respond to vendor and internal inquiries in a timely manner</li><li>Maintain organized and accurate accounting documentation</li><li>Assist with other administrative and accounting tasks as needed</li></ul>
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Rensselaer, NY
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Temporary / Contract
50 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a manufacturing organization on a Long-term Contract basis. This urgent role is suited for a detail-oriented finance leader who can lead core accounting activities, support accurate reporting, and strengthen operational controls in a fast-moving environment. The position works closely with teams across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, facilities, IT, and finance to improve financial processes and provide clear insight into business performance. Responsibilities: • Direct month-end accounting activities, including oversight of general ledger close tasks and review of journal entries to ensure timely and accurate reporting. • Oversee inventory and manufacturing accounting processes, including cost tracking, standard cost maintenance, production reporting, and analysis of operating variances. • Manage accounting related to fixed assets, leases, and other assigned areas while maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards. • Review inventory activity and production results to identify financial impacts, explain fluctuations, and support decision-making with meaningful analysis. • Work with cross-functional partners to resolve accounting issues, improve process reliability, and reinforce internal controls across operational workflows. • Contribute to enterprise system implementation, testing, stabilization, and automation efforts that affect accounting operations and reporting. • Create and refine accounting policies, procedures, and control documentation to support compliance and consistent execution. • Prepare reconciliations, dashboards, and management-ready financial reporting that clearly communicate trends, risks, and performance drivers.
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Loudonville, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization to identify an experienced and hands-on Accounting Manager. This is a direct-hire opportunity for a player-coach who enjoys rolling up their sleeves while also leading and developing a small accounting team. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting expertise along with the ability to improve processes and support organizational growth. Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting</li><li>Manage and participate in fund and grant accounting, ensuring compliance with donor and regulatory requirements</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, and variance analyses for leadership</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while remaining actively involved in transactional work</li><li>Lead the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors</li><li>Strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, and support system improvements</li><li>Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit-specific accounting standards</li></ul> Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Troy, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Mid to large company in Troy is seeking a Senior Accountant. Responsibilities include preparing bank reconciliations, monthly financial statements, fulfilling reporting requirements and general accounting duties. This position reports to the Controller.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Ballston Spa, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
72000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely payroll operations for a construction-focused workforce in Saratoga, New York. This position plays an important role in ensuring employees are paid correctly while maintaining compliance with tax regulations, benefit deductions, and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with full-cycle payroll, multi-state processing, and payroll environments that include union and prevailing wage considerations. Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring pay calculations accurately reflect regular earnings, bonuses, deductions, fringe amounts, and required tax withholdings.• Review, validate, and enter employee hours using information gathered from electronic timekeeping platforms and manual timesheets, maintaining accuracy across payroll records.• Apply federal, state, and local payroll rules to each pay cycle to support compliance across a multi-state employee population.• Prepare and submit payroll-related tax documents and filings, including year-end forms, quarterly returns, and applicable unemployment, disability, and paid leave reporting.• Maintain organized payroll documentation to support internal reporting needs, regulatory requirements, and audit readiness.• Coordinate payroll-related benefit deductions and confirm that benefit transactions are reflected properly in employee pay records.• Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with related ledger activity to support accurate financial reporting.• Produce payroll summaries and detailed reports for leadership and other internal stakeholders as needed.• Partner with audit teams by supplying requested payroll records, answering questions, and helping resolve discrepancies.• Investigate payroll system issues, support ongoing maintenance of Sage and B2W, and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Clifton Park, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a stable and well-established organization in Clifton Park, New York. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with ownership and play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting activities, and strengthening day-to-day accounting operations. The position is designed for someone who can contribute at a senior level today while building the knowledge needed to step into broader accounting leadership over time. For immediate consideration, please contact Carmen Warga in our Albany, NY office. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly closing activities, ensuring financial results are recorded accurately and delivered on schedule.• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and verify the integrity of accounting data across reporting periods.• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies promptly.• Partner directly with company leadership on financial reporting, analysis, and other accounting matters that support business decisions.• Oversee core accounting processes in collaboration with accounts payable and accounts receivable staff to promote accuracy and efficiency.• Support annual accounting cycles and help maintain strong internal controls.• Assist with process improvements and transitions in accounting responsibilities.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Clifton Park, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is working with a company who is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the team. This role is ideal for a dedicated, detail-oriented individual eager to advance their career by taking on increased responsibilities and gaining exposure to diverse financial operations. The position is on-site and offers a supportive environment for long-term growth into leadership. Responsibilities:• Oversee critical aspects of the month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.• Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.• Collaborate with management to support financial reporting and provide detailed management analysis.• Assist in the coordination and execution of audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency within accounting operations.• Work closely with leadership on accounting initiatives and contribute to special projects.• Support bank and account reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records. Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Latham, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are partnering with a rapidly growing organization in the Capital Region to identify a Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to join their team. This is a highly visible role with direct access to executive leadership and the opportunity to help build and scale the finance function during a period of significant growth. For immediate consideration please contact Carmen Warga in our Albany, NY office. Responsibilities:• Manage revenue-related journal entries and reviews to ensure accounting treatment aligns with applicable standards and company policies.• Complete bank and cash reconciliations each month, research variances, and resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.• Oversee accounts receivable reconciliations, evaluate aging activity, and contribute to collection analysis and reporting.• Maintain schedules for accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts to support accurate financial reporting.• Record and reconcile operational transactions, including credit card activity, payables, and other general ledger items.• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations with clear supporting detail and explain notable fluctuations from prior periods or expectations.• Support and enhance month-end and year-end closing workflows to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.• Assist with financial statement preparation, management reporting, audit support, tax-related documentation, and special projects such as process improvements, business analysis, and acquisition-related accounting work.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Pittsfield, MA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 24 USD / Hourly
Our client in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team. This role is responsible for supporting all aspects of the organization’s accounting function and will work closely with leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, timely reconciliations, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain the general ledger in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)</li><li>Prepare and enter journal entries</li><li>Assist the Accounting Manager with the month-end close process</li><li>Support year-end accounting activities, including:</li><li>Year-end close</li><li>Audit preparation</li><li>Preparation and review of draft financial statements</li><li>Tax return documentation</li><li>Federal reporting</li><li>Prepare financial statements and perform financial analysis as assigned</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including:</li><li>Bank statements</li><li>Credit card statements</li><li>Investment accounts</li></ul>
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Cost Accounting Analyst

Loudonville, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established, locally recognized organization to hire a Cost Accounting Analyst for a unique, operations-focused role. This position blends accounting fundamentals with heavy data analysis, supporting high-volume production, inventory, and cost tracking processes. This is a direct-hire, on-site opportunity in the Albany, NY area. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Analyze and reconcile production volume, inventory usage, shrink, and cost data</li><li>Process and validate high-volume transactional data, ensuring accuracy across systems</li><li>Manage weekly/monthly payments and reporting tied to production and procurement activity</li><li>Prepare large-scale monthly reporting, including regulatory submissions and detailed reconciliations</li><li>Review and resolve discrepancies across data sources (e.g., operational inputs, lab data, tickets)</li><li>Support month-end close with journal entries and account analysis (limited traditional accounting)</li><li>Partner with internal and external stakeholders to address payment and reporting inquiries</li><li>Identify process improvements and enhance reporting efficiency</li></ul> Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Tax Analyst / Manager

Loudonville, NY
remote
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
Boutique tax services company is seeking a Tax Analyst / Manager to join its growing team. Responsibilities include: provide preparation and review services for high net worth clients; tax return quality assessment services; consulting services to other tax prep businesses; teaching best practices on tax compliance, research, content development and training; and other special projects as assigned. This is a remote work opportunity.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Senior Manager - Public Accounting

Gloversville, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
Our client, a boutique CPA firm offering tax, audit, and full‑scope bookkeeping services, is seeking an accomplished Senior Manager to join their growing practice. This direct‑hire role is ideal for an accounting leader who enjoys a blend of technical work, client interaction, and team development. Candidates would need to be able to commute to Gloversville, NY on a flexible hybrid schedule. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger oversight, financial reporting, and month‑end close</li><li>Lead, coach, and review the work of staff accountants and bookkeepers</li><li>Review complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns and support tax planning strategies</li><li>Manage audit engagements from planning through fieldwork and final reporting</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, offering guidance on financial performance and internal controls</li><li>Collaborate with firm leadership on workflow improvements, quality standards, and long‑term growth initiatives</li></ul> Salary Range: $140,000 - $180,000 with additional bonus potential. Includes full suite of benefits and a flexible hybrid schedule.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager - Public

Albany, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a respected full‑service public accounting firm to identify a skilled Accounting Manager with strong experience in taxation, audits, and financial statement review. This opportunity is ideal for a CPA‑credentialed professional looking to join a firm that values collaboration, invests in its people, and offers a long‑term partnership track for high performers. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee multiple tax, audit, and review engagements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery</li><li>Review complex tax returns, financial statements, and supporting documentation</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop staff and senior accountants</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing guidance and resolving issues</li><li>Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and workflow</li><li>Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of GAAP, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance processes and strengthen client service</li></ul>Salary and Benefits: Base salary ranges from $100,000-$150,000 DOE, with additional bonus opportunities for productivity and new clients. Benefits offered include a 401k w/ 3% match, M/D/V insurance, negotiable PTO, paid holidays, and a flexible hybrid schedule.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager – Funds & Grants

Castleton on Hudson, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager – Funds & Grants to support the financial stewardship of the organization in the Rensselaer New York area. This position maintains accurate accounting records, strengthen internal controls, and support reliable financial reporting across multiple funds and programs. The role is well suited for a finance specialist who can manage cash activity and prepare audit-ready documentation. Responsibilities:• Oversee accounting activity across general, special revenue, trust, agency, and capital funds, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly and completed on schedule.• Maintain financial records in alignment with New York State education and audit requirements, applying the Uniform System of Accounts to daily accounting practices.• Direct cash management activities by monitoring liquidity, supporting short-term planning, and administering investment-related actions within approved guidelines.• Complete monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and confirm that cash balances agree with the general ledger and supporting documentation.• Prepare financial schedules, reports, and supporting materials required for annual independent audits as well as state and federal reviews.• Coordinate grant and contract reporting by tracking eligible expenditures, supporting claims preparation, and helping ensure timely reimbursement activity.• Assist with budget development by compiling prior-year results, analyzing financial trends, and providing projections for programs and operations.
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Financial Planning Analyst

Albany, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
A wealth management / financial planning firm in the Albany area is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst due to growth. Responsibilities include: preparing reports, projections and recommendations for financial planning; retirement planning; taxes; estate flowcharts; some investment management duties; working directly with clients; various other duties typical of a financial planner.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Senior Tax Manager

Saratoga Springs, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
Speciality CPA firm in Saratoga is seeking a Senior Tax Manager due to a recent Partner retirement. This position has Partnership potential in the coming 1-2 year timeframe. This is a growing firm and this position will be picking up a large book of business. Relocation assistance is available for candidates with ties to the area.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z