37 Results for Payroll Accountant Jobs in Modesto, CA

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Cost Accountant

Pleasanton, CA
onsite
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

Accounting Specialist

Antioch, CA
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Temporary to Hire
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a healthcare organization. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with invoices, payments, reconciliations, and billing-related activities in a detail-focused environment. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, coordinate approvals, and ensure transactions are processed efficiently while supporting both payables and receivables functions. Responsibilities:• Review accounts payable documentation for accuracy and process invoices through designated financial systems before submitting items for final handling.• Coordinate with practice managers and other approvers to secure timely authorization for invoice payment and related financial transactions.• Gather and organize required information for new vendor setup, then provide complete documentation to the parent organization for onboarding.• Verify that approval routing follows the correct authority structure and confirm transactions are directed to the appropriate decision-makers when roles or reporting lines change.• Record and reconcile incoming deposits, including occasional cash payments, while maintaining accurate supporting documentation.• Assist with accounts receivable and billing activities by tracking payments, resolving discrepancies, and updating financial records.• Perform account reconciliations to identify variances, investigate issues, and support accurate month-to-month reporting.• Maintain organized accounting files and ensure financial activity is documented in accordance with internal controls and operational procedures.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Modesto, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
24 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a team in Modesto, California and contribute to both accounting support and day-to-day office coordination. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is well suited for someone who is organized, adaptable, and comfortable handling a mix of financial and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate brings a strong grasp of core accounting tasks, enjoys keeping records accurate, and can step in across functions as priorities shift. Responsibilities:• Manage incoming payments and support accounts receivable activities by maintaining accurate documentation and updating financial records.• Prepare check deposits, record transactions in the appropriate systems, and help ensure timely processing of daily cash activity.• Complete routine account reconciliations to verify accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and maintain dependable financial data.• Assist with payroll-related activities, including gathering information, reviewing entries, and supporting processing as needed.• Maintain orderly accounting files and administrative records to support compliance, reporting, and efficient office operations.• Use Microsoft Excel to track financial information, build supporting spreadsheets, and assist with reporting and data review.• Provide general office support, including organizing materials, assisting with operational cleanup efforts, and helping improve day-to-day workflow. For immediate consideration contact Robert half at 209-232-1991.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

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

Bookkeeper

Pleasanton, CA
onsite
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

Regulatory Accounting Manager

Dublin, CA
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Temporary / Contract
76 - 88 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Regulatory Accounting Manager to support a credit union in Dublin, California through a Long-term Contract engagement. This role will guide regulatory and financial reporting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and help ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory expectations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in regulated financial environments, strong leadership capability, and the ability to turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insight for management. Responsibilities: • Direct the end-to-end preparation, validation, and submission of call reports and other required regulatory filings, ensuring completeness and accuracy. • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles, including financial statements, board-level reporting materials, and analysis of key financial fluctuations. • Maintain adherence to U.S. GAAP, regulatory guidelines, and internal control standards across accounting and reporting activities. • Partner with auditors, examiners, and internal stakeholders to support reviews, resolve questions, and provide required financial documentation. • Evaluate complex accounting issues and determine how new products, transactions, or business initiatives affect financial reporting. • Enhance reporting operations by introducing more efficient processes, stronger data standards, and analytical tools that improve reliability and speed. • Oversee the development and maintenance of reporting data sets, dashboards, and management insights used for business decision-making. • Lead and develop accounting team members by setting expectations, monitoring performance, and encouraging ongoing growth.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Corporate

Turlock, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
108318 - 150000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Oversee preparation and review of corporate tax returns, income tax provisions, and related filings across multiple legal entities. • Manage federal, state, and indirect tax compliance activities, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is complete and accurate. • Partner with outside tax advisors and audit teams to support filings, examinations, and technical tax matters. • Analyze tax positions, research regulatory changes, and recommend actions that align with business operations and reporting requirements. • Support entity formation and structural changes by evaluating tax implications and coordinating required registrations and filings. • Improve tax workflows through effective use of tax software and process automation tools, including CCH applications where applicable. • Maintain organized tax records, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to strengthen reporting accuracy and audit readiness. • Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to gather data, resolve issues, and provide tax guidance relevant to agricultural and related business activities.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

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

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Stockton, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
Steven Lahey with Robert Half, on behalf of our client, is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support financial operations for a financial services organization in Stockton, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate reporting, meeting regulatory obligations, and strengthening accounting oversight across daily and monthly activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide priorities in a deadline-driven environment. For immediate consideration please reach out to (916) 649-0832. Responsibilities:• Direct the monthly close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and ensuring timely completion of all reporting activities.• Produce annual consolidated financial statements and related disclosures with a high degree of accuracy and compliance.• Monitor accounting practices for alignment with internal policies, applicable accounting guidance, and regulatory expectations, and document technical accounting positions for audit review.• Prepare and review required regulatory, collateral, and tax filings, including banking reports submitted to governing agencies.• Lead quarterly analyses related to credit loss reserves and interest rate risk, including supporting narratives and investment security review documentation.• Partner with leadership on annual budgeting activities and contribute to periodic financial forecasting updates.• Review financial transactions, reconciliations, daily general ledger activity, and key accounting workflows to strengthen internal controls and processing accuracy.• Oversee accounting system configurations, coordinate with external service providers, and maintain business continuity documentation for the department.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Livermore, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial operations for multiple privately held businesses in Livermore, California. This position serves as a key advisor to company leadership while managing the full accounting cycle, maintaining strong internal controls, and delivering accurate financial information for decision-making. The role is ideal for someone with a background in construction-related accounting who can balance day-to-day execution with high-level financial oversight. Responsibilities: • Direct the complete accounting function across three related entities, ensuring accurate records, timely transaction processing, and reliable financial data. • Lead daily accounting activities by guiding support staff responsible for payables, receivables, billing administration, payroll input, and other transactional tasks. • Oversee weekly payroll operations, including multistate processing, labor tracking, job cost allocation, and reporting for certified and prevailing wage requirements. • Produce monthly and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting analyses to highlight performance and operating trends. • Manage customer invoicing, subcontractor disbursements, draw schedules, and lien documentation to keep project-related financial activity aligned with contract milestones. • Monitor construction cost activity by reconciling project expenses, reviewing change orders, and assigning costs accurately across jobs and business units. • Partner with the president and project leadership to review budgets, validate project financials, and support informed operational decisions. • Maintain compliance with applicable tax rules, payroll regulations, and construction-related reporting standards at the state and federal levels. • Prepare schedules and documentation needed for audits, tax filings, and project closeout processes while supporting the use of accounting platforms common to the construction industry.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist

Modesto, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
22 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist to join a team in Modesto, California in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent position. This on-site role supports day-to-day receivables operations, cash application, and commercial collections while helping maintain accurate customer account records. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of billing, payment posting, account reconciliation, and customer dispute resolution, along with the ability to work closely with internal teams to improve payment timeliness. Responsibilities:• Apply customer payments received by check, ACH, wire, and credit card to the appropriate accounts with a high level of accuracy.• Review daily cash activity, balance receipts against recorded transactions, and investigate any posting variances promptly.• Manage commercial collection efforts by following established outreach procedures and adjusting communication style to the account situation.• Examine aging reports regularly to identify overdue balances, prioritize follow-up, and support cash flow objectives.• Prepare and distribute customer statements on a weekly and monthly schedule to encourage timely remittance.• Work with sales and order entry partners to address invoice questions, resolve disputes, and remove barriers to payment.• Assist with accounts receivable tasks tied to month-end close, including reconciliations and account review.• Maintain organized documentation for payment records, account research, and supporting files needed for audit or follow-up.• Perform additional receivables and collections duties as assigned by the Manager.
2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

37 results for Payroll Accountant in Modesto, CA