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14 results for Accounts Payable Specialist in Kingston, NY

Accounts Payable Specialist

Poughkeepsie, NY
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking a detail‑oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, excellent organizational habits, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven finance environment. This role will support daily AP operations, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and exceptional vendor service. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process high volumes of invoices with accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Manage the AP inbox and respond to vendor and internal inquiries professionally.</li><li>Prepare and process weekly payment runs (ACH, checks, wire transfers).</li><li>Assist with month‑end close activities, including accruals and reporting.</li><li>Maintain complete and organized AP records for audit readiness.</li><li>Partner with procurement, finance, and business stakeholders as needed.</li></ul>
2026-03-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Newburgh, NY
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking a detail‑oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, excellent organizational habits, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven finance environment. This role will support daily AP operations, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and exceptional vendor service. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process high volumes of invoices with accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Manage the AP inbox and respond to vendor and internal inquiries professionally.</li><li>Prepare and process weekly payment runs (ACH, checks, wire transfers).</li><li>Assist with month‑end close activities, including accruals and reporting.</li><li>Maintain complete and organized AP records for audit readiness.</li><li>Partner with procurement, finance, and business stakeholders as needed.</li></ul>
2026-03-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Chester, NY
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Chester, New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong receivables experience and enjoys working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. The person in this role will manage incoming payments, maintain accurate account records, and help ensure timely follow-up on outstanding balances. This position offers the chance to contribute to daily financial operations while learning internal tools and processes. Responsibilities:• Apply customer payments accurately across checks, wire transfers, credit card transactions, and other incoming receipts.• Maintain accounts receivable records by reviewing payment activity and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.• Conduct business-to-business collection outreach to follow up on overdue invoices and support prompt payment.• Prepare and distribute monthly customer statements to keep account information current and transparent.• Assist with billing-related tasks and monitor cash activity to support accurate financial tracking.• Reconcile receivable transactions and investigate variances to ensure account balances are correct.• Work with spreadsheets and internal systems to organize data, track payment status, and support reporting needs.• Learn and use the company’s sales and accounting tools, to complete daily receivables functions.
2026-04-22T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Poughkeepsie, NY
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking a detail‑oriented and highly organized Payroll Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing and supporting related compliance and reporting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, deep payroll knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and precision. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on time for hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Review, validate, and audit payroll data, including timesheets, earnings, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and work with HR, Finance, and managers to resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Manage employee payroll inquiries and provide timely, professional support.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and documentation for audit readiness.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, year‑end activities (W‑2s, 1099s), and system updates.</li><li>Support process improvements and contribute to enhancing payroll accuracy and efficiency.</li></ul>
2026-03-27T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Newburgh, NY
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking a detail‑oriented and highly organized Payroll Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing and supporting related compliance and reporting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, deep payroll knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and precision. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on time for hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Review, validate, and audit payroll data, including timesheets, earnings, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and work with HR, Finance, and managers to resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Manage employee payroll inquiries and provide timely, professional support.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and documentation for audit readiness.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, year‑end activities (W‑2s, 1099s), and system updates.</li><li>Support process improvements and contribute to enhancing payroll accuracy and efficiency.</li></ul>
2026-03-27T00:00:00Z

Accounting/Payroll Administrator

East Nassau, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking an Accounting & Payroll Administrator to support the daily financial and administrative operations of an organization based in East Greenbush, NY. This role combines accounting, payroll, and general administrative support and is integral to maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting needs, and providing responsive service to internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, exercises sound judgment with confidential information, and can manage multiple priorities in a collaborative office environment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support daily financial operations through core accounting functions and business office administrative support.</li><li>Perform routine bookkeeping tasks including monitoring cash activity, preparing invoices and billings, posting receivables and payables, reconciling bank accounts, and assisting with payroll-related processes.</li><li>Compile financial records and supporting documentation for audits, insurance reviews, and other compliance or regulatory examinations.</li><li>Respond to account inquiries professionally, provide billing information, and follow up on outstanding balances as appropriate.</li><li>Assist with compliance activities, including preparing information for tax reporting and external filings.</li><li>Process vendor payments, review invoices for accuracy and approval, resolve payment discrepancies, and maintain organized vendor and supplier records.</li><li>Manage accounts receivable activities by entering contracts or agreements, recording payments, maintaining account balances, and posting funds in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide backup payroll support by maintaining employee pay data, entering payroll information, issuing manual checks when required, and tracking related benefits and employment documentation.</li><li>Reconcile business credit card activity, assist with budget materials, manage incoming business office correspondence, and maintain organized files and records.</li><li>Process requests for certificates of insurance and provide general administrative support to ensure efficient office operations.</li></ul>
2026-04-22T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist within Construction

Brookfield, CT
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We're looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist ready to take the next step in their career. We're supporting a Construction company to hire an accounting specialist with QuickBooks knowledge. The ideal candidate will have prior industry experience and be comfortable using QuickBooks. This is a great opportunity for someone who may be with a smaller company with limited growth options. Our client will be transitioning to a new accounting platform in the near future, so this would give candidates an opportunity to add another ERP system to their resume. This company is part of a larger organization, and the reason for the opening is a promotion, so there's definitely room to grow here. Responsibilities:• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.• Process invoices and payments while maintaining up-to-date financial records.• Utilize QuickBooks for tracking and managing financial transactions.• Collaborate with clients and vendors to resolve payment issues and ensure smooth financial operations.• Perform data entry tasks to maintain accurate records and reports.• Reconcile account discrepancies and investigate any financial inconsistencies.• Assist in the preparation of financial documents and reports as needed.• Maintain organized and secure documentation of all financial transactions.• Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities as required.
2026-04-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Brookfield, CT
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dedicated Accounting Specialist to join our team in Bethel, Connecticut. In this role, you will support one of our sister companies by managing daily transactional accounting functions and contributing to the organization's financial efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to play a crucial part in maintaining accurate records and ensuring smooth accounting operations in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. Responsibilities:• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with accuracy and timeliness.• Maintain detailed and organized financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.• Reconcile accounts regularly to verify balances and identify discrepancies.• Assist with month-end closing tasks, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete.• Utilize QuickBooks Online to manage and monitor financial data effectively.• Handle invoice processing, ensuring payments are issued and recorded properly.• Support the implementation and improvement of accounting workflows.• Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial operations and reporting.• Address and resolve accounting issues and inquiries as they arise.• Ensure adherence to industry-specific accounting standards and practices.
2026-04-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Poughkeepsie, NY
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly organized and analytical Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis. This role supports core accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail‑driven, comfortable working with large datasets, and capable of navigating a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post accurate journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Support the preparation of financial statements and internal management reports.</li><li>Analyze variances and assist with resolving discrepancies across accounts.</li><li>Maintain general ledger integrity through ongoing review and documentation.</li><li>Assist with audit requests by preparing schedules and gathering supporting documentation.</li><li>Collaborate with finance and cross‑functional teams to support accounting operations.</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and internal controls.</li></ul>
2026-03-27T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Newburgh, NY
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly organized and analytical Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis. This role supports core accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail‑driven, comfortable working with large datasets, and capable of navigating a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post accurate journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Support the preparation of financial statements and internal management reports.</li><li>Analyze variances and assist with resolving discrepancies across accounts.</li><li>Maintain general ledger integrity through ongoing review and documentation.</li><li>Assist with audit requests by preparing schedules and gathering supporting documentation.</li><li>Collaborate with finance and cross‑functional teams to support accounting operations.</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and internal controls.</li></ul>
2026-03-27T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Hannacroix, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist to support affiliated companies: This role is fully on-site and will be based out of our office just south of Ravena, NYThe ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online, and familiarity with the construction, Manufacturing,and Building Materials distribution industry. You will be responsible for managing the full cycle of bookkeeping and providing accurate financial reporting to support business operations in cost/profit tracking. Responsibilities· Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities for multiple entities· Process and track invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable· Perform bank and credit card reconciliations· Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in QuickBooks· Generate financial reports, including profit & loss statements and balance sheets· Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes· Monitor cash flow and support budgeting efforts, project bidding and billing· Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures· Collaborate with internal owners/managers across all companies
2026-04-07T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

New Lebanon, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing organization in Stephentown, New York. This role plays an important part in maintaining reliable accounting records, strengthening financial accuracy, and assisting with reporting and compliance activities. Responsibilities:• Oversee the full fixed asset process, including recording additions, calculating depreciation, tracking disposals, and reconciling balances to the general ledger.• Complete regular bank reconciliations, research outstanding differences, and resolve discrepancies within established timelines.• Maintain general ledger accuracy by preparing and posting journal entries and reviewing account activity in QuickBooks.• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by organizing financial data and helping ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting practices.• Assist with budget monitoring and prepare internal financial reports that support leadership decision-making.• Compile audit schedules and supporting records, and provide timely responses to requests from external auditors.
2026-04-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Tannersville, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
A Family Office Accountant manages the daily financial affairs, bookkeeping, and reporting for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and investment entities. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, handling accounts payable/receivable, tax compliance, cash flow management, and, crucially, maintaining high confidentiality. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 2-5+ years of experience, proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel. If you are a qualified Family Office accountant, please contact me with a resume at joe.ciavardini@roberthalf Key Job Responsibilities<ul><li>Accounting & Bookkeeping: Maintain general ledgers and charts of accounts for multiple entities, including LLCS, trusts, and personal accounts.</li><li>Financial Reporting: Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements.</li><li>Cash Flow & Banking: Monitor cash flow, manage bank reconciliations, and execute wire transfers.</li><li>Tax Compliance: Coordinate with external tax advisors, gather documentation for tax filings, and handle tax payments.</li><li>Accounts Payable/Payroll: Process invoices, expense reports, and household payroll.</li><li>Investment Tracking: Record investment transactions, track capital calls, and reconcile with custodian statements. </li></ul>
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Torrington, CT
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Senior Accountant Position with Growing Construction Company!Torrington, CT area - on siteContact: Brittany Rizzo / Brittany.Rizzo@roberthalf comReference ID: BR0013377582 Position SummaryThe Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing the day-to-day accounting operations for a large, complex construction organization. This position is responsible for accurate financial reporting, job cost accounting, month-end close, and compliance with GAAP and industry-specific accounting standards. The ideal candidate has strong construction accounting experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with project managers and operations teams. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Manage job cost accounting, including cost allocations, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition</li><li>Analyze project costs, budgets, change orders, and profitability; identify variances and trends</li><li>Oversee general ledger activity, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate forecasting, billing, and cost reporting</li><li>Prepare and review project billings, retainage, and lien waivers</li><li>Assist with audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance</li><li>Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Mentor and review the work of junior accounting staff as needed</li><li>Support system improvements and ERP optimization related to construction accounting</li></ul>
2026-04-07T00:00:00Z