40 Results for Accounting Analyst Jobs in Modesto, CA

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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.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

Merced, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 37 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a Part-Time Tax Accountant for an on-site opportunity with an established public accounting firm in Merced. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing individual tax returns and be comfortable working in a client-focused tax environment. What you get to do every day<ul><li>Prepare individual and business income tax returns</li><li>Support tax preparation activities for a variety of clients</li><li>Gather and organize client financial information and tax documents</li><li>Assist with tax-related accounting tasks as needed</li><li>Help meet filing deadlines and support increased workload during tax season</li></ul>What we're looking for<ul><li>Experience in individual and business tax preparation</li><li>Prior experience in public accounting or a tax-focused firm preferred</li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to work on site</li><li>Experience with CCH Tax Software is a plus; other software experience will also be considered</li></ul>Additional Details<ul><li>Part-time schedule, 4 days per week</li><li>Regular hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM</li><li>Office is closed on Fridays outside of tax season</li><li>Additional hours are expected during tax season</li><li>Firm prepares approximately 350 tax returns annually</li><li>Client base includes construction, agriculture, service, retail, and wholesale businesses</li><li>Practice emphasis is on tax preparation, with no compilations, reviews, or peer reviews</li></ul>
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Senior Cost Accountant

Livermore, CA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to support a global manufacturing organization serving the semiconductor and advanced technology sectors in Livermore, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity will contribute to the accuracy of product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting within a fast-paced production setting. The role works closely with manufacturing and finance partners to deliver analysis that supports operational decisions and strengthens cost control. Candidates who bring strong cost accounting expertise and a hands-on approach to inventory and variance analysis will be well suited for this position. Responsibilities: • Manage standard cost structures for materials, labor, and overhead to keep product costing current and reliable.• Review inventory balances across raw materials, work in process, and finished goods to maintain accurate valuation and reporting.• Complete month-end cost accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and close support.• Investigate manufacturing, purchase price, and work order variances and communicate key drivers to business partners.• Collaborate with operations teams to assess production performance, identify cost trends, and support informed decision-making.• Evaluate excess and obsolete inventory exposure and assist with reserve calculations and related analysis.• Reassess labor and overhead rates on a regular basis to improve costing accuracy.• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting for cost of goods sold and manufacturing-related expenses.• Support physical inventory activities, review inventory control effectiveness, and provide documentation for audits and compliance requirements.• Prepare recurring financial analyses, including warranty reserve reviews and reporting for monthly and quarterly close packages, while recommending process improvements in cost accounting and inventory controls.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Pleasanton, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team in Pleasanton, California on a Contract basis. In this role, you will support the financial management of multiple projects, working closely with project managers and leadership to keep billing, reporting, and cost tracking accurate and on schedule. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is organized, analytical, and comfortable balancing day-to-day accounting work in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee project-related accounting activities across the full project lifecycle, from initial setup through final closeout • Create and issue client invoices, verifying billing accuracy and ensuring timely distribution • Work closely with project managers to align billing details, monitor budgets, and maintain visibility into project financial status • Review unbilled labor, project expenses, and work-in-progress data to identify issues and support accurate reporting • Communicate with clients regarding past-due balances, payment questions, and invoice follow-up • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to support smooth daily accounting operations • Contribute to payroll support activities, including reconciliations and related financial checks • Prepare project financial reports and evaluate performance trends to help inform business decisions • Maintain complete and accurate accounting and project records within project accounting systems • Support month-end and year-end close processes and take on additional accounting assignments as needed
2026-11-07T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Pleasanton, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk who also has experience in A/P to join our Full-Time Engagement Professionals team. In this role, you will support client projects by handling invoicing, cash applications, collections, payment processing, vendor invoices, and other day-to-day accounting operations. This opportunity offers the stability of full-time employment, exposure to a variety of client environments, and the chance to contribute to critical projects and interim needs. For more information, please contact Tawnia Kirshen via LinkedIn and send your resume to my email found there. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process customer invoices, post payments, and apply cash accurately</li><li>Monitor aging reports and assist with collections follow-up</li><li>Reconcile accounts receivable transactions and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support accounts payable functions, including invoice processing and vendor payments</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and assist with month-end close activities</li><li>Provide general accounting and administrative support for client engagements</li><li>Support Accounts Payable</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Data Integration

Stockton, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an experienced Software Integration Specialist to support a key accounting systems migration from BillQuick to QuickBooks Online. This project-based role will focus on ensuring a smooth, accurate transition of financial data, minimizing disruption to daily operations, and helping internal teams successfully adopt the new platform.The ideal candidate will have prior experience with accounting software conversions, strong technical skills related to data migration and validation, and a solid understanding of accounting workflows. What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Lead the migration of accounting and financial data from BillQuick to QuickBooks Online</li><li>Review, clean, organize, and validate existing data before conversion</li><li>Transfer customer, vendor, invoice, billing, and related financial records</li><li>Identify and resolve discrepancies to ensure data integrity</li><li>Test system functionality and confirm accuracy after migration</li><li>Troubleshoot migration and integration issues throughout implementation</li><li>Partner with accounting and leadership teams to support a successful transition</li><li>Provide user support, process documentation, and basic training on QuickBooks Online</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Experience with accounting software conversions, ERP/accounting system migrations, or related implementation projects</li><li>Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online</li><li>Experience with BillQuick or BQE software preferred</li><li>Understanding of core accounting processes, including AP, AR, invoicing, billing, and reporting</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including importing, exporting, and reconciling data</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities</li><li>High attention to detail and ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Prior experience migrating data from BillQuick to QuickBooks Online</li><li>Experience supporting end users during software rollouts or process changes</li><li>Ability to create training materials and clear documentation</li></ul>For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.
2026-11-07T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting Services (Controller)

Stockton, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
Key Responsibilities • Serve as the primary accounting contact and advisor for an assigned portfolio of client accounts. • Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and month-end close. • Set up, maintain, and optimize QuickBooks Online files, including chart of accounts, classes, locations, and integrations. • Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for clients. • Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations of bank, credit card, and other key balance sheet accounts. • Develop and monitor client-specific accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis for clients; provide insights and recommendations. • Review work performed by staff/accounting specialists, providing direction, training, and performance feedback. • Coordinate with tax and assurance teams to support year-end engagements and information requests. • Identify process improvement opportunities and implement technology and workflow enhancements for clients. • Assist with onboarding new clients, including needs assessment, engagement scoping, and system setup. • Manage engagement deadlines and priorities across multiple clients, communicating proactively with internal teams and client management. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required. • CPA license preferred but not required. • Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior supervisor/manager responsibilities. • Prior experience in a CPA firm or client accounting services environment strongly preferred. • Expert-level proficiency with QuickBooks Online, including advanced features and third-party app integrations. • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP for small to mid-sized businesses. • Experience with non-profit organizations and various reporting requirements related to non-profits. • Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships and competing priorities. • Demonstrated leadership skills, including staff supervision, coaching, and delegation. • High level of comfort working in cloud-based and paperless environments. • Excellent communication and client service skills. • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Livermore, CA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 55 USD / Hourly
Overview:Join our team as a Cost Accountant, supporting financial management and project cost analysis for our growing construction company. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures, supporting effective budgeting, and facilitating transparent financial reporting to stakeholders. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and analyze cost reports for multiple construction projects</li><li>Review project budgets and track actual costs against estimates</li><li>Monitor job cost allocations and variance explanations</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to verify purchase orders, invoices, and expenses</li><li>Review labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accuracy and documentation</li><li>Evaluate change orders and their financial impact</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close related to project accounting</li><li>Maintain cost accounting records and construction project files</li><li>Assist with forecasting and identifying areas for cost improvement</li><li>Provide financial summaries to management and support strategic business decisions</li></ul>
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Stockton, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
Steven Lahey with Robert Half is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join an organization in Stockton, California. This position focuses on delivering meaningful cost insights, maintaining reliable inventory valuation, and supporting sound financial decisions across manufacturing operations. The role partners closely with finance, production, and supply chain teams to strengthen reporting accuracy, improve margin visibility, and identify opportunities for cost efficiency. For immediate consideration please reach out to (916) 649-0832. Responsibilities:• Analyze product and manufacturing costs, interpret spending patterns, and highlight variances that affect operational performance and profitability.• Maintain accurate inventory costing by reviewing valuation methods, monitoring stock activity, and partnering with operations teams to support effective inventory control.• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning by providing cost trends, financial modeling support, and impact analysis for key business decisions.• Prepare cost-related journal entries and reconciliations during the monthly close process, including inventory balances, cost of goods sold, and variance reporting.• Recommend and support initiatives that reduce waste, improve cost discipline, and enhance overall financial performance within manufacturing processes.• Work with cross-functional stakeholders on projects that strengthen internal controls, improve data reliability, and streamline cost accounting workflows.• Provide documentation, analysis, and schedules needed for internal and external audit activities while ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards.• Translate cost data into clear management insights that help leaders evaluate pricing, margins, and operational efficiency.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Livermore, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
Overview:Join our team as a Cost Accountant, supporting financial management and project cost analysis for our growing construction company. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures, supporting effective budgeting, and facilitating transparent financial reporting to stakeholders. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and analyze cost reports for multiple construction projects</li><li>Review project budgets and track actual costs against estimates</li><li>Monitor job cost allocations and variance explanations</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to verify purchase orders, invoices, and expenses</li><li>Review labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accuracy and documentation</li><li>Evaluate change orders and their financial impact</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close related to project accounting</li><li>Maintain cost accounting records and construction project files</li><li>Assist with forecasting and identifying areas for cost improvement</li><li>Provide financial summaries to management and support strategic business decisions</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Livermore, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
92000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Livermore, California. This role focuses on maintaining accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and expense tracking while providing meaningful analysis to help guide operational and financial decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard-cost manufacturing, a sharp analytical mindset, and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: • Oversee cost accounting activities for a manufacturing operation, ensuring reliable standard costs, inventory values, and production-related expense reporting. • Review and update material, labor, and overhead standards to reflect current manufacturing conditions and support accurate product costing. • Track raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and consigned inventory balances while investigating discrepancies and maintaining inventory accuracy. • Examine purchasing trends, pricing structures, and cost changes to recommend updates that improve the accuracy of standard costing. • Assess excess and obsolete stock exposure and calculate inventory reserve adjustments based on inventory usage and risk. • Analyze purchase price and production variances, collaborate with operations teams on root causes, and support corrective action planning. • Prepare recurring journal entries, reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger, and complete account reconciliations tied to manufacturing activity. • Produce monthly reporting on inventory, cost centers, and budget performance, along with quarterly reserve analysis and audit support documentation. • Participate in physical inventory processes, evaluate inventory controls, and identify opportunities to strengthen reporting accuracy and process efficiency.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Pleasanton, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
Overview:Join our team as a Cost Accountant, supporting financial management and project cost analysis for our growing construction company. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures, supporting effective budgeting, and facilitating transparent financial reporting to stakeholders. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and analyze cost reports for multiple construction projects</li><li>Review project budgets and track actual costs against estimates</li><li>Monitor job cost allocations and variance explanations</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to verify purchase orders, invoices, and expenses</li><li>Review labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accuracy and documentation</li><li>Evaluate change orders and their financial impact</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close related to project accounting</li><li>Maintain cost accounting records and construction project files</li><li>Assist with forecasting and identifying areas for cost improvement</li><li>Provide financial summaries to management and support strategic business decisions</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Dublin, CA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 55 USD / Hourly
Overview:Join our team as a Cost Accountant, supporting financial management and project cost analysis for our growing construction company. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures, supporting effective budgeting, and facilitating transparent financial reporting to stakeholders. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and analyze cost reports for multiple construction projects</li><li>Review project budgets and track actual costs against estimates</li><li>Monitor job cost allocations and variance explanations</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to verify purchase orders, invoices, and expenses</li><li>Review labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accuracy and documentation</li><li>Evaluate change orders and their financial impact</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close related to project accounting</li><li>Maintain cost accounting records and construction project files</li><li>Assist with forecasting and identifying areas for cost improvement</li><li>Provide financial summaries to management and support strategic business decisions</li></ul>
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Pleasanton, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations for a real estate and property organization. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can maintain accurate records, manage core accounting activities, and keep financial information organized and up to date. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with QuickBooks and a strong command of payables, receivables, and account reconciliation. Responsibilities:• Maintain complete and accurate financial records by entering, reviewing, and organizing daily accounting transactions.• Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and monitor outgoing obligations to ensure accounts payable activity is handled on time.• Track incoming payments, post customer receipts, and follow up on outstanding balances to support accounts receivable accuracy.• Reconcile bank accounts and related financial records regularly to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.• Use QuickBooks to record transactions, update ledgers, and produce reliable financial data for internal review.• Assist with month-end bookkeeping tasks by verifying balances and preparing supporting documentation for reporting needs
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Livermore, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations for an organization based in Livermore, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing routine accounting activities, maintaining accurate records, and producing timely financial information for leadership. The role requires strong QuickBooks and Excel skills, along with the ability to handle reconciliations, payment processing, and reporting with consistency and care. Responsibilities: • Review payment requests and supporting documentation, record approved transactions in QuickBooks, and prepare checks for disbursement. • Record incoming donations accurately in the accounting system and help maintain complete financial records. • Organize and maintain accounting files and binders so documentation is easy to retrieve and audit-ready. • Complete month-end bank account and general ledger reconciliations to ensure balances are accurate and up to date. • Prepare fund balance summaries and other financial reports as requested by organizational leadership. • Export accounting data from QuickBooks into Excel to support analysis, reporting, and record review. • Coordinate with the off-site accountant by maintaining accurate records needed for financial statement preparation. • Submit required monthly fiscal reporting to designated external organizations in a timely manner.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

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