We are looking for a Revenue Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and the full receivables process in Livermore, California. This position plays an important role in recording revenue properly, coordinating billing activity, and maintaining strong controls across customer transactions. The role works closely with commercial, operational, and finance partners to ensure revenue and receivables data reflect contract terms, shipment activity, and accounting requirements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Apply revenue recognition guidance to customer transactions by reviewing contract terms, delivery details, and supporting documentation to determine the appropriate timing and amount of revenue.<br>• Manage invoicing activities to ensure customer billings are issued correctly and on schedule in alignment with shipment records and commercial agreements.<br>• Reconcile revenue and receivable balances, including adjustments for returns, discounts, rebates, allowances, chargebacks, and other variable pricing elements.<br>• Support the monthly close by preparing accruals, performing cut-off reviews, completing account reconciliations, and investigating fluctuations in revenue results.<br>• Monitor outstanding customer balances, assist with collections follow-up, and help address payment disputes to reduce aging and limit credit exposure.<br>• Research billing exceptions involving pricing, quantities, freight, tax treatment, or other transaction details and coordinate resolution with internal stakeholders.<br>• Partner with sales, shipping, logistics, customer service, operations, and finance teams to confirm that order activity, invoicing, and revenue reporting remain aligned.<br>• Prepare reporting on receivables aging, revenue performance, and cash collection trends while providing documentation needed for internal and external audit requests.<br>• Contribute to internal control compliance and support initiatives that improve efficiency through process refinement, automation, and related accounting projects.
<p>Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced finance executive to lead and oversee regional financial operations within a dynamic industrial organization. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker capable of driving financial governance, optimizing operational cost structures, and partnering with manufacturing teams to elevate overall business performance. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of financial expertise and operational insight to support both regional and corporate objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not traditional VP/ Controller / Finance role- it is a business role working very closely with operations - mulit-plant oversight </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee all regional financial activities, including forecasting, budgeting, cost accounting, credit analysis, and financial reporting.</p><p>• Lead and mentor a detail-oriented finance team supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with operational leaders to improve plant performance, streamline processes, and enhance profitability.</p><p>• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights that align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Develop and maintain internal control frameworks in coordination with corporate finance standards.</p><p>• Manage working capital effectively, including oversight of credit and collections performance.</p><p>• Identify and implement strategies to mitigate financial risks across the regional portfolio.</p><p>• Strengthen cost management systems within manufacturing environments to ensure product line and customer profitability.</p><p>• Partner with manufacturing teams to drive efficiency and enhance margins through data-driven decision-making.</p><p>• Support corporate leadership with financial insights that guide strategic planning and execution.</p>
Key Responsibilities<br>• Serve as the primary accounting contact and advisor for an assigned portfolio of client accounts.<br>• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and month-end close.<br>• Set up, maintain, and optimize QuickBooks Online files, including chart of accounts, classes, locations, and integrations.<br>• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for clients.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations of bank, credit card, and other key balance sheet accounts.<br>• Develop and monitor client-specific accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.<br>• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis for clients; provide insights and recommendations.<br>• Review work performed by staff/accounting specialists, providing direction, training, and performance feedback.<br>• Coordinate with tax and assurance teams to support year-end engagements and information requests.<br>• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement technology and workflow enhancements for clients.<br>• Assist with onboarding new clients, including needs assessment, engagement scoping, and system setup.<br>• Manage engagement deadlines and priorities across multiple clients, communicating proactively with internal teams and client management.<br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.<br>• CPA license preferred but not required.<br>• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior supervisor/manager responsibilities.<br>• Prior experience in a CPA firm or client accounting services environment strongly preferred.<br>• Expert-level proficiency with QuickBooks Online, including advanced features and third-party app integrations.<br>• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP for small to mid-sized businesses.<br>• Experience with non-profit organizations and various reporting requirements related to non-profits.<br>• Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships and competing priorities.<br>• Demonstrated leadership skills, including staff supervision, coaching, and delegation.<br>• High level of comfort working in cloud-based and paperless environments.<br>• Excellent communication and client service skills.<br>• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.