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5 results for Payroll Director 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

Assistant Controller/Payroll

Pittsford, NY
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Temporary / Contract
42.75 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Assistant Controller/Payroll specialist to support a renewable operations company in Pittsford, New York. This Long-term Contract position blends hands-on payroll leadership with broader accounting support, making it ideal for someone who can manage weekly payroll with strong prevailing wage knowledge while contributing to finance operations and special projects. The role will work closely with accounting, HR, and operations teams to maintain compliance, improve processes, and strengthen financial controls across multiple sites. Responsibilities: • Lead weekly payroll processing for salaried, hourly, and field employees working across multiple locations and states. • Administer payroll activities in Paychex, ensuring employee data, earnings, deductions, and time records are accurate and up to date. • Apply prevailing wage requirements by reviewing labor classifications, geographic wage rules, fringe allocations, overtime calculations, and shift-related pay practices. • Prepare, review, and submit certified payroll reports while maintaining documentation that supports regulatory and audit readiness. • Coordinate with HR and operational leaders to confirm job codes, worker classifications, and timekeeping details before payroll is finalized. • Support accounting operations through selected controller-level tasks such as general ledger activities, month-end close support, and financial reporting assistance. • Contribute to audit preparation by organizing payroll and accounting records and helping address compliance-related questions, including labor and financial reviews. • Participate in finance improvement initiatives, which may include evaluating payroll-related tools, strengthening expense documentation practices, and assisting with accounting process enhancements.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Rochester, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the end-to-end payables function for a growing shipping organization in Rochester, New York. This position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can balance day-to-day execution with process oversight in a fast-moving environment. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with accounting leadership, support cross-functional communication, and help strengthen payment operations as the business continues to expand. Responsibilities: • Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle, from invoice review and coding through payment processing and record maintenance. • Manage timely disbursements through checks and ACH transactions while ensuring accuracy, approvals, and policy compliance. • Coordinate with internal teams and external contacts to resolve invoice issues, answer payment-related questions, and maintain strong working relationships. • Monitor expense report activity within Concur and ensure submissions are processed correctly and in alignment with company guidelines. • Support the structure and efficiency of the AP function by identifying workflow improvements and adapting priorities as business needs shift. • Provide day-to-day guidance to accounts payable support staff or emerging team members, with a focus on accountability and service quality. • Partner with accounting leadership on reporting, reconciliations, and broader departmental initiatives tied to company growth. • Assist with changes to processes, responsibilities, or system-related workflows as the finance team evolves. • Maintain organized documentation and internal controls to support audit readiness and reliable financial operations.
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z

Safety Director

Churchville, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Hannah Savage with Robert Half is working with a client who is seeking an experienced Safety Director to lead and elevate their company-wide safety program within a fast-paced construction environment. This individual will partner closely with field teams and executive leadership to ensure safe operations, regulatory compliance, and a strong, proactive safety culture across all projects. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform routine site visits, audits, and inspections to monitor safety practices and ensure alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements</li><li>Collaborate with field leadership to proactively identify risks, resolve safety concerns, and implement practical solutions</li><li>Oversee workplace incident investigations, ensuring timely documentation, root cause analysis, and follow-up actions</li><li>Manage relationships with insurance providers, claims adjusters, and third-party partners related to workers’ compensation and incident claims</li><li>Support the development and execution of project-specific safety plans in coordination with project management teams</li><li>Lead safety meetings and initiatives that encourage employee involvement and continuous improvement</li><li>Administer and track safety training programs, certifications, and compliance records for all employees</li><li>Analyze safety data and performance trends, providing leadership with actionable insights to reduce risk and improve outcomes</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to drive long-term safety strategy and reinforce a culture of accountability and excellence</li><li>Stay informed of OSHA regulations and industry best practices, ensuring ongoing compliance and program enhancement</li></ul>For immediate and confidential consideration, apply today or contact Hannah Savage with Robert Half's Rochester, NY branch today!
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Rochester, NY
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Temporary / Contract
21 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a university environment in Rochester, New York. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate payment records, reviewing invoice details, and helping ensure timely processing of vendor transactions. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with high-volume accounts payable tasks, applying invoice coding, and using Workday to keep financial information organized and up to date. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before entering them for payment. • Assign the correct general ledger or departmental coding to invoices and resolve discrepancies when information is missing or unclear. • Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner while maintaining organized and accurate financial records. • Prepare and support check run activities to help ensure vendors are paid according to established schedules. • Enter and manage invoice data within Workday, maintaining consistency across records and supporting reporting needs. • Communicate with internal departments and vendors to address payment questions, documentation issues, and invoice variances. • Reconcile payable records as needed and assist with correcting posting errors or duplicate entries. • Follow university financial procedures and maintain confidentiality when handling payment and vendor information.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z