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Bookkeeper

San Carlos, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
BOOKKEEPER/OFFICE MANAGER85K-100K + benefits Real estate investment/property management company is seeking a Bookkeeper/Office Manager to join their team. Ideally candidate would come from a small company where he/she can wear multiple hats, handle all office administrative but can also help with some accounting and HR functions. Responsibilities:•Oversees and manages the daily activities of office to ensure efficient operations, service delivery and expense control•Manages record-keeping, databases and archives of relevant records, document preparation, mail distribution, reception, bill or invoice processing, maintenance services, technical support, project coordination/ scheduling, and other related internal operations•Oversees the selection of and management of vendor and supplier relationships, purchase of products and services to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed resources within budgetary limits•Performs AR/AP tasks while tracking costs and monitoring budget•Provides day-to-day oversight and assistance with carrying out various HR functions critical to company, including recruiting, onboarding, leave and attendance tracking, evaluation, employee relations, health and safety, compensation, benefits, coaching, training, diversity, employee engagement, payroll and employee records•Provides administrative and clerical support, including word processing, spreadsheets, maintenance of office supply inventory and equipment maintenance, etc.
2026-09-15T18:36:52Z

EHS Specialist

Fremont, CA
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Temporary to Hire
31.66 - 36.66 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an EHS Specialist to join a growing industrial services organization in Fremont, California. This contract opportunity is ideal for a safety specialist who enjoys working closely with employees and leaders to strengthen environmental, health, and safety practices across active operations. The role focuses on advancing compliance, reducing risk, and supporting a workplace culture built around safe work habits and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: • Lead day-to-day coordination of environmental, health, and safety activities across operational and facility settings. • Carry out site inspections, compliance reviews, and hazard evaluations to uncover risks and recommend practical improvements. • Partner with supervisors and managers to address findings, monitor follow-up items, and close corrective actions on schedule. • Deliver safety training, toolbox discussions, emergency preparedness exercises, and awareness sessions for employees. • Support reviews of incidents, injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions by identifying root causes and helping implement preventive measures. • Assess regulatory and policy adherence related to OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and environmental requirements, and help maintain readiness for audits. • Prepare and update safety records, SDS documentation, OSHA logs, workers’ compensation information, and other required reports in organized formats. • Contribute to hazardous material and waste handling programs, including safe storage, labeling, and disposal practices. • Assist with contractor compliance tracking, safety committee participation, and emergency response team coordination. • Create safety communications and educational materials while staying informed on changing regulations and industry best practices.
2026-09-02T00:44:01Z

Human Resources Generalist

Stockton, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an HR Generalist to support core people operations and help create a positive, well-organized employee experience in Stockton, California. This role will partner with employees, managers, and HR leadership across day-to-day HR activities, including employee support, onboarding, performance processes, and administrative coordination. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong organization, and the ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism and accuracy. For immediate consideration please contact Nikhil Anand via LinkedIn or call (209) 227-1478. Responsibilities:• Address routine employee concerns, document relevant details, and resolve issues within established HR guidelines while referring higher-risk situations to senior HR leaders.• Advise employees and supervisors on company policies, standard procedures, and everyday HR practices to promote consistent application across teams.• Organize performance management activities by supporting goal-setting cycles, review timelines, manager documentation, and follow-through on required steps.• Assist with engagement efforts by helping administer surveys, collecting feedback, monitoring action items, and supporting internal communication initiatives.• Coordinate onboarding activities for new team members, including paperwork, scheduling, and orientation support, to deliver a smooth and consistent introduction to the organization.• Oversee offboarding administration by preparing documentation, coordinating departures, and helping ensure compliance with company requirements.• Provide operational HR support in areas such as benefits questions, open enrollment coordination, leave administration, retirement plan inquiries, and upkeep of employee records in HR systems.• Arrange training sessions and support HR communications and educational programs that strengthen employee understanding of workplace practices and culture.• Monitor HR workflows, reports, and administrative processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and standardization across operations.
2026-08-27T13:18:39Z

HR Coordinator

Union, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26.91 - 31.16 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an HR Coordinator to support core human resources operations and maintain accurate employee information while helping deliver a consistent, compliant HR experience. This 3–4-month Contract position is based in Union, California, and is ideal for someone who combines strong HR knowledge with hands-on experience in HR systems and day-to-day employee support. The role will contribute across talent administration, onboarding, benefits coordination, policy adherence in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Manage employee lifecycle activities, including recruitment administration, retention support, and separation processing, while keeping records accurate and current.• Coordinate onboarding and training logistics to help employees transition smoothly into the organization.• Maintain and update HRIS data, monitor record quality, and support reporting and analysis tied to workforce information.• Assist with benefits administration by handling enrollments, changes, and employee questions in a timely manner.• Help ensure HR practices align with applicable employment laws, internal policies, and required documentation standards.• Support the development, communication, and consistent application of HR policies and procedures across the workforce.• Contribute to workplace safety initiatives by helping track requirements, documentation, and related HR support activities.• Provide assistance with HRIS implementation efforts and system-related process improvements, including work connected to UltiPro HRIS.• Partner with internal stakeholders to address employee matters, organize information, and support ongoing HR operations. If you are interested in this role, please apply today and call us at (510)421-6563
2026-08-26T17:33:47Z

Director of Operations

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
125000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
Director of Operations | San Francisco Natalie Lue with Robert Half is partnering with an global firm seeking a Director of Operations to lead a blend of Finance, HR, and Facilities Management.Key areas include:• Accounting oversight, budgeting, and reporting• HR operations, payroll, benefits, and recruiting• Facilities, vendor management, and office operations• Leadership of administrative teams across multiple locations Ideal for an operations professional who enjoys driving efficiency, supporting employees, and partnering with leadership across the business.Interested or know someone who may be a solid operations leader? Share or apply today!
2026-09-21T16:58:51Z

Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal to join an established team in San Francisco, California. This role focuses on supporting commercial real estate transactions, including title and survey reviews, lease summaries, and closing coordination. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working on complex projects, this position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career. This role can be primarily REMOTE as long as the candidate resides in California, Colorado, and/or Texas. This firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. Responsibilities:• Conduct thorough reviews and analyses of title and survey documents to identify and address issues, negotiating revisions as needed.• Prepare and draft transaction-related documents, including leases, estoppels, SNDAs, and loan agreements.• Coordinate and manage closing activities, including collecting and delivering signatures, preparing closing instructions, and liaising with escrow and title companies.• Assist in the formation of entities, drafting operating agreements, and obtaining relevant certificates and good standing documentation.• Summarize and maintain timelines for critical events in purchase and sale agreements to ensure deadlines are met.• Handle due diligence reviews and manage post-closing activities, including the collection and distribution of transaction materials and preparation of closing binders.• Collaborate on finance-related tasks such as loan modifications, title work, and documentation for real estate financing.• Incorporate online tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in workflow management.• Provide training and guidance to new staff and attorneys on processes and best practices.• Support administrative tasks, including updating case files, organizing documents, and managing mailings and scanning.
2026-09-10T17:38:41Z

Commercial Counsel, Life Sciences

Santa Clara, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
220000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Counsel, Life Sciences to support business operations in Santa Clara, California. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to provide practical legal guidance across commercial activities, promotional practices, and strategic agreements. The ideal candidate brings strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a regulated healthcare environment. Responsibilities: • Lead the preparation, review, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial contracts, including licensing, supply, sales, marketing, research, and collaboration arrangements. • Provide timely legal counsel to business stakeholders on day-to-day commercial matters involving products and services marketed to healthcare professionals. • Evaluate advertising initiatives, campaigns, and related materials to help ensure alignment with company standards, truth-in-advertising expectations, and applicable legal requirements. • Address disputes and other legal concerns through strategic negotiation, including support for pre-litigation resolutions and settlement discussions. • Create and refine contract templates, guidance materials, and training resources to improve consistency and efficiency across contracting workflows. • Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting sales, marketing, reimbursement, privacy, anti-corruption, and healthcare compliance, and translate those developments into practical business advice. • Serve as a legal representative in discussions with vendors, customers, and other external parties to support commercial relationships and risk management. • Coordinate with outside counsel when needed by defining scope, overseeing deliverables, and tracking budget and project progress. • Collaborate with internal partners across Legal, Compliance, Finance, Education, Supply Chain, R& D, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Marketing, Sales, and Information Technology. • Support occasional travel requirements as needed, generally within a limited range of approximately 10–15%.
2026-09-22T16:48:46Z

Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

Santa Clara, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24.54 - 28.41 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized and service-oriented Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to support daily people operations in Santa Clara, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages sensitive information with care, and enjoys keeping HR processes accurate and on schedule. The role will contribute across the employee lifecycle, helping create a smooth experience for employees, candidates, and internal stakeholders while maintaining dependable administrative support. Responsibilities: • Coordinate employee onboarding and separation activities, including preparing documentation, arranging orientation logistics, updating systems, and communicating status changes to relevant teams. • Maintain employee records and HR databases with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring personnel files and related information stay current and audit-ready. • Draft and process employment documents such as offer letters, change notices, agreements, and other routine HR communications. • Administer employee status updates including pay adjustments, promotions, transfers, reporting changes, and terminations in partnership with internal stakeholders. • Support payroll operations by reviewing personnel updates, validating timekeeping details, and organizing payroll-related records before processing deadlines. • Assist with benefits support by responding to employee questions, coordinating enrollments and life event changes, and working with external providers as needed. • Oversee pre-employment and compliance activities such as background screening, employment verification, I-9 documentation, leave tracking, required acknowledgments, and training follow-up. • Manage shared HR communications channels, respond to routine employee requests, and escalate more complex matters to HR leadership when appropriate. • Provide recruiting coordination through interview scheduling, candidate communication, offer support, and preparation for incoming hires. • Contribute to HR projects, reporting, audits, and process improvement efforts while safeguarding confidential employee relations documentation.
2026-09-15T02:24:07Z

IT Support Analyst

Pleasanton, CA
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Temporary to Hire
35.00 - 38.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a IT Support Analyst to support employees with day-to-day technical issues in California. This IT Support Analyst contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands-on desktop support with responsive service desk assistance across both remote and onsite environments. In this IT Support Analyst role, you will help maintain end-user systems, resolve incidents efficiently, and provide guidance on workplace technology and security best practices. This IT Support Analyst is on onsite role out of Pleasanton. Responsibilities:• Deliver first- and second-level technical support for end users, resolving incidents through desk-side assistance as well as remote troubleshooting.• Set up, deploy, maintain, and repair desktops, laptops, and related equipment for office and workstation use.• Administer and support Windows 10 devices and provide limited assistance for iOS-based hardware.• Troubleshoot hardware issues, software errors, and connectivity problems to restore user productivity quickly.• Support core business applications and collaboration platforms, including Microsoft 365, Teams, Zoom, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.• Install, configure, and maintain endpoint protection and backup tools across desktop and laptop environments.• Assist with Active Directory tasks such as account setup, password resets, and basic user access support while helping monitor and triage incoming tickets.• Configure new user devices and peripherals, including computers, printers, and remote access tools such as Citrix and related solutions.• Track and update inventory records for IT assets as equipment is received, assigned, relocated, or replaced within the office.• Provide end-user instruction on software usage, security awareness, and effective computing practices while following organizational safety and security standards.
2026-09-21T19:08:44Z

Community Work Incentive Coordinator

Modesto, CA
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Temporary / Contract
19.79 - 22.91 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Community Work Incentive Coordinator to support individuals with disabilities and their families by explaining benefit options and employment-related incentive programs. This is a Contract position based in Modesto, California, and it will focus on helping participants make informed decisions about work, healthcare coverage, and available public resources. The ideal candidate will combine strong case coordination skills with community outreach experience and a practical understanding of disability-related benefit programs. Responsibilities: • Guide individuals with disabilities and their families through federal and state work incentive programs, offering clear benefits counseling tied to employment goals. • Meet with participants to complete intake activities, evaluate service needs, and maintain accurate case records, research notes, and supporting documentation. • Build relationships with government offices, nonprofit partners, and community agencies that serve people with disabilities to strengthen referrals and service access. • Lead outreach activities such as presentations, community meetings, and informational sessions to increase awareness of available work incentive and benefits planning services. • Explain healthcare coverage considerations connected to employment, including employer-sponsored options and alternate benefit resources that may be available. • Prepare individualized work incentive planning assistance for beneficiaries pursuing employment and connect them with appropriate employment networks when needed. • Create and refine educational materials that improve understanding of disability benefits, employment supports, and related program participation. • Provide training and technical guidance to community members and human service professionals while promoting an independent living approach in all communications. • Track program results and compile quarterly reporting that highlights required deliverables, measurable outcomes, and service impact. • Collaborate with outreach leadership and work incentive specialists to identify eligible beneficiaries and expand engagement efforts across the community.
2026-09-18T14:08:38Z

Property Accountant

Petaluma, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support our client in Sonoma County. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing property-level accounting activities, and helping ensure compliance with lease terms and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong real estate accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. • Oversee property tax activity by monitoring assessed values, recording accruals, and ensuring payments are completed on schedule.• Authorize payment disbursements, including wire activity when needed, while maintaining accuracy across cash tracking records and supporting schedules.• Examine lease agreements to identify relevant billing and accounting terms, then update property records and supporting documentation in Yardi and Excel.• Administer retail and percentage rent calculations and prepare reconciliation packages for assigned properties, including adjustment support and tenant-facing backup.• Process internal management fee transactions and prepare journal entries with complete documentation to support monthly accounting activity.• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and review balance sheet accounts such as receivables, payables, prepaid items, and tenant security deposits.• Assist with budgeting for items such as property taxes, insurance, business licenses, and other entity-related expenses during recurring planning cycles.• Support new property onboarding by helping establish accounting records, compliance requirements, and operational readiness for acquired assets.• Contribute to accounting process improvements by assisting with policy development, internal controls, staff training, and testing of new system capabilities.• Provide cross-functional support for accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks as business needs require.
2026-08-28T16:23:44Z

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Hayward, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to lead day-to-day accounting activities and support smooth office operations in Hayward, California. This position combines hands-on financial oversight with team coordination, helping ensure transactions, reconciliations, payroll support, and reporting are completed accurately and on schedule. The role also serves as a key resource for maintaining consistent procedures, guiding support staff, and working closely with operational teams to resolve issues and improve processes. Responsibilities: • Act as the final reviewer for accounts payable activity, vendor disbursements, and customer billing entries to confirm accuracy before processing. • Monitor incoming revenue, track receivables, and follow up on outstanding balances to keep collections current and records well maintained. • Complete and examine bank and general account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve issues ahead of period-end close. • Review and process payroll for approximately 14 employees through QuickBooks Payroll while ensuring deadlines and supporting records are properly managed. • Maintain and update office procedures, reinforce adherence to documented workflows, and help ensure staff are trained on established standards. • Provide day-to-day oversight for 2-3 part-time office and accounting support team members, including assigning work and checking completed tasks for quality. • Assist with onboarding and training new administrative and accounting personnel, and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback. • Prepare recurring internal reports related to aging receivables, expenses, and reconciliation progress for leadership review. • Partner with field operations to support billing accuracy, validate work order documentation, and assist with job cost-related needs. • Identify irregularities, errors, or workflow weaknesses and bring forward practical recommendations to the Business Director.
2026-09-16T15:48:37Z

Business Analytics/Data Analyst

San Ramon, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
75.00 - 90.00 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is looking for a Business Analytics/Data Analyst to support one of our clients on an interim basis. This role will contribute to Workday supply chain and procurement efforts by improving data quality, validating converted records, and resolving issues that affect system readiness. The position works closely with project stakeholders to ensure legacy information is accurately prepared, tested, and aligned with business rules in the target environment. Responsibilities:• Prepare, map, and transform legacy supply chain and procurement data for upload into Workday using approved conversion tools and templates.• Perform detailed comparisons between source records and Workday data to confirm completeness, accuracy, and adherence to defined business rules.• Investigate conversion failures and data-related defects, identify root causes, and coordinate fixes for issues affecting inventory, suppliers, requisitions, and purchasing records.• Partner with functional leads, analysts, and implementation team members to address data discrepancies and keep conversion activities moving on schedule.• Support unit, integration, and broader testing cycles by building reliable data sets and confirming converted information performs correctly in test environments.• Use Excel, SQL, and related analysis tools to cleanse, reconcile, and organize large datasets for migration and validation activities.• Track issues in project management or defect logging tools and provide clear updates on status, findings, and resolution progress.
2026-09-10T00:00:27Z

Controller

Walnut Creek, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
160000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations for a property-focused organization in Walnut Creek, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening reporting processes, and guiding the accounting team through complex deadlines and priorities. The ideal candidate brings deep accounting leadership experience, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily accounting activities and ensure financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on schedule. • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, delivering clear reporting that supports business decisions. • Direct and mentor accounting staff, assigning work, monitoring performance, and promoting consistent adherence to internal controls. • Manage property management accounting functions, including maintenance of financial data within relevant accounting platforms and related reporting tools. • Coordinate audits, tax-related reporting, and compliance activities by organizing required records and responding to requests in a timely manner. • Analyze financial results, identify variances or trends, and recommend corrective actions to improve accuracy and operational performance. • Establish priorities across multiple deadlines, allocate resources effectively, and ensure critical deliverables are completed without delay. • Partner with cross-functional teams to support documentation workflows, financial record retention, and process improvements tied to accounting operations.
2026-08-28T21:53:40Z

Data Librarian

Corte Madera, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
32.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Librarian to support digital asset and metadata operations for a retail organization. This Long-term Contract position will oversee the accuracy, organization, and movement of large volumes of product and creative data across digital libraries, Airtable, and translation-related systems. The role partners closely with creative, marketing, technology, localization, and external stakeholders to keep publishing and content workflows running smoothly. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys structured data, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Maintain accurate and well-structured metadata across digital asset libraries and related content systems, ensuring consistency across records and classifications.• Perform large-scale data tasks such as importing, exporting, reviewing, reconciling, and validating records to preserve data quality and usability.• Organize and execute data mapping, cleansing, normalization, and migration activities to support library updates and ongoing operational needs.• Develop, document, and refine repeatable processes that improve data handling, publishing support, and team efficiency.• Monitor translation-related data workflows, including request intake, record maintenance, prioritization, and status updates for ongoing deliverables.• Support the upkeep of translation reference resources such as terminology databases, translation memory assets, and style documentation.• Partner with internal teams and external contributors to align on requirements, communicate risks, and resolve data issues affecting timelines or deliverables.• Facilitate working sessions, capture decisions, and follow through on action items to keep cross-functional initiatives moving forward.• Identify breakdowns in current workflows and recommend scalable solutions, including training and guidance for teams using data management processes.
2026-09-16T23:53:38Z

Accounting Clerk

Union City, CA
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Temporary / Contract
20.00 - 22.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial and administrative operations for a team in California. This contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable handling both accounting tasks and general office support in an onsite environment. The role will contribute to accurate recordkeeping, timely invoice processing, and clear communication with internal teams and external contacts. Responsibilities: • Process customer and vendor billing records, ensuring invoices are entered accurately and routed in a timely manner. • Maintain accounts receivable documentation, track outstanding items, and assist with follow-up activities as needed. • Enter financial and clerical data into internal systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Use Microsoft Excel and Word to prepare reports, update templates, and organize supporting documentation. • Scan, file, and code paperwork and accounting records so they are easy to retrieve and audit. • Provide front office and receptionist-style support, including handling inquiries and directing communications clearly. • Assist with onboarding and training-related administrative tasks, including preparing documents and supporting hiring process paperwork. • Work within SAP R/3 and related systems to update transaction details and maintain accurate accounting records.
2026-09-21T19:38:44Z

VP/Director of Finance

San Jose, CA
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Temporary / Contract
75.00 - 85.00 USD / Hourly
The duties listed below exemplify the work of the classification and assigned duties may include work that is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. 1. Plans, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of the College Business Office, overseeing financial systems to track and monitor revenues and expenditures; develops and monitors the College’s annual budget and a variety of grant budgets; prepares multi-year projections and prepares or monitors the preparation of related state reports; prepares a variety of financial reports to manage and track college and grant performance; prepares documents for annual audits, conducts financial analyses and develops internal controls. 2. With the Vice President, Administration, collaborates with college administrators and the District office to prepare the annual budget; monitors and evaluates budget usage and revises budget to meet goals and objectives; performs ongoing forecasting and financial analyses; develops, implements and monitors internal accounting controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial information; complies with all applicable federal, state, and District regulations related to financial activities. 3. Directs and manages the work assignments and performance of assigned staff and student workers; interviews and participates in selecting employees; trains, counsels, evaluates and disciplines personnel according to established policies and procedures. 4. Manages college accounts and records involving accounts receivable and student accounting including billing, payments, financial aid, and refund activities; oversees cashiering, secures cash collection and manages reconciliation processes and procedures; coordinates and ensures accurate and timely production of general ledger entries, accounting and accounts receivable reports. 5. Reviews and approves campus purchase requisitions and requests for checks, warrants, claims and expense reimbursements; directs, plans and reviews cash flow, revenue, and expenditures; ensures prompt payment of invoices and issuance of budget usage reports and other accounts payable reports. 6. Manages fiscal portion of college grants and other external financial and service relationships including developing grant budgets, agreements and other documents and reports; ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) in executing, analyzing, verifying, and reporting fiscal transactions; provides training and technical expertise to administrators, faculty, and staff for budget develop ment and assists in resolving issues and conflicts associated with expenditures.
2026-09-03T17:18:41Z