Key Responsibilities<br>• Lead and perform audits, reviews, and compilations in accordance with professional standards and firm policies.<br>• Plan engagement scope and timing, perform risk assessments, and design appropriate audit procedures.<br>• Prepare and review workpapers, ensuring proper documentation and support for conclusions.<br>• Oversee and execute audit procedures for nonprofit organizations, including grant and compliance areas as applicable.<br>• Perform assurance work for employee benefit/pension plans, including testing contributions, distributions, and investments.<br>• Work on affordable housing engagements, including low-income housing entities and related compliance matters.<br>• Assist with engagements for homeowners associations; prior HOA experience a plus.<br>• Draft and review financial statements, footnote disclosures, management letters, and internal control communications.<br>• Supervise, train, and mentor staff, providing clear instructions and timely feedback.<br>• Monitor engagement budgets and timelines; communicate status and issues to managers/partners.<br>• Identify accounting, auditing, and internal control issues, and propose practical solutions to clients.<br>• Assist with implementation of new accounting and auditing standards for assigned clients.<br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.<br>• CPA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure considered.<br>• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience in public accounting with a focus on auditing and assurance.<br>• Experience with nonprofit organizations and/or employee benefit plans strongly preferred; affordable housing and HOA experience a plus.<br>• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and generally accepted auditing standards.<br>• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit/engagement software.<br>• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<br>• Effective written and verbal communication skills.<br>• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.<br>• Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.
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 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.
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>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations in San Ramon, California. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support accounting operations, financial controls, and compliance with company policies and GAAP.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally to meet business goals and drive effective decision-making.</li><li>Improve processes, reporting, reconciliations, and financial tools.</li><li>Prepare journal entries, monitor transactions, and support month-end close activities.</li><li>Analyze financial results, explain variances, and identify data issues for management.</li><li>Assist with audits, ad hoc requests, and global accounting policy consistency.</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation and update procedures as processes evolve.</li><li>Promote efficiency, accountability, and continuous process improvement.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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>