<p>Staff Accountant | Specialized Media & Advertising Firm</p><p><br></p><p><em>Seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Accounting Manager, and a four-person accounting team at a growing 400+ employee company.</em></p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Support the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries and reconciliations</li><li>Partner with External Auditors to ensure a smooth audit</li><li>Partner with other Staff Accountants to ensure accuracy and timeliness across all deliverables</li></ul><p>Why You’ll Love It Here</p><ul><li>Competitive salary ($75K–$90K) DOE + performance bonus</li><li>Annual merit increases and growth opportunities</li><li>Great benefits, merchandise discounts, and fun team events year-round</li><li>Supportive, not stuffy — the company celebrate wins, big and small</li><li>“Women in the Workplace” committee, mentorship opportunities, and a welcoming culture</li><li>Closed last week of December to recharge for the new year!!</li></ul>
<p><strong>Staff Accountant - Garden City, Long Island, NY </strong></p><p><strong>Anna Parson at Robert Half</strong> is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to a professional services client. As the Staff Accountant, you will play a vital part in supporting financial operations, ensuring accuracy in billing analysis, payment processing and financial reporting functions. This is an excellent opportunity for accounting professionals looking to expand their skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong>Staff Accountant Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Payment Processing & Reconciliation: </strong>Process and reconcile client payments (checks, credit cards, deposits) and apply them to invoices.</li><li><strong>Billing Analysis: </strong>Analyze billing data for diverse property types and distribute credits/refunds to clients.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting & Tax Compliance: </strong>Prepare weekly finance management reports and issue year-end tax forms to clients.</li></ul><p>If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to a high-performing financial team, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p><strong>Contact Anna Parson at Robert Half or apply now for immediate and confidential consideration. </strong></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our team in Islandia, New York. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a position with potential for permanency. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting practices, particularly within the non-profit sector, and will play an instrumental role in maintaining financial accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Fully on site 5 days in Islandia</p><p>Excellent GROWTH opportunity</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and manage journal entries to ensure accurate financial records.</p><p>• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and perform variance analyses.</p><p>• Handle month-end and year-end close processes with precision.</p><p>• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and timely.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of corporate tax returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.</p><p>• Utilize <strong>Sage Intacct </strong>to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Provide support in understanding and managing federal, state, or local funding.</p><p>• Monitor financial transactions related to non-profit activities to ensure proper recording and reporting.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in Fishkill, New York. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing cost accounting systems, analyzing financial data, and ensuring accurate inventory reporting. Your expertise will contribute to strategic decision-making and process improvements in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and analyze cost accounting systems, including standard costs and overhead allocations, to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.<br>• Manage inventory accounting processes, including valuation, reconciliation, and cycle counts, to support precise financial reporting.<br>• Conduct variance analyses, such as comparing standard costs to actual costs, and provide actionable insights to drive cost reductions.<br>• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to monitor inventory movements, optimize processes, and identify inefficiencies.<br>• Prepare and review comprehensive financial reports related to costs of goods sold (COGS) and inventory, ensuring timely submissions.<br>• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and financial modeling for inventory and related expenses.<br>• Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards, policies, and procedures in all cost accounting practices.<br>• Contribute to system implementation or upgrades, focusing on inventory management and cost accounting software.<br>• Provide detailed financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning and operational improvements.
<p>We are looking for a motivated Entry-Level Accountant to join our team in Teaneck, New Jersey. This is a long-term contract position offering a valuable opportunity to gain experience in accounting. The role is designed for individuals with a background in accounting or finance who are eager to develop their skills and contribute to a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform accurate data entry and maintain financial records related to accounts payable and accounts receivable.</p><p>• Reconcile bank statements and ensure discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.</p><p>• Assist in preparing accounting entries and maintaining general ledger accounts.</p><p>• Support cost accounting activities to track and analyze project expenses.</p><p>• Utilize pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions to manage and analyze financial data.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.</p><p>• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes.</p><p>• Provide insights and reports to assist management in decision-making.</p><p>• Maintain organized and up-to-date documentation of financial transactions.</p><p>• Assist in auditing processes as needed.</p>
We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Secaucus, New Jersey. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to essential accounting processes and support financial operations within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in corporate tax, general ledger management, and journal entries, along with experience in SAP and the retail sector.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform daily audits by reconciling cash and receivables and uploading transaction data.<br>• Handle month-end closing activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.<br>• Prepare and post monthly journal entries to maintain proper accounting records.<br>• Provide support in accounts payable tasks, including invoice processing and vendor management.<br>• Manage corporate and sales tax processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.<br>• Assist in the preparation and review of corporate tax returns.<br>• Maintain and update the general ledger to reflect accurate financial data.<br>• Utilize SAP for accounting operations and reporting purposes.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting procedures and improve efficiency.<br>• Apply knowledge of retail accounting practices to support business operations.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Analyst to join our dynamic team in Fishkill, New York. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in analyzing financial data, preparing accurate reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with various teams and contribute to strategic financial planning.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze financial data to detect trends, variances, and areas for improvement.<br>• Prepare, review, and reconcile financial statements to ensure compliance with established accounting principles.<br>• Assist in developing budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support strategic decision-making.<br>• Monitor performance metrics and provide actionable insights to senior management.<br>• Collaborate with multiple departments to resolve financial discrepancies and improve processes.<br>• Maintain and enhance financial reporting systems and dashboards for internal use.<br>• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses and generate reports to address specific business needs.<br>• Ensure compliance with corporate tax regulations, including preparation of corporate tax returns and sales tax filings.<br>• Record and review journal entries to maintain an accurate general ledger.
We are looking for an experienced Property Accountant to join our team in New York, New York. This contract-to-permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to manage full-cycle accounting for multiple investment properties and fund entities. The role involves ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial data while collaborating closely with property management and asset management teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform all aspects of full-cycle accounting for investment properties, including journal entries and reconciliations.<br>• Prepare accurate financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Manage month-end close activities, ensuring compliance with established timelines.<br>• Conduct detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies as needed.<br>• Support budgeting processes by providing detailed financial data and analysis.<br>• Collaborate with property and asset management teams to ensure financial goals are met.<br>• Maintain and update general ledger accounts to ensure accurate data reporting.<br>• Utilize Yardi software for property accounting tasks and reporting.<br>• Oversee operational expense (OPEX) tracking and reporting.
<p><strong>POSITION: SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST </strong></p><p><strong>LOCATION: ORANGE, CT <em>(HYBRID: 3-4 Days in Office / 1-2 Days Remote)</em></strong></p><p><strong>RECRUITER CONTACT: KELLEIGH MARQUARD - <em>Kelleigh.Marquard@Roberthalf</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our Valued Client, a successful family-owned distribution company, is in search of a proven Senior Financial Analyst to join their team in Southern CT. In this role, you will report directly to the CFO and play a key part in driving financial insights and supporting strategic decision-making through advanced analysis and modeling. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset and thrives in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to evaluate performance, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support business forecasting and strategic planning.</p><p>• Perform variance analysis to compare actual results against forecasts and identify key drivers.</p><p>• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to address urgent business needs and inform decision-making.</p><p>• Utilize data mining techniques to extract, analyze, and interpret large datasets for meaningful insights.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial strategies with company goals.</p><p>• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders and senior management.</p><p>• Monitor key financial metrics and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability.</p><p>• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by contributing accurate and timely data.</p><p>• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve financial processes.</p><p><br></p><p>This wonderful company offers a flexible, family first environment and fun, team-based culture. Once trained and established in the position, you would have the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. This great organization also offers a strong benefits package for the employee and family. If you meet these requirements and are interested in this great opportunity, please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh Marquard at Kelleigh.Marquard@roberthalf com. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Tax Accountant to join our team in New York, New York. This is a long-term contract position ideal for professionals with a strong background in individual tax preparation and accounting. The role offers the opportunity to contribute during critical periods such as year-end close and busy seasons while ensuring compliance and accuracy in tax filings.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review individual tax returns with precision and adherence to regulations.<br>• Utilize accounting software systems to manage and document tax-related activities.<br>• Collaborate with team members during peak periods to ensure timely completion of tax filings.<br>• Assist in year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial records are accurate and complete.<br>• Stay updated on tax laws and regulations to maintain compliance in all filings.<br>• Analyze financial data to identify potential tax-saving opportunities for individuals.<br>• Provide support in resolving tax-related inquiries or issues efficiently.<br>• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all tax-related transactions.<br>• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure streamlined tax processes and reporting.
<p><strong>Cost Accountant</strong></p><p>📍 <strong>New Haven, CT</strong> <strong>area </strong></p><p>💲 <strong>$85,000–$95,000 + 10% target bonus</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference:</strong> SF0013331525</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</strong></p><ul><li>Strong, stable company with global reach and diversified markets </li><li>Growing business with opportunities for learning, cross-functional exposure, and internal mobility.</li><li>Transparent, collaborative culture — leadership actively engages with employees and values open communication.</li><li>Excellent benefits including generous PTO, 401(k) with match and employer contribution, and comprehensive health coverage.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs), product routings, and raw material standards.</li><li>Perform variance analysis on materials, labor, and overhead; investigate and recommend corrective actions.</li><li>Support standard cost updates, cost roll-ups, and inventory reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries, including GL to inventory reconciliations and absorption analyses.</li><li>Support physical inventories, fixed asset audits, and Construction-in-Progress tracking.</li><li>Partner with supply chain and operations on cost control, pricing, and process improvement.</li><li>Prepare and maintain product line profitability reporting and ad-hoc analyses.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (required).</li><li>2–5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (standard or job costing).</li><li>Strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis.</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Sal Fiorillo at the email listed above and reference SF0013331525.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
<p><strong>Staff Accountant </strong>- Milford CT</p><p><strong>Reference ID:</strong> BR0013307998</p><p><strong>Contact:</strong> Brittany Rizzo / [email protected]</p><p><br></p><p>Our growing client is adding a staff accountant to their team! In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial records, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and supporting accurate reporting processes. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial health of the organization while honing your accounting skills, and working under a top notch Controller. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare and review corporate tax returns to ensure compliance</p><p>• Manage sales tax filings and address related inquiries.</p><p>• Post and reconcile journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Maintain and update the general ledger to reflect all transactions accurately.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close processes, including account reconciliations and reporting.</p><p>• Analyze financial data and prepare reports for management review.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to improve accounting processes and procedures.</p><p>• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and information.</p><p>• Monitor and ensure adherence to company accounting policies.</p><p>• Backup for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions as needed</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Oradell, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate tax, sales tax, and general ledger management, with the ability to handle journal entries accurately. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to financial processes and ensure compliance with accounting standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and file corporate tax returns in compliance with relevant regulations.<br>• Manage sales tax filings and ensure accurate reporting to tax authorities.<br>• Perform detailed general ledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy in financial records.<br>• Create and post journal entries to support month-end and year-end closing processes.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks to maintain and update financial records efficiently.<br>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and related reports.<br>• Conduct thorough reviews of financial data to identify and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.<br>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a leading law firm in New York, New York. This is a Contract-to-long-term position that offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a dynamic legal organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting skills and familiarity with industry-specific software.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post accurate journal entries to ensure the integrity of financial records.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Conduct thorough account reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely completion of financial statements.<br>• Collaborate with team members to analyze and improve accounting processes.<br>• Utilize Aderant software for financial management tasks and reporting.<br>• Generate financial reports and provide insights to support decision-making.<br>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and firm policies.<br>• Assist in audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.<br>• Work closely with management to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
We are looking for an Entry-Level Accountant to join our team in Parsippany, New Jersey. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering a blend of on-site and remote work, with a focus on supporting year-end accounting activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and a high level of proficiency in Excel.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist with year-end financial activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Process purchase orders and verify supporting documentation to maintain accurate records.<br>• Perform treasury operations tasks, including monitoring transactions and maintaining financial data.<br>• Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure proper alignment of financial statements.<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes efficiently and accurately.<br>• Reconcile accounts and prepare necessary accounting entries to maintain financial integrity.<br>• Handle and organize financial images and documents for ongoing record-keeping needs.<br>• Collaborate with team members to address discrepancies and resolve accounting-related issues.
We are seeking a Tax Staff Accountant with bookkeeping experience to join our dynamic accounting team. This role is ideal for professionals who possess a strong background in tax preparation and bookkeeping, with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing tax compliance, providing bookkeeping services, and assisting clients with financial reporting requirements. <br> • 3–5 years of experience in tax preparation and bookkeeping, ideally within a small to medium public accounting firm • Proficiency in preparing both individual and business (entity) tax returns • Experience with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop, including monthly and quarterly client book closings • Ability to prepare tax returns while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws • Skilled at integrating financial data and tax information across multiple software systems • Experience serving a variety of clients across industries and business structures • Strong understanding of entity taxation (corporations, partnerships, etc.) as well as personal taxation • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex tax issues to clients • Availability for extended hours during tax season (January 15 – April 15), including Saturdays and 2–3 longer days per week, to manage increased workload <br> Qualifications: • B.A. in Accounting (minimum 3.0 GPA) • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CCH Access, Lacerte, and QuickBooks • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ability to meet strict deadlines; reliable, organized, dedicated, and effective in a team environment <br> In addition to a rewarding career, we provide a robust benefits package, including: • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental) • Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options • Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions • Opportunities for detail oriented growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
<p>We are in search of a Grant Accountant to join our team in the non-profit sector based in New York. This hybrid role, incorporating both remote and office-based work, will see you processing and maintaining accurate records of customer applications and inquiries. You will also manage customer accounts and take appropriate action as required. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Analyze and prepare monthly financial statements and variance reports across multiple programs to provide informed advice to program directors.</p><p>• Lead complex financial analysis to develop budgets, including responding to request for proposals (RFPs).</p><p>• Execute grant closeout functions as required by contracts administration and sponsors, including performing budget modifications as needed.</p><p>• Monitor program expenses and revenue billings against approved budget, and develop budget modifications if necessary.</p><p>• Ensure all requirements set by contracts administration and funders during the grant closeout process are complied with, including the submission of quarterly, semi-annual, or annual reports.</p><p>• Assess the feasibility of RFPs, track contract performance against the budget, and collaborate with program staff to forecast budgets.</p><p>• Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.</p><p>• Prepare ad-hoc reports for budget analysis, while ensuring adherence to guidelines and policies, and monitoring the financial and programmatic status of assigned accounts.</p><p>• Prepare schedules and reconciliations as required for the annual audit.</p><p>• Utilize skills in Grant Accounting, Government Grants, Grant Management, and Sage Intacct.</p><p><br></p><p>Please send resumes directly to saravana.velayutham@roberthalf(.)com. If you're working with one of my colleagues in the tri-state area, please reach out to them and refer to job reference number 02940-0013149205</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Grant Accountant to join our team in Brooklyn, New York, on a Contract leading to a permanent position. In this role, you will work closely with city and state funders, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with grant requirements. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in non-profit accounting and grant management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and submit billing statements for city and state funders in accordance with grant guidelines.<br>• Generate timely and accurate financial reports for non-profit organizations and government entities.<br>• Collaborate with various city funders to ensure compliance with funding agreements.<br>• Conduct revenue recognition and expense recording, ensuring proper analysis and documentation.<br>• Monitor and analyze financial data related to grants and contracts.<br>• Assist with audits and reviews pertaining to grant funding and financial reporting.<br>• Maintain detailed records of grant transactions and funding allocations.<br>• Provide recommendations to enhance financial processes and reporting accuracy.<br>• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment on grant requirements and deadlines.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in New York, New York. This role requires someone with strong expertise in accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, ensuring accurate financial management and timely execution of critical accounting tasks.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Oversee weekly check runs and ensure payments are processed accurately and on time.</p><p>• Review and correct errors in QuickBooks to maintain precise financial records.</p><p>• Approve and verify payables to ensure proper entry into QuickBooks.</p><p>• Code, pay, and reconcile company credit card transactions in QuickBooks.</p><p>• Process payroll entries, including journal entries and timesheets, ensuring accurate job assignments.</p><p>• Generate and distribute client invoices while collaborating with project managers for timely follow-ups.</p><p>• Monitor and implement procedures to minimize accounts receivable days and ensure deposits are credited appropriately.</p><p>• Handle treasury functions, including managing availability and overseeing timely deposit payments.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with quarterly tax payments, local and state fees, and coordinate with auditors as needed.</p>
<p>Join a company with a legacy built on excellence and a future fueled by innovation. For nearly a century, our client has been a trusted force in real estate development, management, leasing, and marketing—delivering results for both private and institutional property owners. This exceptional organization is currently looking for a detail-driven and proactive Corporate Accountant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and executing critical financial functions across multiple corporate entities and affiliates in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities of this position will include:</p><p>· Manage fee calculations, postings, and reconciliations (e.g., property, asset management, SPE) using Yardi’s fee pool functionality.</p><p>· Oversee intercompany accounting—including payroll, reimbursements, and construction/development fees—ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>· Import and post weekly payroll and benefits from external systems, ensuring precise cost center allocations.</p><p>· Administer and manage corporate credit card and expense reimbursements via SAP Concur.</p><p>· Ensure accurate recording of all intercompany transactions and timely settlement of accounts.</p><p>· Monitor daily corporate cash positions and lead monthly bank reconciliations using automated tools.</p><p>· Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for various corporate entities.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please email Ronny.Cohen@roberthalf.</p>
<p><strong>Established and stable client in the Morristown vicinity seeks a PART TIME Fiduciary Tax Accountant, responsible for recording and reporting of fiduciary transactions and preparation of 706 and 709 federal tax returns and corresponding state tax returns. Also included in this role is communication with tax authorities and interaction with clients. Providing detail and backup to requested information from senior team members. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Position Overview- Temp to Hire! </strong></p><p>The Financial Analyst – Fixed Assets is primarily tasked with managing, reconciling, and accurately recording all financial data related to plant assets, long-term debt, and payroll liabilities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>1. Administrative, Technical, and Operational Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Administer and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for university's fixed assets and capital project records.</li><li>Calculate annual depreciation expenses, perform monthly reconciliations, and manage the Banner Fixed Assets database.</li><li>Evaluate and approve or decline fixed asset and long-term debt requisitions in Banner.</li><li>Oversee prepaid deposits for capital projects and construction-in-progress transactions.</li><li>Develop and maintain roll-forward schedules for fixed assets and reconciliations.</li><li>Analyze and reconcile accounts, particularly for capitalization, depreciation, and other asset categories such as buildings, land, capital improvements, equipment, and computers.</li><li>Collaborate with departments to optimize the operational lifecycle of fixed assets, including procurement, utilization, and disposal.</li><li>Act as a liaison with Facilities Directors, Technology Directors, and the Budget Director to ensure proper capital expenditure coding and accurate forecasting.</li><li>Reconcile accounts for capital leases, payroll liabilities, and related activities.</li><li>Compile and submit required audit schedules for designated accounts.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Long-Term Debt Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain a detailed roll-forward schedule of trustee activity connected to long-term debt.</li><li>Manage and reconcile debt accounts, including principal and interest payments, and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Reconcile U.S. Bank statements and book interest held by banks or trustees.</li><li>Record transactions for quarterly income/expenses associated with interest rate swaps.</li><li>Oversee all bond-related accounts, including Deferred Bond Issuance Costs, Bonds Payable, Premiums/Discounts, and Deposits Held by Trustees.</li></ul><p><strong>3. Month-End & External Reporting Tasks:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare necessary journal entries, accruals, and analyses for monthly close processes, ensuring insights into financial fluctuations and escalation of identified issues.</li><li>Generate external reporting documents, including the annual long-term debt and fixed assets reports.</li></ul><p><strong>4. Miscellaneous:</strong></p><ul><li>Support additional projects and tasks as assigned by management</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in New Paltz, New York. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in analyzing and managing cost structures, supporting strategic financial planning, and ensuring accurate reporting across manufacturing operations. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail to contribute to operational efficiency and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please contact Carmen Warga in our Albany, NY office. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Conducting in-depth analysis of production costs, identifying trends, and recommending cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Designing and maintaining robust cost accounting frameworks tailored to manufacturing and service environments.</li><li>Preparing detailed cost projections for both new initiatives and existing product lines.</li><li>Ensuring accurate valuation of inventory and overhead through regular monitoring of transactions.</li><li>Managing monthly and quarterly close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries.</li><li>Leading internal cost reviews and supporting external audit activities.</li><li>Comparing actual production costs against forecasts and standards to highlight variances.</li><li>Partnering with cross-functional teams—operations, procurement, and engineering—to assess cost drivers and improve efficiency.</li><li>Delivering clear financial insights to leadership to guide strategic planning.</li><li>Enhancing internal controls and ensuring compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Supporting ERP implementations and ensuring cost structures are properly integrated.</li><li>Reviewing general ledger activity weekly to maintain accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Reclassifying accounts as needed to reflect changes in reporting or operational processes.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Controller – Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) – Greater Fairfield County</strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013323270</p><p><br></p><p>A well-established Connecticut–based nonprofit with over 20 operating locations is seeking a <strong>hands-on Controller</strong> to lead the organization’s accounting operations. This is a highly visible role partnering closely with the CFO and executive leadership to modernize processes and strengthen fiscal management across multiple programs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting operations including month-end close, financial statement preparation, and variance analysis.</li><li>Supervise and develop accounting staff (4–5 team members).</li><li>Manage accounting for multiple funding streams.</li><li>Lead process improvement and systems modernization initiatives.</li><li>Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.</li><li>Coordinate annual audit and ensure compliance with state and federal funding agencies.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Oversee MIP accounting system and related integrations (e.g., payroll, POS, HRIS).</li></ul><p>Requirements:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; CPA or Master’s preferred.</li><li>5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including nonprofit exposure.</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end close, GAAP compliance, and grants accounting.</li><li>Experience with Connecticut state funding sources highly desirable.</li><li>Hands-on leadership style with a process-improvement mindset.</li><li>Proficiency in MIP is highly preferred </li></ul><p><strong>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Career Growth:</strong> Opportunity to advance to Senior Controller or Director of Finance.</li><li><strong>Impactful Mission:</strong> Help drive financial excellence for an organization changing lives across Connecticut.</li><li><strong>Flexible, Family-Friendly Culture:</strong> CFO promotes flexibility including flexible hours for school schedules and appointments.</li><li><strong>Operational Modernization:</strong> Significant opportunity to streamline processes and strengthen systems.</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013323270.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
<p>My client is a highly prestigious, large national Non for Profit located in the heart of NYC.</p><p> </p><p>The SVP of Finance is looking to hire several Budget Managers to their team. They have a portfolio of smaller subsidiaries that roll up into the Corporate NFP company/team.</p><p> </p><p>The Budget Manager will manage a budget around $8 million for this subsidiary report into the Corp SVP of Finance for budget/finance related matters. As well report into the local subsidiary's Director for operational day to day matters.</p><p> </p><p>This is an extremely high exposure role working with both Executive and Senior Leadership.</p><p> </p><p>The SVP of Finance is looking for a current Budget Manager or Budget Analyst ready to take their next step in their career. Unfortunately they are not looking for a Grant Accountant looking to move into a Budget Manager role, this role is 70% budgeting/finance.</p><p> </p><p>They are in the office 5 days a week in NYC.</p><p> </p><p>As always, these are permanent, full time, fully benefited salaried positions (these are NOT temp, or temp to perm).</p><p> </p><p>Compensation is based on experience:</p><p>The range is between $85 - $100k base</p><p> </p><p>What you will do:</p><ul><li>Manage the local budget for this NFP subsidiary 70% of this role is budgeting/finance</li><li>Work with local program managers on their budget/spend/grants/variance</li><li>Support and work with the Corporate accounting team on the month end close</li><li>Support posting journal entries and reconciliations</li><li>Support the local subsidiary with some day to day operational support around HR/payroll</li></ul><p> </p><p>Who are you?</p><ul><li>Highly prefer Non For Profit experience </li><li>Currently in either a Budget Manager or Budget Analyst position at a top tier NFP </li><li>A minimum of a BA/BS in Finance from a top accredited school</li><li>5+ years of experience. </li></ul><p> </p><p>Exceptional communications skills are required. A great dynamic personality and the ability to work along your fellow colleagues is crucial.</p><p>He or she must be able to effectively collaborate with individuals both inside and outside the company.</p><p> </p><p>If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume in a word document to Kevin.Chin@Roberthalf</p>
