<p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a construction-focused organization in Modesto, California on a Contract basis. This position plays a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow, supporting accurate financial records, and strengthening customer account management across receivables and credit activities. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and customers to address account concerns promptly and professionally.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Evaluate customer credit requests from initial intake through final decision, ensuring documentation is complete and references and reports are properly reviewed.</p><p>• Create and update customer records across accounting and operational platforms while maintaining accurate account information.</p><p>• Track outstanding balances, review aging trends, and prioritize collection efforts to support timely payment across assigned accounts.</p><p>• Investigate payment discrepancies, billing concerns, short payments, and reconciliation issues by partnering with customers and cross-functional teams to reach resolution.</p><p>• Complete daily and periodic receivable tasks such as cash posting, deposit preparation, credit adjustments, refunds, write-offs, and account statement distribution.</p><p>• Produce regular aging summaries and account status updates for leadership, sales partners, and credit management stakeholders.</p><p>• Manage construction-related receivables activities, including documentation tied to lien rights, preliminary notices, job accounts, releases, and project closeout requirements.</p><p>• Assist with month-end receivables close processes by performing reconciliations, reviews, and reporting assignments as needed.</p><p>• Provide coverage for other accounts receivable functions, including lien administration support and occasional front desk assistance when required.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.</p>
<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to support financial operations. This individual will play a key role in driving an accurate and timely close process, maintaining a disciplined general ledger, and ensuring strong financial controls across the organization.</p><p>This is a highly visible role partnering closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support operational and financial decision-making. For more information on this position please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and execute the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in alignment with corporate deadlines</li><li>Prepare and maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliations with full supporting documentation</li><li>Analyze variances versus budget and prior periods</li><li>Oversee corporate credit card program, including reconciliations and policy compliance</li><li>Track capital projects and ensure proper capitalization in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Maintain fixed asset subledger and depreciation schedules</li><li>Reconcile capital spend to approved budgets and support capital planning initiatives</li><li>Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and regulatory requirements</li><li>Prepare and file recurring reports (sales & use tax, property tax, and other filings)</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and supporting documentation</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes, including testing and documentation</li><li>Support ERP systems (SAP experience highly preferred) to ensure data integrity</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls</li><li>Partner with operations, finance, and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Provide support across AR/AP processes as needed</li><li>Monitor receivables and assist in resolving issues impacting cash flow and collections</li><li>Collaborate on operational or customer-related issues impacting financial results</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Corporate Tax Manager to lead tax planning, compliance, and reporting activities for a multi-entity agricultural organization in Turlock, California. This role is suited for a detail-oriented tax specialist who can navigate federal and state income tax matters as well as indirect tax obligations while supporting accurate, timely filings. The position works closely with internal finance teams and external advisors to strengthen tax processes, maintain compliance, and provide practical guidance on entity-level tax matters.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee preparation and review of corporate tax returns, income tax provisions, and related filings across multiple legal entities.<br>• Manage federal, state, and indirect tax compliance activities, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is complete and accurate.<br>• Partner with outside tax advisors and audit teams to support filings, examinations, and technical tax matters.<br>• Analyze tax positions, research regulatory changes, and recommend actions that align with business operations and reporting requirements.<br>• Support entity formation and structural changes by evaluating tax implications and coordinating required registrations and filings.<br>• Improve tax workflows through effective use of tax software and process automation tools, including CCH applications where applicable.<br>• Maintain organized tax records, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to strengthen reporting accuracy and audit readiness.<br>• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to gather data, resolve issues, and provide tax guidance relevant to agricultural and related business activities.
<p>A growing company in the Modesto area is seeking a Temporary Accounting Clerk to support its team with a variety of accounting and administrative duties. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling billing and clerical responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Assist with billing and invoice processing</li><li>Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions</li><li>Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies as needed</li><li>File, scan, and organize accounting documents</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the accounting team</li><li>Respond to internal and external inquiries related to billing and account information</li><li>Complete other clerical and accounting tasks as assigned</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991!</p>
<p>We are looking for a meticulous Bookkeeper to join a privately held company in California. This is an on-site, contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent for someone who thrives in a busy office and can manage accounting and administrative responsibilities with accuracy and consistency. The ideal candidate brings strong QuickBooks expertise, construction-related bookkeeping experience, and the ability to keep multiple projects moving efficiently. You will play a key role in supporting financial operations, project documentation, and day-to-day coordination across the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily bookkeeping activities in QuickBooks, including customer invoicing, payment application, vendor bill processing, and account reconciliation.</p><p>• Monitor outstanding receivables, follow up on past-due balances, and help maintain consistent cash flow through effective collections efforts.</p><p>• Track project financial performance by preparing job cost details, maintaining purchase order records, and producing profit and loss reporting by project.</p><p>• Support estimating and project administration by preparing documentation, entering project information, and assisting with material ordering and status tracking.</p><p>• Review contracts and project requirements, maintain organized records, and assist with construction-related paperwork such as notices, lien documentation, and prevailing wage support.</p><p>• Process high-volume billing accurately while keeping detailed time, material, and project activity records within company systems.</p><p>• Create and maintain spreadsheets, reports, templates, and business documents using Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.</p><p>• Coordinate communication with internal teams, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and regulatory contacts in a clear and timely manner.</p><p>• Maintain vendor, subcontractor, inventory, and client data across business systems while identifying opportunities to improve administrative workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991. </p>
<p>We’re partnering with a multi-site manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support plant operations, financial reporting, and cost visibility across the business. This role sits close to both finance leadership and operations and plays a key part in driving cost accuracy and decision support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Own and maintain standard costing across products and production processes including bills of materials, labor, and overhead allocations</p><p>Lead annual review of standards in partnership with plant leadership to ensure accuracy and full cost absorption</p><p>Prepare and analyze cost variances across production, labor, and overhead with clear insight into drivers</p><p>Build and maintain reporting and KPI dashboards to support operational and financial decision making</p><p>Support month-end close including inventory valuation, journal entries, and reconciliations</p><p>Partner on budgeting and forecasting cycles with a focus on cost modeling and production planning</p><p>Oversee inventory controls including cycle counts, physical inventory, and variance analysis across multiple locations</p><p>Identify process improvements across reporting, systems, and internal controls</p>
We are looking for an accomplished corporate tax leader to guide tax planning, compliance, and risk management for a complex, multi-entity organization in Turlock, California. This role is ideal for a strategic specialist who can combine technical tax expertise with sound business judgment and effective executive communication. The position will partner closely with senior leadership to support enterprise decisions, strengthen tax processes, and help the business navigate federal, state, and indirect tax matters with confidence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the company’s corporate tax function across multiple entities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory obligations.<br>• Lead the preparation, review, and oversight of federal and state income tax filings, provisions, and related reporting activities.<br>• Provide strategic guidance on indirect tax matters while identifying opportunities to improve tax efficiency and reduce exposure.<br>• Advise executive stakeholders on the tax implications of business initiatives, organizational changes, and long-term planning decisions.<br>• Support transaction activity such as mergers, acquisitions, asset divestitures, and financing arrangements by assessing tax consequences and recommending practical solutions.<br>• Strengthen tax controls, reporting workflows, and compliance processes to improve accuracy, consistency, and operational effectiveness.<br>• Collaborate with finance and cross-functional teams on tax-related system enhancements, process automation efforts, and implementation activities when applicable.<br>• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and translate changes into actionable guidance for the organization.
<p>Robert Half is working with a client in the food production and supply chain sector to hire an Accountant for a temporary role. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized professional who enjoys working with detailed documentation, reconciling high-volume transactional data, and partnering across multiple operational teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will bring experience in reconciliation, accounting support, transportation logistics, operations, or settlement processing, along with the ability to manage a fast-moving workflow with precision and professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Review, process, and maintain manifests, tags, load tickets, and related records</li><li>Verify documentation for completeness and accuracy before entry and reconciliation</li><li>Enter, validate, and reconcile load data across accounting and ERP platforms</li><li>Cross-check transportation records, manifests, and internal systems to ensure accountability</li><li>Investigate discrepancies related to weights, routes, missing loads, duplicate loads, rejected loads, and other data exceptions</li><li>Support settlement processing by ensuring validated and balanced records</li><li>Assist with audits, reconciliation reviews, and month-end reporting support</li><li>Maintain organized records to support compliance, retention, and audit readiness</li><li>Partner with operations, dispatch, transportation, quality, plant teams, and accounting to resolve issues quickly</li><li>Identify recurring issues and help improve processes and controls</li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred</li><li>Experience in reconciliation, accounting support, logistics, operations, or similar administrative functions</li><li>Background in manufacturing, food production, agriculture, transportation, or related industries preferred</li><li>Intermediate Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets</li><li>ERP experience preferred; Sage or similar systems are a plus</li><li>Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and communication skills</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support a contract assignment in Atwater, California. This onsite role focuses on reviewing supplier and vendor records, confirming that agreements and insurance documentation are current, and organizing accurate procurement-related files. The position is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling purchasing support tasks, maintaining documentation, and working closely with established supplier information.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review vendor and supplier records to verify that required agreements and supporting documents are current and complete.<br>• Confirm that insurance certificates and related compliance materials meet company standards and remain up to date.<br>• Organize, track, and maintain supplier documentation in designated shared folders or document management tools.<br>• Follow up on missing, expired, or incomplete records to help keep vendor files accurate and audit-ready.<br>• Support purchasing-related administrative activities by maintaining clear and well-structured supplier information.<br>• Work onsite Monday through Friday to manage document review tasks and provide consistent progress on the supplier list project.
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our team in Turlock, California. This Contract to permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to support key financial operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role involves working closely with the Controller and Billing Manager to ensure smooth accounting processes and vendor relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage accounts payable functions for multiple entities and vendors, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures.</p><p>• Analyze workflow processes to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.</p><p>• Ensure timely and accurate payment of bills while maintaining compliance with departmental guidelines.</p><p>• Process invoices for payment by comparing purchase orders, prices, payment terms, and additional charges.</p><p>• Perform accounting tasks such as transaction processing, account maintenance, and recording entries.</p><p>• Assist the Controller with bank reconciliation and other financial duties as needed.</p><p>• Maintain strong vendor relationships and address inquiries or issues effectively.</p><p>• Supervise and provide guidance within the accounting and administrative department.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless communication and coordination of accounting tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Collections Specialist to support an organization in Turlock, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage commercial receivables with tact, accuracy, and a strong customer service mindset. The role centers on maintaining positive client relationships while driving timely payment on open balances and resolving account issues efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Contact commercial customers regarding overdue balances and guide payment follow-up in a detail-oriented, service-oriented manner.</p><p>• Manage statement-based accounts by reviewing billing activity, confirming account details, and monitoring open invoice aging.</p><p>• Apply payments accurately by matching remittances to outstanding invoices and identifying any inconsistencies.</p><p>• Investigate billing questions, payment variances, and account discrepancies to support timely resolution.</p><p>• Document collection activity, customer communication, and payment commitments with clear and accurate account notes.</p><p>• Maintain regular follow-up with accounts in early and mid-stage delinquency.</p><p>• Use Excel to organize account information, track collection progress, and support reporting needs.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams as needed to clarify release details and ensure account records remain current.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991. </p>
<p>Robert Half is supporting a confidential Central Valley based client on a high impact accounting consulting engagement. This is a consulting role best suited for a senior accounting professional who is comfortable stepping into a complex, fast moving environment and operating independently from day one. This is not a traditional staff augmentation role. The client requires someone capable of diagnosing and resolving complex accounting issues without significant onboarding or oversight. For more information, contact Jason Lee.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assess and audit existing accounting processes across a multi-entity organizational structure</li><li>Identify breakdowns in intercompany and intracompany accounting and design solutions to correct them</li><li>Review and rebuild balance sheet schedules, including prepaid and amortization schedules, to ensure accuracy and compliance</li><li>Partner with finance leadership to evaluate and improve processes tied to a recent ERP implementation</li><li>Document corrected processes and implement controls to support long term accuracy and audit readiness</li><li>Operate independently with minimal supervision while maintaining clear and proactive communication with leadership</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join a reputable organization in Stockton, California. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who can manage payroll operations accurately and efficiently for a mid-sized employee population while maintaining compliance with reporting and wage requirements. The role is well suited to someone who is comfortable handling end-to-end payroll processing, supporting certified payroll needs, and working within Spectrum to keep payroll records current and reliable.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.</p><p>• Prepare and submit certified payroll documentation in accordance with project and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Use Spectrum to enter, review, and reconcile payroll data while resolving discrepancies before final processing.</p><p>• Coordinate with internal teams to gather timekeeping details, verify payroll changes, and address employee pay-related questions.</p><p>• Review payroll reports regularly to confirm compliance with company policies, wage rules, and applicable labor regulations.</p><p>• Support audits and reporting requests by organizing payroll files and providing complete documentation when needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to support procurement operations for a Contract position based in Atwater, California. This role focuses on securing materials and services that keep production and maintenance activities running smoothly while building strong supplier relationships and driving value through effective purchasing strategies. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong follow-through, and the ability to manage purchasing activity from sourcing through final receipt.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate recurring purchases for production and maintenance needs, ensuring materials and supplies are ordered accurately and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Evaluate suppliers by reviewing quality, service, pricing, and overall reliability to identify the best sources for direct materials and operational items.</p><p>• Negotiate commercial terms with vendors and address product or service concerns to support cost control and dependable supply.</p><p>• Develop savings opportunities through market analysis, supplier comparisons, and formal bid processes such as RFPs when needed.</p><p>• Oversee the complete purchase order cycle, including order creation, supplier confirmation, shipment follow-up, receipt verification, and issue resolution.</p><p>• Partner with Quality Assurance to support supplier approval activities, audits, and documentation reviews required for compliance standards.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies promptly to maintain accurate records and positive supplier relationships.</p><p>• Maintain accurate procurement data in Navision and help ensure purchasing records remain current, reliable, and aligned with company procedures.</p><p>• Support vendor onboarding by collecting required certifications, insurance records, and related compliance documents in coordination with internal stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991 for consideration!</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a dynamic organization in Modesto, California. This role is responsible for maintaining reliable financial information, strengthening reporting processes, and delivering insights that support business decisions. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership while contributing to the company’s long-term financial strategy and growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, and general ledger functions to support accurate financial operations.<br>• Manage account reconciliations within QuickBooks and review financial data for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.<br>• Oversee the monthly close cycle and ensure financial reports are prepared on schedule for leadership review.<br>• Produce financial statements and supporting analyses that help leadership evaluate business performance and financial health.<br>• Coordinate tax-related documentation and support compliance with applicable California regulations and reporting requirements.<br>• Build and monitor cash flow forecasts to assist with budgeting, planning, and operational decision-making.<br>• Partner with company leadership to provide financial guidance, interpret results, and support organizational priorities.<br>• Contribute to strategic initiatives by assisting with planning activities and preparing information needed for financing discussions.<br>• Maintain well-organized records, reports, and business correspondence using tools such as Excel, Word, Outlook, QuickBooks, and similar financial systems.
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a busy service organization in Modesto, California on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This position will provide essential accounting support with a strong emphasis on Accounts Payable while also assisting with receivables, cost tracking, and day-to-day administrative coordination. The ideal candidate brings solid accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the flexibility to support multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage a high volume of Accounts Payable transactions, including entering invoices, creating bills, and preparing payment-related records accurately and on time.</p><p>• Assign invoices to the proper job numbers and cost categories to maintain accurate financial tracking and reporting.</p><p>• Create and maintain vendor records, including collecting required documentation and assisting with 1099-related reporting needs.</p><p>• Review accounting entries in company systems to verify correct coding and support reliable job costing data.</p><p>• Partner with operations staff and internal departments to confirm project expenses are recorded correctly and aligned with current activity.</p><p>• Assist with Accounts Receivable functions by issuing customer invoices, updating account records, and helping maintain current billing information.</p><p>• Support prevailing wage documentation by organizing records and helping ensure required paperwork is complete and accurate.</p><p>• Maintain internal tracking tools and boards related to receivables, fleet registrations, receipt collection, and general status updates.</p><p>• Provide administrative assistance such as sorting and distributing mail, coordinating occasional travel arrangements, and updating internal procedures as needed.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with accounting, operations, sales, HR, management, project support teams, and remote colleagues to keep work moving efficiently during a high-volume period.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.</p>
<p>We have an immediate need for an Accounts Receivable Specialist for our client in the Modesto market for a temporary role. The position will be working onsite Monday-Friday with full time hours.</p><p><br></p><p>The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for supporting customer credit, receivables, cash application, account reconciliation, collections, and account maintenance activities to help ensure timely cash flow and accurate financial reporting. This role requires strong attention to detail, follow-through, customer service skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally to resolve account issues efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process customer credit applications from start to finish, including reviewing applications for completeness, gathering required documentation, checking credit references and reports, and communicating decisions.</li><li>Set up and maintain customer accounts in internal accounting and operational systems.</li><li>Monitor accounts receivable activity, aging balances, payment status, and collection priorities for assigned accounts.</li><li>Contact customers regarding past-due balances, follow up on payment commitments, and document collection activity accurately and consistently.</li><li>Research and resolve billing, cash application, credit, rebill, short-pay, and reconciliation issues in collaboration with internal teams and customers.</li><li>Prepare credit memos, refunds, write-offs, monthly statements, deposits, and daily cash posting as needed.</li><li>Prepare and distribute recurring aging reports and account updates for internal stakeholders and leadership.</li><li>Support industry-related receivables requirements, including project documentation, account setup, closeout items, and customer compliance documentation.</li><li>Assist with month-end accounts receivable and cash receipts responsibilities, including reconciliations, review, and reporting.</li><li>Provide backup support to other team members as needed.</li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned.</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Experience with ERP, accounting, or receivables systems preferred.</li><li>Knowledge of accounts receivable processes, credit review, account reconciliation, collections, and multi-entity or multi-location accounting environments preferred.</li><li>Ability to manage recurring deadlines, prioritize collections activity, follow up consistently, and escalate issues appropriately.</li><li>Strong problem-solving, research, documentation, and organizational skills.</li><li>Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.</li><li>Strong data entry and multitasking abilities with a high level of accuracy.</li><li>Self-starter with a professional attitude and dependable work style.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; strong numeric/data entry skills preferred.</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills.</li><li>2+ years of accounts receivable or accounting experience required.</li><li>Experience in a project-based, distribution, service, or operationally complex billing environment is a plus.</li><li>High school diploma required; additional coursework in accounting or finance preferred.</li><li>Experience processing credit applications, reviewing credit reports, reconciling customer accounts, and resolving payment discrepancies preferred.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991. </p>
<p>We are looking for a meticulous and adaptable Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Modesto, California. This Contract to permanent opportunity offers an exciting chance to manage advanced AP functions while cross-training in Accounts Receivable processes. The role requires a strong aptitude for systems, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to support financial operations efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and manage accounts payable transactions, including invoice verification, coding, approvals, and reconciliation.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and third-party processors to ensure accurate and timely AP and AR operations.</p><p>• Support accounts receivable tasks such as invoice preparation, payment tracking, and resolving discrepancies as needed.</p><p>• Research and resolve complex financial discrepancies by analyzing data and collaborating with relevant stakeholders.</p><p>• Utilize systems to extract, interpret, and analyze financial data for accuracy and process improvement.</p><p>• Maintain large and detailed spreadsheets, ensuring data integrity and efficiency in financial reporting.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners to address inquiries and provide timely updates.</p><p>• Uphold confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive financial information.</p><p>• Contribute to a positive team environment by balancing independent work with collaborative efforts.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991. </p>