Senior Accountant Opportunity in Syracuse, NY - Join Robert Half

Robert Half is proud to partner with a dynamic and growing organization in Syracuse, New York to find a talented Senior Accountant. This hands-on role offers the perfect blend of core accounting operations, financial reporting, and strategic analysis, making it ideal for experienced professionals seeking ownership and impact. With a competitive salary around $75,000, excellent work-life balance, and comprehensive benefits, this position provides broad exposure across accounting and finance while partnering closely with internal teams to drive accuracy, strong internal controls, and process improvements.

Chris Preble from Robert Half is leading this search for a Senior Accountant who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys problem-solving. If you have expertise in month-end closes, reconciliations, and financial analysis, this role in the heart of Syracuse offers meaningful contributions to financial integrity and business success.

About the Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will support critical accounting functions for a thriving Syracuse-based organization. This position is more than routine tasks—it's about taking ownership of financial processes, analyzing variances, and delivering insights that inform management decisions. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure precise financial information, robust controls, and streamlined workflows. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, making it perfect for accountants passionate about efficiency and accuracy. Enjoy good work-life balance in a supportive culture with opportunities to make a real difference in financial reporting and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will involve a dynamic mix of technical accounting and analytical work:

• Help prepare and review monthly financial results, ensuring compliance with GAAP, applicable standards, and internal policies.
• Lead key aspects of month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, accruals, and detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger accounts, performing reconciliations and swiftly resolving any discrepancies for utmost accuracy.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of cost data and financial variances to support reporting and strategic decision-making.
• Review vendor activity, invoices, and account balances to verify proper classification and prevent errors.
• Monitor key financial trends and performance metrics, delivering actionable insights for planning and management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting efforts, and ad hoc financial analysis projects as business needs arise.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance financial processes, data integrity, and internal controls.
• Proactively identify workflow streamlining opportunities, strengthen controls, and boost overall efficiency.
• Handle special projects and additional duties to support the finance team's goals.

Required Qualifications

To succeed in this Senior Accountant role, bring the following expertise:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in a similar senior capacity.
• Deep understanding of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency with ERP systems like QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite, or similar; advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Proven track record in month-end/year-end closes, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Superior communication skills for collaborating with diverse teams.
• CPA certification or pursuit thereof is highly preferred.
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to process improvement.

This role demands technical precision alongside business acumen, rewarding those who excel in both.

Why Join Us?

Joining this Syracuse organization through Robert Half means stepping into a role with significant impact and growth potential. Benefit from a competitive salary of approximately $75,000, a robust benefits package, and an emphasis on work-life balance. Gain broad exposure partnering with multiple teams, tackle challenging projects that enhance your skills, and contribute to process optimizations that drive the company's success. Robert Half's expertise ensures a seamless placement into this collaborative environment where your contributions to financial accuracy and efficiency are valued. Don't miss this chance to advance your accounting career in Syracuse, NY—apply today and elevate your professional journey with Robert Half.

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