Accountant

Robert Half • Syracuse, NY • 3h ago

Description

We are looking for an Accountant to support financial and inventory reporting activities for a food manufacturing operation in Syracuse, New York. This Long-term Contract position will play an important role in producing accurate daily and monthly analyses tied to plant, cooler, and warehouse performance while helping maintain reliable accounting records. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, comfort working with operational data, and the ability to collaborate with plant leadership and accounting teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and review daily operational and inventory variance reports across multiple departments, including production, storage, and distribution. Responsibilities include:

Entering and reconciling inbound shipment documentation

Recording daily production outputs

Logging incoming goods into storage facilities

Processing receipts for materials and supplies

Maintaining raw material inventory records

Tracking product adjustments, rework, and write-offs

Updating month-end inventory counts for materials and supplies

Performing daily inventory reconciliations and partnering with operations to investigate and resolve discrepancies

Entering and maintaining production batch information

Analyzing daily inventory variances within storage locations

Supporting month-end reporting related to material usage and inventory loss

Monitor and report on bulk transfers between locations to ensure accurate tracking and documentation

Code invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts and process them through the company's accounts payable system

Maintain accurate and audit-ready operational documentation and records

Generate and distribute recurring and ad hoc operational reports

Provide analytical and project support to site leadership

Collaborate with the finance team on cost tracking, reporting, and special projects

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership

Requirements - Experience in accounting roles involving accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and journal entry preparation.

Strong reconciliation skills, including inventory review, bank reconciliations, and investigation of variances.

Background working with financial systems such as SAP and invoice processing platforms.

Ability to support audit documentation and maintain accurate records in a regulated or manufacturing environment.

Comfortable handling detailed, high-volume data entry while preserving accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Effective communication skills with the ability to work closely with plant personnel, operations leaders, and accounting teams.

Prior experience in food manufacturing, production accounting, or cost-related reporting is preferred.

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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