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15 results for Forensic Accountant in Raleigh, NC

Accountant
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing company in Raleigh to assist them in hiring a detail-oriented Staff Accountant. This Staff Accountant role is an onsite position and required a bachelors degree in accounting or finance and at least two years of public accounting or corporate accounting experience, This role supports accurate financial reporting through lease-related accounting, reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and close activities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, solid Excel skills, and the confidence to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively across departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform recurring reconciliations for general ledger and balance sheet accounts, investigate variances, and resolve issues with appropriate support.</p><p>• Prepare and post monthly and period-end journal entries with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Build and update lease accounting schedules, including reviews triggered by amendments, renewals, term changes, or other lease events.</p><p>• Research discrepancies affecting accounting and ledger balances, then coordinate with internal teams to bring items to resolution.</p><p>• Organize and maintain complete backup documentation for entries, reconciliations, and lease calculations to support reporting integrity.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes by completing assigned accounting tasks within established deadlines.</p><p>• Respond to audit requests by gathering documentation, explaining account activity, and assisting with follow-up questions..</p><p>• Participate in special projects and recommend practical enhancements that simplify workflows and strengthen controls.</p>
  • 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
Senior Tax Accountant
  • Raleigh, NC
  • remote
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to join a fully remote advisory team serving real estate investors, syndicates, and fund managers. In this role, you will help clients navigate complex tax matters with practical guidance, timely follow-through, and clear communication they can apply with confidence. This position is ideal for a self-directed individual who values accountability, works effectively in an independent environment, and brings strong expertise in real estate taxation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop customized tax strategies for clients and refine those plans as circumstances, goals, or regulations change.</p><p>• Analyze intricate tax questions by interpreting applicable tax law and authoritative guidance, then translate findings into sound recommendations.</p><p>• Partner with tax preparation teams to align advisory plans with return preparation and support client communications throughout filing season.</p><p>• Maintain strict compliance with industry standards, ethical requirements, and confidentiality expectations in all client engagements.</p><p>• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on real estate tax matters, including transactions, entity structures, and related accounting considerations.</p><p>• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments to keep client guidance current and technically accurate.</p><p>• Contribute to internal initiatives that improve client service, operational effectiveness, proposal development, and team training efforts.</p><p>• Keep project records, client notes, and workflow details accurate and current within established management processes.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to introduce additional firm services that support client needs, such as bookkeeping or ongoing tax advisory support.</p>
  • 2026-09-30T00:00:00Z
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.
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered with a fast growing company in Raleigh to assist them in hiring an experienced Staff Accountant. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor&#39;s degree in accounting or finance and at least two years of corporate accounting experience. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, contribute to timely close activities, and support reporting and compliance efforts across the accounting function. The position works closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional partners to resolve issues, explain variances, and strengthen day-to-day accounting processes. In addition to a competitive base salary, this company offers an annual bonus program and growth potential. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record accounting activity by preparing journal entries, accruals, allocations, and other ledger updates needed for accurate reporting.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts, cash activity, balance sheet accounts, and credit card transactions, then research and clear outstanding differences.</p><p>• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close tasks to help ensure deadlines are met and financial data is complete.</p><p>• Track and maintain supporting schedules for items such as fixed assets, prepaid balances, lease activity, commissions, and accrued expenses.</p><p>• Review financial results and general ledger detail to identify unexpected movements, investigate root causes, and document findings.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and provide organized support for audits, tax-related filings, and compliance reviews.</p><p>• Partner with departments across the business to address accounting questions and resolve items that affect reported results.</p><p>• Organize accounting records and backup documentation while contributing ideas that improve workflows and strengthen internal controls.</p><p>• Support special assignments and ad hoc analysis requested by the accounting team or business leadership.</p>
  • 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is in the process of recruiting a Staff Accountant to join a growing company in the Chapel Hill, North Carolina area. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor&#39;s degree in Accounting and at least two plus years General Ledger accounting experience,. Advanced Excel skills are required and experience with SAP is a plus. The primary function of this role is to support our accounting operations by accurately recording daily and monthly transactions, conducting research, preparing reports, and assisting with month-end closing activities. This company offer growth potential and a very flexible hybrid work schedule, so please apply today.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Accurately record daily and monthly transactional activity in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies</p><p>• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis</p><p>• Assist in preparing financial statements for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting</p><p>• Contribute to the annual external audit process</p><p>• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and other departments to resolve any accounting issues</p><p>• Prepare monthly journal entries to ensure accurate reporting</p><p>• Manage special projects as assigned by the Controller</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of fixed assets and intangibles</p><p>• Conduct bank account reconciliation to ensure accuracy of financial statements</p><p>• Utilize SAP and Microsoft Excel to maintain and analyze financial data.</p>
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Hillsborough, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing retail organization in Hillsborough, North Carolina. This role will play a central part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely reporting, and strengthening day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to improve processes while ensuring compliance and control.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Drive core accounting activities tied to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close to ensure deadlines are met accurately.</p><p>• Record and maintain journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed asset depreciation, and other recurring accounting transactions.</p><p>• Analyze general ledger activity, research unusual balances, and resolve variances through detailed account review.</p><p>• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and internal management reports by compiling accurate supporting data.</p><p>• Assist with inventory accounting and participate in physical inventory processes to help validate asset accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee and support accounting processes related to accounts payable, corporate card activity, cash transactions, and banking functions.</p><p>• Prepare audit-ready schedules and supporting documentation for annual reviews, tax filings, and compliance-related reporting needs.</p><p>• Uphold organized accounting records and reinforce internal controls that support financial accuracy and accountability.</p><p>• Recommend and help implement improvements that streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance accounting efficiency.</p><p>• Provide functional support for SAP Business One and related financial systems used across the accounting team.</p>
  • 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a real estate property and management organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close cycle, and delivering meaningful analysis to management. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes while partnering effectively across the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries with complete support for accruals, prepaid activity, allocations, and account reclassifications.</p><p>• Lead assigned balance sheet reconciliations by resolving outstanding items promptly and ensuring accounts are accurately stated each reporting period.</p><p>• Perform bank and cash reconciliations, research variances, and work with internal partners to clear discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Support the month-end close by completing account reviews, roll-forwards, tie-outs, and other close deliverables within established deadlines.</p><p>• Evaluate financial results against historical performance, forecasts, and budgets, then summarize key drivers and unusual movements for management review.</p><p>• Review corporate payables for proper general ledger coding, adequate documentation, and adherence to internal policies and procedures.</p><p>• Administer prepaid expense accounting, including initial setup, recurring amortization, account monitoring, and related analysis.</p><p>• Prepare reporting packages, maintain audit-ready workpapers, and respond to internal or external audit requests with clear supporting documentation.</p><p>• Oversee the company purchasing card and employee expense programs, including transaction review, reconciliations, accruals, policy compliance, issue resolution, and coordination with banking contacts.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to automate workflows, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency across accounting operations.</p>
  • 2026-10-06T00:00:00Z
Senior Property Accountant
  • Durham, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing commercial real estate company in Durham, NC to assist them in hiring an experienced Senior Property Accountant. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelors degree in accounting or finance and at least five 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 offers stability, growth potential and full benefits.</p><p> </p><p> Responsibilities:</p><p> </p><p> • Record and reconcile receipts on a weekly basis, ensuring alignment with expected revenue for each property.</p><p> </p><p> • Monitor payments, address overdue accounts, and assist with timely deposits to optimize cash flow.</p><p> </p><p> • Review and input approved invoices into accounting software, maintaining accurate records</p><p> </p><p> • Prepare monthly financial reports, including budget comparisons, and property-specific lease information.</p><p> </p><p> • Reconcile bank accounts monthly and monitoring accounts receivable for overdue balances.</p><p> </p><p> • Collaborate with property managers to ensure timely revenue collection</p><p> </p><p> • Conduct quarterly reviews of income and expenses, comparing actual performance against projections and identifying significant variances.</p><p> </p><p> • Assist in the preparation of annual tax reporting and support audits as needed.</p><p> </p><p> CAM reconciliations</p>
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
CFO
  • Zebulon, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 180000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to guide the financial strategy of a growing manufacturing organization in Zebulon, North Carolina. This executive will balance high-level planning with day-to-day leadership across accounting, reporting, and operational finance. The role calls for a manufacturing finance expert who can improve visibility into plant performance, strengthen cost controls, and help the business expand with confidence.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full scope of finance and accounting activities, including close processes, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, cash oversight, tax coordination, and audit support.</p><p>• Establish and refine manufacturing cost accounting practices covering item costing, inventory valuation, standard costs, margin review, and analysis of production variances.</p><p>• Work closely with plant and operations leaders to translate manufacturing results into actionable financial insight related to efficiency, labor usage, waste, and overhead performance.</p><p>• Lead short- and long-term financial planning efforts that support business goals, investment decisions, and sustainable growth.</p><p>• Manage liquidity, banking partnerships, and working capital strategies to maintain financial stability and improve cash performance.</p><p>• Maintain strong compliance with U.S. GAAP, tax obligations, audit expectations, and internal control standards across the organization.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and automation to improve accuracy, streamline workflows, and support scalability.</p><p>• Recruit, develop, and mentor a capable finance team while setting clear expectations and promoting accountability.</p><p>• Advise senior leadership on profitability, capital allocation, operational priorities, and strategic initiatives that impact company performance.</p>
  • 2026-09-30T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Durham, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support daily financial and administrative operations in North Carolina. This contract opportunity starts on a part-time basis and offers the potential to move into a permanent role based on performance and business needs. The position focuses on maintaining organized project documentation, assisting with accounting processes, and helping the team keep accurate records across field and office activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and maintain organized files for jobs and projects, ensuring documents are easy to access and kept current.<br>• Monitor insurance certificates and related records so required documentation is complete and properly tracked.<br>• Gather receipts, invoices, and backup materials, then review them for completeness and accurate filing.<br>• Maintain clear project documentation and support thorough recordkeeping for accounting and operational needs.<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to project leaders and field teams as requested.<br>• Enter financial and project data into internal systems with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.<br>• Scan, file, and organize both digital and physical paperwork in a structured and timely manner.<br>• Assist with accounting support tasks such as coding invoices, handling AP and AR activities, and supporting bank reconciliations.<br>• Help keep records accurate, updated, and aligned with company documentation standards.
  • 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Raleigh, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a construction and contractor-focused business. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling high-volume financial records with accuracy. The person in this role will help maintain smooth accounting processes by working across payables, receivables, data entry, and routine reporting activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter financial transactions into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Process vendor invoices, match supporting documentation, and assist with timely accounts payable activities.<br>• Record incoming payments and help maintain accurate accounts receivable balances.<br>• Reconcile bank activity and review financial records to identify discrepancies or missing information.<br>• Prepare routine accounting reports and organize documentation for internal review.<br>• Use QuickBooks and related tools to manage daily bookkeeping tasks and transaction processing.<br>• Maintain orderly records for expense vouchers, receipts, and other supporting financial documents.<br>• Assist with general accounting administration to help ensure daily operations run efficiently and correctly.
  • 2026-10-14T00:00:00Z
Cost Accounting Director
  • Goldsboro, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 140000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is recruiting for an experienced Cost Accounting Director to build and strengthen cost accounting capabilities for a growing manufacturing operation. This role will shape consistent costing practices across company-operated sites and external production partners while providing the financial insight needed to support inventory accuracy, operational performance, and future expansion. The position also partners closely with finance and operations leadership to create disciplined processes, improve reporting transparency, and maintain strong internal controls.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create and implement a unified cost accounting framework that supports standard and job costing across internal facilities and contract manufacturing relationships.</p><p>• Direct the cost accounting setup within NetSuite, including the structure of cost centers, bills of materials, routing logic, and overhead assignment methods.</p><p>• Build formal reporting expectations with external manufacturers by introducing common cost templates, review routines, and audit access to improve visibility into production costs.</p><p>• Establish the cost accounting foundation for a new facility in preparation for its planned launch, ensuring processes and controls are ready before operations begin.</p><p>• Lead inventory accounting activities, including valuation approach, count procedures, reconciliation efforts, and oversight of stock held at both owned and outsourced locations.</p><p>• Maintain standard cost models and deliver recurring variance analysis covering material pricing, production volume, product mix, purchasing impacts, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.</p><p>• Ensure costing methods, inventory records, and supporting documentation meet organizational standards and remain prepared for internal and external audit review.</p><p>• Write and maintain cost accounting policies, procedural documentation, and internal control guidelines while educating site-level teams on required practices.</p><p>• Oversee purchasing-related accountability and provide day-to-day leadership for one direct report.</p><p>• Work with the Controller and cross-functional stakeholders to guide cost policy decisions and identify opportunities to improve financial and operational processes.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226</p>
  • 2026-10-04T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Cary, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is looking for an experienced accounting operations leader to oversee billing and accounts payable activities for our client. This role is responsible for strengthening daily financial operations, guiding team performance, and improving the accuracy and efficiency of core accounting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong operational accounting knowledge, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to deliver reporting and insights that support business growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the day-to-day work of the billing and accounts payable teams, ensuring priorities are clear and operations run efficiently.</p><p>• Mentor managers and staff through coaching, feedback, and performance leadership to build a capable and accountable accounting organization.</p><p>• Oversee invoicing, vendor payments, reconciliations, adjustments, and related controls to maintain timely and accurate transaction processing.</p><p>• Work closely with internal departments, vendors, and customers to investigate and resolve complex payment or billing concerns.</p><p>• Track departmental performance through reporting, service metrics, and operational reviews, and use findings to improve outcomes.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce manual tasks, and enhance efficiency through process improvements and automation.</p><p>• Contribute to system enhancements, implementations, and optimization efforts that improve billing and payable operations.</p><p>• Establish scalable procedures and internal controls that support compliance, consistency, and future organizational growth.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain operational reports that provide visibility into payables, billing activity, cash flow impacts, and team effectiveness.</p><p>• Support audit requests and partner with senior leadership to provide recommendations that strengthen accounting operations and business decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or call Steve Fields at 919-787-8226</p>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Cary, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is looking for an Accounting Manager for a locally headquartred company. This role will guide financial reporting, close activities, and compliance efforts while helping the organization strengthen accuracy, controls, and efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to turn financial data into meaningful business insight.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily priorities for the accounting team, providing mentorship, performance feedback, and support across close and reporting activities.</p><p>• Oversee the month-end accounting cycle, ensuring entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>• Review financial results such as gross profit, income statement activity, and sales trends to deliver analysis that supports leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Prepare and issue periodic financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with internal standards and applicable accounting guidance.</p><p>• Coordinate year-end schedules, audit support materials, and tax workpapers to facilitate external reporting and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Manage motor fuel tax reporting and related filings, ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, and submitted within required deadlines.</p><p>• Monitor account reconciliations across the ledger, resolve variances promptly, and maintain strong documentation for audit readiness.</p><p>• Lead improvements to accounting processes and oversee system-related projects, including upgrades, user support, training, and workflow enhancements.</p><p>• Ensure revenue, expenses, and labor costs are assigned appropriately across departments to support accurate operational reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please contact apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226</p>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Durham, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager for our client with a focus on inventory, fixed assets, and lease-related assets. This position is central to maintaining accurate financial reporting across complex balance sheet areas while supporting a disciplined close process, strong internal controls, and audit preparedness. The role also works closely with operations, supply chain, financial planning, and external auditors to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across accounting workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>The company offers a Hybrid working environment, strong benefits and compensation and promotion opportunites. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead accounting oversight for inventory from initial recording through valuation adjustments, reserve analysis, and period-end reporting.</p><p>• Direct reconciliation activities for inventory, fixed assets, and lease balances, ensuring discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly.</p><p>• Manage accounting treatment for asset additions, depreciation, disposals, impairments, transfers, and construction-related capital spending.</p><p>• Review journal entries and supporting schedules related to shrinkage, obsolescence, write-offs, and other non-routine balance sheet activity.</p><p>• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and FP&amp;A to strengthen cutoff accuracy, track asset movements, and support capital planning.</p><p>• Oversee lease accounting by reviewing amortization schedules, liability activity, modifications, and other changes requiring technical assessment.</p><p>• Coordinate monthly close deliverables for assigned areas, maintaining complete documentation and consistent review procedures.</p><p>• Establish and monitor internal controls that support compliance, audit readiness, and reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Supervise offshore accounting resources by assigning work, reviewing output, and coaching team members to improve consistency and quality.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline manual accounting processes through automation, technology, and continuous improvement practices.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226</p>
  • 2026-09-26T00:00:00Z