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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead weekly payroll processing for salaried, hourly, and field employees working across multiple locations and states.<br>• Administer payroll activities in Paychex, ensuring employee data, earnings, deductions, and time records are accurate and up to date.<br>• Apply prevailing wage requirements by reviewing labor classifications, geographic wage rules, fringe allocations, overtime calculations, and shift-related pay practices.<br>• Prepare, review, and submit certified payroll reports while maintaining documentation that supports regulatory and audit readiness.<br>• Coordinate with HR and operational leaders to confirm job codes, worker classifications, and timekeeping details before payroll is finalized.<br>• Support accounting operations through selected controller-level tasks such as general ledger activities, month-end close support, and financial reporting assistance.<br>• Contribute to audit preparation by organizing payroll and accounting records and helping address compliance-related questions, including labor and financial reviews.<br>• Participate in finance improvement initiatives, which may include evaluating payroll-related tools, strengthening expense documentation practices, and assisting with accounting process enhancements.
<p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with an Auburn client of his that is looking for a Controller to lead the company’s financial management activities. With solid benefits and lots of growth, this position will guide core accounting operations, deliver timely and accurate reporting, and provide financial insight that supports sound business decisions. The ideal candidate will strengthen controls, improve efficiency across finance processes, and work closely with operational leaders to enhance performance and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the monthly and annual closing cycle to ensure complete, accurate, and timely financial results.</p><p>• Produce financial statements and leadership reports, highlighting trends, risks, and business performance insights.</p><p>• Supervise day-to-day accounting functions across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, and fixed asset records.</p><p>• Oversee inventory valuation and product cost analysis to support manufacturing and margin visibility.</p><p>• Build annual budgets and periodic forecasts, and evaluate actual results against financial plans.</p><p>• Track cash position, working capital activity, and other critical measures to support financial stability.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations leaders to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve overall profitability.</p><p>• Maintain effective internal controls and coordinate activities related to external audits and tax compliance.</p><p>• Lead finance process enhancements and support broader optimization efforts within accounting operations.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a contract assignment based in Wolcott, New York. This Contract position will play a key role in strengthening day-to-day accounting operations, improving consistency across core financial processes, and providing hands-on leadership in a largely in-office environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide month-end activities, reconciliations, and audit-related preparation with confidence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct month-end accounting activities, ensuring financial records are finalized accurately and within established deadlines.<br>• Maintain oversight of the general ledger and review entries to support complete and reliable financial reporting.<br>• Prepare and approve journal entries, account analyses, and supporting documentation for routine accounting transactions.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding balance issues promptly.<br>• Coordinate audit support by organizing financial schedules, responding to auditor requests, and validating supporting records.<br>• Evaluate current accounting procedures and recommend practical process improvements that strengthen control and consistency.<br>• Provide accounting guidance and operational oversight to help establish effective workflows and standard practices.<br>• Support a predominantly on-site team environment while managing records and documentation that rely heavily on paper-based files.