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10 results for Accountant Entry Level in Merced, CA

Accountant

Turlock, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 26 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is working with a client in the food production and supply chain sector to hire an Accountant for a temporary role. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized professional who enjoys working with detailed documentation, reconciling high-volume transactional data, and partnering across multiple operational teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring experience in reconciliation, accounting support, transportation logistics, operations, or settlement processing, along with the ability to manage a fast-moving workflow with precision and professionalism. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Review, process, and maintain manifests, tags, load tickets, and related records</li><li>Verify documentation for completeness and accuracy before entry and reconciliation</li><li>Enter, validate, and reconcile load data across accounting and ERP platforms</li><li>Cross-check transportation records, manifests, and internal systems to ensure accountability</li><li>Investigate discrepancies related to weights, routes, missing loads, duplicate loads, rejected loads, and other data exceptions</li><li>Support settlement processing by ensuring validated and balanced records</li><li>Assist with audits, reconciliation reviews, and month-end reporting support</li><li>Maintain organized records to support compliance, retention, and audit readiness</li><li>Partner with operations, dispatch, transportation, quality, plant teams, and accounting to resolve issues quickly</li><li>Identify recurring issues and help improve processes and controls</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred</li><li>Experience in reconciliation, accounting support, logistics, operations, or similar administrative functions</li><li>Background in manufacturing, food production, agriculture, transportation, or related industries preferred</li><li>Intermediate Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets</li><li>ERP experience preferred; Sage or similar systems are a plus</li><li>Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and communication skills</li></ul>For immediate consideration contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Turlock, CA
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 31 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our team in Turlock, California. This Contract to permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to support key financial operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role involves working closely with the Controller and Billing Manager to ensure smooth accounting processes and vendor relationships. Responsibilities:• Manage accounts payable functions for multiple entities and vendors, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures.• Analyze workflow processes to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.• Ensure timely and accurate payment of bills while maintaining compliance with departmental guidelines.• Process invoices for payment by comparing purchase orders, prices, payment terms, and additional charges.• Perform accounting tasks such as transaction processing, account maintenance, and recording entries.• Assist the Controller with bank reconciliation and other financial duties as needed.• Maintain strong vendor relationships and address inquiries or issues effectively.• Supervise and provide guidance within the accounting and administrative department.• Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless communication and coordination of accounting tasks. For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Sonora, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 58000 USD / Yearly
Amanda Warren with Robert Half is seeking an Accounts Payable /Payroll Clerk to join a nonprofit organization in Sonora, California and help maintain accurate, dependable financial operations. This position supports both payables and payroll activities, requiring strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a service-focused approach when working with employees and vendors. The ideal candidate will contribute to timely processing, organized recordkeeping, and compliance with nonprofit accounting practices and applicable regulations. Responsibilities:• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, reimbursement requests, and payment submissions for accuracy, approvals, and correct account coding.• Coordinate scheduled disbursements through checks and electronic payments while keeping payment activity timely and well documented.• Maintain complete vendor files, including tax forms and supporting compliance records, and address statement discrepancies or unresolved balances.• Administer regular payroll processing, updating employee earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefit-related changes as needed.• Record and reconcile payroll activity to the general ledger and prepare payroll documentation required for internal review and audit support.• Assist with month-end accounting tasks such as accrual entries, account reconciliations, bank balancing, and cash monitoring.• Organize financial documentation for annual audits, grant-related reporting, and restricted fund tracking in accordance with nonprofit requirements.• Respond to questions from staff and vendors regarding payments and payroll matters while helping strengthen procedures and internal controls.
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Fresno, CA
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Temporary to Hire
18.2115 - 21.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for an established organization in Fresno, California. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing a high volume of invoices in a fast-paced environment. The role will focus on accurate payment processing, invoice review, and coordination with internal teams to help maintain efficient accounts payable workflows. Responsibilities:• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before entering them into the payment system.• Assign the correct cost codes and account details to invoices to ensure expenses are recorded accurately.• Perform three-way matching by comparing invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation prior to payment.• Prepare and process scheduled check runs while helping maintain timely vendor payments.• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies by working with vendors and internal departments.• Maintain organized accounts payable records, including digital and paper documentation, for tracking and audit support.• Update spreadsheets and reports in Microsoft Excel to monitor payment activity and outstanding items.
2026-08-03T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Modesto, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support financial operations. This individual will play a key role in driving an accurate and timely close process, maintaining a disciplined general ledger, and ensuring strong financial controls across the organization.This is a highly visible role partnering closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support operational and financial decision-making. For more information on this position please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and execute the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in alignment with corporate deadlines</li><li>Prepare and maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliations with full supporting documentation</li><li>Analyze variances versus budget and prior periods</li><li>Oversee corporate credit card program, including reconciliations and policy compliance</li><li>Track capital projects and ensure proper capitalization in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Maintain fixed asset subledger and depreciation schedules</li><li>Reconcile capital spend to approved budgets and support capital planning initiatives</li><li>Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and regulatory requirements</li><li>Prepare and file recurring reports (sales & use tax, property tax, and other filings)</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and supporting documentation</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes, including testing and documentation</li><li>Support ERP systems (SAP experience highly preferred) to ensure data integrity</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls</li><li>Partner with operations, finance, and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Provide support across AR/AP processes as needed</li><li>Monitor receivables and assist in resolving issues impacting cash flow and collections</li><li>Collaborate on operational or customer-related issues impacting financial results</li></ul>
2026-07-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Fresno, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead financial operations for a services organization in Fresno, California. This role combines strategic oversight with daily accounting leadership, ensuring accurate reporting, sound controls, and dependable cash management. The position works closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to support business performance, budgeting, and compliance. Responsibilities: • Lead day-to-day accounting activities across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and account reconciliations. • Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, highlighting key results, emerging risks, and areas for improvement. • Oversee month-end and year-end close cycles to ensure timely, accurate recording of financial activity. • Direct the annual budget process and prepare forward-looking forecasts to support operational and strategic planning. • Track departmental spending against approved budgets and recommend adjustments when performance varies from plan. • Manage cash position planning, banking relationships, and financial analysis related to capital projects or business initiatives. • Strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls to promote accuracy, compliance, and effective financial stewardship. • Monitor customer or member account balances, support collections activity, and help maintain healthy receivables. • Partner with leadership, external auditors, and other business contacts to support audits, reporting needs, and financial decision-making.
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Fresno, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team in Fresno, California and provide both strong accounting support and day-to-day guidance to a small finance team. This position works closely with the Accounting Manager and plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating core accounting activities, and strengthening billing and collection processes. The ideal candidate brings solid technical accounting knowledge, confidence working across accounts payable and accounts receivable, and the ability to improve efficiency in a fast-moving operational environment. Responsibilities: • Lead daily accounting activities while helping coordinate workflow across core finance functions. • Provide direction and support to accounts payable and accounts receivable staff to promote accuracy, timeliness, and accountability. • Contribute to monthly close activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing general ledger transactions, and assisting with reconciliations. • Monitor billing and collection efforts, helping ensure customer invoicing and cash application processes run smoothly. • Manage account reconciliations and review financial data to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly. • Perform bank reconciliations and support the integrity of accounting records through careful documentation and review. • Handle intercompany accounting tasks as needed and maintain accurate related entries between entities. • Partner with accounting and operational leaders to strengthen reporting, streamline processes, and improve overall department performance. • Use Excel and accounting platforms extensively to analyze data, track activity, and support informed financial decisions.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Keyes, CA
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day receivables activity for an on-site team in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who brings strong accounting support experience, communicates well with both customers and internal partners, and can keep payment records organized and accurate. The person in this role will help maintain healthy customer accounts by posting payments, resolving discrepancies, and assisting with credit-related account administration. Responsibilities:• Record and apply incoming customer payments accurately across various payment methods while keeping account activity current.• Reconcile daily receipts and balance cash-related transactions to ensure financial records remain complete and correct.• Build and maintain Excel tracking tools for payment activity, aging details, and account status reporting.• Review accounts with payment concerns, research credit hold situations, and support release decisions based on account standing and history.• Calculate and process finance charges for overdue balances in accordance with established account terms.• Investigate billing or payment discrepancies and work toward timely resolution to preserve accurate receivable records.• Respond to customer questions regarding invoices, balances, and payment activity with professionalism and clarity.• Partner with sales team members to review delinquent accounts, share aging information, and support collection follow-up efforts.• Set up new customer profiles by gathering required documentation, completing credit-related review steps, and entering approved account information into company records. For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991
2026-08-03T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Modesto, CA
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a meticulous and adaptable Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Modesto, California. This potential Contract to permanent opportunity offers an exciting chance to manage advanced AP functions while cross-training in Accounts Receivable processes. The role requires a strong aptitude for systems, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to support financial operations efficiently. Responsibilities:• Process and manage accounts payable transactions, including invoice verification, coding, approvals, and reconciliation.• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and third-party processors to ensure accurate and timely AP and AR operations.• Support accounts receivable tasks such as invoice preparation, payment tracking, and resolving discrepancies as needed.• Research and resolve complex financial discrepancies by analyzing data and collaborating with relevant stakeholders.• Utilize systems to extract, interpret, and analyze financial data for accuracy and process improvement.• Maintain large and detailed spreadsheets, ensuring data integrity and efficiency in financial reporting.• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners to address inquiries and provide timely updates.• Uphold confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive financial information.• Contribute to a positive team environment by balancing independent work with collaborative efforts. For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.
2026-08-04T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Modesto, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Bookkeeper to join a Contract assignment supporting daily accounting operations in Modesto, California. This role is well suited for someone who can quickly step into a busy environment, organize financial activity, and keep essential processes moving with limited supervision. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in core bookkeeping, works confidently with incomplete information, and uses sound judgment to resolve routine accounting issues. Responsibilities:• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to support accurate and timely financial processing.• Prepare, issue, and track checks while ensuring payment records are properly documented.• Receive, record, and reconcile deposits, using Yardi for tasks related to deposit processing.• Maintain organized and accurate bookkeeping records to support ongoing accounting operations.• Use QuickBooks to enter transactions, review account activity, and help keep financial data current.• Research discrepancies in financial records and take appropriate action to resolve unclear or missing items.• Support accounting continuity by helping the team stay organized during a period of reduced staffing.• Assist with bank and account reconciliations to confirm balances and identify exceptions promptly. For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.
2026-08-04T00:00:00Z