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Payroll Specialist

Tonawanda, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Permanent Placement is partnering with a modern construction company in the Buffalo, NY area on their search for a skilled Payroll Coordinator. In this role you will be the point person managing payroll and expense reimbursement for a successful company – they have 90+ employees and are growing fast! This is a hybrid position (after training) with a starting salary of $60,000 - $65,000 and an excellent benefits package. Responsibilities include but not limited to: <ul><li>Manage full-cycle weekly payroll processing for construction employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll in compliance with company policies and deadlines</li><li>Review and audit employee timesheets, certified payroll records, and job costing data to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and prevailing wage compliance</li><li>Administer prevailing wage payroll requirements, including certified payroll reporting and adherence to federal, state, union, client, and project-specific regulations</li><li>Maintain payroll records related to deductions, reimbursements, per diem, bonuses, allowances, wage adjustments, and employee benefit contributions</li><li>Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, timekeeping issues, and employee inquiries related to pay, benefits, and prevailing wage classifications</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources, Accounting, project managers, and field supervisors to ensure payroll accuracy and alignment with labor compliance requirements</li><li>Support internal and external payroll audits by preparing documentation, reviewing compliance reports, and implementing corrections when necessary</li><li>Prepare payroll-related reports including labor distribution, certified payroll, general ledger reconciliations, and ad hoc reporting to support operational and financial decision-making</li></ul>
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Hamburg, NY
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Hamburg, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll activities across multiple states and maintaining compliance with established payroll practices. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now in a high-volume environment. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring pay is issued correctly and on schedule. • Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements. • Review payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues before final submission. • Maintain and update employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and other pay-related changes. • Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions, reporting, and routine payroll administration tasks. • Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, clarify employee pay details, and support smooth payroll operations. • Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits, reconciliations, and documentation as needed. • Support payroll process updates or system-related changes when required as part of ongoing business needs.
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Tonawanda, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 58000 USD / Yearly
Jenny Bour with Robert Half is working with a growing construction company that is looking for an Accounting Specialist to support daily financial operations in Tonawanda, New York. This Accounting Specialist role works closely with the Controller to help keep accounting records accurate, organized, and up to date across a range of routine transactions. The ideal Accounting Specialist candidate is comfortable handling detailed financial information, maintaining both digital and paper files, and contributing to the smooth execution of core accounting processes. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process day-to-day accounting activities such as customer billing, invoice handling, and vendor payments with accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Assist with payroll administration and help ensure employee pay records are entered and maintained correctly.</li><li>Record cash receipts, accept credit card transactions, and support regular banking-related tasks.</li><li>Prepare and track purchase orders while helping maintain organized documentation for financial transactions.</li><li>Maintain complete and accurate accounting records in both electronic systems and physical filing systems.</li><li>Support inventory-related accounting by updating records and helping reconcile related financial data.</li><li>Assist with sales tax reporting by gathering information and preparing required documentation.</li><li>Provide additional administrative and accounting support as directed by the Controller.</li></ul>
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Buffalo, NY
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Temporary to Hire
22.1635 - 25.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a team in a contract-to-permanent role. This opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys hands-on work across core financial processes while building long-term stability with a growing organization. The role offers exposure to daily accounting operations, reporting support, and close-cycle activities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Handle daily accounting activities, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time. • Prepare journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts to maintain a reliable general ledger. • Support month-end and year-end close procedures by organizing records and resolving outstanding items. • Process invoices, payments, customer receipts, and related account activity across payables and receivables. • Create financial reports and supporting documentation for management review and operational decision-making. • Assist with budgeting tasks, forecast updates, and audit preparation by compiling required financial information. • Review accounting data to identify variances, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective action. • Contribute to process enhancements, special assignments, and system-related accounting initiatives as needed.
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Cheektowaga, NY
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payment operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Cheektowaga, New York. This position focuses on maintaining accurate invoice records, preparing payments on schedule, and helping ensure financial transactions are processed efficiently. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with high-volume accounts payable tasks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before processing. • Assign correct accounting codes to invoices and enter payment details into the system with a high level of precision. • Manage invoice processing activities to help ensure vendor payments are completed within established timelines. • Prepare and support regular check runs while verifying payment amounts and related documentation. • Reconcile payable records and investigate discrepancies by coordinating with internal teams and vendors as needed. • Maintain organized accounts payable files and documentation to support reporting, audits, and record retention requirements. • Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on unresolved items to keep payment activity current and accurate.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Lackawanna, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
59000 - 67000 USD / Yearly
Jenny Bour with Robert Half is working with a non-profit organization that is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join their team! This Payroll Administrator position plays a central role in payroll processing, benefits administration, leave management, and regulatory reporting while helping maintain strong compliance standards. The ideal Payroll Administrator candidate brings hands-on payroll expertise, strong attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate financial records, employee deductions, and audit support in a multi-entity environment. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Administer end-to-end payroll for several affiliated organizations, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.</li><li>Reconcile payroll activity, benefit deductions, and related balances on a bi-weekly basis and prepare supporting documentation for accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Produce recurring payroll reports, journal entries, ACH documentation, and ad hoc payroll data requests for designated reporting periods.</li><li>Manage employee leave programs, including protected leave, paid family leave, disability-related absences, and other time-away programs in accordance with policy and legal requirements.</li><li>Coordinate payroll-related transactions and reporting for workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, employment verifications, retirement plan withholdings, and accrued paid time off balances.</li><li>Prepare and submit required federal and state payroll forms, complete quarterly tax reconciliations, and monitor ongoing compliance with applicable labor and payroll regulations.</li><li>Investigate payroll discrepancies or tax-related issues, resolve exceptions, and work with external agencies or service providers when additional support is needed.</li><li>Support employee benefits administration by processing enrollments and changes, maintaining payroll deductions, reviewing benefit invoices, and providing timely information to employees and internal partners.</li><li>Maintain audit-ready payroll records, develop supporting schedules for annual reviews, and deliver monthly withholding reports and related documentation to finance and accounts payable teams.</li><li>Perform regular quality checks across payroll, benefits, and leave processes to promote accuracy, timeliness, and consistent adherence to nonprofit accounting practices.</li></ul>
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Dunkirk, NY
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a contract assignment in Dunkirk, New York. This role is ideal for someone with strong end-to-end payroll expertise who can manage accurate, timely processing across multiple states and maintain compliance with established payroll practices. The position will work with ADP Workforce Now and contribute to dependable payroll administration for an employee population of approximately 101 to 500 workers. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles for a multi-state employee group, ensuring wages, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are handled accurately and on schedule. • Administer payroll activities in ADP Workforce Now, including data entry, review, validation, and final submission. • Audit payroll information for discrepancies and resolve issues related to hours worked, earnings, tax withholdings, and employee records. • Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements. • Coordinate with internal partners to gather approved payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, status updates, and compensation adjustments. • Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and management with clear, timely, and thorough communication. • Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations affecting a workforce across multiple jurisdictions.
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Caledonia, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
46000 - 58000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an organized Accounting Clerk to join a family-owned company in Caledonia, New York. This position supports the finance team through accurate transaction processing, account reconciliation, and close coordination with store leadership to resolve discrepancies. It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, is dependable in a fast-paced office, and is interested in building a longer-term path within accounting. Responsibilities:• Process a high volume of vehicle deal postings with accuracy, reviewing transaction details to ensure records are entered correctly in the accounting system.• Compare deal documentation against system entries and investigate inconsistencies before finalizing postings.• Work directly with store managers to clarify missing information and correct errors that affect financial records.• Reconcile American Express activity by exporting data into Excel and recording appropriate entries in the internal accounting platform.• Maintain organized documentation that supports daily accounting activities and enables efficient follow-up when issues arise.• Assist the finance team with routine administrative and accounting tasks to keep department workflows running smoothly.• Support evolving team needs as responsibilities expand, including opportunities to contribute to accounts payable functions over time.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Niagara Falls, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
20800 - 22880 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Permanent Placement is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Accounting Clerk to support daily accounting operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in the Lewiston – Niagara Falls area. Responsibilities include high-volume data entry into the SAP ByDesign ERP system, processing accounts receivable transactions, preparing weekly accounts payable check runs, assisting with payroll-to-general ledger entries, and performing bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have strong accuracy, organizational skills, and general experience with accounting data entry and financial processes. Work schedule with be in-person 8AM – 12PM Monday – Friday. Pay is $20-$22 per hour depending on experience. Our great partner has been a vital employer in Niagara Falls for over 100 years. Apply today!
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Amherst, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 59000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a restaurant and catering organization in Amherst, New York. This role supports core accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with close activities, and helping produce reliable reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, cash activity recording, and account reconciliation, along with the ability to work carefully within established controls and policies. Responsibilities: • Record and post accounting entries to maintain the accuracy of the general ledger. • Track incoming cash activity each day and ensure receipts are entered completely and on time. • Process daily outgoing payments and document disbursements in the appropriate accounts. • Contribute to monthly and annual closing tasks by preparing schedules and supporting reconciliations. • Review and reconcile balance sheet and other ledger accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies. • Follow established accounting procedures and internal control standards to support compliance and accuracy. • Assist in preparing financial statements and related reports, including balance sheets and profit and loss statements. • Provide audit support by organizing records, gathering backup documentation, and responding to information requests. • Help document accounting workflows and participate in projects aimed at improving departmental processes.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Blasdell, NY
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Temporary to Hire
25.3365 - 29.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a metal fabrication organization in Buffalo, New York on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position supports core accounting operations by handling daily financial activities, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a well-organized month-end process. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in general ledger work, journal entries, and payables and receivables management within a fast-paced business environment. Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounting activity across accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing. • Record, review, and post journal entries to support routine transactions and period-end accounting needs. • Maintain the general ledger by reconciling balances, researching discrepancies, and preserving data accuracy. • Support month-end close tasks by preparing account analyses and assisting with financial record updates. • Monitor incoming and outgoing payments, follow up on outstanding balances, and help maintain healthy cash flow visibility. • Prepare and organize documentation needed for corporate tax and sales tax reporting requirements. • Assist with day-to-day accounting operations by verifying transactions, updating records, and responding to internal financial inquiries.
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Buffalo, NY
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Temporary to Hire
25.3365 - 29.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team supporting accounting operations and special client-driven assignments in Buffalo, New York. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is well suited for someone who enjoys stepping into fast-moving environments, handling core financial processes, and contributing dependable accounting support where it is needed most. The role offers the chance to work across varied engagements while maintaining strong accuracy, professionalism, and consistency in day-to-day financial work. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate general ledger records. • Perform month-end close tasks by reviewing account activity, resolving discrepancies, and helping ensure timely financial reporting. • Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts to support accuracy and completeness in the financial statements. • Process accounts payable transactions, verify supporting documentation, and help maintain organized payment records. • Support accounts receivable functions by tracking incoming payments, following up on open balances, and applying cash accurately. • Prepare customer billing and assist with invoice review to promote timely and accurate revenue processing. • Handle sales tax-related tasks, including maintaining records and supporting compliance with applicable reporting requirements. • Adjust quickly to different client needs, workflows, and accounting systems while delivering consistent and reliable results. • Partner with internal contacts and client stakeholders to keep assignments on track and ensure smooth execution of accounting priorities.
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Williamsville, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join an insurance organization in Williamsville, New York. This role will help maintain accurate financial records, support core accounting operations, and contribute to timely reporting throughout the month-end and year-end cycles. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, sound reconciliation skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to strengthen financial accuracy and controls. Responsibilities: • Manage and support accounting activities tied to payroll, payables, receivables, cash posting, and collections, including related entries and account balancing. • Prepare cash-based analyses and supporting schedules that help monitor liquidity, while investigating and clearing outstanding reconciling items in a timely manner. • Contribute to the creation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports by organizing data, validating balances, and assisting with financial analysis. • Perform key close activities each month, quarter, and year, including journal entry preparation and completion of detailed workpapers. • Maintain the integrity of general ledger information by verifying that transactions are recorded completely and in line with company accounting standards and policies. • Develop internal reporting and variance explanations to highlight financial trends, unusual activity, and areas requiring follow-up. • Partner with teams such as FP&A and Operations to confirm financial transactions, research discrepancies, and resolve reporting issues. • Provide audit and compliance support by assembling schedules, documentation, and other materials needed for external audit and tax-related requests. • Recommend and assist with accounting process enhancements, including organizational or software-related changes that improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls. • Offer backup assistance for essential finance tasks during peak workloads or team absences and support special analyses or projects requested by finance leadership.
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z