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Sr. Construction Accountant

Hermosa Beach, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing construction company in the Manhattan Beach/Hermosa Beach area seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to support the financial management of multiple construction projects. This is a 100% in-office position and an excellent opportunity for a construction accounting professional looking to grow into a leadership role over time.The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working for a construction company, strong project-based accounting knowledge, and a solid understanding of WIP reporting, job costing, subcontractor billing, and project financials. This person will work closely with project managers and leadership to provide accurate, timely financial information and help strengthen accounting processes as the company continues to grow.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage project accounting from initial setup through final project closeout.</li><li>Prepare and maintain accurate WIP schedules and construction project financial reports.</li><li>Track project costs by phase and cost code and compare actual costs to budgets.</li><li>Manage job costing, subcontractor billing, invoices, draws, and project-related accounting.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial information in Sage and QuickBooks and reconcile data between systems.</li><li>Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month-end close.</li><li>Monitor project profitability, costs, commitments, and variances.</li><li>Partner with project managers to resolve discrepancies and provide clear cost information.</li><li>Help improve accounting processes, controls, reporting, and project workflows.</li><li>Support leadership with financial analysis and project-level reporting.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>5+ years of accounting experience within the construction industry required.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with construction project accounting.</li><li>Must have solid WIP reporting and job costing experience.</li><li>Experience with Sage and QuickBooks strongly preferred.</li><li>Understanding of construction contracts, subcontractors, draws, project costs, and billing.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.</li><li>Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines.</li><li>Must be willing to work 100% onsite in the Manhattan Beach/Hermosa Beach area.</li></ul>This is a great opportunity for a construction accounting professional to join a growing company, take ownership of project accounting, and build toward increased responsibility and future leadership opportunities. 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 number00460-0013508261 email resume to [email protected]
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Orange, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing and retail business in Orange, California. This position will focus on product costing, inventory valuation, and financial analysis that helps leadership understand margin performance and production efficiency. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, bringing structure to cost data, and contributing to informed business decisions in a hands-on environment. Responsibilities: • Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to maintain accurate standard costing across manufactured products. • Review inventory balances and valuation methods to support reliable financial reporting and strong cost controls. • Partner closely with plant and operations leaders to evaluate manufacturing performance, explain cost variances, and identify improvement opportunities. • Prepare margin and profitability reporting that gives leadership clear insight into product performance and key cost drivers. • Support the costing of new products and updates to existing product lines by assessing materials, processes, and expected production expenses. • Monitor standard cost changes and maintain cost records within NetSuite to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy. • Assist with monthly close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, helping deliver timely and accurate results. • Contribute to process improvements, including support for accounting system-related changes that affect costing workflows and reporting.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Azusa, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing team in Azusa, California. This position plays an important role in strengthening financial accuracy by evaluating production costs, inventory activity, and operational results. The individual in this role will collaborate with finance and plant partners to deliver reliable reporting, support close activities, and help leadership make informed business decisions. Responsibilities: • Manage and revise standard cost data for raw materials, direct labor, and factory overhead to keep product valuation current and accurate. • Examine production and purchasing variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, scrap, price differences, and overhead impacts, and communicate key findings to stakeholders. • Review product structures, manufacturing routings, and shop orders to confirm costing inputs properly reflect actual production processes. • Track inventory movements and perform reconciliations between inventory records and the general ledger to maintain financial accuracy. • Research stock discrepancies and work with operations and supply chain teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. • Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities tied to inventory balances and cost of goods sold. • Support cycle count programs and physical inventory events by analyzing count results, reconciling differences, and documenting outcomes. • Produce scheduled and on-demand reports covering inventory valuation, manufacturing costs, and operational performance trends. • Partner with purchasing, engineering, production, and supply chain teams to improve cost reliability, reporting quality, and internal control practices. • Assist with audit requests by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for inventory and cost-related accounts.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Customer Service Billing Specialist

Torrance, CA
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Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Customer Service Billing Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Torrance, California. This on-site Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working across departments to resolve billing issues, support customer account activity, and keep transaction records accurate. The person in this role will help maintain smooth order and billing operations by investigating credits and refunds, entering data carefully, and communicating effectively with internal teams. Responsibilities:• Work closely with accounting, customer service, sales, and distribution teams to investigate customer billing concerns and bring credit or refund requests to resolution.• Enter and process customer credits, refunds, and related billing adjustments with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness within the company system.• Keep complete and organized records of billing actions to support audit readiness and ensure reliable transaction history.• Assist with order entry and general order processing when additional operational support is needed.• Maintain precise data input standards during busy periods to help ensure dependable customer service and order flow.• Review billing and order activity for inconsistencies, trace the source of issues, and escalate recurring problems to department leadership.• Verify transaction details before finalizing adjustments to reduce errors and improve financial accuracy.• Contribute to efficient day-to-day billing operations by balancing customer support needs with administrative accuracy.
2026-11-09T00:00:00Z

Sr Public Staff Accountant

Los Angeles, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 43 USD / Hourly
We have partnered with a growing CPA firm to bring on an experienced Tax Accountant in the Downtown LA area during the extension season. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in assisting CPA firms in meeting their clients' tax extension filing requirements efficiently and accurately. Your in-depth understanding of tax regulations, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines will contribute to delivering exceptional service during this critical period. Please call our office 213.629.4602 for consideration. · Responsibilities:· Liaise with CPA firms to collect and organize client-provided financial documents and tax-related information for extension filing.· Review and validate client documentation, including income statements, expense reports, and relevant deductions.· Utilize your comprehensive knowledge of tax laws and codes to prepare accurate and compliant tax extension filings.· Ensure all necessary forms, schedules, and supporting documentation are properly completed and attached to the extensions.· Collaborate with the internal team and CPA firm contacts to address any inquiries or clarifications related to tax extensions.· Keep abreast of changes in tax laws, regulations, and extension filing requirements, and incorporate them into your work.· Maintain clear and organized records of all extension-related communications and documentation.· Work diligently to meet strict deadlines and ensure all extensions are submitted accurately and on time.· Provide proactive communication with CPA firms regarding the status of extension preparations and any potential issues.· Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical conduct in handling client information.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst

Los Angeles, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
Payroll Analyst – Full-TimeLocation: Los Angeles, CASchedule: Full-TimeWe are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Analyst for a full-time opportunity with a well-established retail organization in Los Angeles, California.The ideal candidate will have strong full-cycle payroll experience, including processing multi-state payroll for a workforce of 500+ employees. This role requires exceptional accuracy, organization, confidentiality, and knowledge of payroll compliance and regulations.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process biweekly payroll from start to finish for 500+ employees.</li><li>Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and tax information to ensure payroll accuracy.</li><li>Manage multi-state payroll activities in compliance with applicable wage and tax regulations.</li><li>Maintain and update employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now and related systems.</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee pay issues.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, reconcile payroll data, and assist with audits.</li><li>Handle confidential payroll information with professionalism and discretion.</li><li>Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate payroll changes, approvals, and records.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Previous experience processing full-cycle payroll.</li><li>Strong multi-state payroll experience.</li><li>Experience supporting payroll for 500+ employees preferred.</li><li>Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now.</li><li>Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and wage and hour laws.</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.</li></ul>This is a full-time opportunity. If you have the payroll experience and skills we are looking for, we encourage you to apply! 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 00460-0013524377. email resume to [email protected]
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Tax Attorney

Costa Mesa, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
Tax Practice Seeks California-Licensed Attorney – 40-Hour Week + Monthly BonusesA legal practice handling tax-related matters is seeking a California-licensed Tax Attorney to join its team. This is a 100% onsite opportunity offering a consistent 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule and 40-hour workweek, a casual office environment, and monthly bonus potential. The Tax Attorney will work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, touching approximately 300 cases per month. While prior tax law experience is preferred, the firm will also consider attorneys coming from other practice areas, including personal injury, criminal defense, or collections, as well as candidates with IRS experience. This position is 100% onsite. Tax Attorney Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide legal advice and counsel to clients regarding tax-related matters.</li><li>Review cases and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</li><li>Prepare and review legal documents and case materials.</li><li>Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy.</li><li>Analyze evidence and develop strategies and arguments for matters requiring litigation.</li></ul> Perks:<ul><li>40 hour week!</li><li>Casual office environment</li><li>Monthly performance bonuses</li><li>Bonus potential averages approximately $1K–$5K per month, paid per settlement</li></ul>Pay: $110,000 - $180,000 DOE + monthly bonuses +benefits Benefits: health insurance, dental, vision benefits, and paid time off TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot][com]
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst/Manager to support institutional planning and financial decision-making for a university environment in Irvine, California. This role oversees the annual budgeting cycle, leads forecasting activities throughout the year, and delivers meaningful analysis that helps departments manage resources effectively. The position also partners closely with campus leaders to evaluate financial performance, assess new proposals, and provide clear reporting on budget variances and trends. Responsibilities: • Lead the full annual budgeting cycle, coordinating with finance partners, faculty, and administrative teams to develop plans aligned with organizational priorities. • Prepare and present monthly comparisons of actual results against budget, highlighting key variances and recommending actions to improve financial performance. • Build and maintain rolling forecasts, scenario models, and what-if analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and expected financial outcomes. • Review departmental financial activity and spending patterns using budgeting and accounting tools to strengthen cost control and support informed decision-making. • Partner with budget owners across the organization to monitor revenue and expenses, address emerging issues, and help keep operations on track with approved plans. • Assess the financial viability of program proposals, pro formas, and funding requests by analyzing assumptions, projected results, and strategic fit. • Monitor restricted funds and related balances on a regular basis, providing recommendations on the appropriate use and release of available resources. • Maintain financial structures such as departments and cost centers within the accounting framework to support accurate reporting and budget oversight. • Track profitability by program and revenue source, including development and upkeep of cost allocation methodologies. • Contribute to external and regulatory reporting requirements by preparing financial data, analysis, and supporting documentation as needed.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Glendale, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is searching for an Accounts Payable Manager to start immediately for an assignment that offers great long-term potential. As the Accounts Payable Manager, you will match and batch code, resolve A/P issues, process expense reports, update and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L, and process checks. The assignment offers an opportunity to transition full-time. For immediate consideration email your resume to and call 626.463.2030 to schedule an interview.Team Leadership:· Supervise and lead the accounts payable team.· Provide guidance, training, and support to team members.Process Oversight:· Ensure efficient and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and related transactions.· Establish and enforce policies and procedures for accounts payable processes.Invoice Approval:· Review and approve high-value or critical invoices.· Work closely with other departments for necessary approvals.Payment Authorization:· Authorize payments within established approval limits.· Ensure compliance with payment terms and discount opportunities.Budget Management:· Collaborate with finance and budgeting teams to manage cash flow related to accounts payable.· Monitor and control expenses within budgetary constraints.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable / Billing Clerk

Signal Hill, CA
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Temporary / Contract
21.375 - 24.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Accounts Receivable / Billing Clerk to join a growing accounting team in Signal Hill, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone with strong attention to detail, solid follow-through, and an interest in building experience across billing, receivables, collections, and related accounting support. The role offers hands-on exposure to construction-related administrative processes, and training will be provided for company tools and industry-specific requirements. Responsibilities: • Generate customer invoices and construction-related billings, ensuring required backup documentation is complete and submitted accurately. • Monitor outstanding balances, document collection activity, and follow up on payment commitments to keep receivables current. • Apply incoming payments, reconcile customer accounts, and investigate discrepancies tied to billing or remittance issues. • Work closely with project teams and clients to clarify invoice questions and obtain details needed to complete billing tasks. • Support contract and project compliance needs by gathering and organizing documentation tied to customer billing requirements. • Assist with certified payroll reporting under leadership guidance, helping prepare accurate submissions within required timelines. • Help compile information for union reporting and address routine questions, escalating more complex matters when needed. • Provide payroll support through time review, data entry, document collection, and outreach for missing or incomplete information. • Maintain orderly financial and employee records while handling sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Torrance, CA
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Temporary to Hire
42.75 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee day-to-day payable operations for an aerospace organization in Torrance, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for a hands-on leader who can guide a small team while remaining directly involved in invoice processing, payment execution, and month-end support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires strong attention to controls, vendor management, cash planning, and cross-functional coordination to keep accounts payable running accurately and efficiently. Responsibilities: • Direct the daily flow of accounts payable activities, including invoice receipt, account coding, approval routing, matching documentation, and transaction posting for both purchase order and non-purchase order invoices across multiple systems. • Handle a significant share of invoice processing personally while also supervising departmental output, balancing tactical execution with oversight responsibilities. • Lead and support a small accounts payable team by assigning priorities, reviewing work quality, coaching staff, and encouraging continued skill development. • Oversee payment operations for ACH, check, and wire transactions, including preparation, review, exception handling, and accurate posting of completed payments. • Maintain disciplined approval workflows and ensure all payment activity follows internal authorization standards and segregation-of-duties requirements. • Prepare accounts payable cash forecasts, track upcoming disbursement needs, and provide guidance on payment timing based on business priorities. • Administer vendor master records by managing supplier setup, updates, deactivations, supporting documentation, and periodic control reviews. • Perform reconciliations involving the AP subledger, general ledger, vendor statements, accrued expenses, prepaid balances, and cash clearing accounts as part of the monthly close process. • Produce and review journal entries, accruals, amortization activity, 1099 reporting, and audit support documentation related to accounts payable. • Partner with Purchasing, Receiving, Supply Chain, Operations, and Accounting to resolve discrepancies, improve workflows, strengthen controls, and address escalated supplier issues.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

Torrance, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable leader to oversee a fast-paced payables function within an aerospace manufacturing environment in Torrance, California. This role combines day-to-day invoice processing with team leadership, financial controls, and close support, making it ideal for someone who is equally comfortable managing staff and handling detailed transactional work. The position plays a key part in maintaining payment accuracy, supporting cash planning, and improving the efficiency of AP operations across the organization. Responsibilities: • Direct the daily flow of accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are received, reviewed, coded, approved, matched, and recorded accurately across multiple systems. • Handle a significant share of monthly invoice processing while maintaining oversight of departmental priorities, service levels, and internal controls. • Supervise and develop the AP team by assigning work, setting expectations, monitoring output, and providing ongoing coaching and training. • Oversee payment execution for ACH, checks, and wires, including review of exceptions, posting activity, and adherence to authorization protocols. • Prepare cash disbursement forecasts and advise leadership on payment timing based on upcoming obligations and business priorities. • Maintain vendor master data and supplier onboarding records, ensuring documentation, approvals, and account changes meet control standards. • Reconcile AP-related balances, including subledger and general ledger accounts, vendor statements, accrued liabilities, and cash clearing activity. • Manage prepaid expense and companywide accrual entries, along with supporting reconciliations and other month-end close deliverables tied to accounts payable. • Lead annual 1099 preparation, respond to audit requests, and partner with cross-functional teams to resolve invoice and receiving discrepancies. • Drive process improvements, workflow enhancements, and automation efforts while serving as the primary escalation point for complex supplier or payment issues.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Pasadena, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 122750 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support strategic and operational decision-making through insightful financial reporting and business analysis. This role will partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate performance, identify trends, and develop financial models that improve planning and forecasting. Based in Pasadena, California, the position requires a strong command of data interpretation and the ability to translate complex findings into clear recommendations. Responsibilities: • Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning activities. • Analyze monthly and quarterly results to identify performance trends, explain key variances, and highlight business risks and opportunities. • Deliver ad hoc financial analyses that help leadership evaluate initiatives, spending patterns, and operational performance. • Mine and interpret large data sets to uncover actionable insights and improve the quality of financial decision-making. • Partner with business leaders to prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for management review. • Assess financial outcomes against plans and forecasts, providing clear commentary on drivers behind changes in results. • Support process improvements within financial analysis workflows to increase accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Costa Mesa, CA
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Temporary / Contract
76 - 88 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning and performance reporting for defense manufacturing programs in Costa Mesa, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on delivering clear insight into project financial health through recurring and on-demand analysis, helping stakeholders understand spending trends, forecast alignment, and overall program performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience with federally funded contract reporting, and the ability to translate complex financial data into practical business recommendations. Responsibilities: • Prepare weekly, monthly, and special-request financial reports that evaluate program results against forecasts, budgets, and operating plans. • Analyze budget-to-actual performance and identify key drivers behind cost variances, schedule impacts, and changes in resource usage. • Monitor project burn rates and spending patterns to provide timely visibility into financial status and potential risks. • Produce reporting for government-funded programs, including contract-related expenditure summaries, labor utilization details, and fund tracking documentation. • Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-making for program and finance leadership. • Perform ad hoc analysis by extracting, organizing, and interpreting financial data to address emerging business questions. • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting accuracy, validate assumptions, and strengthen financial controls across assigned projects.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Los Angeles, CA
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Temporary / Contract
47 - 60 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join our team to support a large and multifaceted organization in west Los Angeles, California. This 4+ month contract opportunity is ideal for a finance specialist who excels in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cross-functional support while working closely with operational leadership. The role is based on-site and will play a key part in helping leaders understand performance, manage resources effectively, and maintain strong financial oversight during a critical coverage period. Responsibilities:• Direct financial planning activities for a major operating budget of roughly $58M, while also maintaining visibility over related managed funds.• Act as the lead finance contact for facilities and operations teams, offering guidance on budgets, projections, and financial decision-making.• Produce recurring monthly reporting that highlights actual results against plan, explains key variances, and supports leadership review.• Build quarterly financial packages and written summaries for the broader budget and finance organization.• Evaluate spending patterns and performance trends to support business reviews and translate financial results into clear insights for stakeholders.• Conduct month-end expense analysis, monitor transactions for accuracy, and prepare accounting reclassifications when necessary.• Analyze workforce-related costs, including headcount trends and labor spending, to support planning and oversight.• Manage purchasing card reconciliation activities and help enforce compliance with internal financial controls.• Partner with facilities leaders to monitor a capital renewal fund of approximately $17M, including project budgeting, spend tracking, and reporting.• Contribute to process documentation, standard operating procedures, and finance support tied to the upcoming PeopleSoft-to-Dayforce transition.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Manager

Alhambra, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 30 USD / Hourly
The market is heating in the Accounts Receivable field. Companies, small and large, are looking for skilled Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialists for temporary and temporary to full-time opportunities. As an Accounts Receivable Manager you should have experience with the entering, posting and reconciling of batches, researching and resolving customer A/R issues, preparing aging reports, placing billing and collection calls, maintaining the cash receipts journal, as well as updating and reconciling the sub-ledger to the G/L. Accounts Receivable Manager candidates should have good attention to detail and strong Microsoft Excel skills. If you are an Accounts Receivable Manager and want to manage a growing AR department, please submit your resume and then call 626.463.2030Team Leadership:· Provide leadership and direction to the accounts receivable team.· Recruit, train, and develop staff to ensure a high-performing team.Process Management:· Oversee the end-to-end accounts receivable process, from invoicing to cash application.· Ensure efficient and accurate recording of transactions.Credit Management:· Set and review credit limits for customers.· Develop and implement credit policies to minimize credit riskCollections Strategy:· Develop and implement effective collections strategies to minimize overdue accounts.· Monitor and analyze aging reports to prioritize collection efforts.Customer Relationship Management:· Build and maintain positive relationships with key customers.· Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to address customer concerns.Reporting and Analysis:· Generate and analyze reports related to accounts receivable performance.· Provide insights into cash flow, aging, and collection trends.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

116 results for Accounting Specialist in Compton, CA