<p>Tammy Power, Recruiting Manager with Robert Half is partnering with a local agency to fill a key role in their finance department. The Finance Manager — driving operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and policy alignment across a major division. The ideal leader thrives in analytics, process improvement, and managing people with high expectations.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration contact Tammy Power via LinkedIn</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze revenue and expenditures to maintain adherence to approved budgets.</p><p>• Manage capital projects, grant allocations, contracts, and compliance with regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Lead and mentor a team of financial and administrative professionals to achieve high performance.</p><p>• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and operational standards that enhance department outcomes.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior leadership to align financial strategies with organizational goals.</p><p>• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to support decision-making and transparency.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to optimize fiscal operations.</p><p>• Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance standards while managing sensitive financial information.</p>
<p>Tammy Power, Recruiting Manager, Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Staff Accountant to join our team in Bakersfield, California. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a stable and growing organization while honing your accounting expertise. The ideal candidate will play a key role in handling payroll, financial reporting, and audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all accounting processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payment to employees.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and support monthly close activities.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors by compiling required documentation and supporting annual audit processes.</p><p>• Assist with accounts payable and receivable functions, including communication with vendors and customers.</p><p>• Create journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries as necessary to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and the development of financial reports.</p><p>• Monitor internal controls and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Provide accounting expertise for special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.</p>
<p>Tammy Power, Recruiting Manager with Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented individual for the Accounts Payable / Receivable position to join our client's team in Kern County, California. In this role, you will play a key part in managing and maintaining financial records, ensuring the accuracy of transactions, and supporting efficient payment and invoicing processes. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced environment within a stable and well-established organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and verify vendor invoices and vouchers, ensuring timely and accurate payment approvals.</p><p>• Prepare and issue payments while maintaining organized and audit-ready accounts payable and receivable files.</p><p>• Address vendor and customer inquiries by researching and resolving billing discrepancies and payment concerns.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare account analyses, and assist with month-end financial closing activities.</p><p>• Enter and apply cash receipts, update customer account ledgers, and generate invoices as required.</p><p>• Handle chargebacks, returns, and adjustments to maintain accurate account balances.</p><p>• Collaborate on special accounting projects and contribute to process improvement initiatives.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to financial transactions.</p><p>• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and records for review.</p>
