We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee financial operations and ensure accuracy in reporting for our organization in Buffalo, New York. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing month-end closings, general ledger activities, and financial audits while maintaining compliance with industry standards. This role requires someone with a strong attention to detail, a solid background in accounting, and a commitment to delivering precise financial results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial reports.<br>• Oversee general ledger activities, including reconciliations and adjustments.<br>• Coordinate and support external financial audits by preparing required documentation and addressing auditor inquiries.<br>• Manage account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries to maintain proper accounting records.<br>• Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights to leadership.<br>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.<br>• Develop and implement accounting procedures to enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Train and mentor entry-level accounting staff to support growth in the field.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial processes and improve reporting capabilities.
<p>Kyle Clarke with Robert Half in Buffalo is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead day-to-day financial operations for a local financial institution. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, guiding the close process, and supporting reliable financial reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to keep multiple priorities moving efficiently in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.</p><p>• Oversee month-end closing procedures, including review of entries, balance sheet activity, and completion of supporting schedules.</p><p>• Manage the general ledger and monitor account activity to maintain the integrity of financial data.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and related documentation to support accurate reporting.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing records, responding to requests, and helping facilitate financial statement audit activities.</p><p>• Analyze accounting results and investigate variances or discrepancies to resolve issues promptly.</p><p>• Strengthen internal accounting processes and promote consistent adherence to established controls and reporting standards.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee core accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial management for a college environment. This role will guide day-to-day accounting activities, strengthen financial controls, and help ensure compliance with reporting and audit requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to deliver thoughtful analysis in a collaborative finance setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide direction, mentorship, and daily oversight to accounting team members to support high-quality work and role-specific growth.<br>• Manage preparation for the annual financial audit, serving as a central point of coordination for schedules, documentation, and auditor requests.<br>• Review and finalize balance sheet reconciliations to confirm accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and maintain reliable financial records.<br>• Oversee accounts payable operations and cash management activities, including check processing and monitoring multiple cash accounts.<br>• Ensure state sales tax transactions are recorded correctly and filings are completed on time in accordance with applicable regulations.<br>• Support month-end close by reviewing journal entries, general ledger activity, and related accounting documentation for completeness and accuracy.<br>• Prepare financial reports and respond to requests for ad hoc analysis to assist leadership with planning and decision-making.<br>• Foster a finance culture centered on accountability, open communication, teamwork, and service excellence.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in North Tonawanda, New York. In this role, you will collaborate closely with sales and account teams to provide critical financial insights, while also overseeing forecasting, budgeting, and reporting activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis and modeling, coupled with the ability to interpret complex data and drive informed decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with sales and account teams to analyze orders, margins, and overall commercial performance.<br>• Develop and maintain sales incentive plans and commission models across various teams and channels.<br>• Manage rebate accruals and forecasts by working closely with sales operations and accounting.<br>• Lead monthly and quarterly profit and loss forecasting for the U.S. commercial business, covering revenue, margins, and expenses.<br>• Drive the annual budgeting process for commercial departments, including personnel, travel, and incentive expenditures.<br>• Monitor overhead costs against budgeted amounts and recommend adjustments to ensure financial efficiency.<br>• Create and distribute weekly performance metrics and dashboards for sales leadership, highlighting bookings, backlog, win rates, and margin trends.<br>• Perform detailed margin analysis by product, customer, channel, and region to identify opportunities for improvement.<br>• Prepare comprehensive materials for Monthly Business Reviews, delivering executive-level insights and analysis.
<p>Jenny Bour with Robert Half is working with a growing construction company that is looking for an <strong>Accounting Specialist</strong> to support daily financial operations in Tonawanda, New York. This Accounting Specialist role works closely with the Controller to help keep accounting records accurate, organized, and up to date across a range of routine transactions. The ideal Accounting Specialist candidate is comfortable handling detailed financial information, maintaining both digital and paper files, and contributing to the smooth execution of core accounting processes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process day-to-day accounting activities such as customer billing, invoice handling, and vendor payments with accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Assist with payroll administration and help ensure employee pay records are entered and maintained correctly.</li><li>Record cash receipts, accept credit card transactions, and support regular banking-related tasks.</li><li>Prepare and track purchase orders while helping maintain organized documentation for financial transactions.</li><li>Maintain complete and accurate accounting records in both electronic systems and physical filing systems.</li><li>Support inventory-related accounting by updating records and helping reconcile related financial data.</li><li>Assist with sales tax reporting by gathering information and preparing required documentation.</li><li>Provide additional administrative and accounting support as directed by the Controller.</li></ul>
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a team in a contract-to-permanent role. This opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys hands-on work across core financial processes while building long-term stability with a growing organization. The role offers exposure to daily accounting operations, reporting support, and close-cycle activities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle daily accounting activities, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time.<br>• Prepare journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts to maintain a reliable general ledger.<br>• Support month-end and year-end close procedures by organizing records and resolving outstanding items.<br>• Process invoices, payments, customer receipts, and related account activity across payables and receivables.<br>• Create financial reports and supporting documentation for management review and operational decision-making.<br>• Assist with budgeting tasks, forecast updates, and audit preparation by compiling required financial information.<br>• Review accounting data to identify variances, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective action.<br>• Contribute to process enhancements, special assignments, and system-related accounting initiatives as needed.