We are looking for an HR Generalist to support core human resources and payroll operations for a communications organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role combines day-to-day employee support with accurate payroll administration, benefits coordination, and compliance-focused recordkeeping. The ideal candidate brings strong experience across the employee lifecycle and can work effectively with both local leadership and broader HR teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer full-cycle payroll with a high level of accuracy, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.<br>• Update payroll and HR records to reflect employee status changes such as new employee onboarding, departures, compensation revisions, benefit elections, and payroll deductions.<br>• Coordinate employee onboarding and separations by preparing documentation, supporting orientation activities, and completing exit-related records.<br>• Respond to requests for employment confirmation, assist with unemployment matters, and maintain organized personnel documentation.<br>• Provide day-to-day support for benefit programs, including retirement and health plans, while helping employees understand available options and processes.<br>• Keep employee information current across HR and payroll systems and verify data integrity for reporting and operational needs.<br>• Help uphold adherence to workplace policies, regulatory requirements, and established HR practices through consistent administrative support.<br>• Contribute to audits, routine reporting, and workforce or payroll analysis by gathering data and preparing accurate documentation.<br>• Collaborate with managers and operations partners to carry out site-level and company-wide HR priorities while tracking key deadlines and deliverables.
We are looking for an organized Office Manager to support daily business operations in Cary, North Carolina. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can balance accounting support with front-office coordination and administrative oversight. The person in this role will help keep financial records accurate, maintain smooth communication with customers and vendors, and ensure office processes run efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day office activities to maintain an efficient, well-organized workplace environment.<br>• Process invoices, track outgoing payments, and support accurate accounts payable administration.<br>• Record incoming payments, monitor account balances, and assist with accounts receivable follow-up.<br>• Enter and maintain payroll-related information with close attention to accuracy and deadlines.<br>• Prepare and support sales and use tax documentation in accordance with established procedures.<br>• Provide administrative support through customer communication, document handling, and general office coordination.<br>• Manage contract records and keep files organized, current, and easily accessible.<br>• Coordinate shipping and receiving activities, including tracking deliveries and handling related paperwork.<br>• Monitor office inventory and arrange supply purchases to ensure essential materials remain stocked.<br>• Handle reception and front-desk responsibilities by greeting visitors and directing inquiries professionally.
<p>Robert Half has partnered with an established and growing construction company in Raleigh to assist them in hiring an experienced Controller/Accounting Manager. This onsite role will lead the accounting and financial operations for their organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. Construction experience is required and a CPA is a plus. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening reporting processes, and supporting sound business decisions through thoughtful analysis. Experience with Sage, Timberline or another construction based software is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to oversee day-to-day finance activities with precision and accountability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting operations across the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations to maintain accurate and timely financial records.</p><p>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports that provide clear insight into company performance.</p><p>• Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring account reconciliations are completed accurately and deadlines are consistently met.</p><p>• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support planning, cost control, and strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor job costing and operating results, analyzing variances and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Oversee payroll administration and related benefit processes, including retirement plan coordination, while maintaining compliance with applicable requirements.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to tax, regulatory, and internal financial control standards through thorough review and oversight of accounting practices.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, promoting collaboration, accountability, and high-quality execution across the finance function.</p><p>• Support the effective use of accounting systems and reporting tools, including Sage platforms and Excel-based analysis, to improve efficiency and financial visibility.</p>
<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 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.
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing communication company in Durham to assist them in hiring an experienced Controller. The ideal candidate will possess 5 years experience as a Controller and a prior public accounting background. Netsuite and CPA is a plus. This position combines strategic financial leadership with day-to-day ownership of reporting, compliance, and operational accounting, with particular emphasis on getting the most from NetSuite. The Controller will work closely with senior leaders to improve financial insight, strengthen controls, and build scalable processes that support continued expansion.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle in NetSuite, delivering accurate results on schedule.</p><p>• Produce complete financial statements and management reporting packages, including dashboards that give leadership clear visibility into performance.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, journal entries, and bank reconciliations to maintain reliable accounting operations.</p><p>• Act as the primary business owner for NetSuite by managing configuration, administration, reporting improvements, workflow automation, and process efficiency initiatives.</p><p>• Coordinate with technology partners and external advisors on system enhancements, integrations, and customized solutions while preserving data accuracy across financial and billing records.</p><p>• Apply technical accounting guidance for revenue recognition, deferred revenue, contract obligations, service-related fees, and lease accounting within a telecom environment.</p><p>• Lead the annual audit process and serve as the main point of contact for external auditors, ensuring timely support and strong compliance outcomes.</p><p>• Manage accounting for capital projects and infrastructure assets, including capitalization, depreciation, fixed asset tracking, and analysis of spending against budget.</p><p>• Monitor cash activity and working capital, contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts, and support lender or investor reporting requirements.</p><p>• Develop the accounting team and partner with operational, engineering, and billing groups to create scalable processes that can support growth and future business expansion.</p>
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing business in the Southern Pines area of North Carolina to assist them in hiring an experienced Controller/Director of Finance. This permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can oversee daily financial operations while providing strong guidance to a small team. The role will play a key part in maintaining accurate reporting, supporting close activities, and delivering financial insight that helps drive sound business decisions. This permanent Controller position will be onsite in the Pinehurst area and offers a full benefits package.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting functions ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and financial processes run efficiently.</p><p>• Manage the monthly close cycle by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to deliver complete and timely financial results.</p><p>• Generate financial statements and management reports, then evaluate performance trends to help leadership understand results and key drivers.</p><p>• Lead accounting team members while reinforcing accountability and consistent execution.</p><p>• Conduct variance reviews and other financial analyses to highlight potential issues, business risks, and opportunities to improve performance.</p><p>• Safeguard the accuracy of the general ledger and strengthen internal controls tied to regular accounting and reporting activities.</p><p>• Use accounting software system to oversee accounting workflows, maintain data reliability, and support reporting needs.</p><p>• Collaborate with operational leaders on budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, and other finance matters that influence business performance.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and support sound business decision-making in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. This position oversees the accounting function, guides a small team, and ensures accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of accounting operations, financial analysis, and month-end processes, along with the leadership skills to keep daily finance activities running smoothly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the day-to-day activities of the finance and accounting team, providing direction, oversight, and support for staff performance and departmental priorities.</p><p>• Safeguard financial records and maintain organized documentation that supports accurate reporting, audit readiness, and operational accountability.</p><p>• Manage core accounting functions, including general ledger activity, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll review, and benefit-related financial processing.</p><p>• Establish, maintain, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to reduce risk and strengthen financial integrity.</p><p>• Prepare monthly and year-end close activities and produce financial statements and recurring management reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts, then analyze variances and communicate meaningful financial trends and concerns to leadership.</p><p>• Oversee cash activity and banking matters, including reconciliations, transaction monitoring, and coordination with financial institutions as needed.</p><p>• Partner with external auditors and grantor agencies by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, expenditure reports, and required monthly, quarterly, and annual filings.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a collaborative team in Raleigh, North Carolina in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is well suited for someone beginning a career in accounting who enjoys supporting internal partners, delivering strong customer service, and building a solid foundation in receivables operations. The role starts with payment processing and cash application work, with opportunities to expand into reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and broader finance responsibilities as you grow. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish and English.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and apply incoming customer payments accurately to maintain current and reliable receivables records.</p><p>• Balance daily cash activity and investigate discrepancies to support timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Assist with commercial collections by communicating professionally with customers and internal teams to resolve outstanding balances.</p><p>• Prepare and review billing-related transactions to help ensure invoices and account activity are processed correctly.</p><p>• Support sales and other business partners by responding to account questions and helping remove payment-related obstacles.</p><p>• Contribute to account reconciliation tasks, including bank-related balancing activities, as experience increases.</p><p>• Help with intercompany accounting entries and other general finance support duties as the role develops.</p><p>• Maintain a service-oriented approach in every interaction while working closely with an experienced, team-focused accounting group.</p><p>If you want, I can also add the bilingual requirement to a separate qualifications/preferred qualifications section.</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>