We are looking for an experienced Operations Specialist to support ocean import activity for a logistics operation in Long Beach, California. This Long-term Contract position will oversee cargo movement from port arrival through final delivery while maintaining responsive communication with customers and service partners. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of import documentation, customs coordination, domestic transportation, and warehouse-related execution in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee ocean import shipments from vessel arrival through final delivery, ensuring each move is coordinated accurately and on schedule.<br>• Serve as the central point of contact for customers, carriers, customs brokers, terminals, warehouses, trucking providers, rail partners, and internal teams to keep freight moving efficiently.<br>• Arrange customs release, drayage, transload activity, bonded freight handling, and inland transportation based on shipment requirements.<br>• Monitor shipment milestones, provide timely status updates, and respond quickly to service issues or delivery exceptions.<br>• Manage cargo recovery efforts and resolve delays by coordinating across operational partners to reduce disruption.<br>• Support specialized freight movements, including project cargo, oversized loads, expedited shipments, and in-bond moves when required.<br>• Review operational performance to help control detention, demurrage, and storage exposure across high-volume accounts.<br>• Maintain accurate shipment records and ensure all shipping, warehouse, and transportation information is properly documented in operational systems.
<p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and self-directed <strong>Operations Coordinator</strong> to support a growing real estate company specializing in residential rental properties, property renovations, and design-build projects throughout Los Angeles.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hands-on operational support position, rather than a traditional Executive Assistant role. The ideal candidate will have experience in real estate, property management, or construction operations and be comfortable independently managing multiple priorities, coordinating vendors and contractors, and ensuring tasks are completed from start to finish.</p><p>The position is primarily remote, with occasional local property visits as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Coordinate property inspections, scheduling, and follow-up activities across multiple residential properties.</li><li>Communicate with vendors, contractors, and service providers regarding maintenance, repairs, renovations, and project timelines.</li><li>Monitor ongoing construction and renovation projects, track outstanding tasks, and follow up to ensure timely completion.</li><li>Support leasing activities, including coordinating property showings, tenant communications, and related documentation.</li><li>Gather, organize, and maintain property records, financial documentation, and supporting materials for refinancing and operational needs.</li><li>Maintain organized records of property activities, vendor communications, project updates, and outstanding action items.</li><li>Proactively communicate with internal stakeholders regarding project status, scheduling changes, and operational priorities.</li><li>Identify potential delays or issues and independently coordinate solutions.</li><li>Assist with general real estate operations and special projects as needed.</li><li>Conduct occasional local property visits to coordinate inspections, vendors, or project-related activities.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Cash Application Specialist to join an apparel manufacturing organization in Long Beach, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position focuses on accurate, high-volume payment application and account research, supporting the integrity of accounts receivable activity across daily transactions. The ideal candidate brings recent hands-on ERP experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to investigate discrepancies while keeping cash posting and reconciliation work moving efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process daily customer receipts across electronic payments, checks, and lockbox activity, ensuring funds are recorded promptly and accurately.<br>• Apply incoming payments to open invoices in a high-volume environment while resolving mismatches between remittances and account balances.<br>• Monitor and research unapplied or unidentified cash, documenting findings and maintaining a clear audit trail for follow-up actions.<br>• Perform cash posting, clearing, reversals, and related transaction research within the ERP system to support accurate receivable records.<br>• Reconcile bank-related cash movement, including sweep activity and zero-balance account transactions, and record concentration entries as needed.<br>• Investigate short payments and deductions, determine the underlying cause, and escalate collection-related items when additional review is required.<br>• Support cross-entity cash activity by handling intercompany transfers and postings in a multi-company accounting environment when applicable.<br>• Contribute to process improvements that strengthen posting accuracy, reduce exceptions, and improve reconciliation efficiency.
<p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Grant Specialist</strong> to support organizations in the pursuit and management of grant funding opportunities. The ideal candidate will have strong research, writing, organizational, and communication skills, with prior experience in grant application processes, compliance, and reporting. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a team environment and is passionate about bringing funding resources to life. If you combine dynamic communication skills with a positive attitude, then you may thrive in this position. If this sounds like you, please call our office 213.629.4602.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Research and identify grant funding opportunities that align with organizational objectives. </li><li>Assist in preparing detailed and persuasive grant proposals, budgets, and application packages. </li><li>Track and monitor grant applications to ensure timely submission and compliance with funding agency requirements. </li><li>Collaborate with internal departments (such as finance, program management, and leadership) to prepare accurate budgets and narratives. </li><li>Maintain detailed records of grant-related activities, deadlines, and obligations. </li><li>Support post-award administration, including grant reporting, financial tracking, and amendments. </li><li>Develop strategies to enhance grant acquisition and improve efficiency in the application process. </li><li>Provide training to staff on regulations and compliance requirements for grant administration.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a bilingual Finance & Accounting Specialist to support core accounting operations for a hospitality organization in Torrance, California. This Long-term Contract position will play an important role in managing payables, receivables, reconciliations, and reporting activities that keep financial processes accurate and timely. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, works well independently, and communicates effectively with internal teams and external vendors, including in Japanese when needed.<strong> Japanese fluency is required.</strong> <strong>Candidates must be able to report to the Torrance office-- candidates not local to the Greater Los Angeles area will not be considered.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Review and prepare payment entries for time-sensitive disbursements within the accounting system.</p><p>• Record general ledger activity related to employee expenses, corporate card usage, and vendor invoices.</p><p>• Set up vendor profiles, process cash receipts, and complete bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Produce monthly financial close support documents such as balance sheet reconciliations and aging reports.</p><p>• Compile quarterly accounting documentation, including intercompany support schedules and confirmation materials.</p><p>• Respond to shared mailbox inquiries regarding payment status and provide timely support to vendors and operations teams.</p><p>• Handle administrative finance tasks such as scanning incoming financial documents, depositing checks, processing credit card payments, and downloading cost data.</p><p>• Assist with workflow coordination, troubleshoot routine accounting issues, and contribute to process improvements and special assignments as needed.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Supply Chain Specialist to support daily order fulfillment activities for a team based in Lake Forest, California. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who works carefully with transactional data, communicates clearly across operations, and can maintain accuracy in a fast-moving environment. The role focuses on coordinating order-related tasks, updating delivery information, and helping ensure materials move through established supply chain processes efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process customer and internal supply chain orders with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Update confirmed shipment or delivery dates in the appropriate system to keep order records current.<br>• Prepare and print work orders needed to support production and fulfillment activities.<br>• Complete post-goods-issue transactions after delivery confirmation has been received from the customer.<br>• Review order information for completeness and resolve routine discrepancies by following standard procedures.<br>• Maintain organized records and data entries to support reliable inventory and order tracking.<br>• Collaborate with supply chain and operations personnel to help keep daily workflows on schedule.
<p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing logistics company in the South Bay to identify an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily logistics, transportation, dispatch, and warehouse operations at its Long Beach location.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who understands the fast-paced world of port logistics and knows what it takes to keep freight moving efficiently. The ideal candidate has direct experience with the Port of Long Beach and/or Port of Los Angeles, a strong background in transportation and distribution, and the leadership skills to motivate teams, improve processes, and deliver results.</p><p>If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving operational challenges, and take pride in building strong teams, we want to hear from you!</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Direct daily logistics, transportation, dispatch, and warehouse operations to ensure efficiency and on-time execution.</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 10 direct reports, promoting accountability and strong performance.</li><li>Oversee port-related activities, coordinating with terminals, drayage providers, and logistics partners to ensure smooth cargo movement.</li><li>Manage shipment schedules, dispatch activities, warehouse workflows, and inventory movement.</li><li>Monitor operational performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to increase productivity and reduce delays.</li><li>Oversee purchasing-related operational activities and resource planning.</li><li>Utilize terminal platforms and internal systems to track shipments and maintain operational visibility.</li><li>Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations and business objectives.</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Proven operations management experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, or supply chain.</li><li><strong>Direct experience with the Port of Long Beach and/or Port of Los Angeles is strongly preferred.</strong></li><li>Strong understanding of port operations, drayage, dispatch, and freight movement.</li><li>Previous experience managing and developing frontline teams.</li><li>Experience overseeing warehouse operations and transportation workflows.</li><li>Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.</li><li>Proficiency with terminal operating systems and logistics platforms.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</li></ul><p>The Opportunity</p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number</p><p>00460-0013524868 email resume to [email protected]</p>