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.
<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>
<p>Customer Refunds & Financial Investigations</p><p><br></p><p>About the Role</p><p>We're looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Operations Manager to support a complex customer refund initiative involving millions of transactions and extensive account research. This position focuses on investigating customer balances, validating ownership, coordinating payment activity, and ensuring accurate financial processing.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Research customer accounts to determine refund eligibility.</li><li>Review outstanding receivable balances and payment history.</li><li>Investigate account ownership and business entities.</li><li>Validate banking information prior to payment.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and financial analysis.</li><li>Identify discrepancies and resolve exceptions.</li><li>Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, and Operations teams.</li><li>Maintain compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>High Volume Refund & Reconciliation Project</strong></p><p><br></p><p>About the Role</p><p>Join a large-scale financial operations project supporting the processing and validation of billions of dollars in customer refunds. This role is ideal for an experienced Financial Operations Manager who has managed high-volume financial transactions, complex reconciliations, and cross-functional process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage daily financial operations supporting customer refund processing.</li><li>Review customer account balances and determine refund eligibility.</li><li>Coordinate banking validation and payment processing.</li><li>Oversee reconciliations across multiple business entities.</li><li>Identify fraudulent or duplicate transactions.</li><li>Support financial reporting and operational metrics.</li><li>Improve workflow efficiency while maintaining compliance.</li><li>Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve exceptions.</li></ul><p><br></p>