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10 results for Forensic Accountant in Rochester, NY

Payroll Accounting Consultant

Rochester, NY
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Accounting Consultant to support a high-visibility payroll and finance engagement in Rochester, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can strengthen payroll accounting operations, resolve reconciliation issues, and partner closely with finance and payroll stakeholders in a fast-moving service environment. The role requires a hands-on contributor who is comfortable working through manual processes when needed, improving procedures, and helping stabilize payroll-related accounting activities. This opportunity follows a hybrid schedule with regular in-office collaboration and may require additional time during the initial phase of the assignment. Responsibilities: • Provide payroll accounting support for a large employee population, ensuring accurate financial reporting and alignment between payroll and accounting records. • Review and reconcile benefit-related balances, investigate variances, and deliver meaningful analysis to support decision-making. • Correct payroll discrepancies and assist with cleanup activities tied to recent payroll and finance system changes. • Maintain and refine payroll-to-general-ledger mapping to improve accuracy across accounting entries and downstream reporting. • Prepare account reconciliations, resolve outstanding items, and partner with finance to keep records current and balanced. • Support union reporting and reconciliation activities when applicable, including validation of payroll-related obligations under union agreements. • Help design, document, and implement practical payroll accounting procedures that improve consistency and internal controls. • Collaborate across payroll, finance, and operational teams in a highly visible business-facing role that requires clear communication and active participation. • Use Oracle and Excel to analyze payroll data, validate transactions, and support ongoing reporting needs.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Rochester, NY
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and help ensure accurate financial reporting. This role is responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with month-end close, maintaining general ledger accuracy, and supporting audits and reporting activities.
2026-06-17T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Geneva, NY
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Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support a healthcare organization in New York. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can strengthen day-to-day financial operations while contributing to key departmental initiatives. The role offers the chance to work within a collaborative team environment where sound judgment, adaptability, and alignment with the team environment are highly valued. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end close activities to help ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. • Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of general ledger records. • Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies through thorough analysis and follow-up. • Complete bank reconciliations and investigate variances to support cash accuracy. • Assist with accounting projects designed to expand team capacity and improve financial processes. • Support general ledger activities related to ongoing operational and reporting needs. • Contribute to department initiatives connected to accounting system and workflow changes, including work involving Lawson and Workday GL. • Partner with accounting leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to maintain reliable financial data and reporting consistency.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Lyndonville, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Kyle Clarke with Robert Half of Buffalo is working with a client who is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing organization in New York. In this role, you will help ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, oversee key accounting activities, and contribute to timely close cycles. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who is comfortable managing reconciliations, supporting payroll-related processes, and maintaining compliance with established accounting standards and internal policies. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and complete general ledger records.• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies promptly.• Support monthly and annual closing activities by reviewing financial data and helping finalize reporting on schedule.• Maintain organized financial records and verify transactions to promote accuracy across accounting operations.• Assist with payroll administration by reviewing related data and helping ensure timely and accurate processing.• Monitor accounting activities for alignment with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.• Work within the ERP system to update records, track transactions, and support efficient financial workflows.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Fraud Specialist

Rochester, NY
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Temporary / Contract
21 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Fraud Specialist to support fraud prevention and case resolution efforts for a long-term contract opportunity in Rochester, New York. This position focuses on protecting the organization and its clients by reviewing suspicious activity, researching financial crime concerns, and coordinating timely responses with internal teams and external institutions. The ideal candidate will bring a detail-oriented approach to risk assessment, compliance, and client support while helping reduce financial exposure through thorough investigation and documentation. Responsibilities: • Examine flagged clients and transactions to identify elevated risk, confirm patterns of suspicious behavior, and help stop potentially fraudulent activity before losses occur. • Investigate reports involving check-related fraud, including altered or unauthorized items, and partner with business contacts to guide resolution steps and document outcomes. • Support cases involving exposure of sensitive personal information by following regulatory requirements, coordinating appropriate next steps, and communicating available remediation options. • Assess applicants or new clients who do not pass authentication checks by conducting research into legitimacy, financial standing, and potential risk indicators. • Record fraud incidents accurately in centralized tracking tools to support reporting, pattern analysis, and information sharing across fraud prevention efforts. • Work with financial institutions and internal stakeholders to assist with account restriction, fund recovery efforts, and other actions intended to limit losses. • Provide practical guidance to clients and internal partners on fraud prevention measures, response procedures, and sound security practices. • Compile case details and trend data for recurring reporting needs, helping the team monitor fraud activity and identify areas requiring additional controls.
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Fraud Specialist

Rochester, NY
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Temporary / Contract
21 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Fraud Specialist to support risk management efforts by identifying, investigating, and resolving suspected fraudulent activity that could affect the organization and its clients. This position focuses on protecting funds, reducing exposure to financial crime, and partnering with internal teams and external institutions to address incidents effectively. Based in Rochester, New York, this is a Long-term Contract opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who can combine analytical judgment, compliance awareness, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Examine high-risk client profiles and transaction activity flagged by fraud prevention controls, and take action to stop potentially harmful activity before losses occur. • Investigate reported fraud incidents, including altered or improperly endorsed checks, while coordinating with internal stakeholders to support timely resolution. • Document case details in centralized tracking systems so information can be used for reporting, trend analysis, and broader fraud prevention efforts. • Partner with financial institutions to help secure affected accounts and support recovery efforts when unauthorized activity is identified. • Review situations involving potential exposure of sensitive personal information and guide appropriate response steps in line with company policy and legal requirements. • Assess onboarding exceptions when clients do not pass authentication checks, using research tools to confirm legitimacy and determine appropriate risk mitigation measures. • Provide practical guidance to internal teams and clients on fraud prevention practices, incident handling procedures, and next-step resolution options. • Compile and monitor incident metrics to identify patterns, recurring threats, and areas where fraud controls can be strengthened.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

Fraud Specialist

Rochester, NY
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Fraud Specialist to join our team in Rochester, New York. This role is responsible for identifying, reviewing, and investigating potentially fraudulent activity, minimizing organizational risk, and supporting loss prevention efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong investigative skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality. A background in criminal justice is strongly preferred for this role.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Rochester, NY
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Temporary / Contract
47 - 53 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join a commercial roofing organization on a Contract basis in Rochester, New York. This role will partner closely with the Controller to bring structure to a high-volume accounting workload, with a strong focus on project-based financial activity. The ideal candidate can step in quickly, work independently, and help stabilize core accounting processes while supporting timely and accurate reporting. Responsibilities: • Partner with the Controller to manage day-to-day accounting activities and provide experienced support across a growing workload. • Review and organize project-related financial records, including job setup, billing activity, and cost tracking, to improve accuracy and timeliness. • Maintain project budgets and monitor financial performance throughout the lifecycle of active construction jobs. • Lead key month-end close tasks such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and resolving general ledger discrepancies. • Produce revenue reporting using percentage-of-completion methods and ensure results align with project status and accounting standards. • Help reduce existing accounting backlogs by prioritizing overdue work and moving critical items to completion with minimal supervision. • Support financial reporting needs, audit readiness efforts, and the preparation of schedules tied to project and general accounting activity. • Provide coverage for essential accounting functions during a transition period and assist with continuity planning as staffing needs evolve.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Caledonia, NY
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Temporary to Hire
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations in Caledonia, New York. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable handling a mix of payable, receivable, and data entry tasks. The person in this role will help maintain accurate records, process invoices efficiently, and contribute to smooth accounting workflows using QuickBooks and related systems. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming invoices, verify details for accuracy, and prepare them for timely payment processing. • Record and update accounts receivable transactions while helping track outstanding balances and incoming payments. • Enter financial and vendor information into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy and consistency. • Use QuickBooks to maintain organized records, post transactions, and support routine accounting activities. • Review documentation for completeness and follow up on discrepancies to keep financial data current and reliable. • Assist with invoice processing tasks and support ongoing improvements to administrative accounting procedures.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Rochester, NY
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support daily accounting operations and ensure accurate processing of financial transactions. This role is responsible for assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, reconciling accounts, maintaining financial records, and supporting the accounting team with reporting and administrative tasks.
2026-06-17T00:00:00Z