We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Irvine, California. This role will contribute across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting activities, with a strong emphasis on resolving payables issues and keeping financial records organized and accurate. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, and providing dependable support during a period of operational transition and staff change.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices accurately, including matching purchase orders, receipts, and invoices before posting payments.<br>• Investigate outstanding accounts payable items by reviewing vendor statements, identifying missing documentation, and following up with suppliers to resolve discrepancies.<br>• Organize and maintain invoice records by saving, naming, and filing supporting documents in the appropriate accounting folders.<br>• Assist with accounts receivable activities such as applying daily cash receipts, supporting billing-related tasks, and maintaining accurate customer account records.<br>• Review and validate sales tax exemption documentation to help ensure customer records remain compliant and up to date.<br>• Support credit-related reviews by researching customer background information and helping evaluate account setup details.<br>• Contribute to month-end accounting work by preparing journal entries, assisting with reconciliations, and completing other routine close activities.<br>• Provide audit support by gathering requested financial documents and helping prepare records for review.<br>• Help clean up open purchase order and payables data to improve accuracy and prevent unnecessary items from carrying forward into the new system.<br>• Assist with weekly check processing and other payment activities to help reduce backlog and maintain timely vendor payments.
<p><strong>Director of Finance | High-Growth Company | Santa Fe Springs, CA</strong></p><p><strong>Are you a strategic finance leader ready to make a real impact? We’re partnering with a rapidly growing, multi-entity organization seeking a Director of Finance</strong> to take ownership of financial operations and help drive the next phase of growth.</p><p>This is a high-visibility role where you’ll work closely with executive leadership to strengthen financial infrastructure, improve performance, and support key business decisions across multiple subsidiaries.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop the finance and accounting team, ensuring accurate and efficient day-to-day operations</li><li>Oversee core functions including AR, AP, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting</li><li>Drive the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results</li><li>Establish and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Prepare and present financial reports across multiple entities with a focus on accuracy and compliance</li><li>Conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights to leadership</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and multi-state sales tax regulations</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, fixed assets, and other key accounts</li><li>Partner with external auditors, banks, and tax advisors to support audits and reporting requirements</li></ul><p><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in a Director of Finance or senior finance leadership role</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and operational finance expertise</li><li>Experience in multi-entity or multi-subsidiary environments</li><li>Hands-on leadership style with the ability to scale teams and processes</li><li>Strategic mindset with the ability to influence and partner with executive leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to shape and scale the finance function in a growing company</li><li>High-impact role with direct exposure to leadership</li><li>Collaborative, fast-paced environment where your ideas matter</li></ul><p>If you're looking for a role where you can combine strategy, leadership, and execution—this is it.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number</p><p>00460-0013413795. email resume to [email protected]</p>
We are looking for an experienced Interim Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager to join our team in Irvine, California for a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will lead critical reporting and accounting activities during a leave coverage period, with a strong focus on technical accounting matters, audit coordination, and balance sheet integrity. The ideal candidate brings a blend of public accounting or audit background and hands-on corporate reporting experience, along with the ability to work onsite and partner effectively across finance functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and review of external and internal financial reporting deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.<br>• Oversee technical accounting assessments for complex transactions and provide clear guidance on the appropriate treatment under relevant accounting standards, including revenue recognition considerations.<br>• Coordinate audit activities by serving as a primary finance contact for auditors and supporting documentation requests, walkthroughs, and issue resolution.<br>• Maintain a strong internal control environment by monitoring key processes, supporting control execution, and addressing areas that require remediation or improvement.<br>• Manage selected month-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries and oversight of related accounting support.<br>• Review and reconcile multiple balance sheet accounts such as debt, equity, accrued liabilities, and prepaid expenses to ensure account accuracy.<br>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and cash flow reporting, with attention to compliance and presentation requirements.<br>• Support finance operations during the ongoing ERP environment update as needed, helping ensure reporting continuity and process stability.
<p>We are looking for a highly organized Administrative & Finance Specialist to support day-to-day office coordination and financial administration for a collaborative, hospitality-focused organization in West Los Angeles. This contract-to-permanent position is well suited for a dependable individual who can balance front-desk support, operational tasks, and finance-related work with strong attention to detail. The role will contribute to smooth internal operations by managing administrative processes, assisting with budget tracking and payment activity, and helping maintain accurate records across multiple business functions. There are flexible hours and open to candidates who want to work 30-40 hours per week. Previous experience with light accounting is a must. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Record and categorize financial activity in QuickBooks Online while maintaining alignment with approved budgets and internal documentation standards.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including preparing invoices, tracking incoming payments, and coordinating outgoing disbursements such as checks and wire transfers.</p><p>• Generate financial reports and update tracking spreadsheets to monitor spending patterns, compare budgeted versus actual results, and support planning decisions.</p><p>• Prepare organized files and supporting materials for audits, annual budgeting activities, and requests for transaction or banking information.</p><p>• Maintain an organized and efficient office environment by monitoring supplies, organizing shared spaces, and coordinating service or equipment repairs when needed.</p><p>• Provide administrative support for meetings by setting up virtual conferencing tools, preparing materials, and assisting with scheduling and logistics.</p><p>• Assist with board and stakeholder communications by distributing meeting notices, compiling agendas, and organizing related documents.</p><p>• Support internal teams with data entry, list maintenance, proofreading, mailing coordination, and shipment of promotional or event materials.</p><p>• Help coordinate organizational events and community-facing activities by arranging details such as setup, catering, materials, and on-site support as needed.</p>