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14 results for Senior Cost Accountant in Buffalo, NY

Senior Accountant

Buffalo, NY
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
The Senior Accountant will manage and oversee accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and timely month-end close activities. This role involves preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, analyzing financial data, and supporting audits. The Senior Accountant will work closely with management to provide insights that drive business decisions.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Buffalo, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a range of accounting activities for clients in the financial services industry in Amherst, New York. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing full-cycle accounting work, producing accurate financial reporting, and serving as a reliable resource for both accounting and related technology questions. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound financial statement knowledge, and the ability to handle multiple client books with accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities: • Manage accounting records for multiple client accounts in QuickBooks, ensuring transactions are entered accurately and records remain current. • Reconcile credit card activity and other account balances to monthly statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed. • Produce recurring and ad hoc financial reports, including monthly financial statements, to support client and internal review needs. • Maintain customer and vendor master data, keeping account information organized, accurate, and up to date. • Process client billing activities and oversee both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to support timely cash flow management. • Review spending patterns and cash activity across various sets of books to identify issues and support informed financial oversight. • Record payroll transactions with proper allocation by department, including related taxes, deductions, and withholdings. • Monitor fixed asset activity and prepare depreciation schedules to support accurate accounting records and reporting. • Verify, classify, reconcile, and post accounting entries while maintaining complete and reliable account documentation. • Act as a knowledgeable point of contact for staff by answering accounting and technology-related questions and offering day-to-day guidance to team members.
2026-04-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Blasdell, NY
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Temporary to Hire
35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a metal fabrication organization in Buffalo, New York in a Contract to Permanent role. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage core financial activities, support reporting cycles, and provide insight that helps guide business decisions. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across daily accounting operations, close processes, compliance activities, and financial analysis in a hands-on environment. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day accounting activity by accurately processing and reconciling payables, receivables, cash transactions, and payroll-related entries. • Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting by assembling accurate statements and related schedules. • Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities through journal entry preparation, general ledger review, and balance sheet reconciliations. • Assist with budgeting and forecasting efforts, including reviewing financial results against expectations and communicating key variances to leadership. • Maintain strong accounting controls and support adherence to GAAP, tax requirements, and established financial policies. • Coordinate with external audit and tax partners by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and requested financial records. • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency and support future growth. • Perform analytical work such as cost review and margin evaluation to help management assess performance and make informed decisions.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Cheektowaga, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Kyle Clarke with Robert Half in Buffalo, NY is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support daily accounting activities and help maintain a precise, well-controlled financial environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can manage core accounting processes, uphold the integrity of the general ledger, and contribute to timely and accurate financial reporting. The position is primarily office-based and offers the opportunity to work across close activities, reconciliations, and compliance-related accounting responsibilities. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, analyzing account activity, and ensuring deadlines are met.• Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger by monitoring transactions, researching discrepancies, and resolving accounting issues promptly.• Complete balance sheet and bank reconciliations on a regular basis and follow through on outstanding items to support clean financial records.• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting, audits, and compliance reviews.• Assist with regulatory accounting requirements by ensuring records and reporting align with applicable regulations and standards.• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve accounting workflows, strengthen controls, and support day-to-day operational needs.• Review financial data for completeness and consistency, identifying unusual variances and recommending corrective action when needed.• Support audit readiness by organizing key documentation and responding to requests from internal or external auditors.
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Construction Accountant

Buffalo, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Kyle Clarke with Robert Half is looking for a highly skilled Senior Construction Accountant for a client in Buffalo, NY. This role is pivotal in managing financial operations for construction projects, ensuring precision in cost tracking, budget analysis, and compliance. The ideal candidate will work closely with project managers and leadership to provide clear financial insights throughout every stage of development. Responsibilities:• Oversee full-cycle construction accounting, including tracking costs and ensuring accurate job costing.• Conduct detailed budget-to-actual analyses to identify and address variances effectively.• Collaborate with project managers to monitor financial progress and ensure adherence to project budgets.• Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements to maintain accurate financial records.• Manage month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.• Provide financial oversight for commercial real estate and construction projects, ensuring cost control and efficiency.• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and organizational policies in all financial reporting.• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.• Support leadership by delivering insights and recommendations for process improvements and cost management.
2026-04-15T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

West Falls, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
Kyle Clarke with Robert Half in Buffalo, NY is looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in New York. This opportunity is well suited for an early-career accounting candidate who wants to build hands-on experience across day-to-day accounting operations and monthly reporting activities. The role offers exposure to core financial processes while supporting accuracy, compliance, and timely close activities. Responsibilities:• Manage daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and processed on schedule.• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation to keep financial records complete and organized.• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to help maintain reliable financial reporting.• Assist with month-end closing tasks, including account analysis and preparation of schedules for review.• Support corporate tax and sales tax processes by gathering data, organizing records, and assisting with required filings.• Contribute to the preparation of financial information used for internal reporting and ongoing accounting operations.• Partner with team members across the business to resolve billing, payment, and account-related questions in a timely manner.
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

North Tonawanda, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with sales and account teams to analyze orders, margins, and overall commercial performance. • Develop and maintain sales incentive plans and commission models across various teams and channels. • Manage rebate accruals and forecasts by working closely with sales operations and accounting. • Lead monthly and quarterly profit and loss forecasting for the U.S. commercial business, covering revenue, margins, and expenses. • Drive the annual budgeting process for commercial departments, including personnel, travel, and incentive expenditures. • Monitor overhead costs against budgeted amounts and recommend adjustments to ensure financial efficiency. • Create and distribute weekly performance metrics and dashboards for sales leadership, highlighting bookings, backlog, win rates, and margin trends. • Perform detailed margin analysis by product, customer, channel, and region to identify opportunities for improvement. • Prepare comprehensive materials for Monthly Business Reviews, delivering executive-level insights and analysis.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Senior Cash Application Specialist

Buffalo, NY
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Temporary to Hire
20.5865 - 23.837 USD / Hourly
The purpose of this position is to ensure timely and accurate application of cash receipts and the timely resolution of unapplied cash and overpayments; research account issues and contact clients to obtain information to resolve payment related account issues. This position will also work closely with international accounting to ensure timely & accurate posting of intercompany payments; work on assigned special projects, support the processing of outgoing treasury wires; review and process bank fees and adjustments and ensure compliance with abandoned property rules. Applies incoming us & international (lac and EMEIA) payments (checks, electronic transfers, tele-checks & credit cards) to the proper customer or corporate account to ensure accurate application of funds and recordkeeping. Retrieves remittance information daily from us and international (lac & mea) depository banks and verifies that all funds have been received, posted and reconciled. Processes accounts receivable adjustments, write-offs, recoveries and refunds for us & international regions (lac & mea) to customer accounts as requested by collectors, cbrs's, account management and other company employees, verifying proper approval. Interface with corporate treasury and with accounts payable and other internal departments to support processing of outgoing USD wire transfers and ach payments using the corporation-s g-treasury system. Analyzes, researches and reconciles unapplied cash, overpayments and underpayments, utilizing numerous systems to ensure the accuracy of the customer's account, timely application of all funds and proper statement of accounts receivable. Manages accounts receivable portfolio for credit balance excluding unapplied cash and credit balance accounts to ensure compliance with the company's abandoned property policy and proper resolution of credits in accounts receivable. Utilizes technical knowledge and systems to research & resolve customer's inquiries regarding application of funds. Records payment discrepancies in coda notes and/or in dispute tracking system as appropriate. Assists employees in understanding/analyzing information in the coda financial system (i.e. Browse details) and provides remittance related detail for the purpose of account reconciliation, dispute resolution, collection of outstanding balances and responding to inquiries. Works on special projects and with collectors on key accounts as needed. Serves as bank and credit card provider liaison; processes bank bank transactions such as returned items and credit card fees & responds to chargebacks due to disputed credit card charges. Supports international finance teams by identifying and communicating incoming funds & posting needed international payments to international cash accounts for settlements as needed. Performs testing for system upgrades (coda, credit card and other key systems) for cash application areas, forms, etc. Serves as a back-up to the cash application manager for monthly reports, conference calls, special projects, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Associate's degree or equivalent office work experience (4-years) plus three (3) years of cash application experience required; must have excellent computer skills & experience with Excel, CODA (browse details, browse desktop) mars applications, including, but not limited to, rapid cash entry, odq. Must be detailed oriented with excellent data entry skills. Must be a self-starter who can work independently and have strong analytical communication skills
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Batavia, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a manufacturing operation in New York. This position is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in day-to-day transactional accounting who is ready to expand into broader month-end and reporting responsibilities. The role supports core financial activities, helps maintain accurate records across the business, and partners with leadership to keep accounting processes organized and dependable. Responsibilities: • Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, entering transactions, and preparing timely payments. • Record financial activity in the general ledger and prepare journal entries to support accurate month-end reporting. • Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure the integrity of financial records. • Close completed jobs, verify related inventory balances, and help maintain accurate cost and stock information. • Maintain fixed asset records, calculate depreciation, and support documentation related to asset accounting. • Prepare tax-related entries and vendor 1099 documentation in coordination with corporate reporting deadlines. • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including financial statement support and ledger review. • Provide backup support for payroll administration by compiling employee time and payroll data for submission to corporate. • Help organize purchasing and accounting files, support audit requests, and contribute to cash flow activities such as billing, collections, and payment tracking.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Buffalo, NY
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 55 USD / Hourly
The Accounting Manager oversees day-to-day accounting operations, ensures accurate financial reporting, and maintains compliance with GAAP. This role manages a small team, supervises month-end close, prepares financial statements, and supports budgeting and forecasting efforts.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Buffalo, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial reports. • Oversee general ledger activities, including reconciliations and adjustments. • Coordinate and support external financial audits by preparing required documentation and addressing auditor inquiries. • Manage account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Prepare and review journal entries to maintain proper accounting records. • Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights to leadership. • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. • Develop and implement accounting procedures to enhance operational efficiency. • Train and mentor entry-level accounting staff to support growth in the field. • Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial processes and improve reporting capabilities.
2026-04-17T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Niagara Falls, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join our team in Niagara Falls, New York. In this role, you will oversee critical financial processes and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial health and strategic decision-making of the organization. Responsibilities: • Prepare and analyze monthly financial reporting packages in collaboration with the Corporate Controller. • Create and post journal entries, including operating expense accruals, intercompany eliminations, and depreciation schedules. • Reconcile and maintain prepaid expenses, amortization schedules, and other accrual accounts. • Support the Accounts Payable department as required. • Work closely with project management teams to develop monthly billings and ensure proper tracking of project expenses and profitability. • Oversee billing operations, ensuring timely invoicing and collection from clients, contractors, and vendors. • Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses to assess the impact of business decisions and provide actionable insights. • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and organizational policies throughout all accounting processes.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Amherst, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations for a restaurants and catering organization in Amherst, New York. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing daily and monthly accounting activity, and supporting sound financial practices across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, excellent reconciliation skills, and the ability to provide reliable guidance on accounting procedures. Responsibilities: • Direct day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, fixed assets, third-party billing, cash handling, and credit card sales processing. • Maintain the general ledger for agency-related accounts by preparing, reviewing, and posting accurate journal entries. • Partner with organizational leadership to advise on appropriate accounting methods, controls, and financial procedures. • Review daily ticket office transactions and ensure activity is recorded, balanced, and reconciled correctly. • Oversee recurring accounting processes such as accounts payable review, budget updates, and bi-weekly and quarterly payroll postings. • Complete month-end close activities on schedule and prepare monthly financial statements for management review. • Monitor banking activity and perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Manage excess cash investments and reconcile investment account balances as part of ongoing treasury oversight. • Reconcile monthly credit card transactions and investigate variances to support accurate reporting.
2026-04-23T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

North Tonawanda, NY
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Process full‑cycle accounts payable for 7 different companiesHandle ACH payments and assist with fund processingMaintain and update AP ledgers and supporting documentationPerform light general ledger activitiesInteract with banking partners as neededEnter data accurately and efficientlyFile and organize invoices and financial recordsSupport month‑end and routine accounting tasks as assigned
2026-04-06T00:00:00Z