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13 results for Senior Accountant in Monterey, CA

Senior Accountant

Campbell, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support project-based accounting activities for a growing team in South San Jose, California. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records across active jobs, project cost accounting, change management and revenue recognition. The ideal candidate brings accounting experience within construction or a general contractor environment, along with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn. Responsibilities:• Provide weekly cash flow analysis detailing actual v forecast• Examine Accounts Payable, and Receivable Aging to review short/long term cash forecasts• Review Labor compliance, including Certified Payroll Reporting and job specific local hiring requirements and apprentice ration requirements.• Partner with operations and project teams to issue customer invoices promptly and follow up on outstanding balances to support healthy cash flow.• Manage Month-End, Quarter-End, Journal Entries, Ensure JE policy is following appropriate documentation• Knowledge of Monthly workers Comp Audits.• Produce regular reports covering accounts receivable, contract status, job cost performance, and other financial metrics for management review Senior
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

San Jose, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
105000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
Colleen McAuliffe from Robert half is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our client's team in San Jose, California. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to oversee accounting operations, ensure compliance with industry standards, and contribute to the financial integrity of our organization. This position is ideal for an individual with a strong background in construction accounting and a proactive approach to managing complex financial tasks. Responsibilities:• Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports to ensure accuracy.• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, delivering timely and precise financial statements.• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, with a focus on construction job cost accounting.• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes, ensuring operational accuracy.• Collaborate closely with project managers to track job costing, work-in-progress schedules, and conduct variance analyses.• Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives, providing critical financial insights.• Ensure adherence to industry standards and internal controls to maintain regulatory compliance.• Assist in preparing documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy across accounting functions.• Provide mentorship and guidance to entry-level accounting staff to foster team development.
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Castroville, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
8000 - 82000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction and contractor-focused business in Castroville, California. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely reporting, and helping keep daily accounting activities running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger work, along with strong familiarity with modern accounting systems. Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and maintaining accurate vendor records.• Oversee accounts receivable processes by issuing invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on collections as needed.• Perform bank and account reconciliations to verify transactions, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate cash reporting.• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting documentation.• Assist with month-end close activities by organizing financial data, reviewing account balances, and helping ensure deadlines are met.• Maintain accurate accounting records and contribute to the preparation of routine internal financial reports.• Use accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP to process transactions and support financial tracking.• Partner with internal teams to clarify billing, payment, and account questions and improve day-to-day accounting accuracy. Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accounting Manager

Monterey, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting functions for a hospitality-focused organization in Monterey, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening controls, and delivering timely reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with both operational teams and finance partners in a service-oriented environment. Responsibilities:• Direct daily accounting activities to ensure records are complete, accurate, and aligned with company policy and regulatory standards.• Lead the preparation and review of reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and other financial documentation required for monthly reporting.• Manage receivables by applying payments, balancing daily activity, investigating variances, and addressing account issues promptly.• Oversee payables operations, including invoice approval workflows, coding accuracy, vendor account balancing, payment processing, and check runs.• Coordinate payroll-related accounting tasks, including employee status updates, compensation changes, payroll review, and bi-weekly reconciliation.• Complete bank reconciliations and drive the month-end close process to produce reliable financial statements and management reports.• Partner with department leaders to improve financial procedures, support accurate expense coding, and monitor performance against budget.• Track overdue balances, issue collection communications, and follow established procedures to resolve delinquent accounts.• Contribute to tax and audit activities by preparing required support, including annual 1099 reporting and responses to accounting inquiries. Posted by Recruiting Director Scott G. Moore (Apply here and connect on LinkedIn)
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Senior Controller

Salinas, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide reliable financial insight for the organization in Salinas, California. This role partners closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional managers to strengthen reporting accuracy, maintain effective controls, and support sound financial decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Produce accurate financial statements on a regular schedule and deliver reporting that reflects the company’s current and projected financial position.• Partner with the Director of Accounting & Tax and business leaders to maintain consistent accounting procedures, strengthen controls, and ensure established workflows are followed.• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while overseeing the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of daily and monthly work.• Manage monthly consolidated reporting, including elimination entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and support for the month-end close process.• Support the annual budgeting cycle by preparing allocations, building operating budget schedules, and maintaining financial statement presentation formats.• Oversee fixed asset records and ensure supporting schedules remain current, organized, and aligned with financial reporting needs.• Prepare and file required tax-related reports, including quarterly and annual sales and use tax filings, annual reporting forms, and backup support for accounts payable reporting requirements such as 1099 processing.• Review accounts receivable activity, investigate variances, and communicate concerns or unusual trends to accounting leadership.• Prepare general ledger entries, analyze financial data across cost centers, assemble audit and review support schedules, and collaborate with IT on system issue resolution and testing during application upgrades.• Represent the organization professionally and ethically in interactions with employees, agencies, customers, growers, and other stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive financial information. Posted by Director of Staffing Scott G. Moore (Apply here and also connect on LinkedIn)
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

Salinas, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 195000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide accounting and financial strategy for an agriculture-focused organization in Salinas, California. This onsite role will work closely with senior leadership to strengthen financial performance, support operational decision-making, and provide oversight across budgeting, reporting, costing, and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound business judgment, and a track record of success in complex manufacturing, food, produce, or agricultural environments. Responsibilities:• Serve as a strategic advisor to division leadership, translating financial results into recommendations that support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.• Direct the yearly planning cycle, including budget development, forecast updates, and longer-range financial outlooks for the business.• Build financial models and scenario analyses that help leaders evaluate business conditions, risks, and investment opportunities.• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with company standards.• Lead accounting close activities and maintain strong internal controls, policy compliance, and reliable financial processes across the division.• Manage product costing and inventory valuation, with close attention to raw materials, packaging, labor, freight, and other core cost drivers.• Track key financial and operational metrics, identify performance trends, and communicate actionable insights to leadership teams.• Monitor capital spending, assess return expectations, and help improve cash flow and working capital management.• Lead, coach, and develop finance and accounting staff while fostering accountability and high performance across multiple entities or business units.Posted by Staffing Director Scott G. Moore (Apply here and connect on LinkedIn)
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

San Jose, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
30.0865 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing organization in California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and can manage invoice processing, maintain accurate financial records, and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders. The role also requires strong administrative judgment, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently while contributing to overall accounting efficiency. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and assign accurate account codes before entry into the accounting system. • Maintain accounts payable records by reviewing transaction details, correcting discrepancies, and keeping financial data current and organized. • Prepare payment activity such as ACH transactions and check runs while helping ensure disbursements are completed accurately and on schedule. • Support broader accounting operations by updating general ledger-related information and assisting with routine financial administration tasks. • Compile requested financial information and provide timely reporting support to managers and other internal stakeholders. • Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve invoice issues, payment questions, and documentation gaps efficiently. • Monitor daily workload priorities, follow established procedures, and identify opportunities to improve accuracy and process consistency.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Capitola, CA
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Temporary to Hire
19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to provide part-time financial support for a nonprofit church organization in Capitola, California. This contract opportunity offers an initial schedule of 15 hours per week, typically 5 hours per day from Tuesday through Thursday. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, manage routine accounting activities, and support continuity through a brief knowledge-transfer period. Responsibilities: • Maintain the organization’s financial records by entering checks, donations, and other daily transactions with accuracy. • Reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis to ensure balances, deposits, and payments are properly documented. • Process accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices and preparing timely payments. • Record charitable contributions and other receipts in the bookkeeping system while keeping supporting documentation organized. • Assist with a short cross-training period to ensure a smooth handoff of recurring bookkeeping duties. • Monitor financial entries for completeness and follow up on discrepancies when needed. • Support part-time accounting operations on a Tuesday through Thursday schedule, averaging 15 hours each week.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Watsonville, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Part-time Bookkeeper to support financial operations for a non-profit organization in Royal Oaks, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing core bookkeeping work with general office support in a flexible, part-time arrangement. The role offers approximately 15–20 hours per week and focuses on maintaining accurate records, supporting day-to-day transactions, and assisting with administrative needs as they arise. Responsibilities:• Maintain accurate financial records by recording daily transactions and keeping bookkeeping data current and organized.• Process outgoing payments and incoming receipts while monitoring accounts payable and accounts receivable activity.• Complete bank and account reconciliations to help ensure financial information is balanced and reliable.• Prepare and post journal entries with attention to proper documentation and accounting accuracy.• Use QuickBooks to manage bookkeeping tasks, generate financial information, and support routine reporting needs.• Provide office and administrative assistance as needed to help support overall departmental operations.• Collaborate with internal leadership to address bookkeeping priorities and help keep financial processes running smoothly.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

San Jose, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support construction-related accounting operations in San Jose, California. This role focuses on managing payables across multiple projects, ensuring invoices, subcontractor documentation, and payment records are handled with precision. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external vendors. Responsibilities:• Manage the complete accounts payable cycle for vendor and subcontractor invoices across active construction projects.• Review invoices against purchase orders and receiving records to confirm accuracy before payment is issued.• Assign expenses to the correct job numbers, project phases, cost codes, and ledger accounts.• Administer subcontractor billing documents, including progress payment requests and related supporting materials.• Collect and track required lien waiver documentation prior to releasing payments.• Maintain organized vendor and subcontractor records, including tax forms, insurance certificates, and compliance paperwork.• Prepare scheduled payment batches, including checks and electronic disbursements, in accordance with company procedures.• Investigate statement differences, respond to payment inquiries, and work with project teams to resolve approval issues.• Contribute to period-end accounting tasks by assisting with payables reconciliations, accrual support, audit requests, and 1099 reporting.
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Saratoga, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 65 USD / Hourly
Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support a construction-focused organization in Saratoga, California. This hourly W2 position will oversee end-to-end payables operations with an emphasis on high invoice volume, subcontractor disbursements, and accurate project cost allocation. The role requires a strong understanding of construction payment practices, contract compliance, and timely coordination with vendors and project teams to keep financial records precise and up to date. The role is only till the end of the year. Our client requires 5 days/week onsite for the 1st month, but after that it can go down to 3 days onsite. They are using Concur. Proficiency in Concur is required. If you are ready to start an AP Manager role on September 14, please apply today! Responsibilities:• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle for vendor invoices and subcontractor payment requests in a high-volume construction environment.• Review submitted billing against purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documents to confirm accuracy before approval and payment.• Assign expenses to the appropriate jobs and cost codes to support reliable project budgeting and financial reporting.• Monitor lien waivers, insurance documentation, and other compliance records to ensure payment releases meet contractual requirements.• Reconcile vendor statements, address payment-related questions, and resolve discrepancies in a timely and thorough manner.• Prepare and schedule disbursements through checks, ACH, wires, or joint checks while considering cash flow needs and available payment discounts.• Partner with project managers and internal stakeholders to confirm work completion, route approvals, and maintain proper payment controls.• Support month-end activities by assisting with accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and related accounts payable reporting.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Operations & Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Carmel Valley, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
105000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Operations & Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee core financial activities while supporting day-to-day business operations in Carmel Valley, California. This role combines hands-on accounting leadership with operational coordination, making it ideal for someone who can balance accuracy, organization, and efficiency. The successful candidate will help maintain reliable financial records, strengthen internal processes, and ensure essential administrative and payroll functions run smoothly. Responsibilities:• Direct the month-end close process, ensuring financial data is finalized accurately and on schedule.• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, recording adjustments, and preserving the integrity of accounting records.• Prepare and post journal entries with careful attention to supporting documentation and compliance with accounting standards.• Perform detailed account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and keep balances current.• Coordinate materials and responses required for financial statement audits, working closely with external partners as needed.• Oversee payroll-related activities to support timely and accurate employee compensation processing.• Manage operational workflows and administrative functions to improve efficiency across daily business activities.• Utilize QuickBooks to track financial activity, generate reports, and support ongoing accounting operations. Posted by Director of Staffing Scott G. Moore (Apply here and also connect on LinkedIn)
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Private Equity Firm

San Jose, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
Reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn for additional information or questions regarding this listing. Tax Manager | Private Equity | San Jose | Base + Bonus + Profit Sharing Join a premier private equity firm with a highly sophisticated private markets platform and a strong reputation for excellence. This is a unique opportunity to support a newly launched, large-scale fund structure while gaining deep exposure to complex private equity fund tax, partnership structures, and related accounting matters. The role offers significant ownership and visibility, with direct exposure to senior stakeholders and external advisors. The firm also provides an exceptional total rewards package, including strong bonus potential, profit sharing, 100% covered health insurance, long-term incentive participation, meals, wellness benefits, and excellent long-term career growth. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage tax matters across multiple funds and entities </li><li>Prepare tax allocations, schedules, and supporting workpapers </li><li>Coordinate with external advisors on tax returns and K-1s </li><li>Manage tax deadlines, filings, and ongoing compliance requirements </li><li>Support tax matters for complex private equity and evergreen fund structures </li><li>Partner with internal teams on fund tax reporting and operational matters </li><li>Gain additional exposure to fund accounting based on interest and business needs </li><li>Help build and improve internal tax processes and institutional knowledge </li></ul>For fastest consideration, reach out to Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z