
Senior Accountant - Hybrid
Robert Half Management Resources
Rochester, NY · HybridContract / TemporarySeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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The Senior Accountant will support a manufacturing organization during an approximately four-month contract assignment, reporting to the Assistant Controller. The role covers month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, audit preparation, sales and use tax filings, inventory controls, and budget forecasts. Manufacturing accounting experience and hands-on SAP accounting experience are required.
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Description
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to support a manufacturing organization during a four-month contract assignment. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this position will support month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit preparation. SAP and manufacturing accounting experience are required.
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Support month-end and year-end close in accordance with US GAAP.
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Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, interest, and intercompany transactions.
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Complete monthly general ledger and bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
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Review and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
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Prepare and file sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
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Support the annual financial audit and coordinate requested documentation.
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Monitor raw material, finished goods, and spare parts cycle counts to support inventory controls.
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Maintain accounting procedures and support budget forecasts for assigned accounts.
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Provide backup support for treasury activities.
Requirements
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Approximately five or more years of relevant accounting experience, including senior-level responsibilities.
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Manufacturing accounting experience is required.
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Hands-on SAP accounting experience is required.
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Strong knowledge of US GAAP, month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
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Experience supporting inventory accounting, internal controls, and financial audits.
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Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
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Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and quickly assume responsibility for assigned accounts.
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Availability to begin promptly and commit to an approximately four-month assignment.
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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How this job compares
Set against the 499 open Senior Accountant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- New York median$85–101K/yr26 salary ranges
- US median$50–55/hr23 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 48 open Senior Accountant jobs in New York and 499 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Robert Half (this employer)17 open
- New York State Civil Service2 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Senior Accountant postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (427 postings).
- Education
- 336 of the 499 open Senior Accountant jobs (67%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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