<p>Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a Los Angeles-based team in a 9+ month hybrid contract position covering a key leadership need. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can step into a dynamic accounting environment quickly, guide critical reporting activities, and keep essential financial operations running smoothly. The position will play a central role in close management, complex royalty and licensing oversight, e-commerce revenue accounting, and team leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes, including review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.</p><p>• Lead the oversight of licensing and royalty accounting activities, ensuring partner reporting is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Manage accounting for e-commerce transactions and apply revenue recognition guidance in alignment with ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP standards.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching, and quality review for two accounting team members to maintain strong team performance.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional partners in operations, technology, and other business areas to support accurate transaction flow and financial reporting.</p><p>• Evaluate existing accounting workflows, recommend improvements, and reinforce internal controls to increase efficiency and reporting reliability.</p><p>• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and support informed business decisions.</p><p>• Contribute to ad hoc projects and priority initiatives while maintaining continuity across core accounting functions.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee import cost compliance and financial controls for a global retail organization. This role is responsible for ensuring supplier pricing accuracy, supporting timely payments, and strengthening reporting processes tied to international import activity. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of financial operations, and the ability to partner across accounting, supply chain, technology, and international business teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and develop the team responsible for import cost compliance, setting clear priorities and promoting high standards of accuracy, accountability, and growth.</p><p>• Direct the review and approval of supplier invoices, shipment-related costs, letters of credit, and payment activity connected to global import operations.</p><p>• Partner with finance, accounts payable, costing, IT, and international offices to resolve pricing discrepancies, improve workflows, and support aligned business processes.</p><p>• Establish and refine policies, internal controls, and operating procedures that strengthen compliance and improve efficiency across import-related financial transactions.</p><p>• Investigate invoice variances, disputed charges, and noncompliant payment requests, then drive corrective actions to resolution.</p><p>• Oversee recurring and ad hoc financial reporting, including support for period-end close activities and related general ledger analysis.</p><p>• Communicate documentation and payment requirements to vendors and subsidiaries to ensure consistent execution of import and settlement procedures.</p><p>• Supervise the handling of exceptions such as returns, transfers, special shipments, and chargebacks while maintaining compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Support audit requests by preparing records, explanations, and documentation for internal and external review.</p><p>• Manage vendor and factory master data within enterprise systems, including setup details, banking instructions, terms, and location information, and contribute to future system and process enhancements where needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting activities for a growing food distribution organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can balance daily operational oversight with accurate financial reporting and strategic financial support. The successful candidate will guide the close process, strengthen financial controls, and help the business scale through sound accounting leadership. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting operations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner across key financial areas.</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual close activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</p><p>• Produce and evaluate financial reports to provide leadership with clear insight into business performance.</p><p>• Oversee payables, receivables, and cash position management to support healthy financial operations.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with applicable organizational standards, internal controls, and company accounting policies.</p><p>• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and inventory-related accounting processes to support planning and operational decision-making.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation and assist with tax-related reporting requirements and external requests.</p><p>• Supervise, develop, and mentor accounting team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting activities and provide day-to-day guidance to the team in Irvine, California. This position will oversee essential financial operations, support a timely close process, and help improve workload coordination across accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on leadership ability, and experience working in fast-paced manufacturing, consumer products, or distribution environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead daily accounting operations and help prioritize assignments across the team to ensure deadlines and departmental goals are met.<br>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities while supporting accurate transaction processing and issue resolution.<br>• Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of financial results.<br>• Perform variance analysis and ad hoc reporting to provide insight into business performance and support decision-making.<br>• Administer the Avalara sales tax platform and maintain compliance with sales and use tax requirements.<br>• Review and support expense reporting processes, including oversight of employee reimbursements and related documentation.<br>• Assist accountants with shortage claims and help coordinate follow-up, resolution, and reporting as needed.<br>• Use advanced Excel tools such as PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIFS to analyze data, prepare reports, and improve reporting accuracy.
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee core financial operations and ensure accurate, timely reporting for the organization. This role is based in Costa Mesa, California, and will guide day-to-day accounting activities while strengthening controls, supporting compliance, and delivering financial insight to leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a proactive approach to process improvement, and the ability to manage reporting cycles, audits, and regulatory obligations with confidence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead daily accounting functions across billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, the general ledger, cost accounting, and revenue recognition activities.<br>• Direct the budgeting and forecasting process, track performance against plan, and explain material variances to leadership.<br>• Oversee month-end close activities and issue accurate monthly financial statements within established deadlines.<br>• Maintain high standards for financial reporting by reviewing transactions, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Establish, refine, and document accounting procedures and internal control practices to reduce risk and support reliable reporting.<br>• Ensure timely completion of tax filings and other required reporting at the local, state, and federal levels.<br>• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and coordinate audit preparation, requests, and follow-up items.<br>• Evaluate financial results, identify trends or issues, and provide practical recommendations to support business decisions and financial planning.<br>• Partner with leadership on broader finance initiatives, including planning, risk assessment, and operational improvements as needed.
We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist to support financial operations in a manufacturing environment in California. This role focuses on maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and delivering analysis that helps leaders make informed business decisions. The position works closely with operations and corporate partners on inventory, fixed assets, cost activity, and month-end processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee capital spending activities by tracking requests, reviewing financial impact, and helping ensure proper approval and accounting treatment.<br>• Administer the fixed asset function, including asset records, capitalization, depreciation accuracy, and coordination with corporate teams.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries tied to the monthly and year-end close process while meeting a fast-paced reporting schedule.<br>• Create recurring financial reports and performance summaries for leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and operational results.<br>• Partner on physical inventory activities and support inventory control efforts to improve accuracy across the facility.<br>• Review inventory-related transactions such as scrap, adjustments, variances, standard cost changes, overhead allocations, and excess or obsolete balances.<br>• Develop and evaluate operational reports covering items such as scrap performance, unavailable inventory, ad hoc analysis, and work order closure follow-up.<br>• Provide backup support for bi-weekly hourly payroll submission and cycle count coordination when needed.<br>• Assist with financial analysis for capital projects and other investment-related evaluations, using internal systems to assess operating and financial performance.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Anaheim, California. This role will oversee financial reporting activities, maintain the accuracy of the general ledger, and guide the monthly close process from start to finish. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to reconciliations and journal entries, and the ability to support audit readiness in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly closing cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are complete and accurate.<br>• Manage general ledger activity by reviewing transactions, maintaining account integrity, and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and proper accounting treatment.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances to keep balances accurate and current.<br>• Coordinate documentation and schedules required for financial statement audits and respond to auditor requests.<br>• Monitor accounting processes and recommend improvements that strengthen controls and reporting accuracy.<br>• Supervise day-to-day accounting activities and provide guidance to team members on best practices and priorities.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join a collaborative team in Montebelllo, California. This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting activities, supporting an efficient month-end close, and ensuring financial reporting is accurate and well supported. The position also works closely with cross-functional partners, provides guidance to accounting staff, and helps maintain strong financial operations for the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Produce monthly financial reports on schedule and ensure entries are complete, accurate, and properly documented.<br>• Manage general ledger activity, including the review and approval of journal entries related to payroll, credit cards, and other recurring transactions.<br>• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and analyze profit and loss results to identify variances and recommend corrective action.<br>• Partner with accounts payable and other internal teams to improve the accuracy of invoices, payments, accruals, and related reporting.<br>• Support month-end close activities by coordinating deadlines, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining organized supporting schedules.<br>• Assist leadership with audit preparation, tax-related requests, and other compliance-driven accounting needs.<br>• Investigate unusual account activity, communicate findings clearly, and help implement practical resolutions.<br>• Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting team members and encourage consistent, high-quality work across processes.