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Sr. Accountant

South Easton, MA
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
35.625 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a contract-to-permanent basis in Easton, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, skilled in managing accounting functions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. If you have a strong command of QuickBooks Enterprise and a proven ability to handle both routine and complex accounting tasks, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities:• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions.• Reconcile credit card statements and bank accounts to maintain financial accuracy.• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.• Support month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and financial statement preparation.• Manage sales tax reporting and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.• Utilize QuickBooks Enterprise to manage financial data and generate reports.• Assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial records.• Collaborate with team members to improve and streamline accounting processes.• Provide support for audits and other financial reviews as needed.
2026-04-09T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Mystic, CT
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Permanent
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Senior Accountant - Growth to Accounting Manager with a growing international manufacturing leader! New London CountyReference: SF0013360576Recruiter Contact: Sal Fiorillo — Sal.Fiorillo@RobertHalf Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and execute the monthly close process, including preparation and review of journal entries and reconciliations</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support external audits and assist with tax-related filings and documentation</li><li>Compile, analyze, and distribute standard and ad-hoc financial reports and KPIs</li><li>Assist with financial analysis for periodic business reviews</li><li>Contribute to documentation and enhancement of accounting policies and procedures</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting</li><li>5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience</li><li>Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills</li></ul>Why You’ll Love This Role:<ul><li>Clear path for advancement into an Accounting Manager role</li><li>Report directly to a supportive, flexible Controller who values work-life balance</li><li>Hands-on exposure within a complex, global manufacturing environment</li><li>High visibility and direct interaction with executive leadership and ownership</li></ul>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above.All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.
2026-03-26T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Montville, CT
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Permanent
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
In this role, you will oversee critical financial processes and ensure compliance with accounting standards, particularly those established by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, technical expertise, and a detail-oriented mindset to manage audits, complex financial data, and reporting. Responsibilities:• Lead the preparation and coordination of external audits, including gathering materials, responding to inquiries, and serving as the primary liaison with the audit committee.• Manage month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of journal entries and reconciliations.• Oversee the general ledger, maintaining its accuracy and ensuring proper linkage between complex financial worksheets.• Utilize advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and VLOOKUP functions, to analyze and manage extensive financial data.• Ensure compliance with GASB standards and provide expertise in government accounting practices.• Reconcile accounts and bank statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.• Develop and maintain detailed financial reports to support organizational decision-making.• Collaborate with internal teams to improve financial processes and enhance efficiency.• Monitor and maintain accurate records for all accounting transactions.• Provide leadership and guidance to support the audit committee's objectives. Please send resumes directly to Chelsea Halon - chelsea.halon@roberthalf com
2026-04-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Pawcatuck, CT
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
Our client in Pawcatuck, CT is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant for a contract-to-permanent opportunity. If you thrive in a fast-paced construction accounting environment and value accuracy, process improvement, and vendor relations, we encourage you to apply.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Enter and upload vendor invoices into the COINS construction accounting system</li><li>Prepare and process check runs</li><li>Post accounting transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records</li><li>Reconcile accounts payable transactions and monitor payment status</li><li>Research, address, and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor issues</li><li>Maintain up-to-date and accurate vendor files</li><li>Communicate with vendors and respond to inquiries in a timely, professional manner</li><li>Provide supporting documentation for audits as needed</li><li>Coordinate cash control book and execute fund transfers</li><li>Reconcile vendor bank statements monthly</li><li>Prepare monthly general ledger expense reconciliations</li><li>Prepare weekly van allocation reporting for the Service department</li><li>Prepare monthly shop/tool and truck allocation reports</li><li>Compile monthly sales tax reports</li><li>Prepare monthly mileage logs and vehicle allowances</li><li>Maintain accurate historical accounting records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive data</li><li>Complete other accounting duties as assigned</li></ul>
2026-04-14T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

New London, CT
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Permanent
75000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
This role is integral to providing accurate financial insights, analyzing cost data, and supporting operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is proficient in cost accounting within manufacturing environments and excels in delivering actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability. Responsibilities:• Collaborate with operations teams to conduct cycle counts and physical inventory audits, including identifying root causes and providing analytical support.• Manage the annual standard cost update process, ensuring accurate allocations and cost build-ups.• Analyze standard costs, margins, and variances to ensure precise production costing.• Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and engineering teams to refine material, labor, overhead, and other cost components.• Provide accurate cost data to support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end financial close processes.• Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with cost-related financial close activities.• Maintain and update cost drivers, assumptions, and job costing standards, both annually and on an ad-hoc basis.• Identify cost-saving opportunities by monitoring cost drivers and recommending process improvements.• Generate and manage daily, weekly, and monthly operational and cost-related reports.• Act as a trusted resource for operations and leadership, delivering insightful analysis and recommendations to support strategic decisions. Please send resumes directly to Chelsea Halon - chelsea.halon@roberthalf com
2026-04-16T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Newport, RI
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Permanent
52000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
Our Portsmouth based client is seeking an ambitious and motivated accounts payable specialist to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates with a degree in accounting or finance to gain hands on experience in a dynamic environment. If you are seeking an opportunity that will utilize your degree or 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, we'd love to talk with you. The accounts payable specialist will be responsible for the following on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. Monitor expense invoices passing through the workflow approval process• Review and reconcile errors on invoices not able to be scanned into a workflow• Posts invoices into workflows as needed• Performs the functions to set up new vendors• Maintains all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and corporate accounts payable files• Assists AP Manager as necessary• Assists in monthly closings• Prepares analysis of accounts as required• Provides onsite assistance in the Portsmouth office Evaluates proper coding of invoices to general ledger expense accounts and updates to inventory records
2026-03-19T00:00:00Z

Construction Project Accountant

Niantic, CT
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Permanent
80000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ACCOUNTANTDirect-Hire / Permanent positionRobert Half contact: Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team in the East Lyme area. In this role, you will provide critical support to project managers and the accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in the construction industry and a strong understanding of project accounting processes. Responsibilities:• Collaborate with project managers to generate detailed and accurate job cost reports upon request.• Prepare, issue, and monitor subcontracts, ensuring compliance with completion percentages within Acumatica.• Review subcontractor invoices for accuracy and compliance, approving them for data entry when appropriate.• Manage lien waivers, insurance certificates, W9 forms, retainage reductions, and payout requests.• Monitor subcontractor compliance notices, including those related to truckers and haulers.• Provide accounts payable support by reconciling statements, ensuring sales tax compliance, and managing check runs.• Set up vendor accounts, maintain accurate records, and handle insurance certifications.• Respond to accounts payable inquiries and maintain proper documentation for W9 forms and other compliance requirements. *For immediate consideration, please apply and/or email your resume today - Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. All inquiries will remain confidential.
2026-04-09T00:00:00Z