Accounting Specialist

Robert Half • Batavia, NY • 5h ago

Description We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a manufacturing operation in New York. This position is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in day-to-day transactional accounting who is ready to expand into broader month-end and reporting responsibilities. The role supports core financial activities, helps maintain accurate records across the business, and partners with leadership to keep accounting processes organized and dependable.

Responsibilities:

Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, entering transactions, and preparing timely payments.

Record financial activity in the general ledger and prepare journal entries to support accurate month-end reporting.

Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure the integrity of financial records.

Close completed jobs, verify related inventory balances, and help maintain accurate cost and stock information.

Maintain fixed asset records, calculate depreciation, and support documentation related to asset accounting.

Prepare tax-related entries and vendor 1099 documentation in coordination with corporate reporting deadlines.

Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including financial statement support and ledger review.

Provide backup support for payroll administration by compiling employee time and payroll data for submission to corporate.

Help organize purchasing and accounting files, support audit requests, and contribute to cash flow activities such as billing, collections, and payment tracking. Requirements - 2+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on work with transactional accounting processes.

Practical knowledge of accounts payable, general ledger posting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

Experience working in an accounting role within a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.

Ability to manage detailed financial data accurately, including invoice processing, recordkeeping, and data entry.

Familiarity with accounting and business systems such as ERP, payroll, or fixed asset software.

Comfortable supporting deadline-driven close cycles and handling multiple priorities in an on-site office setting.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and corporate contacts.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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