<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><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><p>Qualifications:</p><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><p>For immediate consideration contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Advance your accounting career with Robert Half's <strong>Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP)</strong> program as a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong>. Enjoy the stability of full-time employment while gaining experience through diverse, high-impact client assignments across the East Bay.</p><p><br></p><p>To apply, Connect with me on <strong>LinkedIn</strong> (Tawnia Kirshen) and send your resume directly. I look forward to connecting!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Perform month-end closings, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</p><p>· Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.</p><p>· Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.</p><p>· Assist with audits and special accounting projects as needed.</p><p>· Collaborate with teams across various departments to meet deadlines and objectives effectively.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing finance team in Livermore, California. This position supports a global organization serving the semiconductor and advanced technology sectors, with a strong focus on cost accuracy, inventory valuation, and financial insight for production activities. The role works closely with operations and finance partners to strengthen reporting, support close activities, and improve visibility into manufacturing performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the maintenance and refinement of standard cost models for materials, labor, and overhead to support accurate product costing.<br>• Oversee inventory valuation for raw materials, work in process, and finished goods, ensuring financial records reflect operational activity accurately.<br>• Complete month-end cost accounting tasks, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and close-related analysis.<br>• Review manufacturing results by analyzing production variances, purchase price fluctuations, and work order performance to identify key cost drivers.<br>• Collaborate with operations teams to evaluate plant performance, interpret financial trends, and support informed business decisions.<br>• Assess inventory exposure by identifying slow-moving, excess, or obsolete stock and contributing to reserve calculations.<br>• Support budgeting and forecasting for cost of goods sold, manufacturing expenses, and other plant-related financial measures.<br>• Participate in physical inventory activities, audit preparation, and internal control reviews while helping improve cost accounting and inventory processes, including transition support and knowledge transfer where needed.
We are looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Pleasanton, California. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing standard costing systems, analyzing production variances, and providing actionable financial insights to enhance profitability and operational efficiency. You will collaborate closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost data, inventory management, and compliance with industry regulations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze and report on production costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead, to support financial decision-making.<br>• Prepare monthly cost reports and provide insights to plant leadership and finance teams.<br>• Investigate variances between standard and actual costs, offering detailed explanations and recommendations.<br>• Monitor and reconcile inventory balances, ensuring accurate valuation in line with accounting standards.<br>• Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) in partnership with production teams.<br>• Assist in creating annual budgets and rolling forecasts for manufacturing costs.<br>• Contribute to cost projections for new product launches and trials to support strategic planning.<br>• Identify opportunities for cost-saving and efficiency improvements within production processes.<br>• Ensure compliance with internal controls, industry standards, and company policies.<br>• Support audits related to manufacturing costs and assist in maintaining accurate financial records.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Livermore, California. In this role, you will oversee critical accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial records and reports. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and a commitment to maintaining compliance with accounting standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Execute monthly close processes, including preparing and posting journal entries to ensure accurate reflection of transactions.<br>• Prepare detailed financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and profit and loss reports.<br>• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts on a timely basis to maintain accuracy and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Monitor daily bank activities, update cash reports, and post necessary journal entries.<br>• Manage accounts payable processes, including invoice coding, payment processing, and verifying charges to appropriate accounts.<br>• Perform weekly bank reconciliations, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banking institutions.<br>• Assist with invoicing duties, including portal submissions, resolving disputes, and handling customer billing inquiries.<br>• Respond to external auditor requests, providing timely and accurate documentation as required.<br>• File tax forms with government agencies at federal, state, and local levels.<br>• Collaborate with software vendors to maintain and improve accounting systems, recommending updates to enhance functionality.
<p>Are you a seasoned accounting professional seeking stability with variety? Join Robert Half's <strong>Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP)</strong> program as a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong>. This full-time, on-site East Bay Area role offers the security of permanent employment and the opportunity to work on diverse assignments with top-tier clients.</p><p><br></p><p>To apply, connect with me on <strong>LinkedIn</strong> (Tawnia Kirshen) and send your resume directly. I look forward to connecting!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Manage and oversee month-end and year-end close processes.</p><p>· Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements in accordance with GAAP.</p><p>· Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis initiatives.</p><p>· Reconcile complex accounts, consolidate financial data, and maintain the general ledger.</p><p>· Assist with audits, process improvements, and special financial projects.</p><p>· Provide mentorship to entry level accounting staff as needed.</p>
<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> 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.</p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical <strong>Junior Financial Analyst</strong> 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 Junior 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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial and Cost Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with financial and cost analysis, including product costing, margin analysis, and variance reporting.</li><li>Support margin analysis across products and customers to help commercial and operations teams make informed decisions.</li><li>Identify key cost drivers and variances and highlight opportunities for cost optimization.</li></ul><p><strong>Pricing and Margin Support</strong></p><ul><li>Support pricing analysis for new and existing products, including customer-specific pricing and margin review.</li><li>Analyze gross margin by product, customer, and channel and provide insights to support pricing strategies.</li><li>Assist with scenario modeling related to cost changes, volume assumptions, and pricing decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting and Month-End Close</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare recurring management and operational reports, including financial summaries, margin analysis, and key performance indicators.</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including balance sheet and profit and loss account reconciliations and accrual entries.</li><li>Research and help resolve variances between subledgers and the general ledger.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Data Integrity and Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial and operational data used in analysis.</li><li>Support improvements to financial reporting templates, reconciliation processes, and analytical workflows.</li><li>Assist with ERP and EPM data extraction, reporting, and reconciliation activities.</li><li>Document processes and support internal and external audit requests as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this opportunity, please call Dennis Brinkmann at 925-271-4809.</p>
We are looking for a Corporate Tax Manager to lead tax planning, compliance, and reporting activities for a multi-entity agricultural organization in Turlock, California. This role is suited for a detail-oriented tax specialist who can navigate federal and state income tax matters as well as indirect tax obligations while supporting accurate, timely filings. The position works closely with internal finance teams and external advisors to strengthen tax processes, maintain compliance, and provide practical guidance on entity-level tax matters.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee preparation and review of corporate tax returns, income tax provisions, and related filings across multiple legal entities.<br>• Manage federal, state, and indirect tax compliance activities, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is complete and accurate.<br>• Partner with outside tax advisors and audit teams to support filings, examinations, and technical tax matters.<br>• Analyze tax positions, research regulatory changes, and recommend actions that align with business operations and reporting requirements.<br>• Support entity formation and structural changes by evaluating tax implications and coordinating required registrations and filings.<br>• Improve tax workflows through effective use of tax software and process automation tools, including CCH applications where applicable.<br>• Maintain organized tax records, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to strengthen reporting accuracy and audit readiness.<br>• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to gather data, resolve issues, and provide tax guidance relevant to agricultural and related business activities.
<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>
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.