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>Chris Preble is working with a Utica client of his that has a newly created Senior Financial Analyst position.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Helping to lead the budgeting process and assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial forecasts.</p><p>• Perform detailed variance analyses to compare actual financial outcomes to budgeted and forecasted figures.</p><p>• Create and maintain financial models to guide operational planning, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Provide financial insights to leadership on pricing strategies, cost structures, and overall profitability.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations teams to evaluate production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to identify areas for operational efficiency and margin improvements.</p><p>• Support cost accounting functions and perform inventory analysis within a manufacturing setting.</p><p>• Prepare detailed management reporting packages and dashboards for senior leadership.</p><p>• Conduct financial analyses for capital expenditures and track the financial performance of projects.</p><p>• Assist in streamlining financial reporting processes and improving analytical tools for enhanced data accuracy.</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate applications and supporting documentation to establish the agency as the authorized financial representative for eligible benefit recipients.<br>• Administer participant funds in accordance with program rules and applicable federal, state, and public assistance regulations.<br>• Prepare, review, and submit required benefit paperwork, including income updates, renewals, and other time-sensitive forms, with proper approvals.<br>• Track incoming participant mail and benefit notices, respond to correspondence, and organize appointments involving recipients and agency staff.<br>• Assist with annual eligibility reviews for individuals whose personal finances are managed through the organization.<br>• Investigate payment, coverage, or eligibility concerns and work with relevant parties to resolve issues before benefits are interrupted.<br>• Set up and maintain participant financial accounts, confirm income activity, and conduct periodic audits of personal funds under agency oversight.<br>• Manage financial onboarding for new residents and ensure timely closure or transfer of financial responsibilities when participants leave services.<br>• Perform monthly reconciliations for participant and agency accounts while monitoring balances for compliance with required limits.<br>• 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.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><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><p><br></p>