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Cost Accountant

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a a growing, manufacturing organization is seeking a Cost Accountant to support inventory, COGS, and manufacturing cost functions across multiple sites. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented accounting professional who thrives in a high‑reliability, production‑focused environment and who enjoys partnering with operations and senior leadership. For more information, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832 Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform month‑end close activities and prepare journal entries for inventory, COGS, and fixed assets</li><li>Reconcile inventory, cost of sales, and general ledger accounts </li><li>Analyze variances including purchase price variances and work order variances </li><li>Assist with inventory costing and related ERP activities </li><li>Support internal/external audits including SOX testing and annual reviews </li><li>Track capital expenditures, maintain fixed asset records, and handle prepaid amortization </li><li>Prepare business property tax filings and U.S. Census reporting </li><li>Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to internal accounting policies </li></ul>
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

West Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
31 - 34 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant for a well-established company. In this role, you will oversee financial processes for construction projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and industry standards. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in construction accounting. This is a direct hire position that will work in the office in West Sacramento. If you have additional questions, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832. Responsibilities:• Manage project-related financial activities, including tracking budgets, expenses, and revenues.• Prepare accurate billing and invoicing for construction projects, ensuring timely submissions.• Maintain detailed financial records and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.• Collaborate with project managers to review financial performance and address discrepancies.• Generate reports that provide insights into project costs and profitability.• Ensure all financial transactions align with company policies and industry regulations.• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.• Assist in forecasting and analyzing financial data to support decision-making.• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to resolve billing and payment issues.• Monitor cash flow and ensure proper allocation of resources for ongoing projects.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Folsom, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Contracts Finance & Accounting division is seeking a construction Staff Accountant to join a well-known and growing firm in Folsom! This Staff Accountant would need to have experience working in the construction industry. Job duties would include: Completes accounting transactions in preparation of client financial statement packages Prepare monthly cash and accrual financial reports Perform bank reconciliations/Lien releases Calculate property management, construction management and admin fees; create invoices Monitor cash flow, maintain cash logs to ensure adequate cash for projected monthly expenses Construction billing Prepare funding requests Review and post payable invoices to ensure accuracy of information Ensures that all expenses, receipts, owner’s distributions, funding requests and other transactions for the accounting period have been accurately posted Post recurring journal entries to accrual-based properties Create property tax and insurance accrual schedules; confirm payments are made Communicate with Property Management staff for AP, AR and other accounting issues Apply prepaid rents, reconcile tenant accounts Experience and Skills: 1-2 years full cycle bookkeeping experience preferred Experience working in a multi-client environment required SAGE Strong computer skills & Excel Able to work on a team and maintain detail oriented relationships This is a fulltime contract to permanent position that would start right away. The ideal candidate would come out of construction industry, can work well handling time sensitive information and have excellent communication skills. If you feel this is the job for you, apply today!
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
43 - 56 USD / Hourly
The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in the finance and accounting team by managing the day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for performing complex accounting tasks, supporting monthly and year-end close processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support strategic business objectives. Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis. Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP or relevant standards. Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results. Coordinate with external auditors and assist with audit preparation and documentation. Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations. Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. Mentor and support entry level accounting staff as needed. Prepare supporting schedules and variance analyses to assist management with financial planning and decision-making. Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and tools (such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft D365, QuickBooks, etc.).
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Roseville, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Join a growing organization where you'll play a key role in supporting the financial management of complex development and construction projects. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a project-driven environment and partnering with operations, development, and finance teams.We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Senior Accountant to support a growing company. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for project accounting, job cost analysis, financial reporting, funding requests, account reconciliations, and compliance-related activities for multiple development and construction projects. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data, timely reporting, and adherence to financing and regulatory requirements.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage construction and development-related accounting activities for multiple projects.</li><li>Prepare funding requests and maintain oversight of project budgets, cash flow, and funding sources.</li><li>Monitor project costs, commitments, and financial performance against approved budgets.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Prepare financial reports, job cost analyses, work-in-progress schedules, and variance reporting.</li><li>Coordinate documentation required for lenders, investors, auditors, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Support compliance reporting, audits, and financial reviews.</li><li>Assist with real estate transactions, project financing activities, and project transitions to operational accounting.</li><li>Partner with development, construction, operations, and asset management teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized financial records in a multi-entity environment.</li></ul>
2026-07-18T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Carmichael, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
35 - 56 USD / Hourly
The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in the finance and accounting team by managing the day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for performing complex accounting tasks, supporting monthly and year-end close processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support strategic business objectives. Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis. Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP or relevant standards. Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results. Coordinate with external auditors and assist with audit preparation and documentation. Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations. Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. Mentor and support entry level accounting staff as needed. Prepare supporting schedules and variance analyses to assist management with financial planning and decision-making. Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and tools (such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft D365, QuickBooks, etc.).
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a distribution company in Sacramento, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing essential reconciliations, tracking and managing inventory, and helping ensure a timely close process each month. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to work confidently across general ledger and reporting activities. For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832. Responsibilities:• Prepare and review account reconciliations to ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and fully supported.• Perform detailed balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.• Manage general ledger activity by recording journal entries and verifying proper classification of transactions.• Support the month-end close by completing assigned accounting tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high standards of accuracy.• Analyze account activity and financial data to identify variances, unusual trends, and items requiring follow-up.• Maintain organized documentation for reconciliations, entries, and supporting schedules to strengthen audit readiness and internal controls.• Work within accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP to process transactions and monitor financial information.• Use Microsoft Excel to build schedules, perform data analysis, and streamline recurring accounting processes
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Roseville, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a growing, complex manufacturing and project‑based organization is seeking a Financial Analyst to serve as a financial partner to Program and Project Managers. This role operates at the program level—similar to a “mini‑controller”—supporting active programs across engineering, manufacturing, and R&D environments.This position is ideal for a candidate with strong cost accounting, contract, and program finance experience who enjoys partnering cross‑functionally and driving financial visibility at the project level. For more information on this position, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Act as the primary finance partner for assigned programs and projects</li><li>Prepare quarterly profit and cash reporting at the program level</li><li>Track, analyze, and forecast program costs, margins, and cash flow</li><li>Manage invoicing and milestone billing; partner with AR for collections</li><li>Perform variance analysis, estimates‑to‑complete (ETC), and estimates‑at‑completion (EAC)</li><li>Support revenue recognition activities with working knowledge of ASC 606</li><li>Assist with audits (internal, external, and government, as applicable)</li><li>Prepare monthly program financial packages and ad‑hoc analysis</li><li>Collaborate closely with Program Managers, Contracts, and Operations teams</li></ul>
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Sacramento, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization that is seeking a Financial Analyst to support finance with a focus on cost accounting, inventory forecasting, and operational finance. This role partners closely with Operations and Supply Chain to improve financial performance, inventory efficiency, and working capital. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Own plant cost accounting, including standard costs, BOM/routings, labor and overhead rates, absorption, and inventory valuation</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead, yield, mix) and communicate drivers</li><li>Develop and maintain inventory forecasts aligned to demand, production, and MRP outputs</li><li>Analyze inventory KPIs including turns, and support reserve modeling</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning for plant operations</li><li>Partner with Operations on OEE, throughput, labor efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Support capital projects, fixed assets, and depreciation tracking</li></ul>
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Sacramento, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
35 - 50 USD / Hourly
Financial analysts help organizations make sound business decisions by evaluating financial data, forecasting trends and providing actionable insights. These professionals play a key role in budgeting, reporting and strategic planning across departments. The Robert Half consulting division is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst in the Sacramento Area. <ul><li>Analyzing financial data to identify trends, variances and performance drivers</li><li>Preparing reports, dashboards and presentations for leadership and stakeholders</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes</li><li>Conducting profitability, cost and investment analysis to guide decision-making</li><li>Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align financial goals and strategies</li><li>Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics</li><li>Building and maintaining financial models to support business initiatives</li><li>Assisting with scenario planning and risk analysis</li><li>Staying current on industry trends, economic developments and financial best practices</li></ul>
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Sacramento, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 38 USD / Hourly
The Robert Half consulting division is looking for a Bookkeeper to assist with daily financial tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports</li><li>Record financial transactions and update the general ledger</li><li>Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions</li><li>Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Assist with payroll processing and related documentation</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Monitor financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with policies</li><li>Provide administrative support to the finance department as needed</li></ul>
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Davis, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Davis, California. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, provides dependable customer service, and can manage a steady flow of accounting and clerical tasks. The role will contribute to core finance activities such as payables, receivables, billing support, and record maintenance while working within established procedures and guidance. Responsibilities: • Process invoices, payment records, and related documentation with accuracy and timeliness to support accounts payable activities. • Maintain accounts receivable information by entering transactions, updating balances, and helping track outstanding payments. • Assist with billing-related clerical work, including preparing routine account updates and responding to basic customer questions. • Enter financial and administrative data into accounting systems and spreadsheets while checking entries for completeness and correctness. • Support the handling of business license and finance records by organizing files, retrieving information, and maintaining up-to-date documentation. • Use QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel to reconcile routine transactions, prepare supporting reports, and monitor financial details. • Review standard financial forms and records to identify discrepancies, then escalate issues or apply corrections in line with established procedures. • Provide general office and customer service support for finance operations, including answering inquiries and assisting with routine requests.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Fairfield, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support financial operations for a growing construction-focused organization in Fairfield, California. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to play a key role in maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening day-to-day accounting processes, and providing financial insight that supports business decisions. The person in this role will partner with leadership and operational teams to help keep projects financially organized, compliant, and on track. Responsibilities: • Direct daily accounting activities across payables, receivables, billing, reconciliations, and payroll-related support to maintain accurate financial records. • Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports while helping ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all supporting data. • Review project-level financial performance by tracking budgets, job costs, and margin trends across multiple active construction assignments. • Assist with audit preparation and tax support by organizing schedules, records, and documentation required for external review. • Work closely with project leaders and company management to deliver financial updates, cost visibility, and reporting that informs planning decisions. • Maintain oversight of construction-related administrative records such as insurance documentation, lien tracking, and claim support as needed. • Reconcile general ledger activity and investigate discrepancies to improve financial accuracy and consistency across reporting cycles. • Help strengthen office and accounting workflows by keeping records organized and supporting efficient financial operations in a fast-paced environment.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

West Sacramento, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting team in California, with a primary emphasis on individual tax engagements. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong technical tax knowledge with sound judgment, client-facing confidence, and the ability to keep work moving efficiently through demanding deadlines. The role offers the opportunity to guide complex return preparation, advise clients on tax matters, and support quality across the practice. Responsibilities:• Lead the preparation and final review of complex individual income tax filings, including advanced Form 1040 engagements and related schedules.• Advise clients on tax-saving opportunities and filing considerations while maintaining adherence to applicable federal and state tax rules.• Manage return pipelines and seasonal priorities to ensure assignments are completed accurately and delivered on schedule.• Evaluate work produced by entry-level team members, provide constructive feedback, and help develop their technical capabilities.• Serve as a primary point of contact for client questions throughout the tax process, offering clear guidance and responsive support.• Assist clients with tax notices, examinations, and other compliance-related matters by coordinating responses and resolving issues efficiently.• Monitor multiple client engagements at once, balancing deadlines, quality expectations, and service commitments in a public accounting setting.
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Sacramento, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting in the Greater Sacramento Area. You will lead month- and year-end close processes, manage general ledger activities, and support budgeting and forecasting efforts. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee and manage general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards</li><li>Lead month- and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Collaborate with finance and operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in accounting operations</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders</li></ul>
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z