We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our team in Syracuse, New York. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position within the wholesale distribution industry, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to financial and operational processes. The ideal candidate will handle a variety of accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in day-to-day operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounts receivable functions while providing support for Controller responsibilities.<br>• Manage weekly payroll processes for approximately 33 employees, coordinating with a third-party provider.<br>• Administer contracts related to food distribution, ensuring compliance and accurate documentation.<br>• Perform collection activities and assist in establishing new customer accounts.<br>• Execute month-end closing procedures, including reconciliations and reporting.<br>• Work closely with warehouse operations and adapt to a dynamic environment.<br>• Utilize Sage software and web-based sales platforms to maintain financial records and transactions.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries and maintain the general ledger.<br>• Ensure compliance with corporate tax regulations, including sales tax and corporate tax returns.
<p>Hybrid job! </p><p>Chris Preble is working with a Syracuse client of his to hire a Payroll Manager. This organization has terrific benefits and very low turnover. Great work life balance here too! Also, this role will have growth to it, they're looking for this person to be able to move up in the organization - payroll department. </p><p><br></p><p>This position requires someone who has multi state payroll experience. The majority of employees are in NY State but there are some in other states as well (California is NOT one of them...which could be good news to candidates because that's a tricky state for payroll compliance, ha ha). </p><p><br></p><p>This role requires management of Payroll staff and someone who is a strategic partner to leadership. Someone who understands policy and regulations. It's more than a payroll processing job. If you have ADP experience, that's a plus for this role.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee payroll processing for employees across multiple states, ensuring accurate and timely payroll</p><p>• Review and approve payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and state-specific deductions</p><p>• Resolve payroll discrepancies and complex multi-state payroll issues</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including unique state and jurisdictional wage and hour regulations, deductions, and garnishments</p><p>• Monitor and implement state-specific tax requirements, payroll deductions, and other legal obligations for each location</p><p>• Maintain payroll systems and configurations to accommodate multi-state compliance and reporting</p><p>• Serve as a point of contact for payroll inquiries from employees, addressing questions related to tax withholdings, earnings, and deductions</p><p>• Lead and develop a team of payroll specialists, providing training and performance management</p><p>• Coordinate and prepare for payroll audits, ensuring compliance and documentation readiness for all jurisdictions</p>
<p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a Syracuse client of his that is looking to hire a Sr. Accountant. This role involves helping to manage daily accounting operations, ensuring financial reporting, and contributing towards the financial well-being of the company. You will also be involved in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis in a manufacturing context.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Ensure recording of transactions to maintain general ledger accuracy</p><p>• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP</p><p>• Manage functions related to cost accounting, such as inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis</p><p>• Help supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing</p><p>• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives</p><p>• Guarantee compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and tax requirements</p><p>• Conduct financial analysis to aid management in decision-making</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors for year-end audits and tax filings when required </p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to amplify accounting efficiency and accuracy</p>
<p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a Utica client of his that has a Controller hiring need. This organization with very good benefits is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Controller to oversee and optimize their financial operations. This pivotal role involves managing corporate accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls to support organizational growth. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Help supervise daily accounting functions, including general ledger activities, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash flow management.</p><p>• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to deliver accurate and timely financial reports.</p><p>• Prepare comprehensive financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.</p><p>• Lead the development of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analyses to guide strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and oversee timely filings.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to protect company assets and improve operational efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors, tax consultants, and banking partners to maintain smooth financial operations.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements within accounting systems to enhance productivity and accuracy.</p>
<p>Remote job! Look at the must have through...</p><p><br></p><ol><li>Must be a resident of NY State</li><li>Must have a CPA</li><li>Preference for experience from the Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm</li></ol><p>Chris Preble is working with a Syracuse client of his that has a newly created Assistant Controller role. This position is with a well respected organization that has grown a lot and there's a lot of opportunity for growth here for you. Besides being a remote job, benefits are really good here and work life balance is good.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities: </p><p><br></p><p>• Be actively involved in managing the general ledger.</p><p>• Regularly prepare and review financial statements, making certain of their accuracy and compliance with GAAP.</p><p>• Support the close processes at the end of each month and year, which includes handling reconciliations and journal entries.</p><p>• Play a crucial role in the creation and implementation of internal controls and financial policies.</p><p>• Keep a close eye on cash flow and participate in forecasting and budgeting activities.</p><p>• Collaborate with auditors by providing the necessary documentation for internal and external audits.</p><p>• Ensure that all tax regulations are complied with and assist in tax filings and reporting.</p><p>• Analyze financial data and make recommendations to enhance financial performance.</p><p>• Be responsible for process improvements and system implementations to boost efficiency.</p><p>• Supervise the accounting staff, providing necessary guidance and training.</p>
<p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a Syracuse client of his to hire a Director of Treasury. This position will provide the rare flexibility of allowing you to work from home most of the time (unless you prefer to be in their office, that is ok too). Benefits here are terrific and work life balance is solid. This position will report into the CFO and help oversee the financial operations of the organization. This critical leadership role will focus on optimizing cash flow, managing financial risks, and fostering strong relationships with banking partners while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead the company’s treasury function, including cash management, forecasting, and liquidity planning.</li><li>Develop and execute strategies to optimize cash flow, working capital, and capital structure.</li><li>Manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions, including oversight of credit facilities and banking agreements.</li><li>Oversee treasury operations including payment processing, cash positioning, bank account management, and compliance with internal controls.</li><li>Monitor and mitigate financial risks, including interest rate, currency, and counterparty exposure.</li><li>Partner with accounting, FP& A, legal teams to align treasury strategies with broader financial objectives.</li><li>Lead the development and implementation of treasury systems and tools to improve efficiency and reporting.</li><li>Provide leadership in debt management, investment of excess cash, and capital market transactions as needed.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.</li><li>Prepare and present regular updates to executive leadership on treasury matters, financial performance, and risk exposure.</li></ul><p><br></p>
