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Cost Accountant

Bridgewater, NJ
remote
Temporary / Contract
27.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a cost accountant for a contract opportunity in the Bridgewater, NJ area. This role is fully onsite and is ideal for candidates who are able to begin working immediately. The client is seeking candidates with experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing or construction environment. Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst Responsibilities<ul><li>Analyze operating costs, materials, inventory, and other business expenses to evaluate profitability and support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Monitor and analyze overhead expenditures and cost trends.</li><li>Prepare and maintain monthly budgets in collaboration with operational and department leadership.</li><li>Assist with capital expenditure tracking, reporting, and fixed asset management.</li><li>Support internal and external audits and assist with general ledger activities.</li><li>Manage cost allocations across departments, projects, or business units.</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances.</li><li>Support inventory accounting processes, including physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.</li></ul>
2026-11-02T21:04:37Z

Cost Accountant

Hauppauge, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
Cost Accountant | Hauppauge, Long Island, NYAnna Parson at Robert Half is partnering with a growing Long Island company to find a sharp, detail-oriented Cost Accountant with a strong background in manufacturing cost and inventory accounting. The Cost Accountant is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional who enjoys driving profitability through accurate costing, reporting, and process improvement.As the Cost Accountant, you will: <ul><li>Manage standard costing, cost accounting, and inventory valuation processes</li><li>Analyze product costs, margins, variances, and profitability trends</li><li>Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and costing structures</li><li>Perform inventory reconciliations, cycle count analysis, and inventory reporting</li><li>Partner with operations, procurement, and production teams to improve cost controls</li><li>Prepare cost analyses, KPIs, and management reports to support business decisions</li><li>Assist with month-end close, inventory reserves, and financial reporting related to manufacturing operations</li></ul>Seeking an analytical Cost Accountant with a proactive, hands-on skillset with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate operational data into meaningful financial insights.Cost Accountant opportunity offers a sharp, collaborative team with a growing company and excellent benefits! For immediate confidential consideration, contact Anna Parson at Robert Half.
2026-10-16T22:33:51Z

Cost Accountant

Bridgewater, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This position plays a central role in monthly close activities, inventory accounting, and cost analysis, while supporting accurate financial reporting across the organization. The role also partners with operational and finance stakeholders locally and globally to deliver meaningful insights on product costs, inventory performance, and consolidated results. Responsibilities: • Lead key month-end accounting activities related to manufacturing operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial close support. • Establish and maintain annual standard costs for locally produced items in collaboration with supply chain and operational teams. • Analyze monthly inventory results, including cost of goods sold fluctuations and finished goods balances, to identify trends and explain variances. • Perform regular reviews of inventory reserves and obsolescence exposure, recommending adjustments where appropriate. • Reconcile inventory records against supplier reporting and investigate discrepancies to resolution. • Maintain schedules for prepaid insurance, monitor renewal activity, and record related amortization entries. • Prepare financial analyses and supporting schedules for corporate reporting, consolidated results, and management review. • Partner with cross-functional teams and international colleagues to support accounting processes and respond to ad hoc finance requests.
2026-11-04T17:48:44Z

Sr. Accountant

Long Island City, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to oversee accounting operations for a group of affiliated construction-related businesses in Long Island City, New York. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can manage day-to-day financial activity while producing accurate reporting across multiple entities. The position will play a key part in month-end close, financial statement preparation, and project-based accounting in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Maintain complete accounting records and financial activity for five affiliated companies operating within construction and related business lines. • Coordinate the monthly close cycle, including preparing journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and ensuring timely reporting. • Perform project and job cost accounting to support operational visibility across construction and manufacturing-related work. • Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany transactions to preserve accuracy across entities. • Manage core transactional accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bookkeeping support. • Prepare and review financial statements and related reports for entities with combined revenue of approximately $50 million. • Monitor inventory accounting and cost tracking for manufacturing-related operations. • Assist with accounting process support tied to the transition to CMiC, including maintaining continuity in reporting and controls.
2026-10-30T12:58:42Z

Sr. Accountant

Somerville, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
benefits:<ul><li>401k</li><li>paid time off</li><li>medical</li><li>dental</li><li>vision</li></ul> Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.</li><li>Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.</li><li>Analyze financial data and provide explanations for variances.</li><li>Review and reconcile bank accounts, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accruals.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.</li></ul>
2026-10-08T15:18:45Z

Manufacturing Finance and Accounting Manager

Lawrence, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
Based in Mercer County, NJ, this position has regional responsibility for supporting the financial requirements of Operations across multiple manufacturing locations. Our client is focused on strengthening operational performance, cost transparency, and disciplined investment across its manufacturing network in North America. Accurate costing, timely reporting, inventory management, and effective financial controls are essential to supporting better decisions and long-term operational success. This role offers the opportunity to. Reporting to the Regional Head of Finance, the Manufacturing Finance and Accounting Manager will:<ul><li>Lead and develop site accounting personnel.</li><li>Partner closely with Site Directors and operational leadership teams.</li><li>Collaborate with Production, Engineering, FP& A, auditors, and finance colleagues.</li><li>Support operational and capital investment decision-making across the manufacturing network.</li><li>Serve as a trusted finance partner to Site Directors and operational leadership teams.</li><li>Provide financial insight, independent challenge, and decision support.</li><li>Lead plant performance reviews to identify risks, opportunities, root causes, and improvement actions.</li><li>Translate complex accounting, costing, and operational data into practical business recommendations.</li><li>Promote financial accountability and business understanding throughout Operations while maintaining strong control standards.</li></ul>Manufacturing Performance, Inventory, Costing & Profitability<ul><li>Develop and continuously enhance plant performance scorecards and operational KPIs.</li><li>Maintain accurate product costing, including bills of material, standard costs, and overhead allocations.</li><li>Partner with Production and site leadership to ensure costing assumptions and operational data remain accurate and current.</li><li>Analyze operational performance drivers and recommend actions to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.</li><li>Lead inventory governance activities, including physical inventories, disposal processes, audit support, and reporting.</li><li>Improve visibility into inventory performance, stock movements, and working capital drivers.</li><li>Maintain strong accounting controls, documentation standards, and compliance across manufacturing finance processes.</li><li>Identify control gaps and financial risks and ensure timely corrective actions.</li><li>Partner with Project Engineering and Operations teams to develop and evaluate capital investment business cases.</li><li>Ensure capital projects align with business objectives, sustainability requirements, budgets, and timelines.</li><li>Assess cost-saving opportunities and support operational prioritization decisions.</li></ul>Planning, Forecasting & Reporting, and People Leadership<ul><li>Lead the annual operating budget and forecasting processes in partnership with Operations and FP& A.</li><li>Drive process improvements and support complex cross-functional initiatives.</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop site accountants across multiple manufacturing locations.</li><li>Enhance scorecards, reporting tools, and management visibility into key business metrics.</li></ul>
2026-10-13T14:43:47Z

Senior Accountant

Bridgewater, NJ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
50.00 - 65.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a collaborative finance team in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in monthly close activities, inventory and cost accounting, statutory and consolidated reporting, and financial analysis that supports business decisions. The role works closely with operations, supply chain, and finance partners locally and internationally to maintain accurate reporting, strengthen reconciliations, and provide insight into performance trends. This role is fully onsite in Bridgewater, NJ. Prior inventory accounting and/or cost accounting experience is required. Responsibilities:• Lead core month-end accounting tasks by preparing journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations that support timely and accurate financial close results.• Partner with supply chain and operational teams to establish annual standard costs and maintain reliable inventory valuation across locally managed products.• Produce recurring inventory and cost reports, analyze cost of goods sold fluctuations, assess obsolete stock exposure, and research variances requiring follow-up.• Reconcile inventory balances against supplier data, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate finished goods reporting and working capital visibility.• Assist with budgeting and forecast cycles for industrial operations, including submission of planning data and explanation of variances against actual performance.• Perform manufacturing and material ledger analysis to support cost accounting, inventory accuracy, and consolidated financial reporting requirements.• Prepare elimination and other adjusting entries needed for accurate consolidation, while supporting statutory and corporate reporting deliverables.• Maintain balance sheet review processes by analyzing account activity, overseeing reconciliations, and validating the accuracy of entries recorded by other team members.• Manage prepaid insurance accounting by tracking renewals, updating schedules, and recording amortization entries, while also handling ad hoc financial analyses for leadership.
2026-10-27T18:33:49Z

Plant Controller

East Windsor, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for manufacturing operations in East Windsor, New Jersey. This role is responsible for guiding plant-level accounting, strengthening financial controls, and delivering meaningful analysis that supports operational and strategic decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cost accounting, forecasting, inventory oversight, and capital tracking within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities:• Direct the monthly financial close for plant operations, including review of production activity, analysis of manufacturing variances, and reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts.• Develop annual budgets and regular forecasts while delivering timely financial reports and performance insights to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders.• Maintain product costing and standard cost models, and evaluate cost movements to explain operational results and support profitability improvements.• Oversee accounting and control activities related to inventory and fixed assets, including count programs, reconciliations, and financial accuracy of recorded balances.• Administer capital investment tracking through plant systems, support the capital approval workflow, and help ensure the reliability of recorded project amounts.• Partner with operations and supply chain leaders to assess plant performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve financial visibility across the site.• Contribute to system-related support and plant process enhancements that improve reporting quality, internal controls, and overall accounting efficiency.• Lead or assist with special projects aimed at strengthening compliance, streamlining workflows, and advancing cost management practices.
2026-10-26T15:08:46Z

Project Accountant

Port Washington, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to join a growing team in Port Washington, New York. This position is ideal for someone with strong construction accounting experience who can oversee high-volume project billing while staying organized in a fast-moving environment. The role works closely with project managers and senior leadership to support accurate financial reporting and maintain visibility into project performance. Responsibilities: • Oversee billing activities for multiple construction-related projects, ensuring invoices are prepared accurately and submitted on schedule. • Partner with project managers to track job financials, review costs, and address billing or budget questions throughout the project lifecycle. • Prepare and maintain project-level accounting records, including revenue, expenses, contract values, and payment activity. • Generate financial reports for leadership that highlight project status, billing progress, and key account activity. • Use AS400 and advanced Microsoft Excel tools to analyze data, reconcile accounts, and support reporting needs. • Monitor accounts receivable related to project work and follow up on outstanding balances when needed. • Assist with month-end close tasks by reviewing project transactions, reconciling discrepancies, and supporting accurate financial results. • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to help ensure project accounting processes align with construction contract requirements.
2026-10-09T13:53:45Z

Accountant

Fairfield, NJ
onsite
Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Roseland, New Jersey in a contract role with the potential for permanent employment. This position is fully onsite Monday through Friday and offers the opportunity to contribute across core accounting functions while building a path toward long-term employment. The ideal candidate will bring strong Excel capabilities, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to support daily financial operations in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Manage routine accounting transactions across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations to support accurate daily operations.• Create and post journal entries, ensuring backup documentation is complete, organized, and aligned with accounting standards.• Review and process vendor bills, employee reimbursements, and incoming customer payments in a timely and accurate manner.• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and financial support files.• Maintain well-organized financial records and documentation to assist with internal reviews and audit-related requests.• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, research variances, and help resolve outstanding items.• Prepare recurring reports, Excel-based analyses, and financial summaries requested by accounting leadership.• Partner with accounting and finance teams such as general accounting, cost accounting, treasury, payables, and receivables to support reporting and daily workflow needs.• Assist with accounting technology initiatives and platform-related improvement efforts as part of process enhancement projects.• Respond to questions from vendors and internal departments professionally while adhering to established controls, policies, and confidentiality standards.
2026-10-30T14:38:45Z

Financial Controller - Energy

New York, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
230000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Financial Services are hiring for a Controller role at a fast growing publicly traded Energy firm located in midtown Manhattan New York. Our client requires an active CPA license with Big4/Public Audit foundation and 10+ years Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting experience at a publicly traded company. Must have knowledge of SOX/Sarbanes-Oxley, SEC Reporting (10-K, 10-Q), GAAP, and ERP system/implementation. The role is 4 days per week in the midtown Manhattan office. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Own the corporate accounting function, including the general ledger, monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, intercompany transactions, foreign currency translations, and consolidation across a growing multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional structure.</li><li>Oversee project and cost accounting for energy programs, and other capital-intensive activities, ensuring precise labor and cost allocation across programs and entities.</li><li>Lead the accounting integration of newly acquired businesses, aligning them with the corporate close calendar, consolidation procedures, accounting policies, and internal control frameworks.</li><li>Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, footnote disclosures, and supporting analyses in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules, partnering with the CFO on the financial content for Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and registration statements.</li><li>Research, evaluate, and document accounting conclusions for complex and judgmental transactions in formal technical memoranda. Key areas include business combinations and asset acquisitions (ASC 805), consolidation and variable interest entities (ASC 810), research and development costs (ASC 730), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), leases (ASC 842), equity and liability classification (ASC 480/815), goodwill and long-lived asset impairment (ASC 350/360), and revenue recognition (ASC 606) as commercial operations develop.</li><li>Partner with the CFO to manage engagements with third-party valuation specialists regarding purchase price allocations, intangible asset and equity instrument valuations, and impairment analyses, providing support and evaluating their conclusions.</li><li>Support financial due diligence and drive opening balance sheet readiness for acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments, including complex cross-border targets.</li><li>Manage the accounting for government grants, tax credits, and state and federal incentive programs, while actively monitoring emerging accounting standards and SEC guidance for potential impact on the company.</li><li>Assume management ownership of the Company's ICFR framework under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, including scoping, risk assessment, process narratives, control matrices, and evidence retention sufficient to support external auditor attestation under Section 404(b).</li><li>Evaluate control deficiencies, drive remediation efforts to completion, and support management's assessment of ICFR effectiveness and related disclosure controls.</li><li>Manage the relationship with the Company's SOX advisory partner, continually evaluating the optimal resourcing model and supporting a potential future transition to an in-house function as the company scales.</li><li>Coordinate with tax advisors on U.S. federal, state, and foreign tax provision (ASC 740), compliance, transfer pricing, and the tax implications of acquisitions and entity structuring.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T19:08:45Z

Staff Accountant

New York, NY
remote
Temporary / Contract
32.00 - 36.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a growing technology company that's based in New York City. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage core transactional accounting work while contributing to a smooth and timely month-end close. The role combines day-to-day ownership of accounts payable with reconciliation, journal entry preparation, and employee expense support in a fast-paced healthcare-related environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee the full accounts payable process, from reviewing invoices for accuracy to preparing payments and maintaining complete vendor records.• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger and help ensure financial activity is recorded accurately and on schedule.• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances to maintain reliable cash reporting.• Reconcile balance sheet accounts regularly and resolve outstanding items in coordination with internal stakeholders.• Support the month-end close by organizing schedules, validating account activity, and assisting with timely financial reporting.• Administer employee travel and expense processing, including review of expense reports for policy compliance and proper documentation.• Use NetSuite to manage accounting workflows, payment processing, and related recordkeeping.• Assist with accounting process updates and support operational changes to systems or workflows as needed.
2026-11-06T19:18:44Z

Controller

Parsippany, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Yearly
A growing medically related organization is seeking a hands-on, operationally strong Controller to serve as a key partner to the CFO and help build the company’s accounting and finance foundation. This is a newly created role and an excellent opportunity for a finance leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and can bring structure, discipline, and business partnership to the function.The Controller will take ownership of the monthly close process, financial statement preparation, general ledger oversight, inventory and cost analysis, and day-to-day accounting operations. This individual will also play a critical role in ERP implementation, post-acquisition accounting integration, and development of scalable processes to support growth.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting</li><li>Prepare and/or oversee production of period-end financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Manage the general ledger, account reconciliations, and overall integrity of accounting records</li><li>Supervise and develop a team of 2 accounting staff members</li><li>Partner closely with the CFO as a trusted right hand, providing timely financial insight and responsive support to leadership</li><li>Analyze sales, margins, markups, and cost of goods sold to support business decision-making</li><li>Oversee accounting for inventory and ensure accurate valuation and reporting of inventory balances</li><li>Help design, implement, and improve accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting processes</li><li>Support ERP implementation efforts and systems/process improvements</li><li>Lead or support integration of acquired businesses, including consolidation of general ledger activity and standardization of accounting processes</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and management to improve visibility into financial performance</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement and help establish a scalable finance and accounting infrastructure</li></ul>
2026-10-14T18:38:44Z

Staff Accountant

Middlesex, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support core accounting activities for a growing organization in Middlesex, New Jersey. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing recurring financial reports, and helping ensure timely completion of close activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with QuickBooks, accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, payroll, taxes, financial statement preparation, inventory accounting, job costing, bank reconciliations, general ledger management, audit support, and other core accounting functions. Responsibilities:• Handle daily accounting functions across payables, receivables, ledger maintenance, and cash reconciliation to keep financial records accurate and current.• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages with careful attention to completeness and accuracy.• Coordinate period-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and account balances are properly reviewed and recorded.• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.• Partner with external auditors by organizing documentation, answering questions, and supporting audit requests.• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including supporting return preparation and related reconciliations.• Use QuickBooks to manage accounting records, track transactions, and support routine financial operations.
2026-10-15T18:53:46Z

Staff Accountant

Woodbridge, NJ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Middlesex County, NJ. In this role you will be responsible for bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, tax preparation. and financial reporting. If have 3+ years of experience as a Staff Accountant and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, this might be the opportunity for you! Responsibilities:• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.• Conduct bank reconciliations to maintain up-to-date financial records.• Assist with the preparation of partnership, corporate, and individual tax filings in accordance with applicable requirements.• Generate financial reports and provide insights to support financial decision-making.• Collaborate with team members to resolve accounting issues and keep financial data current and accurate.
2026-10-22T19:48:44Z

Sr. Accountant

Parsippany, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
Overseas based industrial products provider, setting up offices in Northern NJ, seeks a Senior Accountant to join their accounting team.Day to day responsibilities include: <ul><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.</li><li>Manage general ledger activities and ensure accurate account reconciliations.</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end closing processes.</li><li>Analyze financial data and identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, or applicable accounting standards.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external audits and provide required documentation.</li><li>Candidates with 4+ years of experience with above tasks, a degree in Accounting or Finance, strong attention to detail and strong ERP systems skills, are wanted for this role. </li></ul>
2026-11-02T17:23:46Z

Sr. Accountant

Princeton, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401 and comprehensive PTO package. <ul><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes through account analysis, reconciliations, and preparation of financial schedules.</li><li>Monitor expenditures and revenue activity to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and aligned with organizational policies.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to review budget performance and provide financial support for funded programs and initiatives.</li><li>Prepare financial reports, reimbursement requests, and other documentation required by external funding sources.</li><li>Assist with the management of payables, receivables, and other day-to-day accounting activities.</li><li>Ensure financial transactions are supported by appropriate documentation and coded correctly within the general ledger.</li><li>Participate in audit preparation by compiling schedules, reports, and supporting records for review.</li><li>Help develop and maintain program budgets while tracking performance against approved funding allocations.</li></ul>
2026-10-09T19:34:07Z

Controller

New York, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
Established South Jersey client is looking to add a Controller with real estate industry experience to their finance team. The Controller will be responsible for ensuring compliance within the government sector, overseeing cost accounting, consolidations, financial reporting, budgeting, general ledger responsibilities, assisting with payroll tax processing, creating financial forecasting coordinating month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, and implementing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets. The ideal individual for this role must be a people leader, drive process improvements & ERP system enhancements, have strong knowledge of GAAP, and proven experience in budgeting. Major Responsibilities· Review and manage accounting operations· Oversee the month end close process· Develop financial strategies· Expense Variance Review· Prepare financial statements and reports· Account Reconciliations · Consolidate financial data· Internal Control Monitoring· Assist with internal/external audit preparation· Coach, Train, Mentor financial staff
2026-11-02T17:43:45Z

Staff Accountant

New York, NY
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a luxury hospitality organization in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing routine financial work with month-end support and special assignments. The person in this role will contribute to accurate day-to-day accounting operations while helping the team maintain timely and organized financial records. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post routine journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger activity. • Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial records are complete and correct. • Process vendor invoices in a timely manner and verify supporting documentation before submission. • Review employee expense reports for accuracy, policy compliance, and proper coding. • Assist with month-end close activities, including account analysis and supporting schedules. • Partner with managers on additional accounting projects and other operational tasks as needed.
2026-11-02T15:14:02Z

Staff Accountant

New York, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a real estate and property organization in New York, New York. This position supports core accounting operations, contributes to accurate financial reporting, and helps maintain reliable records across multiple entities. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with day-to-day transactional activity while also assisting with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial planning support. Responsibilities: • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring timely processing and accurate recording of transactions. • Contribute to monthly close efforts by preparing supporting schedules, posting entries, and helping maintain complete financial records. • Compile financial information at the entity level and assist in consolidating results into parent company reporting. • Support budgeting and forecasting activities by gathering data, updating reports, and assisting with financial analysis. • Examine intercompany activity where applicable and help resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate balances. • Perform account analysis and reconcile bank, ledger, and balance sheet accounts to verify accuracy and completeness. • Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger records in alignment with accounting policies. • Provide broader accounting support across the team as priorities shift and business needs arise.
2026-11-06T18:13:44Z

Staff Accountant

Matawan, NJ
remote
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization based in New Jersey. This remote role is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day financial activities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to timely month-end reporting. The position requires strong spreadsheet skills, hands-on ERP experience, and the ability to work effectively across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliation processes. Benefits: M,D,V,401K Responsibilities:• Manage daily accounting activities across accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting documentation.• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.• Assist with month-end and year-end close tasks by compiling financial data and verifying account accuracy.• Support sales tax and corporate tax activities, including gathering information needed for filings and related compliance work.• Use Excel and ERP tools to analyze financial information, track transactions, and improve reporting accuracy.• Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify accounting issues, provide financial support, and maintain organized records.• Contribute to accounting process updates and system-related activities as needed to support business operations.
2026-11-03T15:23:45Z

Staff Accountant

Madison, NJ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
38.00 - 44.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for an organization in Madison, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position offers a hybrid schedule and focuses on month-end close, payroll-related accounting, fixed assets, and financial reporting support. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience and can work accurately across multiple accounting priorities in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities:• Lead assigned month-end close tasks, including preparing entries, completing reconciliations, and following established accounting procedures across multiple business entities.• Prepare and record payroll, bonus, and compensation-related journal entries and accruals with a high degree of accuracy.• Oversee fixed asset accounting by tracking additions, maintaining records, and calculating periodic depreciation.• Support the preparation and validation of financial reporting schedules and underlying account details.• Review general ledger activity to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and maintain accurate financial records.• Contribute to tax-related accounting support, including work connected to corporate tax and sales tax processes.• Partner with internal stakeholders on ad hoc analyses and special projects as business needs arise.
2026-11-05T19:43:42Z

Staff Accountant

Hauppauge, NY
remote
Permanent / Full Time
70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a mission-driven organization. This fully remote role is ideal for someone who can manage core accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to timely reporting. The position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on experience with multiple accounting platforms, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Maintain the general ledger by recording financial activity accurately and preparing routine journal entries. • Complete bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis to ensure balances are accurate and discrepancies are resolved quickly. • Support tax-related accounting tasks, including work tied to corporate tax matters and sales tax reporting. • Assist with the preparation of financial statements and internal reports by organizing and reviewing accounting data. • Use QuickBooks, Sage, and Excel to manage accounting records, analyze transactions, and improve reporting accuracy. • Review accounting documentation for completeness and compliance with established financial procedures. • Partner with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions and help keep month-end activities on schedule.
2026-10-21T13:23:43Z

Sr. Accountant

New York, NY
onsite
Temporary to Hire
31.66 - 36.66 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a mission-driven organization. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance candidate who brings strong nonprofit accounting knowledge, sharp analytical skills, and a hands-on approach to daily accounting operations. The person in this role will help maintain financial accuracy, support key close activities, and contribute across both payables and receivables while working with Blackbaud financial systems. Responsibilities: • Review financial activity for accuracy and completeness, providing an additional level of oversight on accounting transactions before final posting. • Prepare and record accruals, journal entries, and other general ledger adjustments to support accurate monthly financial reporting. • Perform account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner. • Support month-end close processes by organizing schedules, validating balances, and helping ensure deadlines are met. • Assist with accounts payable activities, including coordinating check processing and helping maintain timely vendor payments. • Contribute to accounts receivable operations by tracking incoming funds, applying payments, and following up on outstanding items as needed. • Work within Blackbaud Financial Edge and Raiser's Edge to maintain reliable accounting records and support related reporting needs. • Adapt quickly to evolving priorities, processes, and system-related tasks while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and accountability.
2026-11-02T20:58:38Z

Accounting Manager

Long Island City, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for a construction-focused organization in Long Island City, New York. This role combines hands-on ownership of financial reporting with leadership responsibilities, supporting both project-based accounting activities and broader corporate close processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with operational leaders to monitor financial performance. Responsibilities: • Direct daily accounting activities across project and corporate functions, ensuring accurate reporting and strong financial controls. • Lead the month-end close process, prepare timely financial statements, and review results for completeness and accuracy. • Oversee job cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting to support informed decision-making across active construction projects. • Collaborate with project managers to evaluate job progress, compare budget to actual spending, and address financial variances. • Supervise and develop a team of four accounting professionals, setting priorities and maintaining high-quality output. • Manage account reconciliations, journal entry review, and general ledger integrity throughout each reporting cycle. • Coordinate year-end audit support and assist with tax return preparation by organizing schedules and responding to external requests. • Support accounting system administration and related process improvements tied to project and financial reporting needs.
2026-10-30T12:58:42Z

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