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.
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, account reconciliations, month-end close, audit preparation, and regulatory compliance in a regulated financial services environment. This role will partner with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities</li><li>Prepare journal entries, financial reports, and variance analyses</li><li>Assist with audits, exams, and regulatory filings</li><li>Maintain accounting documentation, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Support accounting for investments, loan activity, and cash settlement processes</li><li>Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Provide guidance and review support for accounting staff</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced accountant to support core financial operations in California. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate records, coordinating close activities, and ensuring balance sheet integrity across assigned accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, careful attention to detail, and hands-on experience in environments in a real estate company.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle AP/AR, including invoicing, collections, cash applications, vendor payments, and account maintenance.</li><li>Support project billing, revenue tracking, contract administration, and customer/vendor inquiries.</li><li>Maintain accurate records for vendors, customers, GL coding, and payment information.</li><li>Assist with month-end/year-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.</li><li>Prepare financial analyses, fixed asset schedules, tax filings, and ad hoc reports.</li><li>Support audits, internal controls, accounting policies, compliance requirements, and process improvements.</li><li>Research accounting issues, resolve discrepancies, and participate in special projects.</li></ul>
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>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>
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 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 Senior Accountant seeking a role that offers challenging, diverse assignments? Join Robert Half's Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP) program and enjoy the stability of full-time employment while working on a variety of high-impact projects with leading organizations 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>· 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>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>