We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Preparer to support individual tax return preparation for clients in California. This is a contract position suited for someone who can evaluate 1040 filings thoroughly, ask the right follow-up questions, and recognize issues before submission. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while ensuring returns are accurate and complete.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review individual federal and state tax returns, with a strong focus on accurate and complete 1040 filings.<br>• Gather missing details from clients by asking thoughtful follow-up questions to clarify income, deductions, credits, and filing status.<br>• Identify discrepancies, compliance concerns, or incomplete information and communicate findings clearly so issues can be resolved promptly.<br>• Verify supporting tax documents and apply relevant tax rules to help ensure each return is prepared correctly.<br>• Use ProConnect and related tax preparation software to complete filings efficiently and maintain organized return data.<br>• Confirm that each return meets quality standards before finalization, using careful judgment to support filing accuracy.<br>• Work independently while managing assigned returns and maintaining timely progress during the contract period.
<p>Our client, a prestigious local firm is seeking a <strong>Sr. Tax Manager </strong>to lead and oversee a growing tax practice within a public accounting environment. This key leadership role is responsible for managing all aspects of the tax department, including compliance, planning, client advisory services, team development, operational performance, and strategic growth initiatives.</p><p>The ideal candidate is a technically strong tax professional with demonstrated leadership experience in public accounting. This individual will bring a proactive, client-focused approach, strong management capabilities, and the ability to drive both departmental excellence and firmwide success.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><p>Department Leadership & Strategy</p><ul><li>Lead and manage the tax department, including workflow oversight, staffing, scheduling, and day-to-day operations</li><li>Establish and implement departmental goals, processes, and best practices to improve efficiency, quality, and profitability</li><li>Monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax laws to ensure ongoing compliance and technical excellence</li><li>Partner with firm leadership on strategic planning, growth initiatives, staffing, and expansion of service offerings</li><li>Champion continuous improvement and adoption of technology within the tax function</li></ul><p>Client Service & Tax Advisory</p><ul><li>Manage a portfolio of tax clients and serve as a trusted advisor on complex tax matters</li><li>Review and approve complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations</li><li>Provide high-level tax planning, consulting, and advisory services across a variety of industries</li><li>Research and resolve complex tax issues, communicating recommendations clearly to clients and internal teams</li><li>Represent clients before taxing authorities during audits, examinations, and disputes as needed</li><li>Identify opportunities for expanded services and contribute to business development efforts</li></ul><p>Team Leadership & Development</p><ul><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop tax managers, senior associates, staff accountants, and interns</li><li>Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and technical training</li><li>Build and maintain a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture</li><li>Ensure effective delegation and review processes to uphold quality standards and meet deadlines</li><li>Support recruiting, interviewing, and hiring for the tax department</li></ul><p>Practice Management</p><ul><li>Oversee engagement budgeting, billing, realization, and departmental profitability</li><li>Ensure timely completion of tax engagements and adherence to quality control standards</li><li>Support client retention and practice development initiatives in collaboration with firm leadership</li><li>Participate in networking, professional associations, and community involvement activities to support practice growth</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with clients, referral sources, and professional contacts</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is searching for entry-level Accountants for ongoing opportunities. In this role the duties will include: data entry, matching invoices to purchase orders or vouchers, and assisting with the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable. If this sounds like you, please apply today!</p><p>Accounts Payable:</p><p>· Process and record accounts payable transactions.</p><p>· Verify accuracy of invoices, match them with purchase orders and receipts, and ensure timely payment to vendors.</p><p>Accounts Receivable:</p><p>· Record and process accounts receivable transactions.</p><p>· Generate and send invoices to customers, monitor payments, and follow up on overdue accounts.</p><p>Data Entry:</p><p>· Enter financial data into accounting software or spreadsheets.</p><p>· Maintain accurate and organized records of financial transactions.</p><p>Bank Reconciliation:</p><p>· Reconcile bank statements with general ledger accounts.</p><p>· Identify and resolve discrepancies between bank transactions and accounting records.</p><p>Expense Reports:</p><p>· Review and process employee expense reports.</p><p>· Verify receipts, ensure compliance with company policies, and facilitate reimbursement.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support essential accounting operations for a healthcare organization in Victorville, California. This Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage daily transactional work, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to reliable month-end reporting. The role requires strong experience with Sage Intacct, bank activity, journal entries, and financial statement support in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record manually issued check activity in Sage Intacct and ensure transactions are accurately reflected in the accounting records<br>• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices while maintaining organized and timely accounts payable processing<br>• Prepare and issue payments through Sage Intacct, including routine disbursements and loan-related transactions<br>• Post bank deposits, credit activity, debit activity, and other cash movements to the general ledger with accuracy<br>• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and resolve variances to keep all accounts fully balanced<br>• Prepare and post journal entries related to property reports, investment statements, and other month-end adjustments<br>• Account for property purchases, sales, and related financial activity in accordance with established accounting practices<br>• Assist with month-end close activities, fixed asset tracking, depreciation updates, and preparation of financial statements
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support essential accounting operations for a local government organization in Upland, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with reconciliations, and contributing to reliable reporting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel capabilities, practical accounting experience, and the ability to manage recurring financial tasks with accuracy and consistency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and record journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial data.<br>• Perform bank account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure account accuracy.<br>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including reviewing transactions and resolving outstanding items.<br>• Assist with audit preparation by organizing documentation and responding to requests for financial support.<br>• Reconcile downloaded and manually entered financial reports to verify completeness and correctness.<br>• Maintain general ledger records and help ensure transactions are properly classified.<br>• Contribute to tax-related accounting support, including sales tax and corporate tax documentation as needed.
<p>We are a well-established and growing manufacturing company based in Ontario, CA. With a strong commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement, we are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This role offers visibility to leadership, hands-on exposure to manufacturing accounting, and long-term growth potential.</p><p><br></p><p>The Staff Accountant will support the month-end close process, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting functions. The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment and understands cost accounting, inventory reconciliations, and GAAP compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, inventory, fixed assets)</li><li>Perform general ledger account reconciliations</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis</li><li>Reconcile inventory and support cost accounting functions</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and documentation requests</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and system efficiencies</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join a growing organization in Azusa, California. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who brings strong experience in manufacturing finance and enjoys turning complex cost and inventory data into clear, reliable reporting. The position will contribute to timely close activities, financial statement support, and performance analysis while helping strengthen reporting discipline across plant and corporate operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting packages along with detailed schedules that support accurate external and internal reporting.<br>• Manage core cost accounting activities tied to inventory, standard costs, work-in-process, overhead application, and cost of goods sold within a manufacturing environment.<br>• Reconcile inventory balances, evaluate reserves, and prepare roll-forward analyses to confirm proper valuation of raw materials, in-process items, and finished products.<br>• Review labor, material, purchase price, scrap, usage, and production volume variances, then communicate key drivers and trends to finance and operations leaders.<br>• Work closely with plant management, supply chain, and purchasing teams to improve cost capture, reporting accuracy, and operational visibility.<br>• Support the month-end close through journal entries, accrual preparation, account reconciliations, and financial review of key balance sheet and income statement accounts.<br>• Maintain and refine standard costing processes by updating cost inputs and assessing the reasonableness of product cost assumptions.<br>• Track plant-related fixed asset activity, including capital spending, depreciation, and equipment accounting.<br>• Assist with physical inventory observations, cycle count programs, inventory control practices, and reporting process improvements or automation initiatives.<br>• Prepare analysis and reporting for executives, lenders, auditors, and investment stakeholders with emphasis on margins, inventory efficiency, working capital, and plant performance.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a manufacturing organization in Chino, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an individual who can ensure payroll data is accurate, complete, and compliant while partnering closely with finance during month-end activities. The role will focus heavily on reviewing payroll information for non-exempt hourly employees and providing dependable backup support across payroll functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and verify payroll data after entry to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards.<br>• Audit timekeeping and payroll records for non-exempt hourly employees, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.<br>• Process full-cycle payroll activities across multiple states for a large employee population with careful attention to deadlines.<br>• Provide backup coverage for other payroll team members to maintain continuity in daily and scheduled payroll operations.<br>• Partner with the finance team during month-end close by preparing payroll-related reporting, including headcount, labor cost impact, and tax details.<br>• Analyze payroll transactions and related deductions to help ensure accurate financial reporting and expense tracking.<br>• Use payroll and timekeeping platforms such as Kronos, UKG, and ADP Workforce Now to manage employee time and payroll information.<br>• Support payroll validation and reporting needs by maintaining organized records and responding to internal inquiries in a timely manner.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a non-profit organization in Adelanto, California through accurate and timely payroll administration. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a self-directed, detail-oriented individual with experience managing full-cycle payroll and maintaining precise financial records. The role will work closely with payroll systems and third-party processing partners to help ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end payroll activities for regular payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established practices.<br>• Process payroll information using ADP Workforce Now and coordinate payroll submission through a third-party provider, including Paychex.<br>• Review earnings, deductions, and payroll changes to confirm that employee compensation is calculated correctly.<br>• Prepare and record payroll-related journal entries and support accurate reconciliation of payroll data within financial records.<br>• Handle payroll items related to retirement reporting, including work involving CalPERS-related payroll considerations.<br>• Investigate payroll discrepancies, resolve issues efficiently, and respond to payroll questions from internal stakeholders.<br>• Maintain organized payroll documentation and support reporting needs associated with payroll operations.<br>• Contribute to payroll continuity in a hybrid work environment, including occasional onsite support as needed.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper to join a pharmaceutical company in Ontario, California and help keep daily accounting activity accurate, organized, and on schedule. This position supports core financial operations across payables, receivables, reconciliations, reporting, and record maintenance in a regulated manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams while upholding financial controls and compliance standards. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including reviewing invoices, issuing customer billings, and applying incoming payments accurately.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts and other financial records regularly to ensure transactions are complete, balanced, and properly documented.</p><p>• Investigate billing issues such as deductions, short payments, and account discrepancies, then coordinate follow-up to achieve timely resolution.</p><p>• Maintain organized and accurate accounting documentation in alignment with company procedures and applicable regulatory expectations.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close tasks by preparing supporting schedules, updating records, and helping ensure deadlines are met.</p><p>• Partner with operations, purchasing, and supply chain teams to track inventory-related costs and support accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare routine financial summaries, receivables aging reports, and supporting materials requested during audits or internal reviews.</p><p>• Contribute to improvements in accounting workflows and help strengthen efficiency within day-to-day financial processes.</p>