Sr. Accountant

About the role

Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a Syracuse client of his that has a hybrid accounting/HR role. The HR work is not advanced. It's basically to make up for the fact there's not enough accounting work to make it 40 hours so they're splitting up the role 50/50 ish between accounting and HR. Work life balance is great here and it's a very stable organization.

Responsibilities

• General Accounting Support
• Maintain organized financial records
• Assist with fiscal year-end close (October–November)
• Provide support for reporting and special projects as needed
• Accounts Receivable (A/R)
• Apply customer payments accurately and timely
• Process customer credit card payments for orders
• Prepare and distribute daily customer invoices
• Respond to customer email inquiries (invoice copies, payment status, etc.)
• Conduct collections follow-up on past-due accounts
• Accounts Payable (A/P)
• Code and enter vendor invoices
• Process invoices for payment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices (GAAP)
• Proficiency in accounting software platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or SAP)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to different industries and work environments

Skills

• Strong accounting foundation
• Proactive approach
• Desire to contribute beyond transactional accounting
• Experience with general ledger activity, reconciliations, month-end close and financial reporting
• Ability to analyze budget versus actual results, investigate variances, and identify unusual spending patterns or items that require follow-up
• Experience with fixed asset records and planning data
• Experience with internal and external audit requests
• Experience with inventory-related accounting activities
• Experience with process enhancements that improve accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Vacation, holiday, and floating time off
• Network-building opportunities among professionals at leading organizations

Pay

60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly

Schedule

Hybrid