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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to maintain accurate standard costing across manufactured products.<br>• Review inventory balances and valuation methods to support reliable financial reporting and strong cost controls.<br>• Partner closely with plant and operations leaders to evaluate manufacturing performance, explain cost variances, and identify improvement opportunities.<br>• Prepare margin and profitability reporting that gives leadership clear insight into product performance and key cost drivers.<br>• Support the costing of new products and updates to existing product lines by assessing materials, processes, and expected production expenses.<br>• Monitor standard cost changes and maintain cost records within NetSuite to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.<br>• Assist with monthly close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, helping deliver timely and accurate results.<br>• Contribute to process improvements, including support for accounting system-related changes that affect costing workflows and reporting.
<p><strong>Join a mission-driven organization as a Controller, where you'll play a key leadership role overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys managing a broad range of finance and operational responsibilities while leading a small team.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff while ensuring accuracy and efficiency across the department.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, cash receipts, payroll processing, and year-end tax reporting.</li><li>Manage benefits-related financial administration and support participant reporting processes.</li><li>Partner with external auditors and coordinate audit preparation and year-end documentation.</li><li>Maintain banking and vendor relationships, including insurance policies and service agreements.</li><li>Support office operations by overseeing facility-related contracts and administrative services.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance operational efficiency.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented <strong>Part-Time Payroll Specialist</strong> to support payroll operations approximately <strong>20 hours per week</strong>. This role is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining employee records, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and supporting reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with <strong>QuickBooks Desktop Payroll</strong> and a strong understanding of <strong>prevailing wage payroll requirements</strong>, including certified payroll reporting and labor compliance. This position is well suited for someone who can work independently, maintain confidentiality, and effectively manage payroll processes in a fast-paced environment.</p>
We are looking for a Project Accountant to support the financial management of active projects in Dublin, Ohio. This position focuses on maintaining accurate project records, tracking costs against budgets, and helping project teams understand financial performance throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and experience working with project-based financial systems in a construction or similar environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor project financial activity by reviewing budgets, committed costs, billings, and overall performance throughout each engagement.<br>• Maintain accurate job cost records and ensure labor, vendor, and subcontractor expenses are coded correctly to the appropriate projects.<br>• Prepare recurring financial reports that highlight project status, cost trends, revenue activity, and potential budget variances for internal stakeholders.<br>• Partner with project managers and operations teams to resolve discrepancies, strengthen cost visibility, and support informed financial decisions.<br>• Process project-related invoicing and revenue entries in alignment with contract terms and established accounting standards.<br>• Reconcile project accounts and investigate variances to help ensure complete and reliable financial reporting.<br>• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to project accounting, including accruals, analysis, and documentation.<br>• Use Deltek and Deltek Vision to manage project accounting data, maintain reporting accuracy, and support efficient financial workflows.
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in Westborough, Massachusetts. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate with numbers, and comfortable handling a range of accounting support tasks in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will contribute to invoice handling, record maintenance, and general accounting assistance while helping the team stay on track with deadlines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter financial and transactional information into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Process incoming invoices, confirm supporting documentation, and route items appropriately for timely completion.<br>• Assist with accounts payable activities, including preparing payment-related records and maintaining organized files.<br>• Support accounts receivable functions by updating customer account information and tracking outstanding items.<br>• Review accounting data for discrepancies and help resolve routine issues in coordination with internal stakeholders.<br>• Use QuickBooks to maintain records, update entries, and support daily bookkeeping activities.<br>• Contribute to special accounting assignments and administrative projects as business needs arise.
We are looking for a Property Accountant to join an asset management organization in Charlotte, North Carolina, supporting the financial operations of a portfolio of retail real estate investments. This role works closely with accounting, property management, treasury, and finance partners to maintain accurate records, produce reliable reporting, and support the close process. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to financial analysis, property-level reporting, and compliance with accounting standards while helping uphold strong financial controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting activity for an assigned group of properties, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and preparation of recurring financial reports.<br>• Complete monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities for property ledgers and deliver accurate property-level financial statements on schedule.<br>• Analyze budget-to-actual results by property and line item, identifying the primary factors affecting operating performance and net operating income.<br>• Work with asset management, investment accounting, and operations teams to monitor receivables, evaluate reserve needs, and confirm billing aligns with lease provisions.<br>• Support acquisition and disposition accounting by assisting with property onboarding and offboarding tasks within Yardi and related reporting processes.<br>• Reconcile construction and work-in-progress balances to the general ledger and prepare entries that properly classify spending as capital or operating in accordance with policy.<br>• Partner with property management to review invoice workflows, confirm coding accuracy, and help ensure expenses are recorded to the appropriate accounts and projects.<br>• Review lease setup information in Yardi, validating rent schedules, recovery structures, percentage rent terms, and recurring charges for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Assist with audits, internal reporting requests, and process improvement initiatives designed to strengthen controls and reduce manual effort.
We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support complex commercial contracting for a growing business in Portland, Maine. This Long-term Contract position focuses on guiding enterprise SaaS transactions from negotiation through execution while helping business partners move deals forward efficiently. The role calls for sound legal judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance risk management with practical business objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead contract discussions for sophisticated SaaS transactions, including master service agreements, order documents, statements of work, data processing terms, and related revisions.<br>• Work closely with Sales and Revenue Operations to remove obstacles in the contracting cycle and help agreements reach signature in a timely manner.<br>• Interpret and apply established contracting guidance, approval paths, and negotiation parameters to maintain consistency across commercial deals.<br>• Evaluate legal and business exposure within proposed terms and present practical options that protect the company while supporting deal progress.<br>• Provide counsel on international agreements and jurisdiction-specific considerations, including privacy obligations, governing law provisions, and payment terms.<br>• Advise stakeholders on key risk areas such as data protection, information security, indemnification, liability limits, and other regulatory issues relevant to enterprise customers.<br>• Partner with Deal Desk, Finance, and Accounting to address contract language that may affect revenue treatment, billing structures, and commercial models.<br>• Help improve templates, standard clauses, and contracting processes to increase efficiency and support a high-volume legal workflow.<br>• Manage numerous active negotiations at once, ensuring careful drafting, accurate issue spotting, and appropriate escalation of significant concerns.
<p>Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for a Payroll Director based in Baltimore, MD. The Payroll Director is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of payroll operations for a multi-state U.S. workforce of several thousand employees. This role oversees a small team of payroll professionals, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while continuously improving systems, controls, and processes. This is a hybrid position! If interested, please apply to this posting or contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half to learn more.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Payroll Operations & Compliance</p><ul><li>Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state employee population (e.g., salaried, hourly, exempt, non-exempt).</li><li>Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations (including tax filings, wage and hour laws, and reporting requirements).</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and implement necessary process updates.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, including bonuses, commissions, equity transactions, and off-cycle payments.</li></ul><p>Team Leadership</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a small payroll team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans.</li><li>Optimize team workflows and resource allocation to ensure efficiency and scalability.</li></ul><p>Systems & Process Improvement</p><ul><li>Manage and optimize payroll systems (e.g., HRIS/payroll platforms), including upgrades, integrations, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate manual tasks, and improve data accuracy.</li><li>Partner with IT and HR to enhance system functionality and reporting capabilities.</li></ul><p>Audit, Controls & Reporting</p><ul><li>Establish and maintain strong internal controls to ensure payroll accuracy and mitigate risk.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and process explanations.</li><li>Prepare and review payroll-related reports, reconciliations, and analytics for leadership.</li></ul><p>Cross-Functional Collaboration</p><ul><li>Partner with HR on employee data changes, benefits deductions, and compliance matters.</li><li>Work closely with Finance on general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.</li><li>Act as a subject matter expert for payroll-related inquiries across the organization.</li></ul>
Robert Half is partnering with a growing, multi-entity organization to identify a strategic and hands-on Director of Finance to lead financial operations and support continued business growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys going beyond traditional accounting responsibilities to influence business decisions, improve financial visibility, and drive organizational transformation. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, proven leadership experience, and the ability to balance financial oversight with strategic planning, financial modeling, and business partnership. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic financial leadership and serve as a trusted partner to operating company leadership. Oversee month-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while focusing on review, analysis, and process improvement rather than day-to-day transaction preparation. Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet activity to maintain financial accuracy and strong internal controls. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of six, fostering accountability, collaboration, and detail oriented growth. Support organizational decentralization initiatives, including the separation of legal entities and development of standalone balance sheets and entity-specific reporting processes. Improve financial visibility and reporting to support operational performance, planning, and decision-making. Oversee the settlements function responsible for independent contractor payment processing. Partner with billing and collections teams to support evolving processes and greater operating company autonomy. Collaborate with corporate finance and FP& A leadership on financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, and strategic initiatives. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen financial processes, and leverage technology and AI tools to improve efficiency.
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our team in Richmond, Virginia. In this role, you will partner closely with plant and finance leadership to evaluate operating performance, support core accounting activities, and provide insights that strengthen business decisions. This position is well suited for someone who can balance day-to-day financial responsibilities with deeper analytical work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with the Controller to review financial results, identify performance trends, and deliver analysis that supports operational and management decision-making.<br>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, profitability reviews, capital spending evaluations, incentive calculations, and other projects tied to facility performance.<br>• Prepare journal entries, assist with month-end closing activities, and help maintain accurate financial records across daily plant operations.<br>• Complete recurring financial reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis while ensuring deadlines and accuracy standards are consistently met.<br>• Research financial data within company systems, perform detailed analysis, and translate findings into practical recommendations.<br>• Support the improvement of accounting workflows by refining procedures, strengthening documentation, and increasing process efficiency.<br>• Help uphold internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures across assigned areas of responsibility.<br>• Examine financial transactions, determine appropriate accounting treatment, and escalate or resolve issues when needed.<br>• Review production time entered in the payroll system, reconcile hours for accuracy, and help ensure payroll-related data is properly balanced.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Tracks and reports on timekeeper hours</li><li>Prepares prebills and reviews edits by billing partner(s)</li><li>Verifies the accuracy of billing entries and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepares invoices for submission to clients via various Ebilling platforms or by email, dependent on client requirements</li><li>Monitors accounts receivable and collection efforts</li><li>Submits budgets per client requirements</li><li>Works closely with billing partners on bill appeals</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Skills/Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills</li><li>Working knowledge of various Ebilling platforms, including: ASCENT, LSS, TyMetrix, Legal-X, Legal Tracker, etc.</li><li>Working knowledge of PCLaw or similar billing application</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure, i.e., managing conflicting and fluctuating deadlines, and effectively prioritizing multiple tasks of equal urgency and importance with minimal supervision</li><li>Experience in effective problem-solving, actively using sound judgment in decision-making processes</li><li>Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly, in a mature and responsible manner conducive to the position</li><li>Effective communication skills, including the ability to be courteous in handling situations patiently and tactfully, with all audiences including partners, associates, staff and external clients and vendors</li><li>Experience with troubleshooting minor technology issues, including hardware and software</li><li>Ability to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Staff Accountant to support a real estate portfolio from our McLean, Virginia office. This position focuses on producing timely financial reporting, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating closely with internal teams to meet monthly and quarterly obligations. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, sharp analytical skills, and a disciplined approach to reconciliations, reporting, and deadline-driven accounting work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Compile owner reporting packages each month and ensure submissions are completed according to established reporting deadlines.<br>• Review general ledger activity, identify inconsistencies, and prepare or recommend reclassifications to improve financial accuracy.<br>• Partner with project management teams on recurring reporting needs, including quarterly deliverables and journal entry adjustments.<br>• Produce lender compliance reporting and supporting schedules on both a monthly and quarterly basis.<br>• Develop and maintain detailed distribution schedules and portfolio-level financial workbooks for assigned entities.<br>• Complete weekly and month-end bank reconciliations for each property and support cash reporting and closing activities.<br>• Calculate management fees using designated accounting platforms and supporting spreadsheet models.<br>• Assemble lender draw documentation and submit complete packages in line with loan covenant requirements.<br>• Support the annual budgeting process by preparing accounting assumptions for taxes, insurance, fees, reserves, escrows, and amortization schedules.<br>• Review and approve invoices regularly, coordinate payments with accounts payable, and assist with additional accounting projects as needed.
We are looking for a proactive Warehouse Manager to lead distribution operations for a high-volume healthcare-related facility in Torrance, California. This position oversees daily warehouse performance, team leadership, inventory integrity, and service reliability while supporting a safe and efficient work environment. The role works closely with internal business partners to strengthen workflow execution, improve operational results, and maintain dependable product availability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily warehouse activities across inbound receiving, storage, replenishment, order picking, packing, shipping, returns handling, and general facility upkeep.<br>• Guide, coach, and manage a warehouse team of supervisors, leads, and associates, including staffing coordination, scheduling, performance oversight, and workforce planning.<br>• Monitor service levels to ensure orders are processed correctly and dispatched on schedule to meet customer expectations.<br>• Improve operational flow by evaluating layout design, slotting methods, travel paths, space usage, and material handling practices.<br>• Track warehouse performance through measurable indicators, review results regularly, and implement process enhancements based on findings.<br>• Strengthen inventory control by overseeing cycle counts, physical inventory activities, reconciliations, and corrective actions to resolve discrepancies.<br>• Reduce shrink, damage, and fulfillment issues by enforcing quality standards and disciplined inventory handling procedures.<br>• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Accounting, and Supply Chain teams to address operational issues and support business priorities.<br>• Maintain compliance with safety requirements, reinforce standard operating procedures, and lead regular team meetings to drive accountability and consistent execution.
<p><strong>Hybrid Accounting Assistant AR/AP role in Waunakee, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is looking for an Accounting Assistant AR/AP to support day-to-day financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Waunakee, Wisconsin. This position plays an important role in keeping receivables, payables, and core accounting records accurate, organized, and current. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while handling sensitive financial information with professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage incoming invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payments in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Record customer receipts, apply cash to the appropriate accounts, and help maintain accurate accounts receivable balances.</p><p>• Monitor outstanding balances, review aging activity, and assist with payment follow-up to support collections efforts.</p><p>• Process credit card transactions and other incoming payments while ensuring proper entry into accounting records.</p><p>• Reconcile cash activity and account details to identify discrepancies and support accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Maintain organized accounting files and documentation in accordance with established procedures and recordkeeping standards.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors and internal team members to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and account discrepancies.</p><p>• Provide general accounting support through data entry, account updates, and routine administrative tasks tied to financial operations.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Controller to provide strong financial leadership for an industrial organization in Oconomowoc. This role will guide accounting and operational finance activities, deliver meaningful analysis to leadership, and help drive sound business decisions. The ideal candidate will combine technical accounting expertise with manufacturing finance knowledge and a practical, collaborative approach to supporting performance and growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Act as a key finance partner to executive and operations leaders, offering insight that supports strategic and day-to-day decision-making.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and interpret monthly financial results, including statements, operating trends, and performance metrics for leadership review.</p><p>• Manage the budgeting cycle, regular forecasts, and longer-term financial plans to align resources with business objectives.</p><p>• Evaluate results against targets, highlight risks or gaps, and recommend actions to improve financial and operational performance.</p><p>• Oversee product costing and standard cost practices, ensuring reliable valuation methods across manufacturing activities.</p><p>• Analyze production-related variances such as labor, materials, overhead, scrap, and efficiency to identify improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process while maintaining accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and audit readiness.</p><p>• Lead the accounting function, including oversight of payables, receivables, payroll, inventory accounting, fixed assets, cash activity, and general ledger processes.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess margins, profitability, capital investments, process improvements, and other initiatives that affect business performance.</p><p>• Support upgrades to financial processes and systems when needed, with a focus on efficiency, reporting quality, and control effectiveness.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a hospitality finance team in Long Beach, California on a Contract basis. This role supports daily accounting operations, accounts receivable activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting while partnering with hotel leadership to maintain accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a service-focused mindset, and the ability to manage multiple financial priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting activities to keep finance operations accurate, organized, and running efficiently.<br>• Support finance leadership with budget reviews, variance analysis, forecasting, and interpretation of operating results for department stakeholders.<br>• Prepare balance sheet account analyses and contribute to monthly benchmarking and operational performance reporting.<br>• Monitor internal controls and assist with audit readiness by reviewing processes for compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.<br>• Reconcile daily credit card activity and bank transactions, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Coordinate credit-related activities, including aging review, collection follow-up, direct billing support, and monthly credit meeting preparation.<br>• Oversee group billing administration from contract setup through final payment, including deposits, commissions, invoicing, and client communication.<br>• Partner with front office and operational teams to clear outstanding guest ledger items, address billing inquiries, and process refunds professionally.<br>• Record journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support tax-related accounting tasks such as sales tax and corporate tax reporting requirements.
We are looking for a detail-focused Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in Troy, Michigan. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who is comfortable working in a dynamic environment and partnering with teams across the business to support accurate, timely financial operations. The role offers the chance to contribute to core accounting processes, strengthen reporting support, and help improve operational efficiency as the company continues to expand.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage key activities tied to the monthly close cycle, including preparing and recording journal entries related to cash, prepaid expenses, and accrued items, while completing account reconciliations accurately and on schedule.<br>• Partner with the accounts payable function to evaluate and approve vendor setup requests within NetSuite, helping maintain accurate vendor records and compliance with internal procedures.<br>• Assist with year-end audit preparation by organizing requested documentation, assembling support files, and responding to auditor questions in a timely manner.<br>• Create and maintain schedules and other supporting documentation used for financial reporting and account analysis.<br>• Contribute to efforts that enhance accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and introduce greater efficiency and automation across financial processes.<br>• Provide analytical support and participate in special projects that impact accounting operations and broader finance objectives as business needs arise.
<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor for a long-term consulting engagement with a publicly traded company. This individual will support internal audit and SOX compliance initiatives, evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, assess financial and operational risks, and identify opportunities to strengthen business processes and regulatory compliance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform internal audits and assess financial, operational, and business process controls.</li><li>Conduct SOX 404 / ICFR walkthroughs, testing, and documentation.</li><li>Evaluate internal controls over financial reporting and identify control deficiencies.</li><li>Assess risks, document audit findings, and recommend corrective actions.</li><li>Lead audit engagements, oversee fieldwork, and review audit workpapers.</li><li>Support audit planning, reporting, and remediation activities.</li><li>Partner with senior management and external auditors on audit-related initiatives.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve internal controls, processes, and operational efficiency.</li></ul>
We are looking for an organized Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations in Campbellsville, Kentucky. This position focuses on maintaining accurate records, processing routine accounting transactions, and helping ensure timely handling of payables and receivables. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with financial data, and able to manage multiple administrative accounting tasks efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices and prepare accounts payable transactions with accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Record incoming payments and update accounts receivable information to keep customer accounts current.<br>• Enter financial and operational data into accounting systems while verifying completeness and accuracy.<br>• Assist with invoice handling, including review, coding, and documentation of payment records.<br>• Prepare and post basic journal entries to support routine accounting activity.<br>• Reconcile financial records and resolve discrepancies by reviewing supporting documentation.<br>• Maintain organized accounting files and ensure records are accessible for reporting and audit needs.
<p>Patricia Wesson with Robert Half is searching for a Financial Analyst / Cost Analyst to join my client's team in the southern Portland Metro Market. This role focuses on translating financial and operational data into meaningful analysis that supports planning, cost control, and business performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capability, sound knowledge of manufacturing finance, and the ability to communicate insights clearly across cross-functional teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Ability to switch gears in a fast-paced environment and work closely with operations </li><li>Manufacturing experience and Cost Accounting understanding/experience</li><li>Balance sheets, income statements, journal entries, financial analysis, reporting, COGS, BOMs, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, inventory and financial controls, business partnership and process improvement, inventory, and overhead absorption</li><li>Large ERP exposure ideal </li><li>Create recurring financial reports and interpret monthly, quarterly, and annual results to highlight performance trends and business drivers.</li><li>Examine revenue, spending, margins, and overall profitability, and explain differences between actual results, budgets, and forecasts.</li><li>Build financial models, performance dashboards, and management summaries that support strategic planning and day-to-day decision-making.</li><li>Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by preparing analysis, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Evaluate product and manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, overhead, and other operating expenses, to improve cost visibility and accuracy.</li><li>Review cost variances such as purchase price, usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption, and identify root causes with operational partners.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting by developing cost assumptions tied to production levels, pricing, labor needs, and other business conditions.</li><li>Analyze inventory activity, valuation, reserves, and reconciliation issues while assisting with cycle counts, physical inventory reviews, and audit support.</li><li>Partner with operations, supply chain, procurement, and accounting teams to assess profitability, strengthen controls, and recommend process improvements that enhance financial performance.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Patricia Wesson with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013536558</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a recycling and waste management operation in Wyoming, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will provide hands-on financial leadership for a site with a lean team, helping strengthen reporting, improve close processes, and support daily accounting operations. The role is ideal for someone who can bring structure, sound judgment, and practical support in a fast-paced onsite environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the full month-end close process and help shorten the timeline for accurate financial reporting.<br>• Prepare financial statements and management reports that provide clear insight into business performance.<br>• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain the accuracy of accounting records.<br>• Extract and organize financial data needed for tax support, opening balance sheet activities, and related reporting needs.<br>• Partner with site leadership and accounting staff to monitor financial activity and identify issues that require attention.<br>• Provide day-to-day controllership support across general accounting, reporting, and account analysis functions.<br>• Assist with ERP-related accounting work tied to the transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite, ensuring continuity and reliable data handling.<br>• Serve as a dependable resource for the existing team by adding coverage, strengthening processes, and reducing operational risk if staffing changes occur.
<p>Indy Metro Remote- We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support key accounting activities in Indianapolis, Indiana. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting close activities, and strengthening accounting processes across areas such as fixed assets, prepaids, expenses, and accruals. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and review financial activity related to fixed assets, intangible assets, operating expenses, prepaid balances, and accrued liabilities in alignment with company policy and U.S. GAAP.</p><p>• Complete monthly account reconciliations for capital spending, prepaid accounts, accruals, and other assigned balance sheet and expense accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Analyze period-over-period spending trends and investigate unusual variances to support accurate financial reporting and business insight.</p><p>• Oversee fixed asset policy administration, including the coordination and issuance of capital expenditure purchase orders through the designated system.</p><p>• Contribute to the enhancement of month-end and quarterly close procedures by helping build and refine checklists and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Partner with colleagues across departments to encourage timely invoice approvals and expense report submissions that support efficient close cycles.</p><p>• Create and maintain clear documentation for accounting controls, policies, and standard operating procedures used by the Accounting and Finance team.</p><p>• Support accounting and finance initiatives focused on improving workflows, strengthening controls, and implementing process or system enhancements.</p><p>• Develop strong expertise in the financial and analytical tools used by the team, identify operational gaps, and recommend practical solutions to improve performance.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations in Seattle, Washington while remaining hands-on in the day-to-day workflow. This role is well suited for a practical leader who can oversee the general ledger, produce accurate financial reporting, and step in where needed across payables, receivables, and payroll. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, a steady management style, and the ability to keep the close process moving in a fast-paced distribution environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full general ledger function and ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly and year-end financial statements, delivering clear reporting that supports business decisions.</p><p>• Lead the closing process, including bringing delayed close timelines back on schedule and improving overall reporting cadence.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day guidance to the accounting team while serving as a working manager who can assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll activities as needed.</p><p>• Monitor account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules to maintain strong internal financial controls.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to address accounting issues, support operational needs, and work effectively across a range of communication styles.</p><p>• Use ERP and accounting platforms effectively, including environments such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Great Plains, to support accurate transaction processing and reporting.</p><p>• Contribute accounting leadership within a distribution-based business setting, helping align financial processes with operational demands.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>Health Coverage: Kaiser Permanente PPO and HMO, plus dental and vision</p><p>Retirement: 401(k) with match up to 4%</p><p>PTO: 2 to 3 weeks, negotiable</p><p>6 Paid Holidays</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations in Princeton, New Jersey. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet accounts are fully supported. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge and a detail-oriented approach to reconciliations, journal preparation, and oversight of grant and endowment-related transactions.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid holidays, 35 hour work weeks with 1 hour lunch.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger by recording financial activity correctly and verifying that entries align with accounting standards and internal policies.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support, ensuring transactions are classified accurately across reporting periods.</p><p>• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet and bank accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.</p><p>• Oversee accounting work related to grants and endowments, including tracking activity and confirming proper treatment of restricted funds.</p><p>• Analyze account fluctuations and provide clear explanations for variances identified during the close and reconciliation process.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather supporting documentation, clarify transactions, and improve the accuracy of financial data.</p><p>• Assist with accounting process updates or system-related changes as needed, while maintaining continuity and control over financial records.</p>
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee external reporting and audit activities for our U.S. operations in Somerset, New Jersey. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a disciplined approach to financial reporting, compliance, and cross-functional coordination. The successful candidate will help ensure accurate financial statements, support complex accounting evaluations, and strengthen policy application across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation of U.S. financial reports, including required disclosures and supporting schedules, while ensuring all documentation is accurate, reconciled, and ready for audit review.<br>• Manage the external audit process from planning through completion by coordinating requests, monitoring progress, resolving questions, and maintaining effective communication with auditors and internal stakeholders.<br>• Perform technical accounting assessments by researching applicable guidance, analyzing business scenarios, and documenting conclusions related to complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition under ASC 606.<br>• Establish and refine accounting policies and interpretive guidance to promote consistent application of U.S. GAAP across reporting activities and evolving business needs.<br>• Oversee key close and reporting activities by reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger support to enhance accuracy and completeness.<br>• Maintain reporting workpapers, rollforwards, and validation checks that support internal consistency and reduce the risk of rework during review and audit cycles.<br>• Partner with finance and operational teams to address accounting issues, improve reporting processes, and support implementation of new accounting requirements when needed.