<p>A well-established organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day to day accounting operations, financial reporting, and technical accounting activities. This role will lead a small team, partner with leadership across the business, and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting while supporting strategic initiatives and process improvements.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by accounting staff.</li><li>Lead technical accounting research and implementation for new transactions, accounting standards, and business initiatives.</li><li>Oversee balance sheet integrity and ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external audit activities, including preparation of supporting documentation and responses to inquiries.</li><li>Monitor and strengthen internal controls, identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce risk.</li><li>Partner with operational and executive leadership to provide financial insight and support decision making.</li><li>Mentor and develop accounting team members while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support system implementations, reporting enhancements, and other cross functional projects.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an Operations and Finance Coordinator to join a manufacturing organization in Lodi, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports both finance and customer-facing operations by helping maintain accurate account records, coordinating order-related administration, and assisting with billing and collections activities. The role is well suited for someone who brings solid accounting knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across departments in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain customer account records with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring billing details, payment information, and account updates are entered correctly.</p><p>• Support order administration by reviewing transactions, coordinating documentation, and helping resolve discrepancies that affect customer accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and process invoices, monitor outstanding balances, and assist with collection follow-up to promote timely payment activity.</p><p>• Enter and verify financial and operational data in QuickBooks, Odoo, and related systems to preserve reliable reporting and account integrity.</p><p>• Serve as a point of coordination between customer service and finance teams to address account questions, payment issues, and order-related concerns.</p><p>• Assist with daily accounting support functions, including tasks related to accounts payable and accounts receivable coverage as needed.</p><p>• Review transaction records for completeness and accuracy, identifying errors and escalating issues for resolution when appropriate.</p><p>• Contribute to ongoing operational processes by organizing records, maintaining documentation, and supporting efficient workflow execution.</p>
<p> This is a Long-term Contract opportunity offering a hybrid work arrangement and the chance to contribute to a fast-paced environment focused on accuracy, communication, and operational support. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, confidence working with vendors and internal partners, and the ability to manage multiple finance-related tasks efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create and maintain purchase orders while ensuring information is complete, accurate, and aligned with internal guidelines.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors to address questions, follow up on outstanding items, and help resolve billing-related issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Review, track, and process vendor invoices to support smooth financial operations and proper documentation.</p><p>• Partner with facilities and internal support teams to coordinate requests, scheduling needs, and operational follow-through.</p><p>• Assist with finance-related projects designed to improve workflows, support implementation activities, and strengthen team processes.</p><p>• Help organize and support training sessions tied to updated procedures, tools, or process enhancements.</p><p>• Prepare spreadsheets, records, and status updates using Microsoft Excel and other business systems to keep information current and accessible.</p><p>• Provide general coordination support to the finance team by managing priorities, responding to ad hoc requests, and maintaining clear communication across stakeholders</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the complete accounting function across three related entities, ensuring accurate records, timely transaction processing, and reliable financial data.<br>• Lead daily accounting activities by guiding support staff responsible for payables, receivables, billing administration, payroll input, and other transactional tasks.<br>• Oversee weekly payroll operations, including multistate processing, labor tracking, job cost allocation, and reporting for certified and prevailing wage requirements.<br>• Produce monthly and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting analyses to highlight performance and operating trends.<br>• Manage customer invoicing, subcontractor disbursements, draw schedules, and lien documentation to keep project-related financial activity aligned with contract milestones.<br>• Monitor construction cost activity by reconciling project expenses, reviewing change orders, and assigning costs accurately across jobs and business units.<br>• Partner with the president and project leadership to review budgets, validate project financials, and support informed operational decisions.<br>• Maintain compliance with applicable tax rules, payroll regulations, and construction-related reporting standards at the state and federal levels.<br>• 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.
<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>
<p>Grow your accounting career with Robert Half's Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP) program as a Staff Accountant. Enjoy the stability of full-time employment while gaining valuable 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 accomplished corporate tax leader to guide tax planning, compliance, and risk management for a complex, multi-entity organization in Turlock, California. This role is ideal for a strategic specialist who can combine technical tax expertise with sound business judgment and effective executive communication. The position will partner closely with senior leadership to support enterprise decisions, strengthen tax processes, and help the business navigate federal, state, and indirect tax matters with confidence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the company’s corporate tax function across multiple entities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory obligations.<br>• Lead the preparation, review, and oversight of federal and state income tax filings, provisions, and related reporting activities.<br>• Provide strategic guidance on indirect tax matters while identifying opportunities to improve tax efficiency and reduce exposure.<br>• Advise executive stakeholders on the tax implications of business initiatives, organizational changes, and long-term planning decisions.<br>• Support transaction activity such as mergers, acquisitions, asset divestitures, and financing arrangements by assessing tax consequences and recommending practical solutions.<br>• Strengthen tax controls, reporting workflows, and compliance processes to improve accuracy, consistency, and operational effectiveness.<br>• Collaborate with finance and cross-functional teams on tax-related system enhancements, process automation efforts, and implementation activities when applicable.<br>• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and translate changes into actionable guidance for the organization.
<p>Our food manufacturing client is looking for an interim Sr. Cost Accountant in Pleasanton, California. This opportunity is ideal for someone in finance who brings strong expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, inventory analysis, and month-end financial activities. The role will partner closely with the controller to strengthen reporting accuracy, improve financial processes, and deliver meaningful operational insight through data-driven analysis. This role requires onsite work in Pleasanton 4 days per week and is expected to pay between $55/hr. and $65/hr. DOE.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead core cost accounting activities, including product cost review, margin analysis, and tracking of manufacturing expenses</p><p>• Prepare recurring financial analyses and performance metrics that help leadership evaluate operational and cost trends</p><p>• Support month-end close by completing accounting tasks accurately and on schedule, with attention to reconciliations and reporting detail</p><p>• Work alongside the controller on general accounting priorities and provide additional support across financial operations as needed</p><p>• Analyze variances between actual and expected results, identify key drivers, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders</p><p>• Maintain roll-forward schedules and other supporting documentation to ensure consistency in account activity reporting</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner to preserve financial accuracy</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.