<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>
<p>Nick Corieri with Robert Half is looking for an experienced CFO to provide strategic financial leadership for a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding sound stewardship, regulatory compliance, and long-term financial planning across a complex organization. The successful candidate will bring strong judgment, executive presence, and the ability to communicate the organization’s financial position clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Advise senior leadership on financial strategy, fiscal oversight, and policy development to support responsible stewardship and informed decision-making.</p><p>• Partner with executive leaders and governance committees to present financial updates, assess organizational performance, and recommend action on key fiscal matters.</p><p>• Lead finance, accounting, treasury, budgeting, audit coordination, and financial reporting activities in partnership with internal finance leadership.</p><p>• Review and interpret monthly and annual financial results, ensuring accurate reporting for leadership, oversight bodies, and external parties as needed.</p><p>• Evaluate significant financial matters affecting affiliated entities, including schools, parishes, and other related operations, and provide practical recommendations.</p><p>• Manage banking, borrowing, insurance, and investment relationships while overseeing multiple portfolios in alignment with approved policies and risk objectives.</p><p>• Collaborate with human resources on employee benefit programs and retirement plans, including matters affecting employees and clergy.</p><p>• Support property, construction, renovation, leasing, acquisition, and sale decisions by providing financial guidance and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.</p><p>• Coordinate with legal counsel and regulatory agencies on financial and administrative compliance matters, and promote strong risk management practices across the organization.</p><p>• Supervise department leaders, maintain strict confidentiality, and foster accountability through performance management and continued learning.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, apply to this job posting today and contact Nick Corieri from the Syracuse branch of Robert Half.</p>
<p>This is a 99% remote job BUT the client Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with only wants candidates living in the Central or Western NY area. Once in a great while you'll have to go to the company location. Also, this opportunity is NOT with a public accounting firm.</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a detail-oriented tax specialist to support corporate tax operations for a growing organization in the Syracuse, New York area. This role will contribute to compliance, reporting, and planning efforts across multiple entities while partnering with finance and operational stakeholders. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare corporate federal, state, and local tax filings and assemble accurate supporting documentation for each submission.</p><p>• Contribute to quarterly and year-end tax work in accordance with applicable accounting guidance and internal reporting timelines.</p><p>• Evaluate tax-saving opportunities and assist with planning activities that support efficient corporate tax positions.</p><p>• Investigate technical tax questions, interpret regulations, and present clear recommendations to management.</p><p>• Partner with outside advisors, auditors, and tax authorities to address filings, reviews, and information requests.</p><p>• Review entity structures and organizational changes to identify tax considerations and compliance impacts.</p><p>• Track filing calendars, payment due dates, and legislative developments to help ensure timely compliance and proactive risk assessment.</p><p>• Support process enhancements that improve accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls across tax workflows.</p>
<p>Nick Corieri with Robert Half is looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee core financial operations for a well-known organization in Syracuse, New York. In addition to managing two staff on the accounting team, this role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, supporting timely reporting, and strengthening day-to-day accounting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage reporting, reconciliations, and audit support in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee month-end close activities and help ensure financial results are recorded accurately and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly financial packages, annual budgeting materials, and supporting information for periodic reporting needs.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger and related subledgers, including receivables, depreciation, operating costs, revenue allocations, and insurance-related records.</p><p>• Evaluate account classifications and journal entries to confirm proper coding and compliance with internal accounting standards.</p><p>• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and complete settlement-related accounting tasks.</p><p>• Compile schedules and documentation for external audits and assist with required financial statement support.</p><p>• Analyze operating results, cost trends, and revenue data to provide forecasts and recommendations that support business objectives.</p><p>• Lead and train accounting staff while processing and reviewing journal entries and other routine accounting transactions.</p><p>• Track monthly parking activity and billing while contributing to special financial analyses, reconciliations, and ad hoc reporting.</p><p>• Support budget development and help implement accounting controls, procedures, and system-related improvements across finance operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly to this job posting and contact Nick Corieri at Robert Half for more information.</p>
<p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a Utica client of his that has grown significantly over the past few years. This is a newly created Assistant Controller role resulting from that growth. The organization offers great work-life balance and excellent benefits.</p><p>This position offers the opportunity to help oversee core accounting activities across multiple entities while contributing meaningful insight into financial performance and business trends. The Assistant Controller will work closely with the Controller and directly oversee a team consisting of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and a General Accountant. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take on additional leadership responsibility while remaining hands-on with accounting and financial reporting.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Help oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process across multiple entities.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and other general ledger activity.</li><li>Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements.</li><li>Review financial results and investigate significant variances, trends, and unusual activity.</li><li>Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Accounting functions.</li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff while ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are consistently met.</li><li>Review reconciliations, journal entries, and other schedules prepared by the accounting team.</li><li>Support intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and consolidations across multiple entities.</li><li>Assist with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and analysis related to manufacturing operations.</li><li>Partner with operations and other departments to understand business performance and provide useful financial insight.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.</li><li>Help maintain and improve internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve reporting.</li><li>Support annual audits and work with external auditors as needed.</li><li>Assist the Controller with special projects and financial initiatives as the organization continues to grow.</li></ul>
<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>Nick Corieri with Robert Half is looking to hire multiple Staff and Sr. Staff Accountants to join a public accounting team in the greater Syracuse, NY region. This role offers hands-on involvement across tax and accounting functions, making it an excellent fit for someone who wants to gain or broaden their public accounting experience. No matter what level of experience you are, these positions will provide meaningful mentorship, exposure to a variety of client needs, and a clear path for career development.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review individual and corporate tax filings with accuracy and attention to applicable deadlines.</p><p>• Support tax preparation activities by gathering financial information, organizing documentation, and ensuring complete client records.</p><p>• Maintain client bookkeeping records and reconcile accounts to help produce reliable financial data.</p><p>• Apply GAAP principles when assisting with financial reporting and day-to-day accounting work.</p><p>• Use CCH ProSystem and CCH ProSystem fx to complete tax and accounting assignments efficiently.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members on client engagements spanning multiple areas of public accounting.</p><p>• Communicate with clients and internal staff to clarify financial details, resolve discrepancies, and keep work moving forward.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to this posting and contact Nick Corieri from the Syracuse branch of Robert Half for full details of the position. </p>
<p>Nick Corieri from Robert Half is looking for an experienced finance leader to guide financial planning, performance management, and long-term strategy for a local multi-location banking organization near Syracuse, NY. This position partners closely with executive leadership to strengthen profitability, support sound decision-making, and maintain a disciplined approach to regulatory and financial oversight. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in financial institutions, strong command of reporting and forecasting, and the leadership ability to drive results across core finance functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead enterprise financial planning activities, including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and multi-year outlook development.</p><p>• Oversee the monthly and year-end close process to ensure timely, accurate financial results and management reporting.</p><p>• Direct preparation of financial statements, board-level analysis, and regulatory reporting in accordance with banking requirements.</p><p>• Manage asset and liability planning to support balance sheet performance, liquidity oversight, and interest rate risk awareness.</p><p>• Develop strategies that improve revenue performance, strengthen margins, and support sustainable financial growth.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow trends, credit exposures, and loss patterns to provide actionable insights for executive decision-making.</p><p>• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate business performance, identify risks, and recommend financially sound operating strategies.</p><p>• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, finance policies, and compliance practices across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, apply to this job posting today and contact Nick Corieri from the Syracuse branch of Robert Half for the full details of the position. </p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to provide project-based support for a financial services organization in Syracuse, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume accounting tasks with accuracy while working independently on reconciliations and transaction review. The role will contribute to day-to-day accounting operations by maintaining records, investigating discrepancies, and supporting timely financial processing.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process accounting transactions and enter financial data accurately into internal records and systems.<br>• Perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts and bank activity, identifying and resolving variances in a timely manner.<br>• Review historical ledger entries to investigate outstanding items and document findings clearly.<br>• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing activities to help maintain efficient accounting operations.<br>• Prepare and organize reconciliation support, account details, and other financial documentation for internal review.<br>• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze account activity, track discrepancies, and complete routine reporting tasks.<br>• Assist with ongoing accounting projects that require careful follow-up, accuracy, and consistent record maintenance.
<p>Chirs Preble from Robert Half is working with a Utica client of his that has grown a lot the past few years. This is a newly created Accounting Manager role. This organization has great work life balance and excellent benefits. This position offers the chance to help oversee core accounting activities across multiple entities while contributing meaningful insight into financial performance and business trends.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Help lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to support accurate and timely business reporting.</p><p>• Review and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts to maintain dependable financial records across multiple entities.</p><p>• Manage key close activities at month-end and year-end, including journal entry oversight and general ledger review.</p><p>• Evaluate financial and operational data to highlight performance patterns, risks, and opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Support finance activities through cost accounting, inventory review, and analysis of production-related results.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by preparing analyses and assisting with planning assumptions.</p><p>• Partner with operational stakeholders to strengthen reporting quality and provide financial insight for decision-making.</p><p>• Help advance accounting procedures and internal controls to improve consistency, accuracy, and efficiency across the organization.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accounting </strong></p><p><br></p><p>General Accounting Support</p><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><p>Accounts Receivable (A/R)</p><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><p>Accounts Payable (A/P)</p><ul><li>Code and enter vendor invoices</li><li>Process invoices for payment</li><li>Prepare and mail vendor checks weekly</li></ul><p><strong>Human Resources Administrative Support </strong></p><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>
<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>