We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a financial services organization in Raleigh, North Carolina on a contract basis with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This role is well suited for a detail-focused accounting specialist who can manage high-volume invoice processing, support accurate financial records, and work effectively across multiple systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of accounts payable operations, coding practices, and payment workflows while helping maintain timely and compliant transaction processing.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review invoices for accuracy, assign the appropriate general ledger coding, and prepare items for timely processing and payment.<br>• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including voucher entry, payment scheduling, and resolution of invoice discrepancies.<br>• Process electronic payments and ACH transactions while ensuring approvals and supporting documentation are complete.<br>• Use accounting and ERP platforms, including Concur and related financial systems, to maintain organized and accurate payable records.<br>• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate outstanding items, and coordinate with internal teams to address billing or payment issues.<br>• Support month-end close activities by assisting with accruals, account reviews, and other accounts payable reporting needs.<br>• Maintain compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and established financial procedures throughout the payment cycle.<br>• Assist with updates to accounts payable workflows or system-related processes as needed to improve efficiency and accuracy.
<p>Robert Half is looking for a Controller to lead the financial management function for a construction business. This position oversees core accounting activities, supports accurate project financial tracking, and provides leadership with timely insight into performance, cash position, and risk. The role works closely with operational teams to strengthen cost control, improve reporting quality, and maintain sound financial practices across active commercial contracts.</p><p><br></p><p>The company offers strong compensation (20% target bonus in addition to base) and the opportunity to work directly for the CFO who is an excellent mentor.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle, ensuring reporting is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements and management reports that give leadership clear visibility into operating results, project performance, and liquidity.</p><p>• Maintain work-in-progress schedules, evaluate contract status, and monitor cost-to-complete and billing positions across ongoing jobs.</p><p>• Lead job cost accounting for active projects by reviewing budgets, actual spending, change activity, and margin trends with project and operations teams.</p><p>• Oversee customer invoicing, collections follow-up, accounts payable processing, and vendor payment timing to support healthy cash flow.</p><p>• Administer payroll activities and help ensure labor reporting meets applicable wage and certified payroll requirements.</p><p>• Establish and monitor internal controls, coordinate external audit support, and maintain compliance with tax, licensing, insurance, and contractor documentation requirements.</p><p>• Manage relationships tied to banking and surety needs, including support for credit arrangements, bonding capacity, and financial covenant reporting.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounting staff while contributing to budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and other financial initiatives that support business growth.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226.</p>
We are looking for a dependable Payroll Clerk to support a busy construction and contractor operation in Morrisville, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can step into a fast-paced, high-volume payroll environment, stay organized with detailed administrative work, and contribute with minimal ramp-up time. The role focuses on accurate payroll processing, strong data entry discipline, and consistent support for a team managing payroll across multiple entities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for a large employee population across multiple company entities.<br>• Enter, review, and maintain payroll information in Sage 100 while ensuring records remain complete and up to date.<br>• Handle full-cycle payroll tasks, including earnings, deductions, adjustments, and garnishment administration.<br>• Verify timesheets, payroll inputs, and supporting documentation to reduce errors and maintain compliance.<br>• Assist with high-volume manual payroll activities in an environment that relies on substantial data entry and paper-based records.<br>• Provide day-to-day payroll support to the payroll lead and help maintain continuity when coverage is needed.<br>• Research discrepancies, resolve payroll issues promptly, and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders regarding pay-related questions.<br>• Support payroll documentation, filing, and related administrative activities for construction and warehouse-based operations.
We are looking for a detail-focused Accounts Payable Clerk to support high-volume invoice processing for a Long-term Contract position based in Cary, North Carolina. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys accurate transactional work, can manage repetitive tasks efficiently, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced finance environment. The role centers on entering invoice information with precision, supporting daily accounts payable activity, and helping maintain smooth payment operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter a high volume of invoice details into the accounts payable system with speed and accuracy each day.<br>• Review scanned invoices and manually record required information to ensure transactions are captured correctly.<br>• Support day-to-day accounts payable processing for invoice volumes that may range from approximately 50 to 100 items daily.<br>• Verify data before submission to reduce entry errors and maintain reliable financial records.<br>• Assist with expense-related documentation and processing as needed within established procedures.<br>• Work within finance platforms and related tools to update invoice and payment information accurately.<br>• Help maintain organized records for payable transactions to support reporting and audit readiness.<br>• Contribute to ongoing workflow activities in a partially automated processing environment where manual entry remains essential.
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a rapidly growing company in Raleigh to assist them in hiring a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist. In this role, you will manage customer invoicing, payment processing, and account reconciliations while supporting financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelors or associates degree in accounting and strong organizational skills with a solid understanding of accounting principles. This is an onsite position that offer a competitive base salary, full employee benefits and a bonus program.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and issue weekly customer billing batches, coordinating with field personnel to resolve pricing changes, corrections, or other invoice updates before submission.</p><p>• Address customer questions related to billing by researching account details, clarifying discrepancies, and providing timely follow-up on outstanding concerns.</p><p>• Record daily cash activity accurately, including electronic payments, checks, and credit card receipts, and apply funds to the appropriate customer accounts.</p><p>• Monitor customer purchase orders within internal systems to help ensure billing aligns with approved amounts and project requirements.</p><p>• Submit invoices through customer payment platforms and confirm documentation is uploaded correctly to support prompt processing.</p><p>• Support month-end accounting activities by assisting with reconciliations, reporting, and other closing tasks required by the finance team.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices for payment, reviewing documentation for completeness and coding expenses to the proper accounts and cost centers.</p><p>• Manage outgoing payments in accordance with established procedures, helping ensure vendors are paid correctly, on schedule, and with any eligible discounts considered.</p><p>• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate differences across purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and prior payments to resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Maintain organized financial records by filing and preserving accounting documentation for reference, audit support, and historical tracking</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support transportation-related receivables activities for a food processing operation in Goldsboro, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position is suited for someone who can manage payment posting, follow up on outstanding balances, and maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment when resolving deductions, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal partners and customers.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage transportation-related accounts receivable tasks, ensuring timely and accurate handling of customer balances.</p><p>• Review and resolve a high volume of deductions by researching discrepancies and coordinating with appropriate stakeholders.</p><p>• Enter financial and customer payment information into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Contact commercial customers regarding past-due invoices and drive collection efforts to reduce outstanding receivables.</p><p>• Apply incoming payments correctly to customer accounts and reconcile variances as needed.</p><p>• Support billing-related activities by verifying invoice details and addressing payment issues that affect account status.</p><p>• Maintain organized records of collections activity, deductions research, and payment application updates.</p>
We are looking for a Controller to lead the financial operations of our construction organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position is responsible for delivering accurate reporting, strengthening financial controls, and providing leadership with meaningful analysis to support business decisions. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on approach to accounting oversight while working closely with project and department leaders to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting and finance activities to ensure complete, accurate, and timely reporting across the organization.<br>• Manage monthly and annual closing cycles, including oversight of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.<br>• Provide senior leadership with clear financial reports and analysis that help guide planning, forecasting, and strategic decisions.<br>• Build and maintain strong internal control practices to support compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.<br>• Collaborate with project managers and operational leaders to monitor job costs, revenue activity, and overall project profitability.<br>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring transactions are processed efficiently and records remain accurate.<br>• Coordinate the preparation and submission of required tax filings, including sales tax, property tax, and other regulatory reporting obligations.<br>• Review financial results, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions and process improvements where needed.<br>• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.<br>• Support audits, special projects, cross-functional initiatives, and financial system enhancements in partnership with internal teams and external parties.
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide the full financial operations of our organization in Battelboro, North Carolina. This role combines hands-on oversight of accounting, planning, reporting, cash management, and compliance with a strong partnership mindset across the business. The ideal candidate brings a manufacturing background, sound business judgment, and the ability to lead effectively in a fast-moving, direct work environment while helping the company improve performance and make informed decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the company’s finance organization, providing leadership across financial planning, accounting, reporting, and performance measurement activities.<br>• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and monthly reporting packages, translating financial results into meaningful insights for business leaders.<br>• Review profit and loss statements, balance sheet activity, and cash projections to support sound planning and timely decision-making.<br>• Strengthen forecasting methods and reporting visibility to help operating teams track results and respond to changing business conditions.<br>• Oversee core accounting processes, including close activities, reconciliations, payables, receivables, and the maintenance of effective internal controls.<br>• Ensure adherence to financial policies, regulatory requirements, and tax obligations at the federal, state, and local levels in coordination with external partners.<br>• Manage audit readiness and serve as a key contact for internal and external audit activities, following through on recommendations where needed.<br>• Monitor liquidity, working capital, borrowing requirements, and covenant performance while supporting lender reporting and banking relationships.<br>• Partner with leaders across operations and other departments to identify cost-saving opportunities, evaluate investments, and assess the financial impact of strategic initiatives.<br>• Develop and mentor the finance team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the function.