We are looking for an experienced Sr. Credit Analyst to support a growing finance organization in Santa Clara, California. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to evaluate customer credit exposure, strengthen cash flow performance, and contribute to efficient order-to-cash operations. The role works closely with internal partners across finance and business teams to address risk, resolve payment issues, and support ongoing operational improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate customer financial health through detailed review of financial statements, annual filings, and related data to determine creditworthiness and recommend appropriate exposure limits.<br>• Oversee credit-related activities across the order-to-cash process, including onboarding support, account setup review, credit approval decisions, and order validation.<br>• Drive commercial collections efforts by following up on outstanding balances, researching payment delays, and working with customers to secure timely resolution.<br>• Reconcile customer accounts, investigate billing discrepancies, and coordinate dispute resolution to maintain accurate receivable balances.<br>• Review purchase orders, contractual terms, tax documentation, and entity details before order release to help ensure accurate shipment and invoicing.<br>• Collaborate with Sales, Legal, Tax, Order Management, Contracts, and Finance teams to address account issues and maintain compliance with company policies.<br>• Submit and manage invoices through customer payment platforms such as Ariba and Coupa while monitoring status and resolving submission issues.<br>• Contribute to process enhancements, acquisition-related integration support, and finance automation initiatives, including tools designed to improve collections efficiency.
<p>Our client is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Financial Analyst to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or an early-career professional looking to launch a career in corporate finance. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn financial planning, reporting, and business analysis in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist with preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports.</li><li>Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and business insights.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities.</li><li>Maintain and update financial models and spreadsheets.</li><li>Reconcile financial data and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses for leadership.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Compile and analyze operational and financial KPIs.</li><li>Partner with accounting and operations teams to improve reporting accuracy.</li><li>Help identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.</li><li>Ensure financial data is accurate, organized, and timely.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Financial Analyst to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or an early-career professional looking to launch a career in corporate finance. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn financial planning, reporting, and business analysis in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist with preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports.</li><li>Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and business insights.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities.</li><li>Maintain and update financial models and spreadsheets.</li><li>Reconcile financial data and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses for leadership.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Compile and analyze operational and financial KPIs.</li><li>Partner with accounting and operations teams to improve reporting accuracy.</li><li>Help identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.</li><li>Ensure financial data is accurate, organized, and timely.</li></ul><p><br></p>
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical entry level Financial Analyst to join their team. This role supports financial analysis, pricing, and management reporting while also contributing to core accounting activities such as month-end close and account reconciliations. The entry level Financial Analyst will work closely with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver accurate reporting, improve margin visibility, and support data-driven business decisions. <br> Key Responsibilities Financial and Cost Analysis Assist with financial and cost analysis, including product costing, margin analysis, and variance reporting Support margin analysis across products and customers to help commercial and operations teams make informed decisions Identify key cost drivers and variances and highlight opportunities for cost optimization Pricing and Margin Support Support pricing analysis for new and existing products, including customer-specific pricing and margin review Analyze gross margin by product, customer, and channel and provide insights to support pricing strategies Assist with scenario modeling related to cost changes, volume assumptions, and pricing decisions Financial Reporting and Month-End Close Prepare recurring management and operational reports, including financial summaries, margin analysis, and key performance indicators Support month-end close activities, including balance sheet and profit and loss account reconciliations and accrual entries Research and help resolve variances between subledgers and the general ledger Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes Data Integrity and Process Improvement Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial and operational data used in analysis Support improvements to financial reporting templates, reconciliation processes, and analytical workflows Assist with ERP and EPM data extraction, reporting, and reconciliation activities Document processes and support internal and external audit requests as needed <br> If you are interested in this opportunity, please feel free to apply to this job or contact Dennis Brinkmann at 925-271-4809
<p>We’re partnering with a multi-site manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support plant operations, financial reporting, and cost visibility across the business. This role sits close to both finance leadership and operations and plays a key part in driving cost accuracy and decision support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Own and maintain standard costing across products and production processes including bills of materials, labor, and overhead allocations</p><p>Lead annual review of standards in partnership with plant leadership to ensure accuracy and full cost absorption</p><p>Prepare and analyze cost variances across production, labor, and overhead with clear insight into drivers</p><p>Build and maintain reporting and KPI dashboards to support operational and financial decision making</p><p>Support month-end close including inventory valuation, journal entries, and reconciliations</p><p>Partner on budgeting and forecasting cycles with a focus on cost modeling and production planning</p><p>Oversee inventory controls including cycle counts, physical inventory, and variance analysis across multiple locations</p><p>Identify process improvements across reporting, systems, and internal controls</p>
<p>For additional information or questions about this opportunity, feel free to reach out to <u>Jennifer Fukumae via email or LinkedIn</u>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Senior Fund Accountant| Leading Venture Capital Firm | Palo Alto; Hybrid | Amazing Compensation Package</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a highly respected early-stage venture capital firm to identify an exceptional accounting professional to join its finance team. Based in the Peninsula, this established investment firm has spent decades partnering with visionary entrepreneurs and helping build innovative technology companies across a variety of sectors.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career within venture capital while gaining exposure to fund operations, investment activity, and the full lifecycle of private investment funds in a stable, team-oriented organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the day-to-day accounting activities for private investment funds, including maintaining investment activity and investor capital allocations.</li><li>Support the quarterly and year-end close process, including preparing fund and management company financial statements.</li><li>Coordinate the annual audit process by preparing schedules and serving as a liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Partner closely with the investment professionals to support portfolio company valuation analyses and related accounting.</li><li>Prepare accounting for investment transactions and assist with tax-related reporting for fund investments.</li><li>Monitor fund liquidity, analyze cash requirements, and support ongoing cash management activities.</li><li>Process and reconcile capital calls, as well as cash, equity, and other investor distributions.</li><li>Respond to investor requests by providing financial information and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare, review, and reconcile journal entries and other accounting records to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Participate in process improvement initiatives and provide analytical support on special projects for the finance leadership team.</li></ul><p><br></p>