Description Nick Corieri with Robert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant for one of his client companies in Utica, New York. In this role, you will be tasked with the preparation of journal entries, participation in the month-end close process, and maintenance of various reconciliation requirements. You will also be responsible for maintaining and reconciling prepaid expenses and performing monthly bank reconciliations. Responsibilities: • Prepare monthly journal entries with the necessary backup for entry into software • Participate actively in the month-end close process • Maintain various reconciliation requirements including restricted funds, unrestricted funds, and special events • Reconcile and maintain prepaid expenses, prepaid insurance, prepaid workers comp and other general ledger reconciliations throughout the month • Prepare the depreciation entry ahead of month-end and maintain the depreciation schedule and summary of capital purchases • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and record and reconcile interest earned, fees, automatic transactions, and cash flows • Compile all expenses paid by credit card and prepare statement and backup for payment and entry into software • Update spreadsheets and prepare statements for payment entry into software • Extract daily reports for Base Stores from external software and update monthly spreadsheets of Sales and COGS • Complete various tax and state filings, tax exempt certificates, 1099 reporting and insurance requests • Assist with compiling annual budget information and entering it into software • Provide back up for accounts payable, cash receipts and billing • Work with the accounting team to manage data consolidation and reporting. For immediate consideration, please apply to this posting and contact Nick Corieri from Robert Half in Syracuse. Requirements • Possession of a minimum of 1 year of experience in an accounting role. • Demonstrable proficiency in performing bank reconciliations. • Experience with general ledger operations and maintenance. • Skilled in the preparation and posting of journal entries. • Capable of conducting month-end close procedures effectively. 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) .