<p>Kyle Clarke with Robert Half of Buffalo has partnered with a local organization that is looking for a Staff Accountant to join their team in Buffalo, New York. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support funding and program-related accounting activity, and contribute to a timely monthly close process. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist with a solid understanding of general ledger activity, reconciliations, and compliance standards within a mission-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain complete and accurate accounting records.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to ensure financial data is reliable.</p><p>• Assist with month-end closing activities, including account analysis and supporting schedules.</p><p>• Track and record financial activity related to grants and designated programs in accordance with funding requirements.</p><p>• Help maintain compliance with organizational policies, applicable accounting standards, and external reporting obligations.</p><p>• Support tax-related accounting tasks, including areas involving corporate and sales tax documentation.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal team members to gather financial information and resolve accounting discrepancies.</p>
<p>Kyle Clarke with Robert Half of Buffalo has partnered with a local client that is looking for a detail oriented Cost Accountant to support cost analysis and provide meaningful financial insight to leadership in Grand Island, New York. This role focuses on maintaining accurate product costing, evaluating profitability, and helping management make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, a solid grasp of GAAP, and the ability to work effectively with operational and finance teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing costs across multiple operating locations and translate findings into practical recommendations for management.</p><p>• Maintain and review standard cost structures to help ensure accurate inventory valuation and product costing.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports that highlight cost trends, margin performance, and opportunities for operational improvement.</p><p>• Partner with leaders across finance and operations to explain cost drivers and support better planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Perform detailed variance analysis related to labor, materials, overhead, and production activity.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities by reconciling cost-related accounts and validating financial accuracy.</p><p>• Help uphold compliance with GAAP by applying sound accounting practices to costing and inventory processes.</p><p>• Use Sage X3 and Microsoft Excel to manage data, develop analyses, and improve visibility into cost and profit performance.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support accurate financial operations and reliable reporting for our team in Arcade, New York. This position plays an important role in overseeing close activities, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, and helping ensure compliance with established accounting practices. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments to improve accounting processes and support business goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly closing activities by preparing, reviewing, and finalizing accounting entries within established deadlines.<br>• Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger through thorough review of financial transactions and supporting documentation.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring completeness, proper classification, and alignment with accounting standards.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner to support accurate financial records.<br>• Complete bank reconciliations regularly and investigate variances to ensure cash activity is properly recorded.<br>• Assist with financial reporting by compiling schedules, analyzing balances, and supporting the preparation of internal and external reports.<br>• Partner with operational and business teams to explain financial results, address issues, and strengthen accounting controls.<br>• Support audit activities by organizing records, responding to information requests, and helping maintain compliance documentation.<br>• Identify opportunities to enhance workflows, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency across the accounting function.
<p><strong>Robert Half Permanent Placement</strong> is excited to partner with a stable, privately backed manufacturing company on their search for a <strong>Manufacturing Accounting Assistant</strong> to join their team. In this role, you will support a collaborative accounting group with a blend of accounts receivable, reporting, analysis, month-end close, budgeting support, and broader manufacturing accounting responsibilities. This is a fully <strong>in-office</strong> position that offers strong long-term growth potential, including the opportunity to expand your responsibilities and develop into a broader accounting role over time. Starting salary is <strong>$60K-$75K </strong>and includes a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• Generate customer invoices and post incoming payments</p><p> • Reconcile daily bank activity and help ensure accuracy of cash reporting</p><p> • Communicate with customers regarding past due balances and support collections efforts</p><p> • Produce daily reporting related to bank activity, sales margins, and production efficiency</p><p> • Assist with month-end close, including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and monthly reporting</p><p> • Provide backup support for accounts payable activities and help resolve escalated issues</p><p> • Support the annual budgeting process and gain exposure to financial planning activities</p><p> • Assist with annual physical inventory processes</p><p> • Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and increased efficiency</p><p> • Represent the finance team on cross-functional projects and initiatives</p>
<p>Our established client seeks a Tax Accountant. The Tax candidate will be responsible for preparing both individual and corporate tax returns. May also assist clients with tax compliance.</p>
We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to join a team in Tonawanda, New York on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position is well suited for someone who brings a strong foundation in day-to-day accounting operations and can support accurate financial activity across payables, receivables, billing, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with detailed financial records, resolving discrepancies, and helping maintain efficient accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices, review payment activity, and help ensure accounts payable transactions are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Monitor incoming customer payments, apply cash receipts appropriately, and follow up on outstanding balances to support accounts receivable performance.<br>• Prepare and issue billing documents while verifying charges, correcting errors, and responding to invoice-related questions.<br>• Reconcile account balances and investigate variances to maintain reliable financial records and support month-end activities.<br>• Assist with daily accounting operations by organizing financial data, maintaining documentation, and ensuring transactions are recorded properly.<br>• Partner with internal teams to resolve payment, billing, and account discrepancies in a timely and thorough manner.<br>• Support reporting needs by compiling account information and providing updates on outstanding items or reconciliation findings.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily financial operations for a busy organization in Cheektowaga, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing high-volume invoice activity with accuracy and consistency. The person in this role will help maintain timely payment processes while contributing to the overall efficiency of the accounting function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documentation before processing.<br>• Assign correct accounting codes to vendor invoices and enter payment details into the appropriate system.<br>• Prepare and support routine check runs to ensure vendors are paid on schedule.<br>• Reconcile invoice records and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with internal departments and external vendors.<br>• Maintain organized accounts payable files and ensure documentation is accessible for audits and reporting needs.<br>• Monitor payment timelines and follow established procedures to keep transactions current and compliant.<br>• Assist with general accounts payable activities that improve workflow efficiency and reporting accuracy.
<p><strong>Robert Half Permanent Placement</strong> is excited to partner with a national <strong>Commercial</strong> <strong>Property Improvement</strong> company based in the <strong>Buffalo, NY area</strong> on their search for a <strong>Senior Accounting Clerk</strong> to join their team. In this role, you will support a small accounting group with a mix of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, cash applications, and general clerical accounting responsibilities. This is a fully in-office position offering a base salary of <strong>$75,000 - $80,000, </strong>a substantial bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits program that is highlighted by 100% company paid health benefits for individual <strong>or</strong> family.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Process invoices and support day-to-day accounts payable activities</li><li>Apply cash and assist with accounts receivable processing</li><li>Perform book balancing and help maintain accurate financial records</li><li>Review freight bills and raw materials invoices for accuracy</li><li>Assist with collections and follow up on outstanding receivables</li><li>Serve as a liaison with purchasing and support communication across departments</li><li>Research discrepancies, troubleshoot issues, and help resolve billing and accounting problems</li><li>Provide broader clerical accounting support to the team as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk to join a financial services organization in Tonawanda, New York. This Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and can manage invoice activity, support payment processing, and help maintain accurate financial records. The role offers the chance to contribute to daily accounting operations in a fast-paced environment while ensuring timely and precise transaction handling.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, assign the appropriate coding, and prepare them for entry into the accounting system.<br>• Process accounts payable transactions efficiently while helping maintain complete and organized financial documentation.<br>• Coordinate check run activities to support timely vendor payments and adherence to internal deadlines.<br>• Verify invoice details against supporting records and resolve discrepancies before submitting items for payment.<br>• Maintain up-to-date payable and receivable records to support accurate reporting and account reconciliation.<br>• Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to address payment questions, invoice issues, and account-related matters.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee core accounting operations and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in Amherst, New York. This role plays a key part in closing activities, ledger integrity, and cross-functional issue resolution related to revenue, costs, and payment activity. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide team members while improving financial processes and data quality.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly and annual close processes by preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for financial reporting.<br>• Oversee the general ledger to confirm transactions are recorded accurately and align with organizational accounting standards and internal policies.<br>• Compare freight-related revenue, carrier expenses, margins, and shipment details across operational and accounting systems to ensure consistency and completeness.<br>• Partner with operations and finance colleagues to research and resolve discrepancies involving invoicing, payments, profitability, and transactional data.<br>• Manage reconciliation efforts for customer and carrier accounts and address complex payment concerns requiring escalation.<br>• Provide support for external audits, tax-related submissions, lender reporting, and information requests from outside accounting partners.<br>• Contribute to cash management activities by assisting with forecasting and monitoring short-term financial needs.<br>• Recommend and help implement process improvements that strengthen automation, reporting accuracy, and alignment between financial and transportation data.<br>• Supervise and mentor accounting staff as assigned, offering guidance on daily work and career development.<br>• Carry out additional accounting and finance responsibilities as business needs evolve.
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting team in Buffalo, New York. This position will lead tax operations across individual and business engagements while helping maintain strong compliance standards in a financial services environment. The ideal candidate brings deep technical tax knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to guide staff through evolving regulatory requirements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and review of individual and corporate tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.<br>• Supervise tax professionals by assigning work, providing feedback, and supporting ongoing development across the team.<br>• Monitor tax compliance activities and help ensure all filings align with current federal, state, and local regulations.<br>• Interpret new and changing tax rules and communicate practical guidance to staff and stakeholders.<br>• Oversee annual income tax provision work and confirm supporting schedules are prepared in accordance with applicable standards.<br>• Manage the use of tax software, including CCH ProSystem Fx and CCH Sales Tax, to support efficient reporting and compliance processes.<br>• Advise on entity formation considerations and related tax implications for business clients.<br>• Partner with internal leadership and clients to resolve tax issues, address notices, and improve overall tax planning efforts.
<p>Kyle Clarke with Robert Half of Buffalo has partnered with a local CPA Firm that is looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join their team serving clients across a range of industries in Western New York. This position offers the chance to lead complex tax engagements, advise clients on practical planning strategies, and contribute to long-term account growth through responsive, high-quality service. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships while guiding both clients and internal team members.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation, review, and delivery of federal, state, and local tax filings for corporations, trusts, and other entities while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Advise clients on tax planning opportunities, projected liabilities, and structuring considerations to support informed financial decisions and compliance.</p><p>• Oversee income tax provision work and related reporting requirements, ensuring alignment with applicable standards and regulatory expectations.</p><p>• Manage indirect tax and sales tax matters, including compliance activities, filings, and issue resolution across multiple jurisdictions.</p><p>• Support entity formation and organizational changes by evaluating tax implications and recommending practical approaches for implementation.</p><p>• Guide clients through tax examinations and notices by coordinating responses, gathering documentation, and communicating with taxing authorities.</p><p>• Review the work of tax staff and preparers, provide technical direction, and help develop team capabilities during busy filing periods and throughout the year.</p><p>• Use tax software platforms, including CCH ProSystem fx, to manage engagements efficiently, maintain documentation, and support accurate return preparation.</p><p>• Partner with clients to strengthen long-term relationships, identify additional service needs, and deliver tailored solutions that align with their business goals.</p>
Local manufacturer seeks a Internal auditor to join it's team. Will be responsible for performing both financial and operation audits. Will evaluate internal controls as ensure compliance with corporate policy and procedures. Special Audit projects will be assigned by senior management.