<p>For consideration, please reach out to<strong> Jennifer Lavoie </strong>as soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. <strong><em>Connect with me on LinkedIn</em></strong> at Jennifer Lavoie!</p><p><br></p><p>If you currently work with a recruiter from Robert Half Finance & Accounting recruiter, please contact them directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is seeking an Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in greater Laconia, New Hampshire area. This Accountant role centers on inventory and cost performance, helping ensure sound financial controls, accurate reporting, and meaningful analysis for cross-functional leaders. The Accountant position also contributes to close activities, planning processes, and operational decision-making by translating data into actionable financial insight. This client will train an Accountant or a Sr. Accountant on Cost Accounting if you have worked in a manufacturing company prior and want to learn Cost Accounting. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Monitor inventory-related financial activity and help maintain accurate records in alignment with company policies and internal controls.</p><p>• Investigate production order variances, identify the drivers behind cost differences, and coordinate follow-up actions with the appropriate teams.</p><p>• Review scrap transactions, inventory adjustments, and invoice pricing discrepancies to confirm accuracy and process corrections when needed.</p><p>• Perform product cost evaluations and margin analysis to support profitability reviews and business decisions.</p><p>• Prepare labor-related cost updates and complete recurring settlement activity for production orders.</p><p>• Contribute to daily, weekly, and month-end reporting by delivering timely analysis and clear financial summaries.</p><p>• Provide operations leadership with key performance measures and interpret results to support ongoing performance improvement.</p><p>• Assist the sales organization with cost estimates and product line margin information for commercial planning.</p><p>• Partner with the controller on cost management initiatives, financial analysis, accounting procedures, and audit support, including finance and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.</p>
<p><br></p><p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a retail organization in Lawrence, Massachusetts. In this role, you will translate operational and financial data into clear insights that support informed business decisions and stronger performance. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with operations and supply chain partners while improving reporting, cost visibility, and overall financial planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Drive the monthly close process by consolidating results, reviewing labor and operating expenses, and explaining differences compared with budget and prior-year performance.</p><p>• Evaluate key cost areas such as labor, freight, logistics, and material inputs to uncover efficiency gains and strengthen product cost understanding.</p><p>• Track inventory-related performance indicators and collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to improve stock levels and support effective working capital management.</p><p>• Produce recurring financial summaries, KPI reports, and visual dashboards that give leadership timely insight into operational performance.</p><p>• Interpret financial results to highlight emerging trends, margin drivers, and opportunities to improve profitability through practical recommendations.</p><p>• Create and refine automated reporting tools using Power BI and AI-enabled solutions to increase accuracy and reduce manual effort.</p><p>• Provide responsive financial support for special projects, business questions, and cross-functional analysis needs as they arise.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a services organization in Boston, Massachusetts. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and helping ensure timely processing across billing, cash, and general ledger functions. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across multiple accounting priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee incoming and outgoing financial transactions by processing vendor invoices, applying customer payments, following up on outstanding balances, and responding to account-related questions.<br>• Handle daily cash activity by recording transactions, reconciling receipts and disbursements, and keeping cash records current and accurate.<br>• Contribute to the monthly close cycle through preparation of journal entries, accrual calculations, account analysis, and supporting schedules.<br>• Reconcile bank statements, credit card activity, and key balance sheet accounts to identify discrepancies and maintain reliable financial data.<br>• Support a range of billing activities, including client invoicing, recurring charges, project-based billing, and other revenue transactions as needed.<br>• Monitor and record expenses and financial results across projects, departments, tenants, or business units to support accurate reporting.<br>• Produce accounting reports and schedules such as aging summaries, commissions reporting, and other financial analyses for management review.<br>• Assist with compliance and year-end support by preparing sales tax filings, organizing audit documentation, and supplying requested financial schedules.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen accounting workflows, improve controls, and provide coverage for additional accounting duties or special assignments when needed.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support the finance team on a Contract basis in Boston, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can step into a fast-paced environment and help maintain accurate financial records during a period of limited department coverage. The position will focus on core accounting operations such as reconciliations, month-end activities, invoice processing, and audit support while providing dependable analytical assistance to finance leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily cash and banking activity by reviewing transactions, posting entries, and reconciling accounts against the general ledger.<br>• Support the monthly close process by preparing account reconciliations, maintaining supporting schedules, and assisting with journal entries and account analysis.<br>• Process invoices and other financial transactions with attention to proper coding, approvals, and documentation across accounts payable and related activities.<br>• Investigate discrepancies in account balances, outstanding items, and unusual transactions, then take action to resolve reconciling differences promptly.<br>• Prepare audit support materials by organizing schedules, validating transaction details, and matching financial activity to source documentation.<br>• Analyze financial data in Excel to create clear summaries, identify trends or variances, and provide reporting support to finance leadership as needed.<br>• Assist with budget and expense review by monitoring activity, highlighting irregular spending patterns, and contributing to special finance projects.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing finance team in Seabrook, New Hampshire. This position supports core accounting operations by managing payables activity, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively across multiple priorities and deadlines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review employee expense submissions and financial documentation for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with supporting records.<br>• Coordinate vendor payment activity by validating required information, confirming purchasing details, and resolving invoice or order discrepancies.<br>• Process disbursements through check, electronic payment, and wire methods while ensuring transactions are recorded correctly.<br>• Monitor open liabilities, apply appropriate credits after payment, identify cost-saving discount opportunities, and address payment issues when necessary.<br>• Maintain well-organized accounting files and supporting documentation for accounts payable and other routine financial transactions.<br>• Prepare periodic financial statements and management reports, including analysis of budget-to-actual results and explanations of key variances.<br>• Assist with month-end and year-end close by posting journal entries, recording accruals, reconciling accounts, and reviewing balances for accuracy.<br>• Support compliance with accounting standards, company procedures, and internal control requirements while helping maintain audit readiness.<br>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and process documentation by providing reliable historical data and helping refine standard procedures.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting activities for a growing organization in Boston, Massachusetts. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role offers a part-time schedule during standard business hours and is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work across payables, receivables, cash management, and month-end tasks. The role blends routine transactional accounting with broader operational support, making it a strong fit for an adaptable team member who is comfortable with accounting systems and eager to contribute to a collaborative finance team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the accounts payable workflow by examining invoices, confirming general ledger coding, coordinating approvals, and processing authorized payments through the designated expense platform.<br>• Create customer invoices and assist with ongoing billing operations to help ensure timely and accurate revenue processing.<br>• Record and monitor daily cash activity, maintaining complete and accurate documentation of incoming and outgoing transactions.<br>• Complete bank account reconciliations and support balance sheet reconciliation work to strengthen the accuracy of financial records.<br>• Contribute to the month-end close by preparing assigned entries, tracking checklist items, and helping keep closing deadlines on schedule.<br>• Build a working understanding of how accounting activity impacts the financial statements and support the preparation of reliable reporting.<br>• Provide day-to-day assistance across accounting and finance operations, stepping in where needed to support the broader team.<br>• Support efforts to bring more accounting processes back in-house by helping establish consistent and efficient operational workflows.