We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Carson, California. This role requires a finance specialist with a strong background in general ledger accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting within the manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting processes and demonstrate the ability to contribute to organizational growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and manage full-cycle general ledger accounting processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Perform month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.<br>• Conduct detailed cost accounting and cost analysis to support project and operational decision-making.<br>• Prepare and present financial reports, management summaries, and variance analyses.<br>• Monitor and report on the financial performance of capital projects and fixed assets.<br>• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts to support organizational planning.<br>• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies in financial practices.<br>• Lead bank reconciliation efforts, particularly for inventory-related accounts.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and procedures.<br>• Identify opportunities for skill development and prepare for potential advancement into leadership roles.
<p>**Real Estate Firm seeking a Staff accountant in West LA**</p><p><br></p><p>Please email Eric Herndon for consideration</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a stable Real Estate Firm in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you will manage multiple sets of books, oversee the full accounting cycle, and ensure smooth month-end closing processes. You will collaborate with management and offsite teams to deliver accurate financial reports and support organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain and oversee the general ledger for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and manage daily cash accounting tasks.</p><p>• Conduct month-end closing processes, including reconciliations and variance analysis.</p><p>• Collaborate with management to produce monthly financial reports and provide insights into budget-to-actual variances.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and year-end tax packages for external accounting firms.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.</p><p>• Support offsite managers and internal personnel in financial reporting and operational accounting needs.</p><p>• Contribute to the development of selected management financial reports to aid decision-making.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join our team in Rancho Cucamonga, California. In this role, you will oversee a team of accounting professionals and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations within a dynamic construction industry environment. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and contribute to the financial success of multiple divisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and manage accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and certified payroll submissions.<br>• Supervise a team of three, providing guidance, support, and performance management to ensure optimal productivity.<br>• Handle month-end close processes, including general ledger postings and financial statement preparation and analysis.<br>• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws, union contracts, and certified payroll reporting requirements.<br>• Track and process commission advancements, payouts, and accruals specific to each division.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel functions, such as pivot tables and macros, for financial data analysis and reporting.<br>• Collaborate with division leaders to ensure accurate job costing and financial projections.<br>• Maintain a quick 10-day close cycle to meet organizational deadlines and objectives.<br>• Work independently in an open office environment, ensuring tasks are completed with minimal supervision.<br>• Ensure accurate data entry and reporting using Q360 and Dayforce software.
<p>We are looking for a meticulous Staff Accountant to join our growing team in Irvine, California. This is a contract to permanent position, offering a unique opportunity for growth and long-term stability within the Manufacturing industry. The role involves performing a variety of accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes with accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Perform month-end close procedures, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries, verifying supporting documentation.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Controller to support cost accounting initiatives and learn new processes.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software systems and Microsoft Excel for financial data analysis and reporting.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements in all accounting activities.</p><p>• Communicate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth operations.</p>
<p><strong>📈 Cost Analyst – Long Beach, CA | Hybrid | Manufacturing | High-Growth Opportunity</strong></p><p>We’re seeking a <strong>Cost Analyst</strong> to join our manufacturing team in <strong>Long Beach</strong>. If you're detail-oriented, love digging into <strong>inventory and costing</strong>, and have a passion for <strong>improving processes</strong>, this is your opportunity to grow with a fast-moving company.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze inventory and product costing data to support month-end close</li><li>Prepare journal entries, reconcile GL accounts, and ensure financial accuracy</li><li>Validate inventory reports and stock valuations</li><li>Work cross-functionally to streamline cost and inventory processes</li><li>Identify variances, investigate root causes, and recommend improvements</li><li>Use ERP systems to manage cost and inventory data</li><li>Support audits and provide documentation as needed</li></ul><p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory processes</li><li>Experience in manufacturing environments preferred</li><li>Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel</li><li>A mindset for continuous improvement and process optimization</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>High-growth</strong> company with room to advance</li><li><strong>Hybrid schedule</strong> (mix of on-site and remote)</li><li>Competitive salary + full benefits</li></ul><p><br></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 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013216885 email resume to [email protected]</p>
<p>We are seeking a seasoned Senior Accountant to join our team in Hawthorne, California. The role involves overseeing various financial operations, including payroll management, financial statement preparation, and vendor payments. This position will also require collaboration with external CPA to ensure compliance and accuracy in all financial reporting. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee payroll operations and ensure accurate and timely processing</p><p>• Handle month-end and year-end closing processes</p><p>• Prepare financial statements in accordance with standard accounting principles</p><p>• Oversee vendor payments and ensure timely settlements</p><p>• Perform ACH transfers and conduct bank reconciliations</p><p>• Maintain and manage the general ledger and journal entries</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP for financial operations</p><p>• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards</p><p>• Collaborate with external CPA for accurate financial reporting</p><p>• Handle account and balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p><br></p><p>**For confidential consideration, please apply directly with your resume or call Allysa Bayly at (310) 719-1400. If you are already working with a recruiter from Robert Half, please contact him or her directly to expedite your candidacy for this role.**</p>
<p>A nonprofit is looking for a dedicated Property Accountant to join their team on a Contract-to-Permanent basis in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you will oversee financial operations for multiple properties, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization within the non-profit sector. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and maintain trial balances and general ledgers, ensuring accuracy in financial data.</p><p>• Generate monthly financial statements, including budget-to-actual variance reports, for management review.</p><p>• Conduct monthly reconciliations of balance sheets and bank accounts, maintaining detailed supporting documentation.</p><p>• Review and approve accounts payable invoices, scheduling payments based on cash availability.</p><p>• Collaborate with property managers to address tenant receivables and reconcile discrepancies.</p><p>• Process and verify deposits for operating properties, communicating any noted discrepancies to relevant stakeholders.</p><p>• Monitor and track advances and prepare reconciliation reports as needed.</p><p>• Assist in preparing for audits by providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries.</p><p>• Handle special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing to the improvement of financial processes.</p>
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Trust Accountant with expertise in investment accounting to join our team in Walnut, California. This role is ideal for an experienced and detail-oriented individual who excels in managing complex financial portfolios, trusts, and partnerships. If you thrive in a high-level, independent role while contributing to team initiatives, we invite you to bring your analytical and organizational skills to our dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare detailed financial statements for family trusts, partnerships, and associated entities.<br>• Conduct general ledger reconciliations, post journal entries, and manage month-end and year-end financial close processes.<br>• Monitor and manage cash flow, assets, liabilities, and oversee accounts payable operations.<br>• Analyze and report on investment performance, including venture capital and private equity portfolios.<br>• Provide support for estate planning, tax-related activities, and family financial inquiries.<br>• Generate semi-annual financial statements and quarterly reports on asset holdings.<br>• Collaborate with the outgoing incumbent to ensure a seamless transition of responsibilities.<br>• Operate independently in a senior-level role while contributing to team objectives when necessary.
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an Interim Controller Consultant to support our luxury home furnishings manufacturing client located in the South Bay. This fully on-site role will address immediate financial and managerial accounting needs within the organization as they adapt to new ownership and increased operational demands. Reporting directly to the COO, who previously served as CFO, this consultant will provide critical support in account reconciliations, journal entries, consolidating P& L/balance sheets, and ensuring monthly financial close deadlines are met on time.</p><p><br></p><p>This position requires a Controller with hands-on expertise, the ability to hit the ground running without extensive training, and the flexibility to thrive in an evolving environment. Experience in manufacturing accounting with an emphasis on standard costing, cost analysis, and preparation of labor and overhead calculations is highly preferred.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and execute the month-end close process by reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, and consolidating profit and loss statements and balance sheets.</p><p>• Ensure the accuracy of financial data through detailed reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, collaborating with accounts receivable and accounts payable teams.</p><p>• Provide expertise in managerial accounting by performing cost analysis, standard costing, and calculating labor and overhead expenses.</p><p>• Assist in the development and refinement of budgets and forecasts to align with organizational goals and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Prepare year-end closing documentation and ensure compliance with financial reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Compile and present management reporting packages to provide valuable financial insights for decision-making.</p><p>• Support operational efficiency by analyzing financial data and improving reporting processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline financial workflows and enhance accuracy.</p><p>• Offer guidance on manufacturing accounting practices and ensure alignment with industry standards.</p>
<p><strong>Director of Finance – Manufacturing & Distribution</strong></p><p><strong>Up to $225K | Gardena, CA | On-Site | Full-Time</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing and distribution company in <strong>Gardena, CA</strong>, to find a dynamic <strong>Director of Finance</strong>. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is excited to help scale operations, optimize financial performance, and support strategic expansion.</p><p>About the Company:</p><p>Our client is a forward-thinking leader in the manufacturing and distribution space, known for innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to continuous growth. As they expand their national and international footprint, they need a finance leader who can bring structure, insight, and strategy to support the next phase of their evolution.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead the finance function across manufacturing and distribution operations.</li><li>Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning aligned with business goals.</li><li>Oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP standards.</li><li>Provide strategic financial insights to support expansion, product launches, and operational improvements.</li><li>Partner with executive and operational leaders to optimize supply chain costs and improve margins.</li><li>Lead and develop a growing finance and accounting team.</li><li>Enhance ERP systems and financial processes to support scalability.</li><li>Support inventory management and cost accounting functions.</li></ul><p>Ideal Candidate:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA a plus).</li><li>CPA</li><li>7+ years of progressive finance leadership, with experience in both manufacturing and distribution.</li><li>Strong business acumen with a hands-on approach to leadership.</li><li>Proven ability to scale finance operations in high-growth environments.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems, cost accounting, and process improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p>What’s in It for You:</p><ul><li>A high-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization.</li><li>Opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing enterprise.</li><li>Competitive compensation up to <strong>$225,000</strong> plus strong benefits.</li></ul><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 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013296422 . email resume to [email protected]</p>
We are looking for an experienced Project Cost Controller to join our team on a contract basis in Santa Clarita, California. In this role, you will oversee cost management processes, ensuring that projects are delivered within budget and on schedule. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cost estimating, financial analysis, and project controls, as well as proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Primavera P6, Viewpoint Vista, and EcoSys.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement cost control procedures using tools such as EcoSys and Viewpoint Vista.<br>• Monitor and analyze project expenses against budgets, providing variance analysis and trend forecasts.<br>• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to integrate cost data with schedules and plans.<br>• Prepare detailed cost estimates, including direct, indirect, and contingency costs.<br>• Validate and review contractor and vendor cost reports for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Generate cost performance reports and present findings to senior leadership.<br>• Maintain accurate project cost data in relevant systems and ensure it is up-to-date.<br>• Support financial forecasting, risk assessments, and change management processes.<br>• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management to support project objectives.
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join a leading and innovative company in the manufacturing sector on a contract to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated accounting detail oriented to make a significant impact on business operations by providing crucial insights into manufacturing costs and profitability. <br> Description of the Position The Senior Cost Accountant will be a key member of the accounting team, responsible for managing and analyzing all cost accounting functions. This role involves close collaboration with operations, supply chain, and production teams to ensure the accuracy of financial data and to drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will take ownership of cost-related general ledger accounts, participate actively in the month-end close process, and produce detailed financial reports for management. <br> Key Responsibilities: Analyze manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead, and report on production variances. Develop and maintain standard cost systems and perform ongoing cost analysis. Manage inventory valuation, including tracking work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods. Prepare and post journal entries related to inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), and manufacturing variances. Perform general ledger account reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial data. Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports. Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial analysis projects. Utilize the company's ERP system to extract data, generate reports, and analyze financial information. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements within the manufacturing process.
<p>Robert Half is recruiting for a strong Indirect Tax Consultant to support our large private equity held retail and wholesale client beginning immediately, The Indirect Tax Consultant will primarily be responsible for preparing Sales and Use tax returns for Western States on a monthly and quarterly basis directly into the States Websites on a manual basis until the transition to a more robust Sales and Use Tax system is completed.</p><p>In addition, the consultant will assist with preparing fixed assets amortization schedules (real property and personal property) in preparation for property tax returns for over 500 locations spanning most Western States (CA, IL, WY, MO, OR, WA, NM, CO, KS, NK)). This will include property tax journal entries (liability, expense, prepaid accounts) for each location, and preparing detailed amortization schedules. This consultant must also have basic accounting knowledge including balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries</p><p>Skills:</p><p>- Experience is a high volume transaction company</p><p>-Experience with multi-state Sales Tax AND property tax preferred</p><p>- Large company tax experience required</p><p>- Excellent Excel skills are essential to this role</p><p>-Knowledge of large ERP</p><p>-Knowledge of Avalara or Vertex</p>
