Accountant
Robert Half · Rochester, NY · 4 days ago
On-siteFinanceTemporary
Responsibilities
- Prepare and issue vouchers in alignment with established financial guidelines and verify that all amounts, dates, and backup materials are accurate before distribution.
- Maintain complete and well-organized records for voucher transactions while protecting sensitive financial information and related documentation.
- Collect, review, and validate supporting materials required for each voucher to ensure proper authorization and audit readiness.
- Monitor voucher activity from initial creation through redemption or final reconciliation and keep stakeholders informed of progress and exceptions.
- Reconcile voucher transactions against accounting records on a regular basis and investigate variances to ensure financial accuracy.
- Partner with finance, procurement, and operational teams to confirm details, resolve questions, and support smooth voucher processing.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries related to voucher status, documentation, and transaction discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Produce recurring reports on issued vouchers, redeemed balances, and outstanding items, and share findings that help guide financial decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Prior experience in accounting, voucher administration, financial analysis, or a closely related function.
- Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, general ledger activity, and financial control practices.
- Familiarity with regulatory and policy requirements related to financial documentation and transaction processing.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage data accurately and identify inconsistencies quickly.
- Proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, especially spreadsheet-based analysis and reporting.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
- Experience with grant accounting is a plus.