<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a growing organization in the Conejo Valley, California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who can partner closely with the Controller and help maintain accurate, timely financial reporting across multiple entities. The right candidate will bring strong month-end expertise, a solid grasp of general ledger activity, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead key aspects of the monthly close process for multiple companies, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete.</p><p>• Prepare and record journal entries with accuracy while maintaining proper supporting documentation for all accounting activity.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a recurring basis and investigate discrepancies to ensure reliable financial records.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner to support cash accuracy.</p><p>• Assist the Controller with day-to-day accounting operations and provide additional support during periods of increased workload.</p><p>• Review account activity for consistency with accrual-based accounting practices and make adjustments when needed.</p><p>• Maintain organized financial records within QuickBooks and support the integrity of system-based reporting.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement efforts related to close activities and overall accounting efficiency as the business continues to expand.</p>
<p>Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant</p><p>Food Manufacturing Company</p><p>Woodland Hills, CA (100% onsite)</p><p>Compensation & Schedule</p><ul><li>Benefits: 90% employer-paid medical, dental, 401(k)</li><li>Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; overtime required during month-end close (including weekends)</li><li>Reports to: CFO</li><li>ERP: Sage Intacct</li></ul><p>Position Overview</p><p>A fast-growing food manufacturing company in Woodland Hills is looking to add either an Accounting Manager and/or Senior Accountant to its team. Both roles are highly hands-on and ideal for professionals who are comfortable in an unstructured, evolving environment and can adapt quickly while wearing multiple hats.</p><p>The Accounting Manager will lead the accounting function and manage a small team, while the Senior Accountant will work closely alongside an existing senior team member supporting day-to-day accounting and close activities.</p><p>Key Responsibilities (both roles)</p><ul><li>Execute and support month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting</li><li>Maintain general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams</li><li>Support audit preparation and provide necessary documentation</li><li>Identify process improvements and help build scalable accounting practices</li><li>Contribute in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and evolving structure</li></ul><p>Additional Responsibilities – Accounting Manager</p><ul><li>Manage and mentor a team of 4 accounting staff</li><li>Oversee full close process and review work performed by team</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and establish scalable processes</li><li>Partner directly with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives</li></ul><p>Qualifications – Accounting Manager</p><ul><li>CPA required</li><li>6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience</li><li>Prior people management experience (managing 3–5+ staff)</li><li>Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience</li><li>Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems</li><li>Manufacturing or food industry experience a plus (hospitality/restaurant exposure helpful but not required)</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-growing, unstructured environment</li></ul><p>Qualifications – Senior Accountant</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>3–6+ years of accounting experience</li><li>Strong understanding of GAAP fundamentals</li><li>ERP experience (Sage Intacct preferred) and strong Excel skills</li><li>Manufacturing or related industry experience a plus</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, less structured environment and taking on diverse responsibilities</li></ul><p>This is an opportunity to join a growing organization with strong leadership and make a meaningful impact on the accounting function.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in the Burbank area of California on a Contract basis. This role supports accurate financial reporting and helps maintain the integrity of accounting activity for assigned business entities through hands-on month-end work, analysis, and reconciliation. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound financial judgment, and the ability to work effectively across routine close activities and special accounting projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries to support monthly accounting activity for assigned entities.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and maintain detailed roll-forwards to ensure balances are complete, accurate, and well supported.</p><p>• Investigate account discrepancies, identify unusual fluctuations, and record necessary reclassifications or adjustments.</p><p>• Produce and review period-end financial reporting packages, including balance sheet, income statement, and operating expense statements.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by validating account activity and resolving open items on schedule.</p><p>• Support quarterly analytical review work by compiling financial data and assisting with variance explanations.</p><p>• Assemble audit and tax support schedules required for year-end reporting and compliance activities.</p><p>• Partner with accounting leadership on special projects and additional financial assignments as business needs arise.</p>
<p>**Real Estate firm seeking a Sr. Accountant for growing team**</p><p><br></p><p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the commercial real estate development and management industry. The role is based in Marina Del Rey, California, and involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department. The successful candidate will be expected to process and maintain accurate customer credit records, among other responsibilities. </p><p><br></p><p>Please email resume to Eric Herndon </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of customer credit applications</p><p>• Prepare and reconcile financial statements</p><p>• Handle Accounts Payable/Receivable and General Ledger</p><p>• Conduct audits, bank account reconciliation, and credit card reconciliation</p><p>• Oversee building CAM Processing</p><p>• Prepare tax returns for external CPA</p><p>• Utilize skills in Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger, and Journal Entries</p><p>• Use Microsoft Excel, or MRI, Yardi for various accounting tasks</p><p>• Implement internal controls and ensure their effectiveness</p><p>• Communicate effectively with financial institutions, tenants, and vendors.</p>
<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the commercial real estate development and management industry. This role is based in Los Angeles, California, and will involve overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department. The Sr. Accountant will be tasked with handling accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, financial statement preparation, and much more.</p><p><br></p><p>Please email resume to Eric.Herndon for consideration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department</p><p>• Handle accounts payable and receivable</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger and prepare financial statements</p><p>• Conduct audits and reconcile bank and credit card accounts</p><p>• Oversee building construction draws and tenant improvement work</p><p>• Process Common Area Maintenance (CAM)</p><p>• Prepare tax returns for external CPA</p><p>• Implement and maintain internal controls</p><p>• Interact effectively with financial institutions, tenants, and vendors</p><p>• Maintain a high level of professionalism in appearance, work product, and judgement</p>
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an interim Sr. Accountant to support a growing medical device manufacturing company during a period of acquisition-driven expansion. This long-term onsite contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can manage key close activities across multiple entities while maintaining accuracy in financial records and reporting. The role will work closely with leadership to strengthen month-end processes, support compliance needs, and contribute to a responsive, high-accountability environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead core month-end accounting activities for multiple entities, ensuring entries and reports are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Record and review accruals, intercompany transactions, fixed asset depreciation, and amortization to maintain complete financial statements.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank activity, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding variances promptly.</p><p>• Prepare supporting entries tied to tax estimates and other period-end adjustments required for an accurate close.</p><p>• Coordinate intercompany account balancing and help ensure transactions between entities are properly reflected.</p><p>• Provide schedules, backup materials, and documentation needed for audits and other financial review requests.</p><p>• Contribute to efforts that streamline the close process and reduce turnaround time for monthly reporting.</p><p>• Partner closely with the Controller in a hands-on setting to address priorities, improve processes, and support daily accounting operations.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for a client in El Segundo, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on ensuring a smooth and accurate monthly close process, maintaining financial integrity, and resolving reconciliation issues across core accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in NetSuite and a proven background in general ledger accounting within fast-paced environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead critical activities tied to the monthly financial close, helping ensure deadlines are met and reporting is accurate.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining proper supporting documentation and accounting controls.<br>• Review general ledger activity to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and keep records aligned with financial data.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations, including pass-through reconciliations, and resolve outstanding items promptly.<br>• Complete bank reconciliations and follow through on exceptions to maintain accurate cash reporting.<br>• Utilize NetSuite to manage accounting workflows, analyze transactions, and support day-to-day financial operations.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather required close information and improve the efficiency of recurring accounting tasks.<br>• Contribute insight on media-related accounting processes where experience with MediaOcean or Strata can add value.<br>• Support additional senior-level accounting projects as needed in a dynamic contract environment.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a dynamic and expanding restaurant organization in Woodland Hills, California. This position will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and contribute financial insight that supports business growth. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments while helping guide day-to-day accounting operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive the month-end close by preparing, reviewing, and analyzing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure timely and accurate results.<br>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring financial data is complete, well-organized, and aligned with reporting standards.<br>• Monitor compliance with applicable accounting guidance and financial regulations, including adherence to U.S. GAAP and internal policies.<br>• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by evaluating financial trends, investigating variances, and providing actionable insights to leadership.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation efforts, manage documentation requests, and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and enhance the efficiency of existing financial processes and systems.<br>• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to accounting staff, helping develop team capabilities and maintain high-quality output.<br>• Partner with finance and cross-functional teams on financial analysis, special projects, system enhancements, and other business initiatives as needed.<br>• Contribute to strategic finance activities such as M&A readiness, IPO-related support, investor-facing reporting preparation, and ad hoc accounting analyses when required.
<p>🌟 <strong>We’re Hiring: Senior Property Accountant</strong> 🌟</p><p><br></p><p>I’m partnering with a well-established, growing real estate investment firm that’s looking to add a <strong>Senior Property Accountant</strong> to their team.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the full accounting cycle while partnering cross-functionally with asset management and operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong> </p><p>• Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial + residential assets </p><p>• Lead month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations</p><p>• Prepare financial statements, reporting packages, and variance analysis for leadership</p><p>• Support budgeting, forecasting, and Board reporting</p><p>• Ensure GAAP compliance and support audit + tax processes</p><p>• Collaborate closely with operations on financial performance and insights</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong> </p><p>✔️ 3+ years of accounting experience (real estate preferred)</p><p>✔️ Strong understanding of GL, financial reporting, and reconciliations</p><p>✔️ Yardi experience + advanced Excel a plus</p><p>✔️ Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines</p><p><br></p><p>💼 This role offers strong visibility, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio. </p><p>Role is Hybrid </p>
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a strong Sr. Accountant to support our retail and marketing firm client, for a hybrid 3-4 month engagement. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accountant who can support critical close and reporting activities in a fast-moving environment. The position will play a central role in producing financial statements, maintaining reconciliations, and helping the team stay on track with monthly reporting deadlines. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare key components of the monthly and periodic financial statements, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely completion.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to confirm that account activity is complete and properly supported.</p><p>• Perform recurring account and cash reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and documenting findings clearly.</p><p>• Complete royalty-related reporting and reconciliation tasks by leveraging prior documentation and established workflows.</p><p>• Use Oracle R12 to review accounting activity, validate transactions, and support financial reporting requirements.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end close by recording, reviewing, and organizing accounting information needed for timely results.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal business partners to address reporting needs and support day-to-day accounting operations.</p>
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a strong Sr. Accountant to provide hands-on support for equity administration and related financial reporting for a leading gaming organization. This Long-term Contract is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume reconciliation work across stock and payroll systems. The role centers on maintaining accurate records, preparing period-end reporting, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and precise equity data processing.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage day-to-day equity administration activities, with increased support during month-end close and quarterly reporting cycles.</p><p>• Retrieve stock-related data from Shareworks and prepare it for upload or use within Workday and related reporting processes.</p><p>• Review records across platforms, identify inconsistencies, and complete detailed reconciliations to maintain data integrity.</p><p>• Partner with payroll teams to validate stock compensation information and ensure alignment between payroll and equity records.</p><p>• Answer related email inquiries, ensure timely responses, and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Prepare clear grant summary materials for executive review and approval during quarterly grant periods.</p><p>• Perform manual audits between stock administration and payroll systems to confirm completeness and accuracy.</p><p>• Support the creation and distribution of month-end and quarter-end reports tied to equity activity and related accounting data.</p><p>• Help manage time-sensitive workflows across multiple systems while meeting strict reporting deadlines during peak periods.</p><p><br></p>
<p>Staff Accountant</p><p>Hospitality Industry (Resort/Hotel)</p><p>100% Onsite</p><p><br></p><p>Job Summary</p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a boutique hospitality property. This role will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the close process, and assisting with financial reporting. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with QuickBooks, a strong understanding of GAAP, and prior exposure to hotel or resort accounting environments.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice processing, payments, and collections</li><li>Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with weekly and monthly financial reporting and close activities</li><li>Monitor cash flow activity and support cash management processes</li><li>Ensure accuracy of financial data and compliance with GAAP standards</li><li>Assist with variance analysis and provide support for operational and financial decision-making</li><li>Work cross-functionally with operations to ensure accurate financial tracking of revenue and expenses</li><li>Support audit requests and maintain organized financial documentation</li></ul><p>This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic hospitality environment where you can contribute to the financial operations and gain strong exposure to full-cycle accounting.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a finance team in California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on transactional work with broader accounting support and wants to contribute to accurate, timely financial reporting. The position will partner closely with finance leadership and internal teams to help maintain organized records, support close activities, and strengthen day-to-day accounting operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle by reviewing invoices, assigning appropriate coding, and entering transactions accurately into the accounting system.<br>• Reconcile bank activity and assist with balancing cash accounts to ensure financial records remain complete and current.<br>• Track prepaid expenses, update supporting schedules, and record amortization entries in alignment with accounting guidelines.<br>• Support general ledger activity by preparing and reviewing entries while maintaining proper debit and credit treatment across accounts.<br>• Provide day-to-day accounting and administrative assistance related to overhead spending and other operational finance needs.<br>• Contribute to month-end close by preparing reconciliations, organizing support documentation, and helping resolve account discrepancies.<br>• Work with colleagues across departments to gather financial information and promote timely, accurate reporting.<br>• Assist with accounts receivable processes and related accounting tasks as needed to support the broader finance function.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. In this role, you will support core accounting operations by helping ensure timely financial reporting, accurate reconciliations, and dependable payroll and general ledger activities. This position works closely with internal teams and leadership to maintain strong financial records, assist with budgeting and audit preparation, and contribute to special projects as needed.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead key month-end accounting activities, including posting journal entries, completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and helping produce financial reports for distribution.<br>• Maintain supporting schedules, subsidiary records, and accounting data files to ensure the general ledger remains accurate and well organized.<br>• Partner with the Controller to prepare for annual external audits by gathering documentation, organizing schedules, and responding to audit-related requests.<br>• Contribute to the development of annual operating and capital budgets by compiling financial data and assisting with analysis.<br>• Process payroll and support related payroll administration tasks with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.<br>• Keep accounting procedures and documentation current, accessible, and organized to support compliance and operational consistency.<br>• Research accounting questions, evaluate applicable guidance, and recommend practical solutions to address reporting or process issues.<br>• Communicate with departments, vendors, and external contacts to verify information, resolve discrepancies, and keep accounting workflows moving efficiently.<br>• Provide backup support for accounts payable and other finance-related activities while assisting with reporting requests and special assignments.<br>• Apply relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements to assigned work, including considerations connected to home health and hospice service operations where applicable.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Simi Valley, California. In this role, you will help maintain accurate records, contribute to reliable month-end reporting, and ensure daily accounting processes run smoothly under the direction of finance leadership. This opportunity is well suited for someone who can balance precision, accountability, and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Enter and maintain financial data in QuickBooks with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.</p><p>• Prepare month-end journal entries and support the close process to deliver dependable financial reporting.</p><p>• Maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts and help keep profit and loss reporting structures organized and consistent.</p><p>• Manage billing, cash application, vendor payments, deposits, credits, and card transaction processing across accounts receivable and accounts payable activities.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual schedule and resolve discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Review, process, reimburse, and retain documentation for employee expense submissions in accordance with company guidelines.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll processing for employees and contractors, including verification of time records and proper record retention.</p><p>• Work with external insurance partners to support policy administration and ongoing coverage requirements.</p><p>• Assist with annual 1099 filings, year-end audit preparation, and compilation of tax-related financial information for outside partners.</p><p>• Provide accounting support and training to staff while assisting cross-functional teams with non-confidential financial requests.</p>
<p>Staff Accountant</p><p><br></p><p>This is a high-impact, General Ledger–focused accounting role supporting a fast-paced, multi-entity operation in the Music Entertainment Industry. The position plays a key role in month-end close, intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting, partnering closely with accounting leadership to deliver accurate, timely insights that support business decisions.</p><p>Ideal for an accountant who enjoys owning the numbers, working across multiple entities, and seeing how their work directly influences leadership and operations.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><p>-Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP</p><p>-Own general ledger activity across multiple entities and locations</p><p>-Record daily transactions including payments, purchases, and accruals</p><p>-Perform intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations</p><p>-Import and post GL activity from operational systems into the accounting platform</p><p>-Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts</p><p>-Review and approve positive pay activity</p><p>-Research and resolve discrepancies with urgency and attention to detail</p><p>-Support and actively participate in month-end close</p><p>-Maintain monthly close workbooks and supporting schedules</p><p>-Assist with monthly and annual financial statement support schedules</p><p>-Perform variance analysis and contribute to management reporting</p><p>-Produce weekly AR aging reports for leadership</p><p>-Prepare monthly receivables recaps for bad debt and reserve reviews</p><p>-Support AP processing, vendor setup, and commission payments</p><p>-Assist with 1099 preparation and compliance efforts</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>What Brings Success in This Role:</p><p>-3+ years of accounting experience</p><p>-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting</p><p>-Strong working knowledge of GAAP</p><p>-Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-branch environments</p><p>-Hands-on ownership of journal entries, GL, and bank reconciliations</p><p>-Month-end close experience in a collaborative accounting team</p><p>-Intercompany accounting and balance sheet reconciliation experience</p><p>-Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities</p><p>-Public accounting or public company exposure preferred</p><p>-Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and/or QuickBooks a plus</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Location & Schedule:</p><p>Santa Monica, CA</p><p>Hybrid schedule: 4 days in-office / Fridays remote</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Compensation & Benefits:</p><p>Salary range: $80,000 – $95,000</p><p>Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)</p><p>Unlimited PTO</p><p>2 WEEKS OFF BETWEEN XMAS AND NYS</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call (562) 800-3913 and ask for Preston Doran. Please reference job order number 00460-0013422344 and email resume to [email protected]</p>
<p>**Real Estate Co. seeking a Sr. Accountant**</p><p><br></p><p>Please email resume to Eric Herndon for consideration.</p><p><br></p><p>As a Senior Accountant, you will prepare and consolidate financial statements, analyze and reconcile accounts, analyze cash flow, produce budgets and forecasting, prepare audits, and handle internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. To thrive in this position, you will need outstanding analytical skills. In this full-time role, you will be well compensated, offered great benefits, and have the chance to grow.</p><p><br></p><p>How you will make an impact</p><p><br></p><p>- Prepare financial analysis on trends, performance metrics, benchmarks, etc.</p><p><br></p><p>- Provide assistance in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external</p><p><br></p><p>- Participate in various department-wide initiatives</p><p><br></p><p>- Successfully collaborate with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, controls and provide support on special requests when necessary</p><p><br></p><p>- Perform monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables such as journal entries, reconciliations, reports in compliance with GAAP</p><p><br></p><p>- Prepare monthly consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting</p><p><br></p><p>- Supply Balance Sheet account reconciliations</p><p><br></p><p>- Strong interest in continuously improving the automation of the accounting and reporting process</p>
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing environment in California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position focuses on building reliable cost models, supporting pricing decisions, and delivering clear insight into production spending and profitability. The role partners closely with operations, engineering, purchasing, and business teams to strengthen financial visibility and help guide practical, data-driven decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create detailed cost estimates for new, modified, or existing products to support competitive and accurate pricing decisions.<br>• Review historical production data, bills of materials, and routing information to project manufacturing expenses and identify cost trends.<br>• Evaluate financial exposure within estimates and apply appropriate assumptions to reflect margin targets and production risk.<br>• Work with purchasing, engineering, and related teams to gather current pricing for raw materials, outside services, and sourced components.<br>• Establish, update, and maintain standard and actual costs across raw materials, work in process, and finished goods inventories.<br>• Investigate differences between expected and actual manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, and overhead, and explain key drivers.<br>• Prepare margin and profitability analysis by customer, product category, and individual jobs to support operational and commercial decisions.<br>• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to assess the financial effect of design revisions, material alternatives, and lead-time improvements.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in California. This position is responsible for strengthening cost accounting practices, supporting accurate financial reporting, and providing insight into inventory, cost of sales, and margin performance. The role also offers the opportunity to guide entry-level team members, improve accounting processes, and partner with operations in a manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities tied to inventory, cost of sales, and revenue-related transactions, ensuring timely and accurate close results.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain reliable financial records and compliance with internal policies and applicable standards.</p><p>• Review gross margin performance and develop analyses that highlight cost trends, variances, and opportunities to improve reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Lead inventory-related accounting tasks, including audit support, cycle count review, and evaluation of inventory balances within a manufacturing setting.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor a small team of cost accounting and estimating professionals, helping build capability in government-focused cost accounting practices.</p><p>• Perform detailed variance analysis on production and standard costs to identify root causes and support corrective actions with cross-functional partners.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting compliance-focused reviews.</p><p>• Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support a high-performing finance organization.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Tax Analyst to support a long-term contract engagement in Sylmar, California. This position will focus on deferred tax analysis, historical tax adjustment research, and workpaper review to help strengthen the accuracy of corporate tax records. The ideal candidate brings strong corporate tax knowledge and can partner with tax leadership to resolve discrepancies, organize supporting documentation, and improve the reliability of tax reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine historical tax workpapers and prior-year adjustments to identify trends, inconsistencies, and deferred tax issues requiring resolution.<br>• Analyze deferred tax balances and related differences, tracing items through prior reporting periods to validate accuracy and supporting detail.<br>• Partner with tax management to organize, reconcile, and clean up tax records and schedules across corporate tax files.<br>• Record and document tax differences by researching underlying activity and connecting adjustments to historical support.<br>• Prepare, update, and maintain audit-ready workpapers that clearly support tax positions, calculations, and reconciliations.<br>• Support corporate tax compliance activities by gathering documentation, reviewing schedules, and assisting with issue resolution tied to tax reporting.<br>• Use accounting and tax software tools to evaluate data, process information efficiently, and maintain accurate supporting records.
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support a broad range of day-to-day accounting activities for a property-focused organization in Santa Barbara, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage financial transactions accurately, investigate variances, and keep payables, deposits, and reconciliations moving efficiently. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate with operational teams while maintaining organized financial records.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Generate daily cash documentation and examine banking activity to confirm incoming funds, resolve mismatches, and gather supporting processor reporting.<br>• Coordinate communication with properties regarding account-related exceptions and respond to routine property accounting questions with timely follow-up.<br>• Process payment reversals such as credit card refunds and voids while ensuring accurate records are maintained.<br>• Audit accounts payable batches against source invoices, route completed batches for operational approval, and post approved transactions for payment processing.<br>• Prepare check runs, distribute issued payments, and record recurring utility-related journal entries and other scheduled postings.<br>• Review financial tracking reports, utility schedules, petty cash activity, and month-end pre-close materials to identify irregularities and support accurate close procedures.<br>• Manage tax, insurance impound, and sales tax payment activities, including preparing bank deposits and completing monthly bank reconciliations.<br>• Set up and approve vendor records in Yardi after required documentation is received, maintain year-end vendor totals for reporting, and assist with urgent check requests and other assigned accounting projects.
<p>**Westside CPA firm seeking to bring on a Sr. Tax Accountant to team**</p><p><br></p><p>Please email resume to Eric Herndon for confidential consideration.</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is currently working with a dynamic client looking for a Tax Accountant. The Tax Accountant will work with financial and income tax statements, making sure that they comply with tax laws by filing their federal and state tax returns. If you are a deadline driven Tax Accountant with excellent attention to detail and highly organized, this may be the role for you!</p><p><br></p><p>Major responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>- Confirm that clients comply with federal, state and local tax regulations</p><p><br></p><p>- Prepare tax provisions schedules, returns, payments, reports and maintain a company's tax database</p><p><br></p><p>- Oversee tax preparation work that is outsourced</p><p><br></p><p>- Identify legal tax savings and recommend ways to improve profits</p><p><br></p><p>- Put together accurate quarterly and annual tax reports</p><p><br></p><p>- Provide management with information regarding the impact of tax liabilities and corporate strategies or new tax laws</p><p><br></p><p>- Create tax solutions to incorrect tax fillings or complicated tax issues</p><p><br></p><p>- Maintain good industry knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, participating in professional organizations, keeping up with professional networks and reading professional publications</p>
We are looking for a tax specialist to join a public accounting team in Santa Barbara, California. This position focuses on preparing a variety of tax returns, supporting accounting activities, and helping maintain accurate financial records for a diverse client base. The role offers the opportunity to work with businesses and high-net-worth individuals in a collaborative environment that values precision, client service, and continued career development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare federal and related tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Examine client financial records and supporting documentation to identify missing information, resolve discrepancies, and support complete filings.<br>• Assist with accounting activities, including posting and refining journal entries as part of the month-end and year-end process.<br>• Use accounting and tax software such as QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Sage, and CCH products to manage financial data and return preparation.<br>• Organize and maintain detailed workpapers that support tax positions and facilitate internal review procedures.<br>• Communicate with clients as needed to gather documents, clarify financial details, and follow up on outstanding items.<br>• Monitor tax work for compliance with current regulations and firm standards across multiple return types.