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.
<p>We are looking for a meticulous Bookkeeper to join a privately held company in California. This is an on-site, contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent for someone who thrives in a busy office and can manage accounting and administrative responsibilities with accuracy and consistency. The ideal candidate brings strong QuickBooks expertise, construction-related bookkeeping experience, and the ability to keep multiple projects moving efficiently. You will play a key role in supporting financial operations, project documentation, and day-to-day coordination across the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily bookkeeping activities in QuickBooks, including customer invoicing, payment application, vendor bill processing, and account reconciliation.</p><p>• Monitor outstanding receivables, follow up on past-due balances, and help maintain consistent cash flow through effective collections efforts.</p><p>• Track project financial performance by preparing job cost details, maintaining purchase order records, and producing profit and loss reporting by project.</p><p>• Support estimating and project administration by preparing documentation, entering project information, and assisting with material ordering and status tracking.</p><p>• Review contracts and project requirements, maintain organized records, and assist with construction-related paperwork such as notices, lien documentation, and prevailing wage support.</p><p>• Process high-volume billing accurately while keeping detailed time, material, and project activity records within company systems.</p><p>• Create and maintain spreadsheets, reports, templates, and business documents using Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.</p><p>• Coordinate communication with internal teams, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and regulatory contacts in a clear and timely manner.</p><p>• Maintain vendor, subcontractor, inventory, and client data across business systems while identifying opportunities to improve administrative workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991. </p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations in Escalon, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can maintain accurate records, stay organized in a fast-paced environment, and work confidently across core accounting tasks. The right candidate will bring practical experience with bookkeeping processes and contribute to the smooth handling of payables, receivables, and reconciliations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records by entering, reviewing, and organizing daily accounting transactions.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices and payments while keeping accounts payable activities current and well documented.</p><p>• Issue customer invoices, record incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances to support accounts receivable functions.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts regularly to confirm accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Use QuickBooks to manage bookkeeping activities, update financial data, and generate routine reports as needed.</p><p>• Support the preparation of internal financial information by ensuring records are complete, organized, and audit-ready.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to support an organization in Stockton, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage high-volume payable operations, maintain accuracy in financial records, and contribute to audit-ready processes. The role requires strong knowledge of governmental accounting practices and the ability to work effectively with enterprise finance and document management systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process invoices accurately and assign correct accounting codes in accordance with established financial procedures.</p><p>• Administer payment activities, including ACH transactions and check runs, while ensuring timeliness and compliance.</p><p>• Reconcile payable records, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues with internal stakeholders and vendors.</p><p>• Support audit preparation by organizing documentation, validating transaction history, and responding to financial record requests.</p><p>• Apply governmental accounting standards to accounts payable tasks and help maintain compliance with public-sector requirements.</p><p>• Use enterprise financial systems and document management platforms to enter, track, and archive payable information.</p><p>• Monitor accounts payable workflows to improve accuracy, strengthen controls, and maintain efficient processing volumes.</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.
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.
<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>