Jobs · Accounting · New York

Finance and Accounting Manager

Robert Half · Hague, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccounting$80k–$100k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Direct daily accounting operations across the general ledger, payables, receivables, and payroll to ensure accurate and efficient financial processing.
  • Oversee the month-end close cycle and produce complete financial reporting packages, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and variance analysis for leadership review.
  • Review and complete reconciliations for critical balance sheet accounts such as cash, receivables, payables, fixed assets, deposits, and intercompany activity.
  • Track overdue customer accounts and coordinate collection efforts to improve cash flow and reduce outstanding balances.
  • Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules with a high level of accuracy and proper documentation.
  • Prepare and distribute financial reports, supporting schedules, and required filings for internal leaders and external parties.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial workflows, and system usage to support efficiency and future growth.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage financial transaction controls related to invoice approvals, journal entries, and disbursements to promote accuracy and compliance.
  • Partner with senior leadership on budget preparation, historical financial analysis, cost allocations, and other assigned projects while supporting operational needs that may occasionally extend beyond standard business hours.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
  • At least 3–5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and their practical application.
  • Demonstrated experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliation.
  • Background in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, ideally within a nonprofit or fund accounting environment.
  • Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office, with advanced capability in Excel.
  • Solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.

Qualifications

  • Sound accounting judgment.
  • A hands-on approach to process improvement.
  • The ability to guide a team in a player-coach capacity.

Skills

  • Accounting software proficiency.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel.
  • Financial reporting and analysis skills.
  • Team management and mentoring abilities.
  • Process improvement and optimization skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package.
  • Direct path to executive leadership.

Pay

$80,000 - $100,000

Schedule

On-site, direct-hire role.

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