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35 results for Senior Cost Accountant in Monterey, CA

Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Watsonville, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
  • Accounts Receivable Specialist Overview Dynamic manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist to join our team! This role is critical in ensuring the financial health of the company by managing and reducing outstanding receivable balances. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, to investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and maintain positive client relationships. Key Responsibilities Accounts Receivable Management: Monitor, review, and manage outstanding accounts receivable balances to improve cash flow. Follow up with customers on overdue payments via phone, email, or written communication in a timely, detail oriented manner. Billing Discrepancy Resolution: Collaborate with the sales team to investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or disputes promptly. Research and reconcile invoice errors, credit memos, and payment misapplications. Customer Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for customer account inquiries, providing resolutions efficiently. Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients to ensure clear communication and mutual understanding of account expectations. Reporting & Documentation: Prepare, review, and analyze aging reports to identify and prioritize collection efforts. Record and maintain accurate documentation of collection activity in compliance with company policies and procedures. Process Improvement: Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline billing and collections workflows. Posted by Recruiting Director Scott G. Moore (See LinkedIn Also)
  • 2025-10-28T15:18:44Z
AP Clerk
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25.00 - 32.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Description: Accounts Payable:</strong></p><p>The Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk is responsible for handling essential accounting and administrative tasks related to the organization's payables. This position ensures that financial records are accurate and that payments are processed efficiently and in compliance with company policies. The AP Clerk plays a vital role in maintaining strong relationships with vendors and supporting the organization’s overall financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Invoice Processing</strong>: Receive, verify, and process vendor invoices and expense reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.</li><li><strong>Payments</strong>: Prepare and issue payments to vendors through checks, electronic funds transfers (EFTs), or ACH payments, adhering to payment schedules.</li><li><strong>Account Reconciliation</strong>: Perform monthly and annual reconciliation of vendor accounts and records, addressing any discrepancies.</li><li><strong>Documentation Management</strong>: Maintain organized records of invoices, payments, credit memos, and other financial documents for auditing purposes.</li><li><strong>Communication</strong>: Serve as point of contact for vendors, resolving inquiries and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.</li><li><strong>Assist with Month-End Closing</strong>: Collaborate with the accounting team to support the month-end and year-end closing processes.</li><li><strong>Compliance</strong>: Ensure all accounts payable activities align with regulatory requirements and internal company policies.</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-10T17:19:10Z
Bookkeeper
  • Mountain View, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 21.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Description: Bookkeeper</strong></p><p>The Bookkeeper is responsible for accurately recording and maintaining the financial transactions of the organization. This role includes managing accounts, balancing ledgers, tracking expenses, and producing financial reports to ensure the organization's financial stability and compliance with accounting standards. The Bookkeeper plays a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations and helping the organization make informed decisions based on accurate data.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ol><li>Maintain accurate records of day-to-day financial transactions, including invoices, payments, and receipts.</li><li>Reconcile bank statements and ledger accounts regularly to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable, including processing invoices, issuing payments, and tracking receivables.</li><li>Process payroll for employees, including tracking hours, calculating wages, and managing payroll taxes (if applicable).</li><li>Prepare financial statements such as profit and loss statements, cash flow reports, and balance sheets to provide insights to management.</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements, including handling tax obligations.</li><li>Assist with budgeting by tracking expenses and reporting any variances or financial trends.</li><li>Maintain organized and easily accessible financial documentation for auditing purposes or management review.</li></ol><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-07T17:48:56Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Seaside, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 50000.00 - 54000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a meticulous and organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Seaside, California. As part of a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting education, you will play a vital role in managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate vendor disbursements. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and mission-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor payments, reimbursements, and disbursements for staff, faculty, and students in accordance with organizational policies.</p><p>• Verify and match purchase orders with invoices, ensuring accuracy before entering them into accounting software.</p><p>• Maintain detailed records of all accounts payable transactions, adhering to departmental deadlines.</p><p>• Review and code invoices appropriately to ensure proper allocation of expenses.</p><p>• Prepare and execute check runs, ensuring timely payments to vendors and other stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve discrepancies and clarify invoice issues.</p><p>• Assist in month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and organizational procedures in all aspects of accounts payable.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the accounts payable function.</p><p>• Perform additional administrative tasks as needed to support the accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Staffing Director Scott Moore</p>
  • 2025-11-19T22:24:24Z
Tax Analyst/Manager/Director
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 180000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We’re hiring! We're seeking a <strong>Senior Tax Professional</strong> to manage complex returns and strategic planning for high-net-worth individuals and trusts in our client’s San Jose office.</p><p>This role offers onsite work during tax season with remote flexibility afterward.</p><p>Generous compensation package and perks! If you're a licensed CPA or EA with 10+ years of experience, let’s connect!</p><p>Contact Gary Daum at Robert Half.</p>
  • 2025-11-04T17:04:34Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 26.60 - 30.80 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Santa Clara, California. In this Contract to permanent position, you will be responsible for managing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, and supporting the overall accounting processes. This role is ideal for someone with expertise in accounts payable and a proactive approach to problem-solving.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process approximately 50 accounts payable transactions weekly, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Perform ad hoc accounting tasks to support the broader finance team.<br>• Accurately code invoices and manage account coding to ensure proper ledger entries.<br>• Handle Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments and oversee check runs.<br>• Utilize NetSuite software for financial management and reporting.<br>• Collaborate with team members to maintain compliance with company policies and industry standards.<br>• Develop and implement efficient workflows to streamline the accounts payable process.<br>• Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and manage payment schedules.
  • 2025-11-19T22:13:48Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 33.25 - 38.50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Palo Alto, California. In this role, you will handle high-volume invoice processing, manage payroll-related tasks, and reconcile corporate credit card transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting systems and a detail-oriented approach to their work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and manage approximately 100 invoices weekly, including batching, matching, and coding.<br>• Review and verify timesheets for hourly and salaried employees to assist in payroll preparation.<br>• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions to ensure compliance and proper allocation.<br>• Handle coding workflows for up to 300 transactions weekly with precision.<br>• Prepare journal entries and contribute to month-end close processes.<br>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards related to depreciation, accruals, and financial reporting.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and other accounting systems to track and report financial transactions.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and address inquiries.<br>• Support the payroll team in ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee payments.
  • 2025-11-11T16:58:46Z
Payroll & AP Specialist
  • Salinas, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a meticulous Payroll & AP Specialist to join our team in Salinas, California. In this role, you will oversee payroll processes while managing accounts payable tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. The position balances payroll responsibilities (75%) with accounts payable duties (25%) and is ideal for someone organized and skilled at handling multiple priorities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process biweekly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies.</p><p>• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including timesheets, direct deposit details, and tax documents.</p><p>• Stay informed on federal and state payroll laws, implementing necessary updates to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Generate and distribute detailed payroll reports, including overtime, deductions, and benefits summaries.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, providing prompt and thorough support to employee inquiries.</p><p>• Manage payroll systems, troubleshoot technical issues, and propose efficiency improvements.</p><p>• Review, code, and process vendor invoices with accuracy, ensuring timely payments.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts payable ledger to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and current.</p><p>• Audit employee expense reports for compliance and process reimbursements in line with company policies.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-28T15:18:44Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Watsonville, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 28.50 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Coordinator to join our team in Watsonville, California. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a key role in managing incoming payments, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and resolving any discrepancies. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial stability of the organization while advancing your career.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Accurately process and record incoming payments from clients and customers.</p><p>• Review and verify invoices to ensure all information is correct and complete.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve any payment discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date records of accounts receivable transactions.</p><p>• Prepare regular reports on payment statuses and outstanding balances.</p><p>• Communicate with customers to address payment-related inquiries and ensure timely collections.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve billing issues and discrepancies.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.</p><p>• Assist with month-end closing tasks related to accounts receivable.</p>
  • 2025-11-13T16:04:38Z
Business & Billing Manager
  • Salinas, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Billing Office Manager to oversee medical billing operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role is essential in maintaining efficient workflows, accurate billing processes, and timely payments while fostering collaboration across internal and external stakeholders. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Supervise and manage staff responsible for medical billing and patient accounting tasks. Ensure accurate and timely billing that aligns with organizational goals. Monitor workflows and collaborate with insurance providers, collection agencies, admitting departments, physicians, and auditors to address billing and account-related issues. Resolve patient account concerns diplomatically while adhering to established internal guidelines. Stay knowledgeable about third-party reimbursement policies, contracts, and healthcare regulations (e.g., HMOs, PPOs). Optimize department operations by effectively utilizing billing systems and implementing process improvements. Forecast staffing needs, balance workloads, and employ part-time assistance when required. Regularly prepare and present statistical reports to the CFO. Foster communication between cross-functional teams, including accounts receivable, registration, and health information. <br> Posted by Recruiting Director Scott G. Moore
  • 2025-10-22T23:08:45Z
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