Jakob Webster

Jakob Webster is a Senior Accountant at Robert Half since July 2022, specializing in short-term accounting projects and proficient in SAP for financial reporting and month-end reconciliations. Prior experience includes serving as an Accounting Consultant at the Office of Criminal Justice Programs, where responsibilities involved reviewing contracts and ensuring compliance with audit standards. As an Auditor at the Office of the NYS Comptroller, comprehensive audits and transaction assessments were conducted using a risk-based approach. In earlier roles, Jakob served as Chief Financial Officer for the SUNY Student Assembly, managing a budget of $150,000 and advocating for student rights, alongside various positions that developed experience in financial operations, tutoring, and student governance. A graduate of SUNY Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business Administration, Jakob's career reflects a strong foundation in both accounting practices and leadership.