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Sr. Accountant
  • Hayward, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 35.5 - 45.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is hiring a Senior Accountant for our Full-Time Engagement Professionals program in the East Bay. This full-time, on-site role offers the stability of permanent employment and the opportunity to work on a variety of impactful client assignments.</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 junior accounting staff as needed.</p>
  • 2026-04-22T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • San Rafael, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a strong Senior Accountant to join a growing local team. This role will play a key part in accurate financial reporting, compliance, and enhancing accounting processes as the organization continues to grow. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys taking ownership, partnering cross‑functionally, and contributing to meaningful process improvements in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Own and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP</li><li>Lead monthly and year‑end close processes including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses</li><li>Perform variance analysis and investigate root causes, partnering with leadership to explain results and trends</li><li>Assist in developing and enhancing accounting policies, procedures, and documentation as the organization grows</li><li>Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to inquiries</li><li>Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, including tax filings and regulatory reporting</li><li>Drive process improvements to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and optimize accounting systems and workflows</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-14T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Napa, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a fast-paced accounting team in Napa, California on a Contract basis. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting billing activity, and providing timely analysis across a high-volume environment. The ideal candidate is confident working through complex general ledger transactions, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and delivering dependable accounting support for multiple entities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage a large volume of general ledger transactions, preparing and posting journal entries with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee billing workflows and invoice processing to ensure charges are completed on schedule and aligned with client agreements.</p><p>• Maintain supplemental client reporting by organizing, uploading, and validating financial data through Excel-based templates and accounting systems.</p><p>• Review budgets, financial statements, and supporting reports to identify discrepancies and confirm completeness.</p><p>• Communicate financial information clearly to senior team members, managers, and external clients to support decision-making.</p><p>• Provide accounting support for farm and vineyard-related client activity, including detailed transaction tracking and interim reporting.</p><p>• Partner with the broader accounting team to maintain continuity during the harvest season and support coverage needs tied to a planned leave.</p><p>• Assist with process training and knowledge sharing to help reduce disruption as responsibilities transition across the team.</p>
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • San Ramon, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in San Ramon, California. This role is ideal for someone with extensive experience in accounting and financial management, particularly within the manufacturing sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance standards, and improving operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform thorough reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Restructure the chart of accounts by renaming, renumbering, consolidating, or expanding categories to enhance clarity and alignment with reporting standards.<br>• Manage the reconciliation and adjustment of prepaid and deferral accounts, and establish schedules for future reporting periods.<br>• Set up and reconcile general ledger accounts for instrument leases and loaners, providing guidance and training to team members as needed.<br>• Conduct year-end reviews of expenditures to confirm correct postings and adherence to accounting standards.<br>• Audit vendor statements and prepare necessary documentation for filing within the current tax year.<br>• Collaborate with the manufacturing manager to reconcile and clean up inventory records, ensuring alignment with QuickBooks and accuracy of inventory setup.<br>• Review and enhance the accuracy of Inventory Item and organizational setup processes.<br>• Provide financial analysis and insights to support budgeting and forecasting efforts.<br>• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory accounting standards.
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Lafayette, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 35.5 - 45.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for a career that offers both stability and variety? Robert Half is hiring a Senior Accountant for our Full-Time Engagement Professionals program in the East Bay. This full-time, on-site opportunity provides the security of permanent employment along with the chance to contribute to diverse, high-impact assignments with leading clients.</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 junior accounting staff as needed.</p>
  • 2026-04-22T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 61.75 - 71.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in San Francisco, California. This is a long-term contract position within the investment management industry, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fund accounting, tax, or partnership accounting, and a demonstrated interest in process improvement and automation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review the work of fund administrators, including investor allocations, supporting schedules, and financial packages, while resolving any discrepancies.<br>• Reconcile cash balances, positions, profit and loss statements, and broker statements to ensure accuracy.<br>• Manage accounting for the management company, including expense allocations and intercompany transactions.<br>• Support year-end audit processes by preparing necessary documentation and coordinating with auditors.<br>• Process and review vendor wire payments, ensuring they are properly authorized and accurately documented.<br>• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Assist in tax reporting activities, including the review of K-1 forms and coordination with external tax preparers.<br>• Maintain accurate records through journal entries and general ledger updates, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Provide support for partnership tax matters and collaborate on solutions to complex tax issues.
  • 2026-04-04T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Livermore, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 39 - 45.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Livermore, California for an on-site Contract position. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can step in quickly and manage key accounting activities with accuracy and confidence. The role centers on supporting the monthly close process, producing financial reports, and maintaining strong control over reconciliations and payables.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead month-end accounting activities, including reviewing the general ledger and completing timely account reconciliations.<br>• Prepare monthly financial statements and ensure reporting is accurate, organized, and ready for internal review.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate variances to maintain clean and reliable financial records.<br>• Record and review journal entries, accruals, and other closing adjustments in support of the accounting cycle.<br>• Oversee accounts payable activities by auditing invoices, confirming proper approvals, and processing payments.<br>• Use accounting software and advanced Excel skills to analyze financial data, support reporting, and improve accuracy.<br>• Partner with colleagues across the team to address accounting issues, meet deadlines, and maintain an efficient close process.
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Concord, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for our manufacturing business in Concord, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating monthly closing activities, and ensuring the integrity of the general ledger. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and a solid background in reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and financial reporting support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Take full ownership of entity month-end close, from reconciliations through final statements</p><p>• Produce and explain financial results, highlighting key variances for leadership</p><p>• Keep balance sheet accounts fully reconciled with complete backup</p><p>• Act as lead audit liaison, managing requests, responses, and documentation</p><p>• Apply GAAP standards across depreciation, assets, and revenue accounting</p><p>• Analyze and document technical accounting issues and conclusions</p><p>• Improve close cycles, controls, and reconciliation processes</p><p>• Assist with ad hoc reporting, special initiatives, and cross-team projects</p>
  • 2026-04-21T00:00:00Z
Senior Hedge Fund Accountant
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u> for additional information or questions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Senior Fund Accountant| San Francisco| Hybrid; 1 day in office</strong></p><p> </p><p>Join a fast-growing outsourced finance firm partnering with investment managers. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real, hands-on fund accounting experience while working closely with sophisticated clients and building deep expertise in the alternative investment space.</p><p> </p><p>The role offers a highly flexible hybrid schedule plus over five weeks of PTO. It’s a team that values strong performance, collaboration, and long-term growth.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Record and reconcile equity, options, FX, and derivative activity</li><li>Partner directly with PMs and counterparties to ensure timely trade settlement</li><li>Support capital calls, deal closings, and treasury for closed-end vehicles</li><li>Review NAVs, investor allocations, waterfalls, and capital statements</li><li>Prepare performance and risk reports for clients and investors</li><li>Research corporate actions and reconcile with prime brokers</li><li>Assist with valuations, expense policies, and vendor payments</li><li>Support audits, tax deliverables, and internal initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
  • 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Oakland, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support the accounting team in handling accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions. This role is ideal for early-career professionals or entry level looking to grow their experience in accounting and finance while contributing to the smooth operation of our organization&#39;s financial processes.  <br> Key Responsibilities:  Assist with the processing, verification, and reconciliation of invoices in accounts payable.  Support accounts receivable by tracking incoming payments, issuing invoices, and managing customer account records.  Perform data entry into accounting systems to ensure the accuracy of financial records.  Help resolve discrepancies, including research and communication with vendors and clients.  Prepare and review weekly reports related to AP and AR activities.  Maintain proper documentation of financial transactions in compliance with company policies.  Partner with team members to ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes.  Provide administrative support to accountants and finance staff as needed.  Learn and work within various accounting software systems. 
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 71000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our team in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will support essential financial operations such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoice management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting processes and proficiency in QuickBooks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Apply GAAP standards across all accounting tasks and ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Work closely with accounting leadership to resolve issues and meet deadlines.</p><p>• Support timely and accurate month‑end close activities.</p><p>• Assist with accounts receivable by preparing property invoices, posting payments, and maintaining records.</p><p>• Support accounts payable by setting up vendors, reviewing requests, processing payments, responding to inquiries, managing petty cash, and handling employee reimbursements.</p><p>• Prepare and issue internal chargebacks and maintain vendor documentation.</p><p>• Manage corporate credit card activity, including reconciliations, monitoring submissions, resolving issues, and enforcing usage policies.</p><p>• Perform bank-related tasks such as posting interest and fees and supporting monthly reconciliations.</p><p>• Maintain organized financial records and assist with additional projects or duties as needed.</p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Non-Profit Accountant
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The Accountant will support the financial operations of a nonprofit organization, ensuring accurate accounting, compliance with donor and grant restrictions, and timely financial reporting. This role requires a strong understanding of <strong>nonprofit accounting principles</strong>, fund accounting, and regulatory requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Maintain and reconcile the General Ledger using fund accounting principles</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reclasses</li><li>Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement reconciliations</li><li>Track and report on restricted and unrestricted funds</li><li>Manage grant accounting, including expense tracking and compliance</li><li>Assist with preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP for nonprofits</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis by program or fund</li><li>Assist with annual audit preparation and required schedules</li><li>Support compliance with federal, state, and donor reporting requirements</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and financial documentation</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-20T00:00:00Z
Accounting and Reporting Manager
  • Emeryville, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 145000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting and Reporting Manager to join our team in Emeryville, California. This role is ideal for someone with a strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of financial operations, and a proven ability to manage accounting processes efficiently. You will play a key role in overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance, and maintaining accurate records.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead monthly financial close for individual entities and consolidated GAAP and statutory reporting</li><li>Serve as subject-matter expert for SEC and statutory filings, including proxy and quarterly/annual reports</li><li>Act as main contact for external auditors and support timely quarterly and annual audits</li><li>Manage accounting for fixed income investments, including valuations, reconciliations, and reporting</li><li>Oversee payroll, stock-based compensation, equity, and APIC accounting</li><li>Prepare and report quarterly basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS)</li><li>Research complex accounting issues and document conclusions through memos and whitepapers</li><li>Design and maintain accounting processes that meet SOX and Model Audit Rule requirements</li><li>Improve systems and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and automation</li><li>Manage, train, and mentor accounting staff and support finance leadership on complex matters</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
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