We are looking for a Payroll & Accounting Manager to lead payroll operations and support essential accounting activities in La Crescenta, California. This onsite position will play a central role in ensuring accurate semi-monthly payroll for a large, multi-location workforce while maintaining compliance with California labor requirements and payroll tax obligations. The role also contributes to month-end accounting, financial recordkeeping, and cross-functional coordination with HR, operations, and leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct semi-monthly payroll processing for a workforce of more than 600 employees across multiple locations, ensuring every pay cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Monitor payroll practices for compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, with particular attention to California wage and hour standards, sick leave rules, deductions, and garnishments.<br>• Investigate and resolve payroll variances by completing adjustments, correcting discrepancies, and administering final pay in accordance with applicable regulations.<br>• Manage quarterly and year-end payroll activities, including tax filings, reporting obligations, and W-2 preparation.<br>• Partner with HR and operations teams to apply employee updates such as hires, terminations, leave activity, and status changes to payroll records.<br>• Support the accounting function through journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and participation in month-end close activities.<br>• Contribute to oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes while helping maintain complete and accurate financial records.<br>• Assist with audit readiness, financial reporting, and coordination with outside accountants, auditors, and banking partners.<br>• Provide day-to-day guidance to payroll and accounting support staff, helping track priorities, maintain deadlines, and strengthen internal controls.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and accounting procedures, including effective use of systems such as ADP Workforce Now and related accounting platforms.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Construction Accountant to support financial operations for active construction projects in Orange, California. This role combines core accounting responsibilities with project-based financial oversight, helping ensure accurate reporting, cost visibility, and compliance across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work closely with project teams and internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, analyze fluctuations in results, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and contribute to period-end close activities.<br>• Oversee project financial records by tracking job costs, invoices, change activity, budget updates, and cash movement while highlighting risks to project profitability.<br>• Build and maintain project budgets and forecasts, compare actual spending against planned targets, and provide financial guidance to support operational decisions.<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations, monitor daily cash reporting, and support timely collections and vendor disbursements.<br>• Maintain compliance with company standards and applicable regulations by supporting audit requests, organizing documentation, and strengthening internal accounting controls.<br>• Track fixed assets related to construction operations, assist with required tax filings, and support responses to tax reviews or examinations.<br>• Administer accounting system project setup details, including budgets, cost structures, contracts, invoice coding, lien documentation, and progress reporting, including work within Sage 100 Contractor.<br>• Partner with project managers and cross-functional teams to align financial performance with project objectives while offering guidance to less experienced accounting staff.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Grants Accountant to support grant and fund accounting operations for a company based in Los Angeles, California. The Sr. Grants Accountant role will focus on financial oversight for grant activity, including budget development, reconciliations, journal entries, and close support. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of government grant accounting, fund administration, and financial reporting in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain grant budgets to support accurate financial planning and award tracking.</p><p>• Provide oversight and quality review of work completed by the grants accounting team to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Monitor balance sheet activity and perform accounts receivable reconciliations related to grant funding.</p><p>• Record journal vouchers and other accounting entries in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing supporting schedules and resolving outstanding items.</p><p>• Prepare documentation and schedules required for the annual audit process.</p><p>• Support financial administration for grants and funds by helping maintain organized records and reporting detail.</p>
<p>We are looking for a hands-on CFO/Controller to lead the financial operations of a growing company in Brea, California. This position is ideal for a strategic yet detail-oriented leader who can oversee day-to-day accounting, deliver timely financial insight, and support business decisions with accurate reporting. The role offers the opportunity to build stronger internal processes, partner closely with leadership, and help shape the financial foundation of an expanding organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct core accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, accounts payable, payroll administration, and financial reporting for a growing employee base.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze profit and loss statements, cash flow updates, and other key performance reports to provide leadership with clear visibility into daily and monthly results.</p><p>• Manage monthly and year-end close activities, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and commission-based employees while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies.</p><p>• Strengthen financial controls and establish scalable accounting procedures that support continued business growth.</p><p>• Partner with ownership to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans that improve operational performance and profitability.</p><p>• Evaluate existing outsourced accounting activities and help transition appropriate financial functions to an internal structure.</p><p>• Use ServiceTitan and related business systems to monitor financial data, produce reporting, and support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Contribute financial guidance during periods of expansion, transactions, or other business changes requiring careful analysis and planning.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Finance & Commercial Risk Manager to support financial leadership and risk oversight for a major construction operation in California. This role blends strategic planning, project financial analysis, and commercial risk management to help safeguard profitability and strengthen business performance. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, leadership capability, and a proven background in budgeting, reporting, cash management, and construction-related contract risk.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Guide and develop finance, accounting, payroll, and administrative team members while fostering accountability and focused growth across the district.<br>• Work closely with finance leadership and operational partners to align financial objectives with district strategy and business priorities.<br>• Deliver training and practical guidance on financial controls, commercial risk matters, and sound decision-making to support district teams.<br>• Coordinate the annual planning cycle, helping business leaders establish targets, monitor performance, and maintain ownership of results.<br>• Track receivables and cash flow across projects and district activities, identifying concerns early and recommending actions to protect liquidity.<br>• Collaborate with operations teams to assess project exposure, address cost variances, and implement plans that reduce financial and commercial risk.<br>• Support the development of the district’s overall risk profile and contribute to financing and risk management strategies for ongoing and future work.<br>• Oversee documentation and review processes related to insurance matters, subcontractor default coverage, claims activity, bonding, and other performance security requirements.<br>• Review and negotiate exceptions to standard supplier, subcontractor, consultant, owner, and project contract terms in partnership with leadership and project teams.<br>• Analyze district and project financial results, including profit trends, budget performance, funding adequacy, and joint venture partner financial strength, then provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
<p><strong>Title:</strong> Payroll Manager (with Accounting Support)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Los Angeles (hybrid) 2-4's onsite a month</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Nonprofit / Education</p><p>A nonprofit school is seeking a <strong>Payroll Manager</strong> with some <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> responsibilities. This role partners with the Controller, HR, and CFOO to ensure accurate payroll and support key accounting functions.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Own full-cycle payroll (timecards, taxes, benefits, 403b, garnishments)</li><li>Ensure compliance with CA/federal payroll laws</li><li>Reconcile payroll, benefits, and retirement contributions</li><li>Prepare payroll JE’s and support month-end close</li><li>Assist with audits, reporting, and accounting projects</li><li>Act as main point of contact for payroll inquiries</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance or similar</li><li>5+ years accounting + 2–3+ years payroll</li><li>Strong payroll compliance knowledge</li><li>Paylocity strongly preferred</li></ul>
We are looking for a Senior GL Accountant to join a mission-driven non-profit organization in Gardena, California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role will support the integrity of the general ledger, contribute to accurate monthly close activities, and help deliver timely financial reporting for leadership and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting experience, sound judgment in analyzing account activity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage general ledger activity by preparing and recording journal entries related to accruals, prepaids, deferred revenue, payroll, and other month-end adjustments.<br>• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and support the close process to ensure financial records are accurate, timely, and compliant with internal policies.<br>• Maintain key accounting records by updating receivable subledgers, posting cash activity, and assisting with routine bank reconciliation work.<br>• Review account balances and transaction details to identify variances, resolve discrepancies, and recommend appropriate accounting treatment.<br>• Partner with the Controller to produce monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual reporting, cost reporting support, and other financial analyses as needed.<br>• Prepare billing documentation for applicable state-funded grants and help track related financial activity.<br>• Support audit readiness by organizing schedules, assisting with requested documentation, and contributing to year-end reporting requirements, including tax filing support.<br>• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation-related schedules to support complete and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Use accounting and reporting tools to update budget utilization data and assist with ad hoc projects that support the finance team.
We are looking for a Revenue Accounting Manager to lead accounts receivable operations for a large, multi-location restaurant and catering organization in Torrance, California. This role oversees billing accuracy, cash application, revenue reporting, and collection performance while helping maintain strong financial controls across a complex operating environment. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in revenue accounting, team leadership, and process improvement, along with the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-moving business.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash posting, collections follow-up, and resolution of account discrepancies across a high-volume, multi-unit business.<br>• Manage and develop the AR team by setting priorities, monitoring performance, and supporting consistent execution of department goals and service standards.<br>• Review revenue-related transactions and reporting to ensure accurate recognition, timely recording, and alignment with applicable accounting guidance and company policies.<br>• Prepare and approve journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and other month-end close deliverables tied to receivables and revenue accounts.<br>• Analyze aging reports, collection trends, and outstanding balances to identify risks, improve cash flow, and recommend corrective actions.<br>• Build and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and financial analyses that provide insight into billing activity, revenue patterns, and account performance.<br>• Partner with finance, operations, and other internal teams to resolve billing issues, streamline workflows, and strengthen communication across locations.<br>• Support audit requests and control compliance by maintaining organized documentation, validating account activity, and reinforcing sound accounting practices.<br>• Identify opportunities for automation and operational improvement, including enhancements to systems, reporting, and reconciliation processes such as ERP-related workflow updates.<br>• Oversee complex account reviews and bank-related reconciliations to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely issue resolution.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to lead information systems audit engagements for public-facing and regulated environments in California. This role combines technical audit expertise with client advisory skills, supporting assessments of internal controls, risk exposure, and compliance obligations. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in IT audit, financial control awareness, and the ability to communicate effectively in Japanese when working with clients and internal stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Execute the day-to-day activities of attestation and non-attestation engagements of various clients</li><li>Detect and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Partners and Directors</li><li>Identify performance improvement opportunities</li><li>Interact with clients to ensure efficient information flow from the client to the team and vice versa</li><li>Develop client proposals, presentations, and other client related documents</li><li>Play an active role in the management and supervision of the personnel within the audit practice</li><li>Collaborate with the Tax team to maintain quality services to our clients</li><li>Understand and utilize Audit Methodology</li><li>Work on non-attestation services such as bookkeeping, miscellaneous tax (property tax, sales tax etc.), payroll, M&A, human resource, and some other consulting services</li><li>Supervise and train Audit senior, Audit staffs, and interns on engagements</li><li>Continue to enhance accounting, audit, and tax knowledge through self-training</li><li>Monitor the current business trend and circumstances related to our clients</li><li>Seek new business opportunities by attending business seminars, events and participating in speaking engagement</li><li>Assist Management in establishing new footprint for the company such as new offices, new practices, etc.</li><li>Proactive in providing constructive feedback to all personnel</li></ul>
Prestigious Inland Empire CPA firm has an outstanding opportunity to join their company as an Audit Senior or Manager to work with firm Staff and Partners. This is an excellent firm where the new candidate will find a very detail oriented environment, highly educated and intelligent teammates, where your contributions will be recognized, and where you will have a broad client base in many varied industries with a heavy focus in manufacturing. The ideal candidate with have 3+ years of public accounting experience with an audit/accounting (AA) focus but including some individual and corporate tax knowledge. This individual will be assigned or lead on client audits and reviews and will develop the ability to perform all aspects of an audit. This firm is growing very quickly and provides excellent detail oriented growth and advancement opportunity. The Partners wants a person on their team who has high personal standards, good team working skills, excellent accounting education and understanding, and who enjoys client contact. Company provides excellent medical benefits and detail oriented training. Firm pays market wages depending upon experience plus time and a half for all overtime required. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required as are excellent Excel and computer skills. Requirements: 2+ years of public accounting experience for Senior, 5+ years of experience for Manager CPA license or CPA Candidate Experience in commercial audits and reviews required - in the construction, manufacturing, distribution industries a plus. Strong computer, communication and people development skills, including training and instruction A strong team leader with the ability to supervise staff, manage projects and work professionally with partners, staff, and clients. Ability to stay current on all general detail oriented pronouncements and developments, and interact with peer review auditorsIf you are currently registered with Robert Half, contact your Recruiting Manager. Please reference job order number 00500-120616. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. <br> If you are not currently registered with Robert Half, please contact your Recruiter or call Yvette Merk at (909) 493-6082 immedIately!
<p>We are looking for an Audit Staff Public team member to join a growing team in Torrance, California. This role supports financial statement audits and related assurance work for clients while contributing to accurate reporting, strong compliance, and timely project delivery. The ideal candidate brings public accounting experience, sound knowledge of audit procedures, and the ability to communicate effectively in Japanese when working with clients and internal stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Execute the day-to-day activities of attestation and non-attestation engagements of various clients</li><li>Detect and communicate accounting and auditing matters to seniors, managers, and partners</li><li>Identify performance improvement opportunities</li><li>Intermingle with U.S. and Japanese based clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient</li><li>Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the team is efficient</li><li>Work on non-attestation services such as bookkeeping, miscellaneous tax (property tax, sales tax etc.), payroll, and some other consulting services</li><li>Understand and utilize Audit Methodology</li></ul>
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on finance and operations leader to support the wholesale business in Burbank, California. This role blends financial oversight with operational leadership, helping the organization strengthen performance across planning, inventory, logistics, customer support, and core business processes. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong analytical capability, and experience guiding cross-functional improvements that increase efficiency, accountability, and scalability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day business operations for the wholesale function, ensuring effective coordination across supply chain activities, inventory control, logistics, customer operations, and supporting systems.<br>• Build and monitor performance metrics that improve visibility into service levels, spending, productivity, and overall operating results while reinforcing accountability across teams.<br>• Work closely with senior leaders and partner functions such as Finance, Tax, Legal, HR, Compliance, and Technology to align priorities, manage risk, and support sound business decisions.<br>• Oversee inventory planning, warehouse activity, transportation, fulfillment, and external service providers to maintain reliable execution and cost-efficient operations.<br>• Lead recurring inventory reviews and corrective action plans related to excess stock, aging product, reconciliations, cycle counts, valuation concerns, and audit readiness.<br>• Partner on budgeting, forecasting, monthly performance reviews, and financial analysis to assess business trends, operating expenses, working capital needs, and cash flow impact.<br>• Create reporting tools, dashboards, and scenario analyses that give leadership clearer insight into performance drivers and support data-informed planning.<br>• Guide process improvement and transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, implementation efforts, user training, testing, and change adoption across the organization.<br>• Promote the practical use of analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve reporting quality, operational efficiency, and decision-making.<br>• Foster a collaborative, high-accountability environment focused on continuous improvement, disciplined execution, and scalable growth.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Project Manager or Accounting Manager to support our Orange County manufacturing client. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone in finance who combines strong cost accounting knowledge with the ability to guide complex, cross-functional initiatives. The position will work closely with multiple departmentsto keep key projects on track while also providing sound accounting expertise and clear communication across teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and coordinate two active initiatives at the same time, ensuring milestones, dependencies, and deliverables remain aligned with business objectives.</p><p>• Oversee the implementation progress of an accounts payable automation effort, partnering with stakeholders to support execution and issue resolution.</p><p>• Support the launch and ongoing coordination of a material-to-shipping project in collaboration with IT and supply chain teams.</p><p>• Apply manufacturing cost accounting knowledge to advise project decisions, including standard rate methodology and cost-related analysis.</p><p>• Track timelines, priorities, and project updates using tools such as Microsoft Project, Teams, or similar planning platforms.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver clear status updates and presentations for leadership and cross-functional groups.</p><p>• Contribute accounting expertise in areas such as general ledger activity and month-end close as needed to support operational goals.</p><p>• Report project progress, risks, and key decisions to the Controller while helping drive accountability across participating teams.</p>