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15 results for Senior Cost Accountant in Durham, NC

Senior Property Accountant
  • Cary, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing commercial real estate company in Cary, NC to assist them in hiring an experienced Senior Property Accountant. The ideal candidate will possess at least two years of property accounting experience working with a commercial portfolio. Yardi experience is strongly preferred for this Property Accountant position. In this role, you will be responsible for managing financial operations and reporting for a portfolio of commercial real estate entities. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with property management professionals to ensure the highest level of financial accuracy and excellence. This company offer a flexible hybrid schedule, growth potential and full benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and reconcile receipts on a weekly basis, ensuring alignment with expected revenue for each property.</p><p>• Monitor payments, address overdue accounts, and assist with timely deposits to optimize cash flow.</p><p>• Review and input approved invoices into accounting software, maintaining accurate records</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial reports, including budget comparisons, and property-specific lease information.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts monthly and monitoring accounts receivable for overdue balances.</p><p>• Collaborate with property managers to ensure timely revenue collection</p><p>• Conduct quarterly reviews of income and expenses, comparing actual performance against projections and identifying significant variances.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of annual tax reporting and support audits as needed.</p><p>CAM reconciliations</p>
  • 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is looking for an accomplished Sr. Accountant to join a client of ours in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this role, you will oversee essential accounting activities, help maintain accurate financial records, and support timely reporting in a regulated environment. This position is well suited for someone who combines strong general ledger knowledge with sound analytical thinking and a collaborative approach to meeting deadlines. </p><p><br></p><p>The company offers a Hybrid environment, strong benefits and compensation and promotion opportunites.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide day-to-day guidance to entry-level accounting team members, review completed work for accuracy, and encourage consistent quality across deliverables.</p><p>• Prepare and assess journal entries, track account activity, and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with established accounting standards and internal policies.</p><p>• Complete and approve general ledger reconciliations, resolve outstanding reconciling items, and maintain thorough supporting documentation for assigned accounts.</p><p>• Assemble and retain organized, audit-ready records for entries, reconciliations, and recurring financial reporting activities.</p><p>• Develop, refine, and document accounting procedures, reporting workflows, and internal controls related to assigned accounts and sub-ledger activity.</p><p>• Recommend control improvements and procedural updates in response to changing business demands, reporting expectations, and policy requirements.</p><p>• Perform financial analysis such as variance reviews and provide clear explanations connected to budget results, forecasts, and general ledger trends.</p><p>• Prepare management, financial, and regulatory reports with a high level of accuracy while ensuring deadlines and data integrity standards are met.</p><p>• Maintain accounting spreadsheets, databases, and related support tools, and contribute to testing for reporting models or process enhancements.</p><p>• Work closely with internal and external auditors by organizing requested documentation, responding to questions, and assisting with examination support.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226.</p>
  • 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Cary, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing medical technology company in Cary, North Carolina, to assist them in hiring an experienced Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelors or masters degree in accounting and a minimum of 5 years or corporate or public accounting experience. Candidates with CPA or CPA eligible will be preferred. NetSuite experience is strongly preferred. This role will oversee key close activities, maintain accuracy across receivables and the general ledger, and help ensure financial reporting aligns with applicable accounting standards. The position also plays an important part in evaluating customer contracts, supporting revenue recognition, and strengthening accounting processes from initial agreement through billing and reporting. This company offers a flexible hybrid schedule and a robust benefits package, so please apply today!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entry review, and general ledger analysis to support accurate financial results.</p><p>• Support the revenue close cycle by validating customer contracts, terminations, and credit adjustments and ensuring transactions are recorded in line with company policy and applicable accounting guidance.</p><p>• Examine customer agreements for completeness and accuracy, partnering with internal teams to resolve discrepancies that could affect billing or revenue treatment.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze recurring reconciliations for revenue-related accounts, confirming that balances are supported and recorded appropriately.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts receivable and deferred revenue activity and post necessary entries within the accounting system.</p><p>• Address billing questions from customers, investigate payment issues, and follow up on overdue balances to help maintain a current and accurate aging schedule.</p><p>• Issue invoices and account statements to customers while monitoring account activity for exceptions or open items requiring resolution.</p><p>• Perform detailed account research and provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed to support business decisions.</p><p>• Evaluate transaction flows, internal controls, and accounting processes to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.</p><p>• Collaborate professionally across departments while handling sensitive financial information with discretion and supporting additional accounting priorities as needed.</p>
  • 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our clients team. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist with strong attention to detail who can manage property and corporate accounting activities while providing oversight for the accounts payable function. The role offers the opportunity to work across multiple entities, contribute to accurate financial reporting, and support ongoing improvements in accounting processes within a collaborative team environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct accounting operations for a portfolio of properties and affiliated entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Supervise the outsourced accounts payable workflow by reviewing submissions, addressing discrepancies, and strengthening processing efficiency.</p><p>• Post deposit activity and complete monthly bank reconciliations for several accounts and legal entities.</p><p>• Prepare account analyses and supporting schedules that maintain the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet.</p><p>• Contribute to the monthly close by creating journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assembling financial reporting packages.</p><p>• Generate construction and reserve draw documentation when requested and verify supporting financial details.</p><p>• Assist with recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deliverables to meet internal and external deadlines.</p><p>• Perform corporate accounting tasks, review general ledger activity for completeness, and work closely with operations and other stakeholders to resolve financial questions.</p><p>• Support audit requests, special projects, and continuous improvement efforts across accounting and accounts payable processes.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226.</p>
  • 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Durham, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction-focused organization in Durham, North Carolina. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, ensuring timely processing across payables, receivables, and payroll, and contributing to a smooth monthly and annual close. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial activity within the general ledger.<br>• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.<br>• Track fixed assets and keep supporting schedules current and organized.<br>• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing documentation and assisting with account analysis.<br>• Review and authorize non-job-coded invoices while helping ensure accounts payable transactions are processed correctly.<br>• Examine weekly disbursement batches for accuracy and submit payment files to the bank for release on schedule.<br>• Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up with internal project teams and clients to address overdue accounts.<br>• Administer weekly payroll, including validating employee time entries and entering new employee information into the payroll system.
  • 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Cary, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has a full-time opportunity for Accountant candidates who want to become a critical part of an innovative company. To flourish in this role, candidates will need to be highly capable of handling a challenging hybrid work environment with many components. The ideal candidate for the position will possess a bachelor&#39;s in accounting and experience with NetSuite. To succeed in this Staff Accountant role, you will need to prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. You&#39;ll be interested in this position if you want to perform internal reporting during the monthly close, participate in compliance, and review schedules reporting processes. Located in the Morrisville, North Carolina area, this position is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work. This could be the ideal position for you, if you are a detail-oriented and analytical thinker with a talent for creating Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and assisting with revenue analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>How you will make an impact</p><p><br></p><p>- Partake in a variety of department-wide initiatives</p><p><br></p><p>- Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner</p><p><br></p><p>- Maintain fixed asset ledgers, depreciation, and reconciliation</p><p><br></p><p>- Prepare analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for management to report on</p><p><br></p><p>- Regularly maintain and reconcile journal entries</p><p><br></p><p>- Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls while ensuring that accounting procedures comply with GAAP</p><p><br></p><p>- Compose journal entries and conduct the month end close with minimal supervision</p><p><br></p><p>- Maintain intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliation</p><p><br></p><p>- Impromptu reporting and special projects, when requested</p><p><br></p><p>- Prepare monthly financial close workbooks to support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process</p><p><br></p><p>- Thorough experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliations</p><p><br></p><p>- Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll</p>
  • 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Greensboro, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a transport-focused organization in Greensboro, North Carolina. This role supports core accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with close activities, and helping ensure timely processing across payables and receivables. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general accounting and is comfortable working with financial systems in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily accounting activity across accounts payable and accounts receivable to support accurate and timely transaction processing.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.<br>• Assist with month-end closing tasks, including account analysis and supporting schedules.<br>• Maintain organized financial documentation and ensure records are complete for reporting and audit support.<br>• Use accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP to enter, review, and track financial information.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify transactions, improve accuracy, and support routine accounting workflows.
  • 2026-08-10T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Durham, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in Durham, North Carolina. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who brings strong accounts payable expertise along with a solid foundation in general ledger activity and monthly close support. The role will contribute to accurate financial reporting by handling reconciliations, preparing entries, and maintaining day-to-day accounting accuracy in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage high-volume accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Assist with monthly close by preparing supporting schedules, recording journal entries, and helping maintain timely completion of assigned accounting tasks.</p><p>• Perform general ledger reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to support accurate financial records.</p><p>• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and confirm expenses are properly documented and recorded.</p><p>• Support sales tax-related accounting tasks, including reviewing transactions for appropriate tax treatment and maintaining related records.</p><p>• Work within NetSuite or a similar ERP system to enter, track, and validate accounting data.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies efficiently.</p><p>• Help strengthen accounting processes by identifying areas for improved accuracy, organization, and workflow consistency.</p>
  • 2026-07-27T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Mebane, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Mebane, North Carolina. This position centers on high-volume accounts payable work while also contributing to reconciliations, expense processing, and selected indirect tax activities. The role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can maintain accuracy, manage deadlines, and work effectively within a structured financial environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a significant volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness using the organization&#39;s accounting platform.<br>• Reconcile bank activity and resolve discrepancies to help maintain complete and reliable financial records.<br>• Review, code, and submit employee expense reports in accordance with company policies and documentation standards.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries that support monthly accounting activity and general ledger accuracy.<br>• Assist with sales and use tax tasks by gathering transaction data, organizing support, and helping with related filings or reviews.<br>• Monitor accounts payable aging, follow up on outstanding items, and coordinate with internal teams or vendors to address payment issues.<br>• Support general ledger maintenance by verifying account classifications and investigating variances when needed.<br>• Contribute to accounting process updates associated with system-related changes, including work within SAP S/4HANA as applicable.
  • 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Cary, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered with an established growing company in the Raleigh/Cary area to assist them in hiring an Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor&#39;s degree in accounting, finance or business and prior experience managing a small accounting team. Experience with IFRS is a plus. The Accounting Manager will guide the team, oversee lease accounting and core financial reporting activities for the organization. Additional responsibilities will include balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and assisting with annual budgeting. The accounting manager will also ensure compliance with lease accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory standards. The position also partners with leadership on financial analysis, budgeting support, and process-related projects that strengthen the overall accounting function. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan, they also offer an annual bonus and hybrid work schedule. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and coach accounting staff, providing day-to-day direction, support, and attention to detail in development across the department.</p><p>• Oversee accounting for property, vehicle, and equipment leases to ensure transactions and reporting align with requirements.</p><p>• Review and authorize journal entries, account reconciliations, and other month-end close activities affecting assets, liabilities, and expenses.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial reports by evaluating account activity, identifying trends, and summarizing results for management review.</p><p>• Examine lease updates, amendments, and recalculations to confirm accuracy and proper accounting treatment.</p><p>• Support the annual budgeting cycle by supplying financial data, analysis, and related accounting input.</p><p>• Maintain a strong control environment by enforcing compliance with internal policies, Sarbanes-Oxley standards, and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Respond to accounting policy and procedure questions by researching technical guidance and translating requirements into action</p><p>• Contribute to departmental and cross-functional initiatives, including special projects and work involving accounting systems such as lease-related applications.</p>
  • 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z
Property Accountant
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 74500 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered with a stable residential property management company in Raleigh, NC to assist them in hiring an experienced Senior Property Accountant. The ideal candidate will possess at least two years of property accounting experience working with a large residential portfolio. Yardi experience is strongly preferred for this Property Accountant position. In this role, you will be responsible for managing financial operations and reporting for a portfolio of residential housing real estate entities. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with property management professionals to ensure the highest level of financial accuracy and excellence. This company offer a flexible hybrid schedule, growth potential and full benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and reconcile receipts on a weekly basis, ensuring alignment with expected revenue for each property.</p><p>• Monitor payments, address overdue accounts, and assist with timely deposits to optimize cash flow.</p><p>• Review and input approved invoices into accounting software, maintaining accurate records</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial reports, including budget comparisons, and property-specific lease information.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts monthly and monitoring accounts receivable for overdue balances.</p><p>• Collaborate with property managers to ensure timely revenue collection</p><p>• Conduct quarterly reviews of income and expenses, comparing actual performance against projections and identifying significant variances.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of annual tax reporting and support audits as needed.</p>
  • 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role will oversee the integrity of the general ledger, guide the month-end close process, and support accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to reconciliations and journal entries, and the ability to coordinate effectively with auditors and internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close cycle by coordinating timelines, reviewing results, and ensuring financial data is finalized accurately and on schedule.<br>• Maintain oversight of the general ledger, including account analysis, balance review, and resolution of discrepancies.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries to support routine accounting activity and ensure compliance with established policies.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Support the preparation of financial statements and related schedules for internal review and external reporting needs.<br>• Partner with audit teams by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping facilitate financial statement audit activities.<br>• Monitor accounting processes and recommend improvements that strengthen accuracy, consistency, and internal controls.<br>• Supervise day-to-day accounting work, providing guidance and review to ensure deliverables meet quality and deadline expectations.
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 135000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for our client. This role will oversee the close cycle, financial reporting, compliance activities, and day-to-day accounting functions while helping strengthen processes across the department. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide a team in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process to ensure deadlines are met and financial results are reliable.</p><p>• Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain accuracy across the ledger.</p><p>• Monitor general ledger activity, investigate variances, and identify financial patterns, potential issues, and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Prepare and oversee the delivery of timely financial statements and related management reporting.</p><p>• Lead daily accounting operations across payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger functions to support efficient execution.</p><p>• Manage tax-related accounting and reporting requirements, including sales and use tax, property tax, and other regulatory filings.</p><p>• Oversee fixed asset records and accounting treatment for additions, depreciation, transfers, and disposals, while also ensuring proper inventory valuation practices.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit requests, organize supporting documentation, and maintain strong internal controls and audit preparedness.</p><p>• Improve accounting workflows, reporting tools, and standard procedures to increase efficiency, scalability, and analytical visibility.</p><p>• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or contact Steve Fields directly at 919-787-8226.</p>
  • 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payables operations for a non-profit organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, accuracy in invoice handling, and confidence working with payment processing activities. The person in this role will help maintain efficient financial workflows by ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, and paid in a timely manner.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before processing.</p><p>• Assign correct general ledger or account codes to invoices to support accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Enter and process accounts payable transactions with a high level of precision and timeliness.</p><p>• Prepare and execute ACH payments and assist with scheduled check disbursement cycles.</p><p>• Reconcile payment records and investigate discrepancies with vendors or internal teams as needed.</p><p>• Maintain organized documentation for invoices, payment confirmations, and related financial records.</p><p>• Communicate with stakeholders to resolve invoice issues, payment questions, and outstanding items.</p>
  • 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Raleigh, NC
  • remote
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 20 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a non-profit organization in Raleigh, North Carolina in a contract-to-permanent role. This position is ideal for someone who brings strong invoice processing experience, accuracy in account coding, and a dependable approach to payment operations. The role begins as a fully onsite position for the first 90 days, with the opportunity to work from home one day per week afterward, and supports a steady volume of vendor invoices in a collaborative finance environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a consistent weekly flow of vendor invoices with close attention to accuracy, timeliness, and supporting documentation.<br>• Assign proper general ledger codes and verify approvals before entering payables into the accounting system.<br>• Prepare and execute vendor payments through ACH and check runs in accordance with established schedules.<br>• Review invoice details, resolve discrepancies, and communicate with internal teams or vendors to address payment issues.<br>• Maintain organized accounts payable records to support audits, reporting needs, and month-end activities.<br>• Monitor payment status and help ensure obligations are met in alignment with organizational policies and deadlines.<br>• Assist the team during upcoming accounting system implementation activities as they relate to accounts payable workflows.
  • 2026-07-30T00:00:00Z