Staff Accountant - HR Assistant Syracuse, NY

Hybrid Accounting/HR 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.

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
• Prepare and mail vendor checks weekly

• Maintain employee files and documentation
• Assist with onboarding paperwork and new hire documentation
• Support benefits administration tasks (forms, updates, enrollments)
• Track PTO and employee records
• Assist with basic payroll coordination (if applicable)
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information