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14 results for Accountant Financial Services in Syracuse, NY

Accounting Specialist

Syracuse, NY
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Temporary to Hire
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a non-profit organization in Syracuse, New York in a contract-to-permanent role. This position supports the financial well-being of individuals in agency programs by coordinating benefit-related financial administration, maintaining accurate records, and helping ensure continued access to essential resources. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work closely with participants, families, banks, and government agencies in a service-focused environment. Responsibilities: • Coordinate applications and supporting documentation to establish the agency as the authorized financial representative for eligible benefit recipients. • Administer participant funds in accordance with program rules and applicable federal, state, and public assistance regulations. • Prepare, review, and submit required benefit paperwork, including income updates, renewals, and other time-sensitive forms, with proper approvals. • Track incoming participant mail and benefit notices, respond to correspondence, and organize appointments involving recipients and agency staff. • Assist with annual eligibility reviews for individuals whose personal finances are managed through the organization. • Investigate payment, coverage, or eligibility concerns and work with relevant parties to resolve issues before benefits are interrupted. • Set up and maintain participant financial accounts, confirm income activity, and conduct periodic audits of personal funds under agency oversight. • Manage financial onboarding for new residents and ensure timely closure or transfer of financial responsibilities when participants leave services. • Perform monthly reconciliations for participant and agency accounts while monitoring balances for compliance with required limits. • Act as a point of contact for benefit and financial matters with public agencies, banks, families, and participants, including occasional site visits for meetings and fund reviews.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Utica, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 67000 USD / Yearly
Chris Preble from Robert Half is looking for a Staff Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Utica, New York. This role works closely with operational leaders to deliver accurate reporting, meaningful cost analysis, and practical financial insight that supports business performance. The position is well suited for someone who enjoys combining core accounting responsibilities with process improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities:• Help prepare monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting analyses to ensure timely and accurate reporting.• Review operating results, investigate variances, and communicate trends, risks, and improvement opportunities to management.• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, general ledger review, and related schedules.• Evaluate manufacturing costs, product margins, and operational performance to help identify actions that improve efficiency and profitability.• Maintain cost-related data such as bills of materials and support accurate inventory valuation, reconciliations, and cost of goods sold reporting.• Contribute to the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasts by compiling financial data and assessing performance against plan.• Partner with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to provide financial modeling, pricing support, and business analysis for key decisions.• Participate in continuous improvement efforts that strengthen reporting processes, financial controls, and overall accounting efficiency.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Syracuse, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Chris Preble is working with a Syracuse client of his in the construction industry that is rapidly growing. This organization has an outstanding reputation in the market and is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career within a highly successful and expanding organization that offers strong long-term advancement potential.The ideal candidate will have accounting experience within the construction industry; however, candidates coming from manufacturing environments will also be strongly considered.Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements</li><li>Analyze financial results and support management reporting</li><li>Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and project/job cost analysis</li><li>Partner with operations and project management teams on financial matters</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and external reporting requirements</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures</li></ul>
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

East Syracuse, NY
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Temporary / Contract
19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support financial and payroll-related operations for a construction-focused organization in East Syracuse, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a mix of accounting administration, invoice activity, and payroll documentation. The role will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, timely payment processing, and dependable support for project-based workforce reporting. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices and payment records with close attention to accuracy, coding, and supporting documentation. • Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including tracking balances, updating records, and helping resolve discrepancies. • Enter financial and payroll data into accounting systems and ensure information is complete, current, and properly organized. • Support payroll administration using Sage 300 and verify employee time information captured through Raken. • Prepare and submit certified payroll reports through LCPTracker in accordance with project and compliance requirements. • Assist with reconciliation tasks, document review, and routine accounting follow-up to keep financial records audit-ready. • Coordinate with internal teams to obtain missing details, confirm billing information, and support timely transaction processing.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Utica, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Chris Preble is working with a Utica client of his that has a newly created Senior Financial Analyst position. We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join a dynamic manufacturing organization in Utica, New York. In this role, you will play a key part in driving financial planning, analyzing operational performance, and supporting strategic decisions through comprehensive financial insights. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in financial modeling and experience working in manufacturing environments, with a focus on cost analysis, forecasting, and performance metrics. Responsibilities:• Helping to lead the budgeting process and assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial forecasts.• Perform detailed variance analyses to compare actual financial outcomes to budgeted and forecasted figures.• Create and maintain financial models to guide operational planning, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.• Provide financial insights to leadership on pricing strategies, cost structures, and overall profitability.• Collaborate with operations teams to evaluate production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to identify areas for operational efficiency and margin improvements.• Support cost accounting functions and perform inventory analysis within a manufacturing setting.• Prepare detailed management reporting packages and dashboards for senior leadership.• Conduct financial analyses for capital expenditures and track the financial performance of projects.• Assist in streamlining financial reporting processes and improving analytical tools for enhanced data accuracy.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

East Syracuse, NY
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Temporary to Hire
24.5385 - 28.413 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support daily financial operations and administrative activities for a team in Syracuse, New York. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing accounting responsibilities with member support and office coordination. The role involves managing core bookkeeping tasks, maintaining accurate records, assisting with reporting, and helping ensure smooth day-to-day workflow across the office. Responsibilities: • Process incoming financial documents, prepare weekly check runs, and organize remittance information for timely deposits. • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities while maintaining accurate and current transaction records. • Assemble contractor correspondence and onboarding materials, and preserve an orderly filing system for financial and administrative documents. • Monitor contractor contributions, identify overdue payments, calculate applicable interest, and prepare related status reports. • Share responsibility for opening, sorting, and distributing incoming mail, as well as preparing membership-related mailings. • Respond to member inquiries involving claims, discrepancies, eligibility updates, and account status, documenting each interaction thoroughly in the tracking system. • Assist with incoming phone coverage by answering calls professionally and directing requests to the appropriate team members. • Support preparation of meeting materials and produce assigned quarterly reports for internal use. • Contribute to an organized workplace by helping maintain clean and orderly common office and kitchen areas.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

North Syracuse, NY
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Temporary to Hire
21.375 - 24.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a growing organization in North Syracuse, New York within the Energy/Natural Resources industry. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys managing core accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting day-to-day transactional processes. The position plays an important role in billing, reconciliations, payroll, tax compliance, and financial close activities while working in a collaborative office environment. Responsibilities: • Manage daily payables and receivables activities to support accurate and timely financial transactions. • Review invoices and purchase orders, assign proper coding, and process documentation for payment according to company procedures. • Prepare customer billings, distribute invoices, and follow up on outstanding balances to help maintain healthy cash flow. • Complete bank-related documentation and perform regular account reconciliations to ensure financial records remain accurate. • Process payroll for a small employee group using Paychex while maintaining compliance and confidentiality. • Administer multi-state sales tax filings and monitor adherence to applicable reporting requirements. • Create and maintain client records in Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains to support organized and accurate account setup. • Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks by organizing financial data and supporting account review activities. • Use Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains for bookkeeping functions, transaction entry, and account maintenance.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant - permanent part time

Syracuse, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
Chris Preble is working with a Syracuse client of his that's looking for a permanent part time Accountant. This job is about 20 hours a week (paid hourly - about $30 an hour) Great work life balance! Responsibilities:• Apply and reconcile incoming customer payments accurately and on a timely basis • Process customer credit card transactions for orders • Generate and distribute daily customer invoices • Follow up on outstanding balances and manage collections efforts when required• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system • Process invoices for payment in accordance with company procedures • Prepare and mail weekly vendor payments• Maintain organized and accurate financial records • Support reporting requirements and special accounting projects as needed
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant – Manufacturing

Syracuse, NY
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 47 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Accountant to support financial operations within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining cost accounting integrity, and driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis</li><li>Manage and maintain cost accounting systems, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and provide actionable insights to operations leadership</li><li>Partner with production, supply chain, and procurement teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and inventory controls</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation processes</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including cost modeling and margin analysis</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to streamline accounting operations and strengthen internal controls</li><li>Assist with audits (internal and external) and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements</li><li>Mentor accounting staff and contribute to team development as needed </li></ul>
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Syracuse, NY
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Temporary to Hire
18.2115 - 21.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations in Syracuse, New York. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who brings strong bookkeeping experience, attention to detail, and confidence working across ledgers, disbursements, and payment records. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial data, assist with reconciliations and payroll-related tasks, and contribute to dependable reporting for the department. Responsibilities: • Manage accounts payable activities by reviewing invoices, coding transactions, and recording entries in the appropriate accounting records. • Maintain financial ledgers and cash books, ensuring postings are complete, accurate, and aligned with established accounting procedures. • Process incoming payments and remittances, confirm amounts received, prepare receipts, and update records for proper tracking. • Review cash disbursements, ACH payments, and check runs to verify transaction accuracy before final posting. • Examine purchase orders and payment claims to confirm supporting details and record activity in the correct ledger accounts. • Reconcile ledger balances against financial reports and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate account status. • Support payroll preparation by compiling figures, validating information, and assisting with related accounting entries. • Prepare financial data and supporting statistics used in budget planning and departmental reporting. • Use computers, calculators, and other office equipment to retrieve information, maintain files, and complete daily accounting tasks.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Syracuse, NY
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Temporary to Hire
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations in Syracuse, New York. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who brings strong bookkeeping knowledge, careful attention to detail, and experience managing financial records in a structured office environment. The person in this role will help maintain accurate ledgers, process payments, reconcile balances, and contribute to payroll and budget-related accounting activities. Responsibilities: • Maintain and update financial records, including general ledger and subsidiary account information, to ensure accurate accounting documentation. • Record incoming payments and disbursements, confirm transaction amounts, issue receipts when needed, and ensure entries are reflected correctly in the appropriate accounts. • Review invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests for accuracy before coding and posting transactions to the proper ledgers. • Process accounts payable activities such as invoice coding, ACH payments, and check runs while following established accounting procedures. • Reconcile ledger balances against financial reports and investigate discrepancies to help maintain accurate fiscal records. • Prepare supporting documents for manual or system-based posting and verify that all entries are complete and correctly entered. • Assist with payroll preparation and related recordkeeping to support timely and accurate employee payments. • Compile accounting data and financial statistics used for annual budget planning and departmental reporting. • Use office technology and accounting systems to retrieve, organize, and maintain financial information efficiently.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant - HR Assistant

Syracuse, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a Syracuse client of his that has a hybrid accounting/HR role. The HR work is not advanced. It's basically to make up for the fact there's not enough accounting work to make it 40 hours so they're splitting up the role 50/50 ish between accounting and HR. Work life balance is great here and it's a very stable organization. Accounting General Accounting Support<ul><li>Maintain organized financial records</li><li>Assist with fiscal year-end close (October–November)</li><li>Provide support for reporting and special projects as needed</li></ul>Accounts Receivable (A/R)<ul><li>Apply customer payments accurately and timely</li><li>Process customer credit card payments for orders</li><li>Prepare and distribute daily customer invoices</li><li>Respond to customer email inquiries (invoice copies, payment status, etc.)</li><li>Conduct collections follow-up on past-due accounts</li></ul>Accounts Payable (A/P)<ul><li>Code and enter vendor invoices</li><li>Process invoices for payment</li><li>Prepare and mail vendor checks weekly</li></ul>Human Resources Administrative Support <ul><li>Maintain employee files and documentation</li><li>Assist with onboarding paperwork and new hire documentation</li><li>Support benefits administration tasks (forms, updates, enrollments)</li><li>Track PTO and employee records</li><li>Assist with basic payroll coordination (if applicable)</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information</li></ul>
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

East Syracuse, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
Nick Corieri from Robert Half in Syracuse is working with a small CPA firm that is looking to hire their next Tax Manager. If you are currently a Sr. Tax Accountant or Tax Manager in public accounting that is looking for a better work/life balance in a small family-oriented environment, this is the job for you. Responsibilities:• Oversee and manage tax compliance, reporting, and filing processes to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations.• Provide expert guidance on tax strategies and planning to optimize financial outcomes for clients.• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of tax policies with accounting practices.• Conduct thorough reviews of financial statements in compliance with GAAP standards.• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations to provide informed recommendations.• Mentor and support entry level staff in their career development, fostering growth within the team.• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their tax-related inquiries and concerns.• Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax operations. For immediate consideration, apply to this job posting today and contact Nick Corieri from the Syracuse branch of Robert Half.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

CFO

Syracuse, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
175000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
Nick Corieri with Robert Half is looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and enterprise-wide fiscal oversight for a mission-driven NFP organization based in Syracuse, New York. This executive will partner closely with senior leadership and the board to guide long-range planning, strengthen operational performance, and support sound decision-making across the organization and its affiliated entities. The ideal candidate brings deep nonprofit financial leadership experience, a strong command of compliance and reporting standards, and the ability to build efficient systems that support growth, accountability, and sustainability. Responsibilities:• Partner with executive leadership to shape financial strategy, evaluate organizational performance, and align resources with near-term priorities and long-range goals.• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across the organization and affiliated entities, delivering clear insights and recommendations that support informed business decisions.• Prepare and present quarterly financial updates, annual budgets, and key fiscal trends to the Board of Directors and relevant board committees.• Oversee accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting, effective internal controls, and compliance with applicable accounting standards across consolidated and related entities.• Lead the development of financial models and performance indicators that improve planning, measure results, and strengthen overall financial health.• Monitor cash position and liquidity, review financial terms tied to grants and contracts, and manage endowment distributions in accordance with approved plans.• Guide the evaluation and implementation of financial systems, software, and process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen operational visibility.• Manage audit activity, regulatory filings, grant compliance, indirect cost rate agreements, and other financial obligations to ensure timely and accurate adherence to requirements. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly and contact Nick Corieri at Robert Half for more information.
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z