<p><strong>Purchasing Assistant (Contract) – Industrial Services Company | Seymour, CT</strong></p><p><br></p><p>An industrial services company in Seymour, CT is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Purchasing Assistant</strong> on a contract basis. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative and purchasing support skills who can help maintain efficient procurement operations in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with the preparation and processing of purchase orders</li><li>Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, order status, and delivery timelines</li><li>Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor files, and related documentation</li><li>Track orders and help ensure timely receipt of materials and supplies</li><li>Reconcile purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents</li><li>Support inventory and supply monitoring to help maintain appropriate stock levels</li><li>Work with internal departments to gather purchasing needs and resolve order issues</li><li>Perform data entry, reporting, and general administrative support related to procurement activities</li></ul>
<p><strong><u>Purchasing Specialist (Permanent, Full Time)</u></strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Seymour, CT- fully onsite</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> $65,000–$75,000 annually (based on experience)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Our client is a well-established manufacturing company in Seymour, CT seeking a motivated and experienced <strong>Purchasing Specialist</strong> to oversee the complete purchasing lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, small-office environment where initiative, ownership, and problem-solving are valued.</p><p>If you're a proactive purchasing professional who thrives on building vendor relationships, managing inventory, and ensuring materials are available to keep production running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage the full purchasing lifecycle from sourcing through delivery</li><li>Source, evaluate, and negotiate with new and existing suppliers</li><li>Build and maintain strong vendor relationships</li><li>Monitor supplier performance, pricing, quality, and delivery schedules</li><li>Forecast inventory requirements and maintain optimal stock levels</li><li>Coordinate purchasing activities based on production schedules and demand</li><li>Track lead times and proactively address supply chain issues</li><li>Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with vendors</li><li>Process purchase orders and ensure timely order fulfillment</li><li>Collaborate with production, inventory, and management to support operational needs</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements</li><li>Maintain accurate purchasing records and reports</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>2+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment</li><li>Strong understanding of inventory planning, forecasting, and vendor management</li><li>Experience negotiating pricing and supplier contracts</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; ERP/MRP system experience is a plus</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative</li><li>Comfortable working in a small office where teamwork and flexibility are essential</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please apply to daniele.zavarella@roberthalf(com)</p>
<p><strong>School Business Administrator </strong></p><p><strong>Great benefits! </strong></p><p><strong>Base salary range: $115,000 - $127,000 </strong></p><p><strong>REFERENCE CODE: DS0013487512</strong></p><p>Recruiter contact: Duane Sauer @ duane.sauer@roberthalf com </p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Business Manager to support the financial and administrative operations of a school district located in Middlesex, CT county. The quaint CT school district is reputable and provides great benefits to its employees. This position plays a central role in maintaining sound fiscal practices, overseeing daily business functions, and ensuring compliance across school, food service, and student transportation programs. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to leadership and the board.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong>:</p><p><br></p><p>• Direct the district’s business office activities, ensuring efficient coordination of daily administrative and operational functions.</p><p>• Manage accounting processes including month-end close activities, ledger balancing, and accurate maintenance of financial records.</p><p>• Prepare budgets, monitor spending trends, and develop financial forecasts to support district planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Produce monthly financial reports and present key updates, analyses, and recommendations to the board and district leadership.</p><p>• Oversee purchasing practices and help maintain appropriate controls for expenditures, approvals, and vendor-related activity.</p><p>• Administer grant-related financial tracking and reporting to help ensure timely submissions and compliance with funding requirements.</p><p>• Establish, review, and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to promote accountability and regulatory adherence.</p><p>• Support the financial oversight of school operations, food service programs, and student transportation-related expenditures.</p><p>• Partner with district stakeholders on business and administrative matters, with additional involvement in human resources functions when needed.</p><p><br></p><p> Minimum requirements are detailed below. </p><p><br></p><p>The base salary range is $115,000 - $127,000 and there are very good benefits including a large portion of health insurance premiums paid to the school district, 15 vacation days, 15 sick days, a generous 403 B match and a laptop and cell phone.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, email your resume as a word document to Duane E. Sauer, CPA at Duane.Sauer@Roberthalf com, reach out to him on LinkedIn and reference DS or “apply” below.</p><p><br></p><p>Email duane.sauer@roberthalf com</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Duane Sauer</p>
<p><b>Accounting Manager</b></p><p>📍 Greater Hartford area, CT</p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013384450</p><p><br></p><p>A high-growth, private equity–backed environmental services company is adding an <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to support continued expansion following a recent international acquisition. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing general accounting and multi-entity consolidations for a $250M+ platform, with exposure to acquisitions, process improvements, and an upcoming ERP implementation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close</li><li>Oversee GL, accruals, payroll accounting, and reconciliations</li><li>Manage multi-entity consolidations (U.S. GAAP; IFRS exposure a plus)</li><li>Oversee intercompany accounting and eliminations</li><li>Strengthen internal controls in a PE-backed environment</li><li>Support audit, lender reporting, and compliance</li><li>Mentor and grow an accounting team</li></ul><p><strong>What They’re Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance</li><li>7+ years progressive accounting experience</li><li>Prior people management experience</li><li>Strong GAAP + consolidation background</li><li>Audit / internal controls knowledge</li><li>Advanced Excel + ERP experience</li></ul><p><strong>Pluses:</strong> CPA, M&A/integration exposure, Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><ul><li>PE-backed growth platform</li><li>ERP implementation involvement</li><li>Acquisition exposure</li><li>Leadership visibility</li><li>Strong sustainability-focused mission</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013384450.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Accounting Manager (Nonprofit) </strong>| Hybrid Flexibility | Greater Hartford, CT</p><p><strong>Reference:</strong> SF0013482341</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Sal Fiorillo — Sal.Fiorillo@RobertHalf</p><p><br></p><p>Are you a hands-on accounting leader looking for an opportunity to make an impact while leading a collaborative team? A well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization in the Greater Hartford area is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting, grants, budgeting, compliance, and daily accounting operations for a significant operating division.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Lead and mentor a small accounting team while fostering collaboration and accountability.</li><li>Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting.</li><li>Manage federal and state grant accounting, reporting, compliance, and reimbursement activity.</li><li>Monitor internal controls and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to review budgets, analyze financial performance, and support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Coordinate audit support and ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li>Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and continuous enhancement of accounting operations.</li></ul><p>Qualifications: </p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.</li><li>5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience within a nonprofit environment.</li><li>3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of GAAP and full-cycle accounting.</li><li>Experience with grants accounting, grant reporting, and compliance (federal and/or state preferred).</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity?</p><ul><li>Outstanding culture focused on collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance.</li><li>High visibility with leadership and the ability to influence financial operations and process improvements.</li><li>Career growth as the organization continues to expand and invest in new initiatives.</li><li>Wellness incentives that reward healthy lifestyle activities.</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support core accounting operations. This role will oversee critical close activities, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and deliver accurate financial reporting for business stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a solid command of reconciliations and journal entries, and the ability to contribute effectively in a fast-paced accounting environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly close activities by coordinating timelines, reviewing entries, and ensuring accurate completion of all required accounting tasks.</p><p>• Maintain and oversee the general ledger, including the review and approval of journal entries to support accurate financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Support the preparation of financial statements and related reporting packages with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and compliance.</p><p>• Partner with internal and external auditors by providing documentation, responding to inquiries, and assisting with audit readiness efforts.</p><p>• Review financial results, identify meaningful trends or discrepancies, and communicate insights to support management decision-making.</p><p>• Contribute to consolidation activities by validating data, aligning reporting inputs, and ensuring consistency across reporting periods.</p>
<p><strong>Accounting Manager </strong></p><p><strong>Quality of life culture and hybrid work schedule!</strong></p><p><strong>Great benefits! </strong></p><p><strong>$90,000 - $125,0000 </strong></p><p><strong>REFERENCE CODE: DS0013441644</strong></p><p><strong>Recruiter contact: Duane Sauer @ duane.sauer@roberthalf com</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Small quaint organization is looking for a hands-on Accounting Manager due to retirement. In this role the Accounting Manager is responsible for billing, AR, oversite of AP & Payroll, Payroll, month end close and monthly financial statement, financial analysis and budget to actual analysis. </p><p><br></p><p>Minimum requirements include experience in all the above responsibilities, a BS in Accounting, strong analytical skills, QuickBooks software experience and the ability and willingness to be hands on. </p><p><br></p><p>Base salary range of $90,000 - $125,000 plus bonus potential and incredible benefits! </p><p><br></p><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, email your resume as a word document to Duane E. Sauer, CPA at Duane.Sauer@Roberthalf com, reach out to him on LinkedIn and reference DS0013474644 or “apply” below. </p><p><br></p><p>Email duane.sauer@roberthalf com</p><p><br></p><p>Duane Sauer</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support key financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in West Haven, Connecticut. This role will oversee core accounting activities, help maintain accurate financial records, and provide reliable reporting that supports informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting activities.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Perform detailed balance sheet and account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies efficiently.<br>• Partner with external auditors by organizing documentation, answering inquiries, and supporting audit requests.<br>• Analyze financial results, identify trends or variances, and communicate findings to stakeholders.<br>• Produce recurring and ad hoc financial reports that present clear and accurate information for business review.
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to support payroll operations for a large employee population within the insurance industry. This Contract position is based in Hartford, Connecticut, and will oversee accurate, compliant payroll processing across multiple states. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep knowledge of end-to-end payroll practices, and hands-on experience with high-volume payroll environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead end-to-end payroll administration for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing.<br>• Manage payroll activity across multiple states while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and regulatory requirements.<br>• Review payroll data for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and oversee adjustments related to earnings, deductions, and taxes.<br>• Administer payroll operations using ADP Workforce Now and help optimize day-to-day system usage and reporting.<br>• Partner with HR, finance, and other internal teams to address payroll questions, support audits, and improve process efficiency.<br>• Ensure proper handling of employee records, payroll documentation, and reporting in alignment with company policies and legal standards.<br>• Monitor payroll deadlines and controls to reduce risk and maintain consistent service levels for employees and stakeholders.
<p><strong><u>Payroll Manager</u> – </strong>Construction Industry (Springfield, MA)</p><p><em>Direct-Hire / Permanent position</em></p><p>Robert Half contact:<u> Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. </u></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half has partnered with a multi-state general contractor that is seeking a Payroll Manager to join the firm. This is a full-time, onsite position in the Springfield, MA market, offering a direct opportunity to join a stable, reputable team that has been operating for over 30 years.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>You’ll take full ownership of weekly payroll processes for 50-100 employees across 15-20 states at a time, including certified payroll for prevailing wage projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle weekly payroll for the field and office staff</li><li>Prepare certified payroll reports for government/military contracts</li><li>Manage multistate tax filings and compliance</li><li>Perform payroll updates for new hires, terminations, and changes</li><li>Maintain and reconcile payroll records and tax reports weekly</li><li>Prepare, report, and file weekly, monthly, and quarterly tax returns</li><li>Handle 401(k) reconciliation and upload processes</li><li>Record weekly wages and tax payments in daily cash sheet; import/review weekly timesheets</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years’ payroll, including certified payroll</li><li>Proficient in multistate payroll/tax filings and compliance helpful</li><li>Highly organized, self-starter with strong communication and time management skills</li><li>Construction industry or related background</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><ul><li>Join a financially strong construction firm with long-standing government relationships and a commitment to quality</li><li>Enjoy stability and work-life balance</li><li>Take charge of payroll operations in a multi-state environment with direct impact and visibility</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>For immediate consideration,</strong> please apply today and/or email your resume to <u>Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. </u></p><p><br></p><p> </p>
<p> <strong>Operations Manager – Manufacturing</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Milford, CT </p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time | Permanent | Onsite </p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $95,000–$115,000 annually (depending on experience!)</p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong> Comprehensive benefits package offered</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We are seeking a hands-on Operations/Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations at our client’s Milford facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys working alongside their team to drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.</p><p>The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with manufacturing expertise who is comfortable managing production, coaching employees, solving operational challenges, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing production department, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and customer deadlines are consistently met.</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop a production team of 15+ employees while fostering a positive, accountable work environment.</li><li>Maintain an active presence on the production floor, providing hands-on leadership and operational support.</li><li>Monitor manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and applicable industry standards.</li><li>Coordinate equipment inspections and maintenance needs to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.</li><li>Oversee employee onboarding and training, ensuring team members are properly trained on processes, equipment, and best practices.</li><li>Manage inventory levels and coordinate the purchasing of production materials and operational supplies.</li><li>Support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for new products and ensure appropriate tooling and production methods are established.</li><li>Partner with Quality, Engineering and other internal teams</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 2 years of production or manufacturing management or leadership experience.</li><li>Hands-on management style with the ability to work directly on the production floor.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills.</li><li>Mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Experience improving manufacturing processes and driving operational efficiency.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.</li><li>Experience with quality systems, regulatory compliance, or manufacturing audits is a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Schedule</strong></p><ul><li>Full-time, onsite position based in Milford.</li><li>Flexibility to work occasional Saturdays as business needs require.</li></ul><p>Please apply to Daniele.Zavarella@roberthalf(com)!</p>