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35 results for Accounting Specialist in Rochester, NY

Part Time Bookkeeper
  • Rochester, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented <strong>Bookkeeper</strong> to join our team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing daily transactions, and supporting accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and basic reporting. The ideal candidate will have solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and a good understanding of bookkeeping practices.</p>
  • 2025-10-31T19:14:03Z
CFO
  • Amherst, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 170000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and operations of our organization in Amherst, New York. This role requires a dynamic individual who can provide strategic direction, oversee financial planning, and ensure operational excellence across various departments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving organizational growth and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Shape the organization's strategic direction by developing financial and tax strategies that align with business goals.<br>• Collaborate with executive management to support tactical initiatives and drive key decision-making processes.<br>• Lead the development and implementation of performance measures designed to support the company's strategic objectives.<br>• Oversee the capital request and budgeting processes to ensure effective allocation of resources.<br>• Manage the organization's accounting processes, including the UB Card office and fiscal agency functions for student governments.<br>• Supervise transaction processing systems and ensure operational best practices are implemented.<br>• Work closely with human resources to optimize employee benefit packages, including self-insured medical plans.<br>• Coordinate with internal departments such as operations, legal, IT, and treasury to ensure seamless collaboration.<br>• Provide oversight for outsourced functions and manage relationships with third-party franchises.<br>• Serve as a key member of the organization's union negotiation committee, contributing to labor relations strategies.
  • 2025-10-23T20:24:08Z
Controller
  • Avon, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a highly motivated Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations in Avon, New York. This role is essential in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust internal controls, and providing strategic guidance to optimize the company’s financial health. The Controller will oversee a team of five professionals, manage day-to-day accounting activities, and work closely with operations to support organizational growth.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please apply or email your resume to Dana Klier out of the Rochester, NY Robert Half office.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Manage inventory processes, including coordinating month-end physical inventory counts and recording adjustments.</p><p>• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, ensuring timely payments and proper reconciliation.</p><p>• Monitor daily banking activities, manage debt service, and prepare borrowing base reports to meet banking requirements.</p><p>• Develop and execute budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to track financial performance and support decision-making.</p><p>• Supervise fixed asset accounting, including depreciation methods, asset additions and disposals, and compliance with policies.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with tax regulations by managing filings, estimated payments, and addressing tax notices.</p><p>• Collaborate with the payroll team to oversee payroll journal entries and confidential payroll processes.</p><p>• Continuously review and improve accounting systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Provide strategic financial insights and analysis to support the company’s operational and growth objectives.</p>
  • 2025-10-14T10:13:52Z
Assistant Controller
  • Geneseo, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join our team in Geneseo, New York. This position plays a vital role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining the integrity of financial data. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting practices and leadership skills to support the organization's financial health and drive continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please apply or email your resume to Dana Klier out of the Rochester, NY Robert Half office.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the daily operations of the accounting and business office, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Lead the creation of the annual budget and analyze variances to provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Coordinate audit processes, address findings, and ensure timely compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in alignment with organizational standards.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, including end-of-month financial reports and reconciliations.</p><p>• Conduct cash management activities, including bank transfers and positive pay programs.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor accounting and business office staff, fostering growth and development.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance financial operations.</p><p>• Collaborate on cost-saving initiatives and provide recommendations based on financial analysis.</p>
  • 2025-10-22T11:49:20Z
AP/AR Clerk
  • Rochester, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.00 - 23.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized <strong>Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Clerk</strong> to join our team. This position is responsible for managing daily financial transactions, including processing invoices, payments, and incoming receipts. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a good understanding of basic accounting principles.</p>
  • 2025-10-31T18:59:02Z
VP/Director of Finance
  • Rochester, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Dana Rodak from the Rochester, NY Robert Half office has been engaged by a local company to find their next Director of Finance based in Rochester, New York. This role will involve overseeing the financial operations of the organization, including budgeting, tax strategy, and cash flow management.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please apply or email your resume to Dana Klier directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and lead the annual budget process, ensuring accurate financial forecasting.</p><p>• Develop and present monthly financial reports to guide strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Manage and review tax compliance, optimizing tax strategies in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.</p><p>• Oversee liquidity management and manage banking relationships to maintain financial stability.</p><p>• Maintain relationships with financial institutions and manage credit facilities and banking agreements.</p><p>• Establish and oversee financial policies and procedures to mitigate financial risks.</p><p>• Provide strategic financial planning, making recommendations on cost-saving initiatives and investment opportunities.</p><p>• Analyze financial data, identify trends and develop strategic financial plans.</p><p>• Ensure the organization's financial stability and strategic growth by managing complex tax returns and banking relationships.</p><p>• Utilize skills in financial modeling, Microsoft Excel, and accounting software. Experience with ERP systems is a plus.</p>
  • 2025-10-14T10:39:08Z
Controller
  • Akron, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • • Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures. <br>• Create an environment of controls to ensure the safeguarding of company assets, including, but not limited to cash, inventory, fixed assets, and investments. <br>• Understand the relationship of computer and process-driven systems, ensuring controls are in place. <br>• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep Group Leadership informed of the financial condition of Division. <br>• Perform month-end closing process, recording journal entries and preparing monthly financial statements. <br>• Review, analyze, and reconcile all balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers on a timely basis. Ensuring accuracy and completeness. <br>• Maintain fixed asset ledger and generate depreciation entries. <br>• Prepare all supporting documents and requests for the completion of tax returns and owner distributions as required by an external CPA firm. <br>• Create cost accounting reports related to machine and spare parts pricing. <br>• Assist company leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate. <br>• Prepare reports to analyze vendor activity, salary, and benefits as part of the annual budget and forecasting. <br>• Conduct an inventory analysis, such as turnover, lead time, and profit margins for planning. <br>• Ensure timely processing of customer billing, an active collection of open accounts, recording and paying vendor debts. <br>• Monitor cash and manage payables to enhance cash flow and vendor relationships. <br>• Work with executive and sales staff to determine credit worthiness of potential and current customers. <br>• Perform analysis/review for reasonableness and accuracy to provide information to the Senior Management Team consisting of backlog, bookings, commissions, open purchase orders, and key performance indicators specific to the industry. <br>• Fiduciary responsibilities as it pertains to the company 401(K) and Pension Plans maintaining compliance with ERISA. <br>• Certification and filing annual 5500s. <br>• Continually strive to improve business processes by reviewing computer systems to evaluate current and potential functionality. <br>• Work with insurance broker/agent to determine acceptable coverage in all areas of insurance, not limited to property and casualty, umbrella, officer, etc. <br>• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications, creating, and promoting a positive and supportive work environment with associates of all levels in the company. <br>• Coordinate all audit activity with banking and financial consultants. <br>• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by filing financial reports and advising management on needed actions. <br>• Work with outside attorneys and consultants as needed.
  • 2025-10-13T13:39:09Z
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
  • Rochester, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead data-driven initiatives that support strategic financial and operational decision-making. This role, based in Rochester, New York, will collaborate closely with the VP of Finance to design and deliver impactful management reports, analyses, and presentations while driving business growth. The ideal candidate will combine advanced analytical skills with leadership capabilities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and ensure the integrity of financial data.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct in-depth analyses to guide decisions related to product and customer sales, pricing strategies, costing, purchasing, incentive plans, inventory control, and capital allocation.</p><p>• Collaborate with departments to develop annual budgets, long-term plans, and rolling forecasts that align with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Create detailed reports on sales and backlog activity, including customer, product, and contract-level analyses to assess volumes and margins.</p><p>• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for Board meetings, including comparisons against budgets and prior-year outcomes.</p><p>• Establish and monitor operational and financial reporting systems, KPIs, procedures, and controls to enhance accountability.</p><p>• Identify and address variances between budgeted and actual financial results, offering actionable recommendations to resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Perform ad-hoc analyses to uncover cost-saving opportunities and enhance operational efficiencies.</p><p>• Partner on internal projects, including acquisition integrations, to drive process improvements and boost productivity and earnings.</p><p>• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems to maintain reliable and centralized information sources.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-10T15:29:36Z
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
  • Rochester, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 125000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead and enhance our financial planning and reporting efforts. In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership and business units to analyze financial results, identify growth opportunities, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. This position is pivotal in driving the annual budgeting process, monthly forecasting, and performance tracking to support long-term success.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please apply or email your resume to Dana Klier out of the Rochester, NY Robert Half office.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to business leaders, providing insights and support for strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and submission of the annual budget, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Implement and manage a monthly forecasting process to deliver clear and actionable financial projections.</p><p>• Analyze financial data to create comprehensive reports and effectively communicate results to stakeholders.</p><p>• Develop tools to monitor branch and department performance against budget and forecast, identifying areas for improvement.</p><p>• Collaborate across departments to advise on margin optimization and operational expense efficiencies.</p><p>• Track and report on productivity, profitability, and key performance indicators to support organizational goals.</p><p>• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on financial risks and opportunities, promoting informed decision-making.</p><p>• Lead the financial close process by reviewing work-in-progress jobs and approving revenue postings.</p><p>• Build strong relationships with branch leaders to facilitate discussions on profitability and forecast optimization.</p>
  • 2025-10-22T11:53:45Z
Financial Analyst
  • Geneva, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team in Geneva, New York. The ideal candidate will excel in analyzing financial data, preparing detailed reports, and supporting the organization’s budgeting and forecasting processes. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to key financial decisions by delivering accurate insights and ensuring compliance with industry standards.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please apply or email your resume to Dana Klier out of the Rochester, NY Robert Half office.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of detailed financial reports, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations and ensure financial records are balanced and accurate.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial statements to support decision-making processes.</p><p>• Conduct audits to assess financial accuracy and compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast future business performance.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze cash flow to ensure efficient capital management.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams to deliver comprehensive financial reporting and analysis.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and industry standards.</p><p>• Provide insights on budget processes to improve financial planning.</p><p>• Support key financial initiatives through thorough data analysis and reporting.</p>
  • 2025-10-14T10:39:08Z
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