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Posted August 21, 2026
Robert Half

Payroll and Accounting Manager

Rochester, NY 14534, US Temporary
Compensation: $40 to $50 Hourly

Seeking an experienced Payroll & Accounting Manager to provide hands-on support across payroll and general accounting.


The role may lean more heavily toward payroll/prevailing wage or toward accounting, as long as the candidate has experience across both areas.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Weekly multi-state payroll for approximately 60 employees across 9 states
  • Prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance
  • Payroll reporting, timekeeping review, wage classifications and fringe calculations
  • General accounting, AP, billing, reconciliations and month-end support
  • Process improvements, documentation and SOP development
  • Supporting additional accounting and finance projects as needed



Qualifications:

Strong payroll and/or accounting background

Multi-state payroll experience

Prevailing wage or certified payroll experience strongly preferred

General accounting experience

Paychex experience is a plus

Able to work independently and take ownership of processes

Accounting Manager, Payroll Manager, Senior Accountant, Assistant Controller or similar experience


Compensation

$40.00-$50.00 Hourly

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