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8 results for Entry Level Staff Accountant in Buffalo, NY

Staff Accountant

Buffalo, New York
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Temporary to Hire
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team in Buffalo, New York. This contract opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys stepping into fast-moving environments, supporting important client initiatives, and contributing reliable financial expertise across assignments. The role offers the chance to apply core accounting knowledge in varied business settings while building strong partnerships and maintaining high standards of accuracy. Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounting activities, including recording journal entries and maintaining accurate general ledger balances. • Perform bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and support clean financial records. • Assist with month-end closing tasks by preparing supporting schedules, reviewing transactions, and helping ensure timely reporting. • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions while monitoring accuracy, payment timing, and outstanding balances. • Prepare client billing information and maintain documentation that supports invoicing and revenue tracking. • Support sales tax-related activities by organizing records, reviewing transactions, and assisting with compliance requirements. • Adjust quickly to different client environments, accounting systems, and internal workflows while maintaining productivity. • Partner with client contacts and internal teams to deliver dependable accounting support on project-based and interim assignments.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Buffalo, New York
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Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a construction and contractor-focused organization in Buffalo, New York. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who enjoys accuracy-driven work, manages high-volume information efficiently, and takes pride in maintaining organized financial and administrative records. The role centers on precise data input, document handling, and day-to-day support for accounting-related processes in a fast-paced office environment. Responsibilities: • Enter financial, vendor, and project-related information into company databases with a high level of speed and accuracy. • Review source documents for completeness and correct discrepancies before updating records or submitting entries. • Maintain organized digital and paper files to support accounting documentation and routine office workflows. • Assist with processing invoices, payment records, and other clerical accounting materials as directed by the team. • Update spreadsheets and internal tracking logs to help ensure current and reliable reporting information. • Communicate with internal staff to clarify missing details, resolve data issues, and confirm record accuracy. • Perform ongoing record audits to identify input errors, duplicates, or inconsistencies and make timely corrections.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Amherst, New York
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Kyle Clarke with Robert Half of Buffalo has partnered with a Public Accounting Firm that is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join their team in Buffalo, New York. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting tax-related reporting, and ensuring timely completion of core accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end close, along with the ability to work effectively during high-volume tax periods. Responsibilities:• Oversee month-end accounting activities, including preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping ensure deadlines are met accurately.• Maintain the general ledger by recording financial activity, analyzing account movement, and resolving discrepancies as they arise.• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support to reflect routine and adjusting transactions.• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to keep records accurate and current.• Complete bank reconciliations and follow up on unmatched transactions or timing differences.• Support tax accounting processes by organizing financial data, assisting with tax reporting, and helping maintain compliance with applicable requirements.• Contribute during tax season by managing accounting schedules, reconciling supporting documentation, and assisting with filing-related preparation.• Use UltraTax and related systems to support tax preparation workflows and financial reporting needs.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Buffalo, New York
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a metal fabrication organization in Buffalo, New York. This role will oversee core accounting activities, deliver timely financial reporting, and support budgeting, cash management, and inventory-related analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve reporting accuracy across a dynamic manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entry review, and preparation of accurate financial statements within established deadlines. • Support annual close and reporting efforts by coordinating schedules, preparing key account analyses, and contributing to corporate financial reporting deliverables. • Manage day-to-day accounting operations such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing. • Monitor liquidity by tracking cash activity, projecting short-term funding needs, and aligning available resources with operating and capital priorities. • Oversee tax-related accounting processes and help maintain compliance with applicable financial, legal, and regulatory obligations. • Partner with banking, insurance, and external accounting contacts to support financing activities, debt servicing, and other business requirements. • Perform cost reviews and identify opportunities to strengthen spending controls and improve financial performance across the organization. • Assist with inventory accounting by validating transaction accuracy, supporting inventory oversight, and helping maintain reliable asset records. • Contribute to annual operating and capital budgeting by helping organize timelines, compiling financial inputs, and supporting forecast development. • Help refine information capture and reporting practices within company systems when needed to improve financial analysis and decision-making.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Elma, New York
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Temporary / Contract
19.95 - 23.1 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Elma, New York. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling a high volume of invoice-related tasks with accuracy. The role will focus on timely payment processing, invoice review, and maintaining reliable accounts payable records while working closely with internal teams and vendors. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for completeness, accuracy, and proper approval before processing. • Assign the correct accounting codes to invoices and enter payment information into the system with a high degree of precision. • Manage the full invoice processing cycle, from receipt through verification and payment preparation. • Prepare and support scheduled check runs to ensure vendors are paid within established timelines. • Reconcile payable records and investigate discrepancies by coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders. • Maintain organized documentation for invoices, payments, and supporting records in accordance with company standards. • Respond to accounts payable inquiries promptly and provide clear updates on payment status or outstanding issues.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Batavia, New York
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Permanent / Full Time
47000 - 57000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a growing manufacturing organization in New York. This role focuses on managing customer invoicing, receivables, and account follow-up while supporting accurate financial operations across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in credit-related matters, and the ability to work effectively with internal teams in a fast-paced onsite environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and issue customer invoices, maintain receivable records, and help ensure timely and accurate billing activity. • Partner with the Credit Manager to review customer accounts, support credit evaluations, and assist with onboarding new customers. • Calculate and apply sales tax requirements correctly across transactions and customer invoices. • Examine purchase orders and related documentation to verify billing accuracy and resolve discrepancies before invoicing. • Manage collection efforts on outstanding balances through consistent follow-up and clear communication with customers. • Post and reconcile incoming payments, including cash applications, to keep account records current and accurate. • Use accounting systems and spreadsheets to track receivable activity, monitor aging, and support reporting needs. • Assist with account maintenance and other receivables-related tasks that contribute to efficient daily accounting operations.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Lancaster, New York
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Temporary / Contract
20.5865 - 23.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day billing and payment activities for a food processing operation in Lancaster, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing invoice distribution, cash posting, and account follow-up. The person in this role will help keep customer accounts current by handling transactions accurately, monitoring deductions, and communicating clearly with internal teams and external customers. Responsibilities: • Create and process customer invoices with a strong focus on timeliness and accuracy. • Deliver billing documents to customers through electronic methods, customer web portals, or mailed correspondence as needed. • Post daily incoming payments and maintain accurate records of all cash receipts. • Apply customer payments to the appropriate accounts to ensure account balances are up to date. • Review accounts for payment discrepancies and notify the appropriate parties when balances fall short. • Process approved deductions and maintain supporting documentation for account activity. • Monitor unauthorized deductions and track outstanding items for follow-up and resolution. • Manage access and basic maintenance for customer portal accounts. • Assist with additional accounts receivable and administrative tasks as assigned.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

West Seneca, New York
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Temporary to Hire
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a construction-focused organization in West Seneca, New York. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who thrives in a detail-driven accounting environment and understands the pace and complexity of contractor billing. The person in this role will begin with a primary focus on accounts payable while gaining exposure to related accounting functions over time. Responsibilities: • Process a high volume of vendor invoices by reviewing documentation, assigning the correct codes, and preparing items for payment. • Verify purchase orders against invoice details, including unit pricing, invoice numbers, and cost codes, to ensure accuracy before entry. • Organize and batch invoices for efficient workflow while maintaining complete and accurate payment records. • Support payment operations by assisting with check runs and electronic payments, including ACH transactions. • Handle contractor and project-related billing activities, including AIA billing tasks, in alignment with customer and job requirements. • Enter payroll information into the Foundation system, including time, equipment usage, and job cost coding, with significant emphasis on prevailing wage work. • Perform extensive data entry with a high level of accuracy across payable, billing, and payroll-related records. • Build working knowledge of additional accounting processes to provide broader support beyond the initial accounts payable focus.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z