<p><strong><u>Bookkeeper/Accounting Specialist- </u>(**Permanent, Full Time**)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> West Hartford, CT</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> $65,000–$75,000 annually</p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong> Comprehensive benefits package included</p><p><br></p><p>Join a Growing Manufacturing Team with a family feel, casual environment!!</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a well-established manufacturing company in the West Hartford, CT area, is seeking an experienced <strong>Bookkeeper/Accounting Specialist</strong> to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys managing a variety of accounting functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process and manage full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable (aging, cash apps and billing)</li><li>Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations</li><li>Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions</li><li>Assist with external audit preparation and support</li><li>Ensure accuracy and compliance with company accounting policies and procedures</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li><strong>5+ years of experience</strong> in a bookkeeping or related accounting role</li><li>Experience working in a <strong>manufacturing environment</strong> a huge plus!</li><li>Strong knowledge of AP, AR, reconciliations is a must, but any experience with inventory is a plus!</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel</li><li><strong>ERP system experience is a plus</strong></li></ul><p>Compensation & Benefits</p><ul><li>Annual salary of <strong>$65,000–$75,000</strong>, based on experience</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Paid time off and company holidays</li><li>Opportunity to work with a stable and growing manufacturing organization</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please apply to Daniele.Zavarella@roberthalf(com)</p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client in <strong>West Hartford, Connecticut</strong> is seeking a <strong>Contract Accountant</strong> to support day-to-day accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who can quickly adapt, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to a fast-paced team environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes</li><li>Prepare account reconciliations and financial reports</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with variance analysis and ad hoc reporting</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting procedures</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to support a client in East Hartford, Connecticut on a 12-month Contract engagement. This role will lead core accounting and financial operations while also guiding planning activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong controllership capability, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to translate financial data into practical business insight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting and finance activities to ensure accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial operations.<br>• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models that support short-term decisions and longer-range planning.<br>• Produce meaningful financial reports and analysis for leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.<br>• Oversee key controllership functions, including month-end activities, account review, and adherence to sound accounting practices.<br>• Partner with banking contacts and internal stakeholders to support cash management and broader financial needs.<br>• Use advanced Microsoft Excel to analyze complex data, develop reporting tools, and improve visibility into business performance.<br>• Provide strategic financial guidance to help leaders evaluate priorities, resource allocation, and operational results.<br>• Contribute to process improvements across finance and accounting to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting quality.
<p><strong>Tax Manager| Hybrid | Western MA</strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013444108</p><p><br></p><p>A rapidly growing multi-state organization is seeking a Tax Manager to lead and improve its tax function. This is a newly created role due to continued expansion! This position will play a key role in centralizing tax processes, improving compliance infrastructure, supporting audits, and partnering cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and operations leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage multi-state sales & use tax compliance, filings, and payments</li><li>Oversee property tax filings, assessments, and related compliance</li><li>Lead IFTA reporting, filings, and reconciliations</li><li>Support Canadian indirect tax compliance </li><li>Research tax regulations and monitor nexus across jurisdictions</li><li>Lead audit support and respond to notices from tax authorities</li><li>Improve tax processes, controls, and systems</li><li>Partner with accounting and operations teams on tax treatment and compliance matters</li><li>Support tax technology enhancements and process automation initiatives</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and risk mitigation</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field</li><li>5+ years of corporate tax or public accounting experience with strong indirect tax focus</li><li>Experience with sales & use tax, property tax, and multi-state compliance</li><li>CPA or MST preferred</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>Newly created, high-impact role</li><li>Rapidly growing organization through acquisitions and expansion</li><li>Opportunity to build and improve processes</li><li>Strong leadership visibility</li><li>Excellent benefits and modern office environment</li><li>Hybrid flexibility</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013444108</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
<p><strong><u>Full Charge Bookkeeper</u></strong> </p><p><em>Direct-Hire / Permanent position</em></p><p>Robert Half contact: <u>Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. </u></p><p><br></p><p>Fully onsite role, 5 days per week in office.</p><p>Current office location is in New Britain - they will be moving to Bloomfield in about a year.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half has partnered with a long-standing privately-owned business in their search of a <strong><u>Full Charge Bookkeeper</u></strong>. Reporting to the Owner, you will handle all accounting and office responsibilities for the HVAC/Mechanical contracting business. They have a number of union employees in the field as well so there will be certified payroll forms to complete. Their current office manager is moving out of state after 9 years here but she will stay on to train the new-hire until you're up and running!</p><p><br></p><p><em><u>Responsibilities:</u></em></p><p>• Administer weekly payroll for office staff and union field employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and related tax filings are processed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare project-specific certified payroll reports and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and union reporting requirements.</p><p>• Manage core accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Perform month-end close activities, track job costs, reconcile project-related financial records, and support accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Coordinate recurring compliance submissions such as quarterly tax filings, paid leave reporting, union remittances, and insurance program documentation for active projects.</p><p>• Lead annual accounting and administrative processes including year-end close, revenue reconciliation, W-2s, 1099s, 1095s, sales and use tax filings, and unemployment tax reporting.</p><p>• Oversee employee-related administrative activities such as onboarding for new team members, bonus and profit-sharing processing, retirement plan administration, and responses to benefits or policy questions.</p><p>• Supervise the remote accounts payable assistant and collaborate closely with company leadership, project managers, construction managers, and subcontractors to support operational and bidding needs.</p><p>• Assist with prequalification packages, bid document preparation, and collection of financial or compliance information required for project submissions.</p><p><br></p><p>Salary range is in the $60-80k range plus bonus, 401k match, and paid time off.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please apply today and/or email your resume to <u>Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com.</u> All inquiries will remain confidential.</p>
<p><strong>Accounting / Finance Manager – Construction</strong></p><p><strong>Base Salary range of $100,000 - $125,000 plus bonus and incredible bonus</strong></p><p><strong>JOB REFERENCE CODE: DS </strong></p><p><strong>RECRUITER CONTACT: Duane.Sauer@Roberthalf com</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REFERENCE DS0013462216</p><p><br></p><p>Well established Springfield area privately held construction company has created a new role, Finance Manager, due to growth. The focus of the role will include with oversight of project accounting and budget to actual analyses, collaboration with project managers on project status, costs incurred to date and variance investigation, preparation of financial statements and reports, GAAP accounting, reporting and compliance and team development and mentorship. </p><p><br></p><p>The company prides itself on a family-friendly culture, employee retention and excellent benefits. </p><p><br></p><p>Minimum requirements include a BS in Accounting or finance, at least 5 years in general accounting including general ledger reconciliation, month end close and financial statement preparation, construction industry experience or other industry with job costing & analysis along with WIP accounting, strong GAAP accounting and reporting and strong analytical and communication skills </p><p><br></p><p>Base salary range of $100,000 - $125,000 plus bonus and excellent benefits. </p><p><br></p><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, email your resume as a word document to Duane E. Sauer, CPA at Duane.Sauer@Roberthalf com, reach out to him on LinkedIn and reference DS0013462216 or “apply” below. </p><p><br></p><p>Email duane.sauer@roberthalf com</p><p><br></p><p>Duane Sauer<strong></strong></p>