We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support financial operations and help strengthen accounting processes in Lancaster, New York. This role partners closely with leadership and operational teams to maintain accurate reporting, improve cost visibility, and ensure compliance across core accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a hands-on approach to month-end close, and the ability to guide improvements in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Guide daily accounting activities in partnership with leadership, helping the team deliver accurate and timely financial results.<br>• Evaluate existing workflows, recommend practical process enhancements, and drive implementation of more efficient accounting practices.<br>• Review labor, overhead, and purchasing-related variances to identify trends, explain performance drivers, and support corrective action.<br>• Collaborate with operations personnel to strengthen inventory accuracy and refine costing methodologies.<br>• Coordinate responses for audit requests and help maintain adherence to internal control standards and compliance requirements.<br>• Oversee the month-end close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are complete and reliable.<br>• Examine general ledger activity, investigate unusual entries, and work with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.<br>• Administer fixed asset accounting, including asset setup, tracking, depreciation reporting, and record maintenance.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, tax-related filings, and travel and entertainment payment processes to support overall financial accuracy.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Staff - Corporate team member to support indirect tax compliance and related research initiatives. This role focuses on preparing sales and use tax filings, reviewing transaction data for accuracy, and helping the organization meet jurisdictional requirements. The position also contributes to tax planning efforts and strengthens documentation practices that reduce audit exposure.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare state, local, and provincial sales and use tax returns along with other required tax filings in a timely and accurate manner.<br>• Perform research on tax rules and jurisdictional requirements to support compliance decisions and planning activities.<br>• Review general ledger sales tax accrual accounts and analyze monthly divisional tax data for completeness and accuracy.<br>• Validate tax treatment related to accounts payable, fixed assets, exempt sales, and other taxable or non-taxable transactions.<br>• Manage customer taxability considerations by applying complex jurisdiction-specific requirements to invoicing and reporting.<br>• Maintain and review exemption certificate records to confirm appropriate documentation is on file for exempt customers.<br>• Assess invoice line items such as storage, freight, and service-related charges to ensure they are configured correctly by jurisdiction.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify discrepancies, resolve tax issues, and reduce potential audit risk through proper documentation.
<p>Kyle Clarke with Robert Half of Buffalo is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a mission-driven non-profit organization in Buffalo, New York. This position will lead core accounting operations, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, and help maintain strong fiscal controls across the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in month-end processes, ledger management, and audit preparation, along with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the monthly close cycle by coordinating timelines, reviewing entries, and ensuring accurate reporting each period.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity and maintain the integrity of financial records through careful review and analysis.</p><p>• Prepare and approve journal entries, account analyses, and supporting documentation for routine and complex transactions.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet and other key accounts, promptly investigating variances and resolving discrepancies.</p><p>• Support annual financial statement audits by organizing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring readiness of documentation.</p><p>• Produce internal financial reports and contribute to the preparation of statements used for leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Use Excel, Access, and other Microsoft Office applications to manage data, perform analysis, and improve reporting efficiency.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls to support compliance and reliable financial operations within the organization.</p>