We are looking for a detail-oriented Controller to manage all aspects of financial operations within our manufacturing facilities in Sanborn, New York. This role requires an experienced individual with a deep understanding of accounting practices, internal controls, and financial compliance. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding company assets, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and optimizing financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, purchasing, receiving, production, and inventory control.<br>• Validate the accuracy of profit and loss statements and balance sheet accounts.<br>• Develop and document financial procedures to maintain compliance and ensure robust internal controls.<br>• Manage and safeguard company assets through regular cycle counts, periodic physical inventories, and fixed asset controls.<br>• Monitor fixed assets, ensure proper coding for capital purchases, and maintain accurate records in the fixed asset system.<br>• Track and oversee capital project spending, ensuring timely closure of completed projects.<br>• Calculate annual plant overhead rates to support budgetary planning and cost management.<br>• Coordinate and execute month-end close processes, including journal entries, financial statement preparation, and report generation.<br>• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data within the organization's systems.
<p>Our client, a preeminent law firm based in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Litigation Attorney for our general litigation team. Practice areas will include defense of a variety of personal injury and other tort claims, including auto, premises, products liability and municipal matters. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the role: </strong></p><p>Litigation Associate – Insurance Defense</p><p>We are seeking a motivated Litigation Associate with a focus on insurance defense to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, labor law, and asbestos litigation.</p><p><br></p><p>As a Litigation Associate, you will be responsible for handling all aspects of litigation, including court appearances, motion practice, depositions, discovery, client reporting, and trial preparation. You will work closely with partners and senior attorneys on a variety of complex matters and represent clients in both state and federal courts.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage a caseload of insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution</li><li>Draft and argue motions, including summary judgment and discovery motions</li><li>Conduct and defend depositions, including expert and fact witnesses</li><li>Prepare pleadings, discovery demands and responses, and legal correspondence</li><li>Attend court conferences, hearings, arbitrations, and trials</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel</li><li>Provide thorough analysis and timely reporting to clients and carriers</li><li>Collaborate with partners and other team members on case strategy and client needs</li></ul><p><br></p>
• 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.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Amherst, New York. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accurate entries and adherence to month-end and year-end closing processes.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries to support the timely completion of financial closings.<br>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Conduct cost analysis to evaluate manufacturing expenses, variances, and pricing strategies to support decision-making.<br>• Analyze and summarize financial data to meet monthly and annual reporting deadlines.<br>• Develop and enforce internal controls, policies, and procedures to protect company assets and maintain accurate financial data.<br>• Handle multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational and prioritization skills.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless financial operations and reporting processes.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to oversee the financial aspects of cost management within our organization. This role focuses on analyzing cost of sales, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with established accounting standards. Join us in Niagara Falls, New York, to contribute your expertise in cost accounting and support our efforts to optimize financial performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze cost of sales, including raw material yield, manufacturing expenditures, and productivity to identify areas for financial improvement.<br>• Monitor and manage inventory levels and working capital to ensure effective resource utilization.<br>• Prepare and consolidate financial data for reporting purposes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Conduct cost analysis to support strategic decision-making and enhance financial performance.<br>• Review and maintain standard cost accounting practices to align with organizational goals.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights on capital expenditure and productivity projects.<br>• Ensure compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) regulations and internal financial controls.<br>• Classify and record financial transactions using appropriate accounting techniques.<br>• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to cost management.<br>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in cost accounting.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team in Tonawanda, New York. In this Contract-to-Permanent position, you will play a critical role in managing collections, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate financial reporting for our manufacturing operations. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency with accounting software.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage business-to-business collections by communicating with customers and collaborating with internal sales and service teams to resolve invoicing concerns for designated U.S. sites.<br>• Prepare and distribute Accounts Receivable Aging reports to monitor outstanding balances.<br>• Collaborate with the Finance and Commercial teams to review overdue accounts and develop actionable plans.<br>• Assist with cash application and daily cash reconciliation tasks, including working closely with overseas employees.<br>• Ensure accurate recordkeeping and timely resolution of discrepancies in billing and payment processes.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial operations of our organization in Buffalo, New York. This role is integral to ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory standards, and effective budgeting and forecasting processes. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in operational accounting and strategic financial analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, general ledger management, and revenue recognition.<br>• Direct monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to corporate standards.<br>• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and support both internal and external audit processes.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including variance reports and management reporting packages.<br>• Maintain the general ledger, including accruals, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.<br>• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align financial goals.<br>• Analyze profit and loss trends, product margins, operational KPIs, and capital expenditures to provide actionable insights.<br>• Develop financial models and conduct scenario planning to support strategic initiatives.<br>• Manage capital expenditure tracking and oversee fixed asset accounting processes.<br>• Collaborate with departments such as sales, engineering, and supply chain to provide real-time financial data for operational efficiency.
<p><strong>Robert Half Permanent Placement</strong> is partnering with a leading property management company in <strong>Williamsville, NY</strong> on their search for an <strong>Accounting Clerk </strong>to join their growing team. In this role you will manage tenant billing, payments, and vendor invoices while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of transactions. This is an <strong>in-office</strong> position with a starting salary of <strong>$50,000 - $60,000, </strong>a comprehensive benefits package, and an excellent opportunity for career growth.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities include but not limited to:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Process tenant rent payments and adjustments; manage monthly close of tenant activity</li><li>Maintain Accounts Receivable records, ensuring accurate posting and timely collections</li><li>Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and Accounts Payable payments</li><li>Reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring compliance with monthly/quarterly SOX requirements</li><li>Assist with fixed asset tracking, including creation of new assets and running depreciation reports</li><li>Prepare financial reports, correspondence, and presentations as requested </li><li>Support the development and implementation of finance policies and procedures</li><li>Handle filing, documentation, and other administrative tasks as needed</li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned to support finance operations</li></ul><p><br></p>
