Accounting Manager
DescriptionChris Preble from Robert Half is looking for an Accounting Manager for one of his Elmira area clients to help lead core accounting operations and provide hands-on oversight of daily financial activities. This role will guide a small team, strengthen accounting processes, and help ensure timely, accurate reporting across payables, receivables, cash activity, and month-end close.Responsibilities:- Help direct daily accounting operations across core functions, maintaining reliable records and supporting efficient financial workflows.- Prepare and manage the weekly payment cycle, reviewing disbursements for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval.- Partner on banking activity and cash management tasks, helping monitor liquidity and maintain organized cash-related records.- Contribute to the monthly close by reviewing and approving journal entries and helping keep reporting deadlines on track.- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to support accurate general ledger reporting.- Coordinate close activities related to receivables, payables, and intercompany confirmations to ensure complete and timely accounting records.- Provide documentation and support for external or internal audit requests, supplying information in a thorough and organized manner.- Create and refine accounting process documentation and written procedures to improve consistency, accountability, and team efficiency.Requirements- Experience in month-end close activities and general ledger maintenance.- Ability to review journal entries and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.- Experience completing account reconciliations, including detailed balance sheet analysis.- Working knowledge of banking transactions and cash management practices.- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to supervise, coach, and coordinate a small accounting team.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.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .