<p>We are partnering with a growing organization in the Syracuse, NY area that is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting detail oriented looking to expand their experience in a collaborative environment while contributing to the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting foundation, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.</p>
<ul><li>Lead finance and accounting activities, including financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and audit coordination.</li><li>Analyze financial results and business KPIs, providing clear insights and recommendations to executive leadership.</li><li>Partner with the CEO and international parent company on financial performance, reporting, and business priorities.</li><li>Mentor finance and accounting managers, clarify responsibilities, and support team development following a reorganization.</li><li>Maintain effective financial processes and support collaboration across geographically distributed teams.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative organization in Syracuse, New York. This contract opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who wants to build broad experience in a hands-on environment while contributing to daily financial operations and month-end reporting. The role offers exposure to core accounting processes, close interaction with internal teams, and the chance to support audit and tax-related activities with limited overtime demands during peak periods.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day accounting activity by recording transactions accurately and helping maintain the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Contribute to the monthly closing cycle through journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of supporting financial schedules.<br>• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including invoicing, payment processing, vendor coordination, customer account upkeep, and resolution of billing questions.<br>• Process payroll in a timely and accurate manner while supporting related recordkeeping and benefit administration activities.<br>• Reconcile credit card statements and balance sheet accounts to identify discrepancies and ensure reliable financial reporting.<br>• Assist with preparing financial statements, fixed asset updates, depreciation tracking, and inventory-related documentation.<br>• Compile schedules, reports, and supporting documentation needed for annual audits, tax preparation, and compliance review.<br>• Maintain organized financial and personnel records, support document retention practices, and help improve accounting procedures for ongoing efficiency.<br>• Partner with colleagues across departments to answer questions, share information clearly, and support the organization’s operational goals.
<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>
We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to guide the accounting and finance organization for a Long-term Contract assignment based in Syracuse, New York. This role will provide senior-level oversight across financial operations, performance analysis, and executive reporting while helping the team maintain momentum during a period of leadership coverage. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with business leadership and international stakeholders in a dynamic energy environment, while supporting a collaborative team through evolving priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day leadership of finance and accounting activities, ensuring consistent execution across reporting, close processes, and operational finance support.<br>• Lead the review of financial results, identify meaningful trends and variances, and present clear insights to senior leadership and parent-company stakeholders.<br>• Oversee month-end and year-end activities, including coordination of audit-related deliverables and maintenance of strong financial controls.<br>• Guide budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning to support informed business decisions and organizational performance.<br>• Provide leadership and mentoring to team members, particularly employees stepping into recently expanded or redefined responsibilities.<br>• Partner with internal leaders across the business to strengthen KPI tracking and improve visibility into financial performance.<br>• Support executive communication with ownership and international partners by preparing accurate, timely, and well-structured financial materials.<br>• Maintain leadership visibility over the ongoing Workday Financials implementation while helping ensure alignment with finance priorities and reporting needs.
<p>Nick Corieri with Robert Half is looking for a motivated Tax Staff Accountant to join a small public accounting team in Syracuse, New York. This position offers the opportunity to work with both individual and business clients across tax, accounting, and advisory assignments in a collaborative and focused setting. The role is best suited for someone who is organized, client-focused, and interested in building broad experience in public accounting while continuing to grow in their career.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare a range of tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, S corporations, fiduciaries, and nonprofit organizations while supporting planning and compliance efforts.</p><p>• Maintain accurate client financial records by handling bookkeeping tasks, reconciling accounts, and posting journal entries.</p><p>• Assist with the creation of financial statements and related supporting schedules for client engagements.</p><p>• Contribute to audit, review, and compilation work by organizing workpapers, performing testing procedures, and documenting results.</p><p>• Communicate with clients to collect needed documentation, address questions, and provide responsive, high-quality service.</p><p>• Help resolve tax and accounting matters, including drafting responses to notices and supporting issue resolution with taxing authorities.</p><p>• Monitor changes in tax regulations, accounting guidance, and industry standards to support quality client service.</p><p>• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines efficiently, especially during peak filing periods.</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>