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38 results for Accounting Manager in Modesto, CA
- Modesto, CA
- remote
- Temporary / Contract
- 35.15 - 40.7 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Modesto, California. This Sr. Accountant role will concentrate on maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring reliable balance sheet support across fixed assets, leases, prepaid expenses, and cash accounts. The ideal Sr. Accountant candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead key month-end close activities by preparing and reviewing financial data to support timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Record and maintain journal entries within the general ledger while ensuring transactions are properly supported and classified.</p><p>• Perform detailed account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies through thorough analysis.</p><p>• Manage bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding items to maintain accuracy in cash reporting.</p><p>• Oversee fixed asset subledger activity, including reconciliation to the general ledger and maintenance of depreciation schedules.</p><p>• Administer lease accounting processes in accordance with ASC 842, including tracking balances and preparing related accounting entries.</p><p>• Monitor prepaid expense schedules and validate amortization calculations to ensure expenses are recognized in the correct periods.</p><p>• Support accounting process updates or system-related changes as needed by validating data integrity and maintaining continuity in financial reporting.</p>
- 2026-11-07T00:00:00Z
- Pleasanton, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 27 - 32 USD / Hourly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain complete and accurate financial records by entering, reviewing, and organizing daily accounting transactions.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and monitor outgoing obligations to ensure accounts payable activity is handled on time.</p><p>• Track incoming payments, post customer receipts, and follow up on outstanding balances to support accounts receivable accuracy.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts and related financial records regularly to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.</p><p>• Use QuickBooks to record transactions, update ledgers, and produce reliable financial data for internal review.</p><p>• Assist with month-end bookkeeping tasks by verifying balances and preparing supporting documentation for reporting needs</p>
- 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Livermore, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 45 - 55 USD / Hourly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage standard cost structures for materials, labor, and overhead to keep product costing current and reliable.</p><p>• Review inventory balances across raw materials, work in process, and finished goods to maintain accurate valuation and reporting.</p><p>• Complete month-end cost accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and close support.</p><p>• Investigate manufacturing, purchase price, and work order variances and communicate key drivers to business partners.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations teams to assess production performance, identify cost trends, and support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Evaluate excess and obsolete inventory exposure and assist with reserve calculations and related analysis.</p><p>• Reassess labor and overhead rates on a regular basis to improve costing accuracy.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting for cost of goods sold and manufacturing-related expenses.</p><p>• Support physical inventory activities, review inventory control effectiveness, and provide documentation for audits and compliance requirements.</p><p>• 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.</p>
- 2026-10-14T00:00:00Z
- Stockton, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 25 - 35 USD / Hourly
- <p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do:</p><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><p>What We’re Looking For:</p><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><p>Preferred Qualifications:</p><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><p>For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.</p>
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Stockton, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 23 - 25 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily financial operations in Stockton, California. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who can manage invoice activity accurately, maintain strong vendor communication, and assist with related administrative work. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable entering payroll data and contributing to a well-organized office environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review, enter, and process vendor invoices with accuracy and timely follow-through.</p><p>• Assign proper general ledger coding to invoices and verify supporting documentation before submission.</p><p>• Maintain vendor records, assist with onboarding new suppliers, and respond to payment-related questions professionally.</p><p>• Prepare and support check runs while helping ensure payments are completed according to schedule.</p><p>• Enter payroll-related data accurately and assist with routine payroll support tasks as needed.</p><p>• Perform administrative duties that help keep office operations organized and efficient.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts payable information and help identify discrepancies that require follow-up.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991. </p>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Sonora, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 55000 - 58000 USD / Yearly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, reimbursement requests, and payment submissions for accuracy, approvals, and correct account coding.</p><p>• Coordinate scheduled disbursements through checks and electronic payments while keeping payment activity timely and well documented.</p><p>• Maintain complete vendor files, including tax forms and supporting compliance records, and address statement discrepancies or unresolved balances.</p><p>• Administer regular payroll processing, updating employee earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefit-related changes as needed.</p><p>• Record and reconcile payroll activity to the general ledger and prepare payroll documentation required for internal review and audit support.</p><p>• Assist with month-end accounting tasks such as accrual entries, account reconciliations, bank balancing, and cash monitoring.</p><p>• Organize financial documentation for annual audits, grant-related reporting, and restricted fund tracking in accordance with nonprofit requirements.</p><p>• Respond to questions from staff and vendors regarding payments and payroll matters while helping strengthen procedures and internal controls.</p>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Pleasanton, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 28.5 - 32.5 USD / Hourly
- <p>Join Robert Half’s Full-Time Engagement Professionals team as an Accounts Payable Specialist! Support diverse client projects, manage daily AP/AR operations, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure timely vendor payments while enjoying full-time stability and opportunities for continued professional growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For more information, please contact Tawnia Kirshen via LinkedIn and send your resume to my email found there. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Review invoices for proper approval, coding, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and assist with weekly and monthly payment runs, including checks, ACH, and wire payments.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice, purchase order, and payment discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain vendor records, including W-9s, payment instructions, and account updates.</li><li>Respond to vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries in a professional and timely manner.</li><li>Support month-end close by preparing AP accruals, reconciliations, and related reports.</li><li>Assist with process improvement initiatives, audit support, and special accounting projects as needed.</li><li>Adapt quickly to new client environments, systems, and workflows while maintaining high service levels.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Stockton, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze product and manufacturing costs, interpret spending patterns, and highlight variances that affect operational performance and profitability.</p><p>• Maintain accurate inventory costing by reviewing valuation methods, monitoring stock activity, and partnering with operations teams to support effective inventory control.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning by providing cost trends, financial modeling support, and impact analysis for key business decisions.</p><p>• Prepare cost-related journal entries and reconciliations during the monthly close process, including inventory balances, cost of goods sold, and variance reporting.</p><p>• Recommend and support initiatives that reduce waste, improve cost discipline, and enhance overall financial performance within manufacturing processes.</p><p>• Work with cross-functional stakeholders on projects that strengthen internal controls, improve data reliability, and streamline cost accounting workflows.</p><p>• Provide documentation, analysis, and schedules needed for internal and external audit activities while ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Translate cost data into clear management insights that help leaders evaluate pricing, margins, and operational efficiency.</p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Livermore, CA
- onsite
- 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee cost accounting activities for a manufacturing operation, ensuring reliable standard costs, inventory values, and production-related expense reporting.<br>• Review and update material, labor, and overhead standards to reflect current manufacturing conditions and support accurate product costing.<br>• Track raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and consigned inventory balances while investigating discrepancies and maintaining inventory accuracy.<br>• Examine purchasing trends, pricing structures, and cost changes to recommend updates that improve the accuracy of standard costing.<br>• Assess excess and obsolete stock exposure and calculate inventory reserve adjustments based on inventory usage and risk.<br>• Analyze purchase price and production variances, collaborate with operations teams on root causes, and support corrective action planning.<br>• Prepare recurring journal entries, reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger, and complete account reconciliations tied to manufacturing activity.<br>• Produce monthly reporting on inventory, cost centers, and budget performance, along with quarterly reserve analysis and audit support documentation.<br>• Participate in physical inventory processes, evaluate inventory controls, and identify opportunities to strengthen reporting accuracy and process efficiency.
- 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Livermore, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 45 - 55 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Livermore, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 40 - 50 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Pleasanton, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 40 - 50 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Dublin, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 45 - 55 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z