<p><br></p><p>The Lead Accountant will oversee the company’s full-charge bookkeeping and accounting operations, supervising a team of 3+ accounting FTEs and reporting directly to the Owner. This role supports a national government contractor with approximately 350 employees and requires hands-on expertise in QuickBooks Online, including reconciliations, month-end close, and the preparation of accurate financial statements. The Lead Accountant will be responsible for producing a complete set of financials, maintaining strong analytical oversight of Accounts Receivable, and ensuring financial data integrity across multiple projects and locations. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of accounting in a government contracting environment, and the ability to both execute and review detailed accounting work. This is a full-time, onsite role, Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee advanced financial operations and maintain the integrity of accounting processes within our organization. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and supporting grant-related activities. The ideal candidate will excel in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and have a strong commitment to managing financial data efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring accuracy in general ledger transactions.<br>• Perform reconciliations of accounts and resolve discrepancies to maintain financial integrity.<br>• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing required schedules.<br>• Analyze financial data to identify inconsistencies and deliver actionable insights.<br>• Assist in developing budgets and forecasts to support organizational planning.<br>• Facilitate audit preparations by compiling relevant documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.<br>• Ensure compliance with industry accounting standards and organizational policies.<br>• Oversee payroll accounting entries and reconciliations to ensure proper recording of transactions.<br>• Collaborate with the Grants Department to develop and revise contract and grant budgets.<br>• Provide technical accounting guidance and contribute to special projects as needed.
<p>Robert Half is seeking a skilled<strong> Cost Accountant </strong>to support our manufacturing operations located in Albuquerque, NM. This position is responsible for all aspects of manufacturing and production cost analysis, variance reporting, and inventory management, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain a cost accounting system to ensure accurate product costing.</li><li>Monitor, analyze, and report on standard vs. actual manufacturing costs; identify and explain variances by customer, part number, and production jobs.</li><li>Prepare daily/weekly and monthly production, variance, and gross margin reports as well as ad hoc analysis as required.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end closing processes with inventory analysis, journal entries, and supplemental reporting.</li><li>Update and maintain standard costs in the system, ensuring accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs).</li><li>Reconcile physical inventories and cycle counts, including periodic inventory reserve reviews.</li><li>Track and report departmental expenses, explaining variances to forecast and plan.</li><li>Support annual physical inventory counts and coordinate reconciliations with internal stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally and work on special projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and inventory management.</li><li>Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Effective communicator, able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings clearly.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with large data sets is a plus.</li><li>Experience working with integrated ERP systems.</li><li>Self-motivated team player who also works effectively independently.</li><li>Ability to interpret data, analyze results, and deliver actionable recommendations.</li></ul><p><br></p>