<p><strong>Lisa Cole with Robert Half </strong>is partnering with a<strong> </strong>growing, complex manufacturing and project‑based organization is seeking a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> 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.</p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><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 <strong>ASC 606</strong></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><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><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>
<p>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 <strong>cost accounting, inventory forecasting, and operational finance</strong>. This role partners closely with Operations and Supply Chain to improve financial performance, inventory efficiency, and working capital. </p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><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><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable and Inventory Specialist a great company near the West Sacramento area. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in AR, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working in a fast-paced environment. If you are interested in this position, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Process and post incoming payments accurately and efficiently</li><li>Monitor customer accounts for delayed payments and follow up as needed</li><li>Reconcile AR transactions and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Generate and distribute invoices and account statements</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing issues</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation</li><li>Provide excellent customer service to clients regarding billing inquiries</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced and strategic finance manager for a manufacturing company in greater Sacramento. Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. In this role, you will oversee financial operations, drive innovation through advanced technologies, and provide critical insights to support organizational success. This position requires a proactive individual with expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>-Drive the modernization of finance capabilities by embedding emerging tools and data-driven approaches into daily operations, enabling stronger insight and faster, better-informed decisions.</p><p>-Own the preparation and delivery of accurate financial results, pairing rigorous reporting with thoughtful analysis to support leadership planning and long-term initiatives.</p><p>-Translate complex operational and financial information into meaningful trends, performance indicators, and recommendations that support measurable business improvement.</p><p>-Partner closely with cross-functional leaders to build disciplined budgets, evaluate investment effectiveness, and conduct periodic financial reviews aligned with business priorities.</p><p>-Identify gaps across processes, systems, and organizational capabilities, then lead or support initiatives that strengthen efficiency, scalability, and overall performance.</p><p>-Provide oversight for financial obligations, agreements, and commitments to ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and governance standards.</p><p>-Serve as a trusted financial partner across departments, encouraging collaboration and ensuring alignment between financial insight and organizational objectives.</p><p>-Evaluate enterprise strategies and ongoing operations to anticipate financial implications and proactively advise on risks, opportunities, and course corrections.</p>
<p>Our client in Sacramento is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> for a <strong>temporary-to-hire</strong> opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and experience processing payroll in a fast-paced environment. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and responding to employee payroll-related inquiries. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule for employees. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Review and verify timekeeping records, payroll changes, deductions, and adjustments. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll data and ensure records are current and accurate. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Handle garnishments, benefits deductions, tax withholdings, and other payroll-related items. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll procedures. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Support payroll reporting, audits, and other related accounting or HR functions as needed. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul>
<p>Our client in Sacramento is hiring a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with experience processing payroll, reconciling reports, maintaining employee records, and addressing payroll-related questions. Based on general knowledge.</p>
<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p> 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.).</p>
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team in Fairfield, California. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who will oversee key financial processes, ensure accurate reporting, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the accounting function. The ideal candidate is eager to grow their expertise, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to delivering high-quality results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the month-end close process, including reviewing financial drafts and identifying variances against budget.<br>• Consolidate financial statements across multiple entities, ensuring accurate representation of intercompany activities.<br>• Coordinate and manage audit processes, including bank and year-end audits, while collaborating with team members to fulfill data requests.<br>• Assist in preparing annual budgets and contribute to financial planning initiatives.<br>• Monitor daily cash management activities, analyzing current standings to determine payable priorities.<br>• Apply cost accounting principles to support operational decisions and cross-train with other accounting roles.<br>• Oversee the accounts payable cycle, addressing vendor inquiries and ensuring timely processing of payments.<br>• Develop and maintain freight tracking reports to analyze cost trends by customer and route.<br>• Maintain a fixed asset tracker, tagging and systematically recording assets for monthly reporting.<br>• Perform additional duties as required to support the overall finance and accounting function.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to work for one of our clients in Sacramento. Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles and processes, with a focus on accuracy, organization, and analytical thinking.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review and compile financial documents such as invoices, checks, and capital calls to ensure accurate recording of business transactions.</p><p>• Prepare detailed project draw requests for submission to investors and financial institutions, addressing inquiries and providing supporting documentation as needed.</p><p>• Record journal entries into general ledger accounts in compliance with various reporting standards, including cash, accrual, and tax bases.</p><p>• Reconcile discrepancies between general ledgers and source documents, ensuring all work papers meet company standards for organization and clarity.</p><p>• Develop financial reporting packages that summarize a project's rental or construction activities, including balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other financial summaries.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow activities and initiate capital calls to ensure timely funding for project obligations.</p><p>• Oversee loans, accounts payable, and receivable to maintain up-to-date payment records and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Accurately code and input financial data into the company's processing systems while adhering to established procedures.</p><p>• Prioritize and independently complete routine accounting tasks, resolving issues as they arise.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization in Stockton, California. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for a finance specialist who can manage core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and contribute to sound fiscal planning. The role works closely with leadership while operating with substantial independence to help maintain strong financial controls and support long-term organizational objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead month-end close activities, ensuring financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Maintain the general ledger and review account activity to support reliable financial reporting.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budget reports, and other accounting summaries for leadership review.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts regularly to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Oversee expenditure tracking and help ensure spending remains aligned with approved budgets and organizational policies.<br>• Support budgeting, audit preparation, and ongoing financial management for the organization and affiliated entities.<br>• Contribute to the development and refinement of accounting procedures, internal controls, and finance-related policies.<br>• Assist with reviews of vendor proposals, financial documentation, and insurance-related materials as needed.<br>• Partner with executive leadership and department managers to monitor financial performance and support strategic planning efforts.
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a food and food processing organization in Vacaville, California on a Contract basis. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate receivables, improving collection results, and supporting healthy cash flow through strong analytical and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will work closely with internal teams to address billing concerns, research account issues, and deliver timely reporting that supports financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounts receivable activities, including issuing invoices, applying customer payments, and reconciling account balances.<br>• Track outstanding receivables and follow up with customers on overdue invoices to strengthen collection performance and reduce aging exposure.<br>• Research and resolve payment issues such as deduction claims, partial payments, and customer chargebacks.<br>• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams to correct billing discrepancies and clear account issues efficiently.<br>• Record and allocate incoming cash accurately to the appropriate customer accounts and open invoices.<br>• Maintain organized records of collection outreach, payment updates, and account activity for reference and reporting purposes.<br>• Review customer payment patterns to identify risk factors, escalation needs, and opportunities to improve collections.<br>• Support month-end close by preparing reconciliations, analyzing variances, and contributing to receivables reporting.<br>• Produce regular reports on aging trends, collection activity, and projected cash receipts, and provide documentation requested during audits.
<p>Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Sacramento, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, guiding the close process, and supporting compliance, reporting, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily general ledger operations, including oversight of journal entries, accruals, expense activity, and other routine accounting transactions.</p><p>• Perform detailed reviews of balance sheet and income statement accounts by leading reconciliations and investigating variances or unusual activity.</p><p>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while driving accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of consolidated reporting.</p><p>• Lead and develop accounting team members through coaching, goal setting, performance feedback, and support for career growth.</p><p>• Help maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal control practices that align with U.S. accounting standards and corporate compliance expectations.</p><p>• Evaluate control effectiveness across accounting processes and address issues to strengthen governance and financial integrity.</p><p>• Coordinate tax compliance activities with external advisors and support efforts to improve tax planning and reporting efficiency.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial reporting packages, cash flow forecasts, budget-related balance sheet schedules, and audit support materials for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Partner with auditors and cross-functional teams to provide required documentation, resolve issues, and support business operations and special projects.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><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>
<p>Steven Lahey with Robert Half is seeking an experienced and results-driven <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join our client in a mostly <strong>in-office</strong> role. This position will oversee core accounting functions, ensure financial integrity, and lead process improvements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings strong technical accounting expertise. Please reach out to Steven Lahey at (916) 649-0832 for any further inquiries. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable</li><li>Manage and execute the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements and internal reports</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and performance feedback</li><li>Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Coordinate audits and act as a primary liaison with external auditors</li><li>Monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements</li><li>Partner with leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis</li></ul><p><br></p>
Key Responsibilities<br>• Serve as the primary accounting contact and advisor for an assigned portfolio of client accounts.<br>• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and month-end close.<br>• Set up, maintain, and optimize QuickBooks Online files, including chart of accounts, classes, locations, and integrations.<br>• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for clients.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations of bank, credit card, and other key balance sheet accounts.<br>• Develop and monitor client-specific accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.<br>• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis for clients; provide insights and recommendations.<br>• Review work performed by staff/accounting specialists, providing direction, training, and performance feedback.<br>• Coordinate with tax and assurance teams to support year-end engagements and information requests.<br>• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement technology and workflow enhancements for clients.<br>• Assist with onboarding new clients, including needs assessment, engagement scoping, and system setup.<br>• Manage engagement deadlines and priorities across multiple clients, communicating proactively with internal teams and client management.<br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.<br>• CPA license preferred but not required.<br>• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior supervisor/manager responsibilities.<br>• Prior experience in a CPA firm or client accounting services environment strongly preferred.<br>• Expert-level proficiency with QuickBooks Online, including advanced features and third-party app integrations.<br>• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP for small to mid-sized businesses.<br>• Experience with non-profit organizations and various reporting requirements related to non-profits.<br>• Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships and competing priorities.<br>• Demonstrated leadership skills, including staff supervision, coaching, and delegation.<br>• High level of comfort working in cloud-based and paperless environments.<br>• Excellent communication and client service skills.<br>• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.