<p>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.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have accounting experience within the construction industry; however, candidates coming from manufacturing environments will also be strongly considered.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><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>
<p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is working on a HR Manager role for a Rome, NY client of his. This smaller size organization offers terrific work life balance.</p><p><br></p><p>This individual will be responsible for managing day-to-day HR functions, supporting employee relations, ensuring compliance with employment regulations, and overseeing payroll administration and processing.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Manage daily HR operations including employee relations, performance management, onboarding, and policy administration</li><li>Oversee full-cycle recruitment efforts, including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring coordination</li><li>Administer employee benefits, leave programs, and HRIS records management</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal company policies</li><li>Support leadership with organizational planning, workforce development, and employee engagement initiatives</li><li>Handle employee coaching, conflict resolution, and performance-related matters</li><li>Maintain and update employee handbooks, policies, and HR documentation</li><li>Coordinate new hire onboarding and employee training initiatives</li><li>Prepare HR-related reporting, metrics, and workforce analytics</li></ul><p>Payroll Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee and process recurring payroll cycles accurately and on time</li><li>Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and tax-related information</li><li>Coordinate with finance/accounting regarding payroll reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Ensure payroll compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations</li><li>Address employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies as needed</li></ul>
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support a restaurant and catering finance team in Syracuse, New York through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate daily financial data, strengthening close processes, and providing meaningful analysis of store-level results. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, hands-on experience with inventory-related reporting, and the ability to review financial activity with a high level of accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the review and validation of daily financial activity, including sales, payment tenders, inventory movement, and waste reporting before transactions are finalized in the accounting records.<br>• Partner with the accounting team to resolve data issues, improve reporting accuracy, and support operational workflows tied to financial system functionality.<br>• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing, reviewing, and refining journal entries to ensure timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Analyze store financial performance and identify trends, variances, or irregularities that require follow-up or correction.<br>• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies across general ledger balances and supporting records.<br>• Support inventory accounting processes by reviewing stock-related transactions, usage patterns, and physical count results for completeness and accuracy.<br>• Assist with fixed asset and equipment tracking to help maintain reliable records for ongoing accounting and audit needs.<br>• Provide higher-level review of financial reports and accounting outputs to help maintain strong controls and dependable reporting.<br>• Participate in audit support activities by organizing documentation and responding to requests related to financial statements, inventory, and reconciliations.
<p>We are looking for a motivated Legal Secretary to join a busy legal team in Syracuse, New York. This Contract to permanent opportunity is well suited for someone with at least two years of relevant experience who wants to sharpen their skills and build a long-term career in a structured office setting. The ideal candidate brings strong document preparation abilities, confidence working with legal filings, and a proactive approach to supporting attorneys and case activity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and revise legal documents such as motions, summonses, and complaints with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Support attorneys with administrative and case-related tasks to help keep matters organized and progressing on schedule.</p><p>• Format, proofread, and finalize correspondence and legal paperwork using Microsoft Word and other Office applications.</p><p>• Maintain case files, organize documentation, and track important deadlines to support efficient legal operations.</p><p>• Assist with document management and filing processes, including work completed through cloud-based legal software when needed.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with internal staff, clients, and outside parties regarding case materials and scheduling needs</p>
<p>We are looking for a motivated Legal Secretary to join a busy legal team in East Syracuse, New York. This Contract to permanent opportunity is well suited for someone with at least two years of relevant experience who wants to sharpen their skills and build a long-term career in a structured office setting. The ideal candidate brings strong document preparation abilities, confidence working with legal filings, and a proactive approach to supporting attorneys and case activity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and revise legal documents such as motions, summonses, and complaints with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Support attorneys with administrative and case-related tasks to help keep matters organized and progressing on schedule.</p><p>• Format, proofread, and finalize correspondence and legal paperwork using Microsoft Word and other Office applications.</p><p>• Maintain case files, organize documentation, and track important deadlines to support efficient legal operations.</p><p>• Assist with document management and filing processes, including work completed through cloud-based legal software when needed.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with internal staff, clients, and outside parties regarding case materials and scheduling needs</p>
<p>We are looking for a Administrative Assistant to support operations and help maintain an efficient flow of materials for the business. This contract position with the potential to become permanent is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of experience who can manage purchasing details accurately while working closely with internal teams and suppliers. The person in this role will contribute to timely order processing, vendor communication, and overall department organization in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Visitor Management: Manage the visitor entrance and guest sign-in log, distribute visitor badges, and notify employees upon guest arrival.</p><p>• Communication: Monitor, research, and respond to daily email correspondence.</p><p>• Oracle System Management: Research purchase orders in Oracle to adjust costs, lead times, and releases. Generate new purchase orders and approve system change notifications.</p><p>• Order Tracking: Review the Open Order report, contact vendors regarding overdue releases, and update lead times accordingly.</p><p>• Invoicing & Filing: Match packing slips with corresponding purchase orders. Contact vendors to resolve any identified discrepancies, and file completed purchase orders in the supply room.</p><p>• Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels in the breakroom and supply cabinet, and reorder items when inventory is low.</p><p>• RMA Processing: Process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests received from the QC department.</p><p>• Catering Coordination: Set up breakfast and lunch deliveries in conference rooms, and either distribute them or notify individuals when food arrives.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Help prepare monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting analyses to ensure timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Review operating results, investigate variances, and communicate trends, risks, and improvement opportunities to management.</p><p>• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, general ledger review, and related schedules.</p><p>• Evaluate manufacturing costs, product margins, and operational performance to help identify actions that improve efficiency and profitability.</p><p>• Maintain cost-related data such as bills of materials and support accurate inventory valuation, reconciliations, and cost of goods sold reporting.</p><p>• Contribute to the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasts by compiling financial data and assessing performance against plan.</p><p>• Partner with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to provide financial modeling, pricing support, and business analysis for key decisions.</p><p>• Participate in continuous improvement efforts that strengthen reporting processes, financial controls, and overall accounting efficiency.</p>
<p>Mostly remote job! Work from home 3 weeks a month! Only need to be on site 1 week a month.</p><p><br></p><p>Chris Preble is working with a Utica client of his to find a Director of Enterprise Systems & Integration. Besides the base salary and solid benefits, there is a bonus with this role too.</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Director of Enterprise Systems & Data Strategy to lead the oversight, integration, optimization, and long-term roadmap of the organization’s core business systems and reporting environment. This role will be responsible for ensuring that critical operational, financial, workforce, and asset-related systems function as a fully integrated ecosystem, providing accurate, timely, and actionable information to support business performance. The Director will partner closely with executive leadership and department leaders to align technology, data, and business processes with the company’s strategic objectives while driving greater efficiency, visibility, and scalability across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>The successful candidate will lead enterprise-wide initiatives focused on systems integration, data governance, business intelligence, reporting, and process improvement. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining executive dashboards, enhancing analytics capabilities, improving data quality and accessibility, and creating a centralized source of truth for decision-making. This individual will evaluate existing workflows, identify opportunities to streamline processes, and implement solutions that improve operational and financial reporting. Acting as a key liaison between finance, operations, technology, and leadership teams, the Director will help ensure that data is consistently leveraged to drive informed decisions, support growth initiatives, and improve overall organizational performance. Success in this role will be measured by the effectiveness of enterprise systems, the quality and reliability of reporting, increased user adoption, stronger cross-functional alignment, and the delivery of meaningful insights that support business strategy and execution.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented File Clerk to support document handling operations for an insurance organization in Oriskany, New York. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable working with both paper records and electronic filing systems. The person in this role will help maintain accurate claim documentation, process incoming materials efficiently, and contribute to smooth day-to-day file management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Digitize incoming paperwork and upload records into the electronic document management system with accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Match and assign documents to the appropriate claim files to ensure records remain complete and easy to retrieve.<br>• Help reduce backlogs by organizing, sorting, and processing accumulated incoming mail and related materials.<br>• Maintain orderly paper and electronic filing practices to support efficient document tracking and storage.<br>• Review documents for proper classification before filing to minimize errors and misplaced records.<br>• Assist with mail handling activities connected to the rollout of a new clearinghouse process as directed by the team.<br>• Support daily administrative file room tasks, including handling file boxes and preparing documents for scanning.
<p>We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, professional environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements</li><li>Coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas, materials, and meeting notes</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders</li><li>Screen and prioritize incoming communications (email, phone calls, correspondence)</li><li>Assist with preparation of presentations, reports, and confidential documents</li><li>Handle expense reporting and basic budget tracking as needed</li><li>Support special projects and ensure timely follow-through on key initiatives</li><li>Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality at all times</li></ul><p><br></p>
Overview:<br>Robert Half is seeking a talented and experienced Full-Charge Bookkeeper to join our permanent Engagement Professionals (FTEP) consulting team. As a key member of this group, you’ll enjoy the stability of a permanent role with Robert Half, while working on diverse, high-impact projects for a variety of respected clients.<br><br>This role offers the best of both worlds: long-term career development with the excitement of dynamic client work.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br>Full-Charge Bookkeeping:<br>Manage all aspects of the general ledger including A/P, A/R, payroll, and bank reconciliations.<br><br>Financial Reporting:<br>Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.<br><br>Month-End & Year-End Close:<br>Lead and execute accurate and timely closing processes.<br><br>Budget Management:<br>Assist in budget preparation, monitor variances, and recommend cost-saving opportunities.<br><br>Tax Support:<br>Partner with tax professionals to ensure documentation is accurate and ready for filings.<br><br>Compliance:<br>Maintain adherence to internal controls, GAAP, and other regulatory standards.<br><br>Data Entry & Accuracy:<br>Ensure financial records are complete and accurate, including reconciliations and adjustments.<br><br>Client Collaboration:<br>Act as a trusted advisor by building relationships with clients and keeping them informed of project financials.<br><br>Qualifications:<br><br>Proven experience as a Full-Charge Bookkeeper or similar accounting role<br><br>Proficient with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or similar platforms)<br><br>Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger functions<br><br>Solid understanding of payroll processes and tax regulations<br><br>Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy in data entry and reporting<br><br>Strong organizational and time management skills<br><br>Effective communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction<br><br>Preferred: Certified Bookkeeper (ACB) or similar certification<br><br>Requirements:<br><br>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)<br><br>3+ years of bookkeeping experience, including full-charge responsibilities<br><br>Strong customer service mindset with the ability to adapt across industries<br><br>Willingness to work onsite as needed based on client assignments<br><br>This is a great opportunity to grow your accounting career within a supportive, forward-thinking consulting environment. If you’re ready to make a real impact while enjoying career stability and variety, we’d love to speak with you!
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process incoming financial documents, prepare weekly check runs, and organize remittance information for timely deposits.<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities while maintaining accurate and current transaction records.<br>• Assemble contractor correspondence and onboarding materials, and preserve an orderly filing system for financial and administrative documents.<br>• Monitor contractor contributions, identify overdue payments, calculate applicable interest, and prepare related status reports.<br>• Share responsibility for opening, sorting, and distributing incoming mail, as well as preparing membership-related mailings.<br>• Respond to member inquiries involving claims, discrepancies, eligibility updates, and account status, documenting each interaction thoroughly in the tracking system.<br>• Assist with incoming phone coverage by answering calls professionally and directing requests to the appropriate team members.<br>• Support preparation of meeting materials and produce assigned quarterly reports for internal use.<br>• Contribute to an organized workplace by helping maintain clean and orderly common office and kitchen areas.