We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a contract assignment in Los Angeles, California. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage invoice activity, coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders, and help maintain accurate and timely payment operations. The position requires strong judgment, organization, and the ability to handle a high-volume workload while ensuring compliance with established financial procedures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable activity for both purchase order and non-purchase order invoices, confirming proper coding, tax treatment, and applicable withholding requirements.<br>• Examine invoice packages for completeness and perform two-way and three-way matching against purchasing and receiving records before submission for payment.<br>• Guide invoices through approval workflows and resolve exceptions such as pricing differences, quantity issues, missing receipts, and funding-related discrepancies.<br>• Execute routine payment runs using multiple disbursement methods, including checks, ACH, electronic payments, and domestic or international wire transfers, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Process employee travel and expense reimbursements on a regular schedule in accordance with company policy.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for suppliers and internal staff by answering payment inquiries and addressing invoice-related concerns efficiently.<br>• Investigate outstanding, rejected, or returned payments and take corrective action such as voiding, reissuing, or canceling transactions when needed.<br>• Reconcile vendor statements, review overdue items and payment notices, and research unresolved balances to bring accounts current.<br>• Support month-end close activities and contribute to additional accounts payable assignments or special projects as business needs require.
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-paced entertainment company in West LA. This role is ideal for someone who can step into a high-volume environment, maintain accuracy under pressure, and help keep invoice processing on track during a busy period. The position offers the opportunity to contribute immediately within a large-scale organization and may provide longer-term potential based on business needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process a high volume of vendor invoices with strong attention to detail and timely data entry.</p><p>• Review and assign proper account coding to invoices before submission for payment.</p><p>• Manage payment activities including ACH transactions and scheduled check runs.</p><p>• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and support the resolution of invoice discrepancies.</p><p>• Help reduce backlog by prioritizing incoming invoices and ensuring steady workflow through the AP queue.</p><p>• Work within enterprise-level financial systems to enter, track, and update payable transactions.</p><p>• Provide on-site support as needed, including assisting during key operational periods tied to system go-live activities.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director to lead payroll operations for a multi-state workforce in Panorama City, California. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with wage and tax regulations, and improving payroll procedures and controls. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in payroll systems, financial reconciliations, and employee support, along with the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the end-to-end administration of biweekly payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage payroll records, workflows, and internal controls within the HRIS while maintaining data integrity and compliance with applicable labor regulations.<br>• Direct updates and enhancements to payroll processes and systems in response to regulatory changes, operational needs, and reporting requirements.<br>• Review wage calculations, overtime, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and exemptions in Paylocity to confirm accuracy and legal compliance.<br>• Audit timekeeping and payroll data each cycle, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues before payroll is finalized.<br>• Prepare payroll-related journal entries, reconcile payroll reports each pay period, and balance payroll general ledger accounts at month-end.<br>• Monitor benefit deduction file feeds to verify that payroll withholdings are applied correctly and consistently.<br>• Maintain current employee payroll information in Paylocity, including direct deposit details, tax elections, benefit data, and other required records.<br>• Oversee the distribution of payroll payments, tax documents, garnishments, and required employee notifications in accordance with legal deadlines.<br>• Produce recurring payroll reports for leadership, finance, and human resources and respond to payroll questions from employees and managers.
<p>Payroll Manager</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Carson, CA (On-site)</p><p>Our client is a <strong>growing, dynamic organization</strong> in the Carson area seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Manager</strong> to lead and oversee in-house payroll operations for a large, complex workforce. This is a hands-on leadership role for a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings deep expertise in payroll compliance, union payroll, and multi-state operations.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to partner cross-functionally while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee and manage <strong>in-house payroll processing for 800+ employees</strong>, including union and non-union staff</li><li>Supervise weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy of wages, benefits, garnishments, and tax deductions</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>multi-state payroll tax laws</strong>, wage and hour regulations, and union labor agreements</li><li>Reconcile payroll tax submissions and manage quarterly and annual filings, including <strong>W-2s</strong></li><li>Prepare payroll documentation and reports for audits, workers’ compensation reviews, and union contract requirements</li><li>Serve as the primary escalation point for payroll inquiries and discrepancy resolution</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to support payroll-related initiatives</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to streamline payroll operations and increase efficiency</li><li>Maintain and update payroll systems in alignment with current regulations and company policies</li><li>Train, mentor, and develop payroll staff to support operational excellence and team growth</li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li><strong>5+ years of in-house payroll experience</strong>, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities</li><li>Proven experience managing payroll for <strong>large employee populations (1,000+ employees)</strong></li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>union payroll</strong>, multi-state payroll compliance, and wage & hour laws</li><li>Experience with payroll tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting</li><li>High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Payroll certification (CPP or FPC) preferred</li></ul><p>Why Join?</p><ul><li>Join a <strong>growing and forward-thinking company</strong></li><li>Leadership role with the ability to make an impact</li><li>Stable, long-term opportunity with room for professional growth</li></ul><p><br></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 00460-0013350130. email resume to [email protected]</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Chatsworth, California. This role partners closely with operations, sales, and finance leaders to strengthen inventory oversight, improve cost visibility, and support informed business decisions. The position plays a key part in financial close activities, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis within a fast-paced production environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Deliver recurring financial and operational performance reporting to help leadership track key manufacturing metrics and business trends.</p><p>• Coordinate inventory accounting activities tied to cycle counts or physical inventory events, and prepare the supporting analysis and documentation required for review.</p><p>• Monitor inventory balances, scrap activity, and other adjustments to identify issues, explain movements, and promote accurate records.</p><p>• Develop product cost estimates and margin insights that support pricing discussions, sales planning, and profitability reviews across product lines.</p><p>• Partner with finance leadership to strengthen cost controls, maintain sound accounting practices, and provide analysis that supports business decisions.</p><p>• Prepare analysis and reporting for the annual planning cycle and quarterly forecast updates, including cost, margin, and operational assumptions.</p><p>• Maintain standard cost structures, labor rates, overhead allocations, and related cost pools for assigned areas of the business.</p><p>• Perform revenue, margin, variance, and product cost analysis, and provide additional financial support for special requests as needed.</p><p>• Complete settlements for projects and production orders, review work order variances, and follow up with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audit requests, including support for financial control and compliance-related reviews.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing team in Azusa, California. This position plays an important role in strengthening financial accuracy by evaluating production costs, inventory activity, and operational results. The individual in this role will collaborate with finance and plant partners to deliver reliable reporting, support close activities, and help leadership make informed business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and revise standard cost data for raw materials, direct labor, and factory overhead to keep product valuation current and accurate.<br>• Examine production and purchasing variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, scrap, price differences, and overhead impacts, and communicate key findings to stakeholders.<br>• Review product structures, manufacturing routings, and shop orders to confirm costing inputs properly reflect actual production processes.<br>• Track inventory movements and perform reconciliations between inventory records and the general ledger to maintain financial accuracy.<br>• Research stock discrepancies and work with operations and supply chain teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.<br>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities tied to inventory balances and cost of goods sold.<br>• Support cycle count programs and physical inventory events by analyzing count results, reconciling differences, and documenting outcomes.<br>• Produce scheduled and on-demand reports covering inventory valuation, manufacturing costs, and operational performance trends.<br>• Partner with purchasing, engineering, production, and supply chain teams to improve cost reliability, reporting quality, and internal control practices.<br>• Assist with audit requests by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for inventory and cost-related accounts.
<p>Robert Half is seeking Accounts Receivable Clerks for ongoing opportunities. The Accounts Receivable Clerks will enter, post and reconcile batches, research and resolve customer A/R issues, prepare aging report, place billing and collection calls, maintain cash receipts journal, update, and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L. Accounts Receivable Clerk candidates should have good attention to detail and strong Excel skills. For immediate consideration email your resume and call 626.463.2030 to schedule an interview. </p><p>Customer Invoicing:</p><p>· Generate and issue invoices to customers in a timely manner.</p><p>· Ensure accuracy and completeness of invoice details.</p><p>Billing Disputes:</p><p>· Resolve billing discrepancies with customers promptly.</p><p>· Communicate with internal teams to address and correct billing issues.</p><p>Payment Processing:</p><p>· Record and apply customer payments to their respective accounts.</p><p>· Reconcile payments received with outstanding invoices.</p><p>Credit Management:</p><p>· Evaluate and set credit limits for customers.</p><p>· Monitor customer credit balances and follow up on overdue payments.</p><p>Cash Application:</p><p>· Apply cash received to the appropriate customer accounts.</p><p>· Reconcile discrepancies between payments and invoices.</p><p>Aging Reports:</p><p>· Generate and analyze accounts receivable aging reports.</p><p>· Identify and address overdue accounts and potential risks.</p><p>Customer Communication:</p><p>· Communicate with customers regarding payment terms and outstanding balances.</p><p>· Provide necessary documentation and information to support payment inquiries.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to support cost planning, financial analysis, and reporting within a manufacturing environment in Paramount, California. This role focuses on evaluating production expenses, inventory activity, labor costs, and material usage to help leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of standard costing and cost analysis, along with the ability to identify trends that influence margins and operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and maintain cost accounting records for materials, labor, overhead, and inventory across manufacturing operations.<br>• Review production and purchasing data to determine cost trends and explain significant variances affecting financial performance.<br>• Evaluate the cost impact of updates to product specifications, material inputs, and manufacturing processes.<br>• Analyze standard costs and actual results to support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability assessments.<br>• Partner with operations and finance teams to improve cost visibility and strengthen reporting accuracy.<br>• Monitor inventory-related transactions and reconcile cost data to ensure reliable valuation and reporting.<br>• Develop reports that highlight pricing, margin, and cost drivers for products and services.<br>• Support ongoing improvements to costing methods, internal controls, and related financial processes as needed.