We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to oversee and refine the costing processes for our co-manufactured products. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate cost analysis, driving operational efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a dynamic, fast-paced organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and manage standard costing methodologies for all co-manufactured products.<br>• Conduct detailed variance analysis and provide insights into product-level margins.<br>• Review and audit co-manufacturer invoices to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and cost accuracy.<br>• Provide costing inputs for budgeting, forecasting, and financial scenario modeling.<br>• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, FP& A, and Sales Operations teams to optimize cost strategies.<br>• Lead the month-end costing close process, including inventory reconciliations and reporting.<br>• Ensure the integrity of costing data and identify opportunities for process improvements.<br>• Analyze cost structures and provide recommendations to enhance operational and financial outcomes.<br>• Support strategic pricing and margin optimization efforts through detailed cost analysis.<br>• Partner with external co-manufacturers to streamline costing processes and maintain accuracy.
We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead and oversee the finance operations of our organization in Livermore, California. This position requires a strategic leader who can ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, and drive budgeting and forecasting initiatives. You will play a vital role in supporting executive decision-making while managing a team of dedicated finance professionals and collaborating across multiple departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with operations, sales, and service teams to align financial strategies with organizational objectives.<br>• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to guide capital investments and major purchasing decisions.<br>• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering a culture of communication and transparency.<br>• Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with established standards.<br>• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support current and future business needs.<br>• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger operations.<br>• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, and revenue recognition processes for various divisions.<br>• Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts, providing variance analysis to support decisions.<br>• Implement and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard financial integrity.<br>• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance financial systems and operational efficiency.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Construction Contracts Manager to join our team in Rocklin, California. In this role, you will oversee the contracting process from initial bidding to project execution, ensuring contractual obligations are met and risks are mitigated. This position requires strategic thinking, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to provide expert guidance on contract management to achieve business objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• MUST HAVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS on the sales side, NOT procurement. Collaborate with the sales team to develop strategies for securing business opportunities, analyzing profitability, and assessing contractual risks.</p><p>• Manage the contracting process from bid preparation to project execution, including creating handover documentation, tracking key contract terms, and supporting financial and project management.</p><p>• Ensure proper drafting, storage, and accessibility of executed contracts while maintaining a systematic archive.</p><p>• Provide strategic guidance and solutions to internal teams on contract management practices and corporate initiatives.</p><p>• Lead and support contract negotiations, developing strategies to address complex contractual matters.</p><p>• Assist in the creation, improvement, and implementation of contract templates, policies, and processes.</p><p>• Prepare comprehensive documentation to support decision-making by senior management.</p><p>• Participate in project reviews to ensure compliance with contract requirements, manage claims processes, and proactively address risk areas.</p><p>• Offer strategic advice and contribute expertise to develop risk mitigation strategies and improve project outcomes.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth analyses to support the company’s position and advance contractual strategies.</p>
We are looking for a dedicated Customer Service Representative to join our team in Tracy, California. In this long-term contract position, you will serve as a pivotal link between customers, sales, manufacturing, and shipping operations. Your role will involve ensuring seamless communication with clients while supporting production processes to achieve timely deliveries and excellent customer satisfaction.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle customer orders, whether received directly or through account managers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Place orders for materials and supplies required for production, coordinating with procurement teams.<br>• Maintain consistent communication with customers regarding order statuses, quotations, changes, confirmations, as well as addressing complaints and inquiries.<br>• Process purchase orders, manage account credits, and update customer information in company systems.<br>• Collaborate with production teams to meet delivery schedules and uphold customer expectations.<br>• Utilize organizational systems to monitor and support on-time deliveries.<br>• Manage multiple accounts for small to medium-sized customers with diverse and complex needs.<br>• Work closely with manufacturing staff to understand production processes and align customer requirements.<br>• Support sales and shipping operations to ensure smooth workflows and customer satisfaction.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Livermore, California. In this contract role (potentially contract to hire), you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and vendor accounts within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Your work will play a vital role in supporting operations and maintaining compliance with company policies and industry standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process a high volume of invoices by performing tasks such as batching, coding, and matching with purchase orders.</p><p>• Maintain and update vendor records to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Reconcile vendor statements and contribute to the month-end close process.</p><p>• Collaborate with procurement, inventory, and production teams to secure approvals for payments.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with industry regulations.</p><p>• Address manufacturing-specific challenges, including three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software, such as Epicor or Microsoft D365, to manage accounts payable workflows efficiently.</p><p>• Conduct check runs and execute Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve processes and streamline accounts payable operations.</p><p>• Support audits and provide documentation as required.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Administrator to join our client in Livermore, California. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to vendor management, payment processing, and purchasing operations within a dynamic environment. Candidates with prior experience in the construction industry are strongly encouraged to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage accounts payable tasks, including setting up new vendors, entering invoices, and processing payments efficiently.</p><p>• Oversee vendor communications and maintain positive relationships to ensure smooth purchasing operations.</p><p>• Place purchase orders, verify pricing, and confirm acknowledgements against purchase orders.</p><p>• Conduct regular coding of invoices and prepare check runs in a timely manner.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of invoice processing and payment activities.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Assist in maintaining updated pricing information for items and services.</p><p>• Provide support in evaluating vendor performance and identifying cost-saving opportunities.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to deadlines for payments and purchase order management.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the accounts payable function.</p>
RESPONSIBILITIES <br>Financial Reconciliation & Reporting<br>• Validate that all inventory related transactions (receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments, scrap, returns) are accurately recorded in Parity (inventory system) by the Operations team daily.<br>• Post Inventory transactions in Great Plains (accounting system)<br>• Reconcile inventory between GP and Parity<br>• Reconcile outside warehouse inventory to GP. <br>• Process inventory transactions for sales from outside warehouses to move finished goods from PB to PFFI within GP to support sales order fulfillment.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to inventory quantities, units of measure, and transaction timing.<br>• Validate monthly transactions in financial reporting systems. <br>Transaction Validation & Compliance<br>• Review transactions entered by operations, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.<br>• Identify incorrect or missing transactions and follow up with responsible teams to correct them.<br>• Monitor open POs, unmatched receipts, and unposted transactions to ensure timely resolution.<br>• Validate BOM accuracy, production reporting, and WIP movements as needed.<br>Process Monitoring & Issue Resolution<br>• Track recurring errors or process gaps and escalate systemic issues to management.<br>• Collaborate with cross functional teams to correct root causes of inventory inaccuracies.<br>• Support cycle count and physical inventory processes by validating results and ensuring proper adjustments are recorded.<br>• Maintain documentation of reconciliation procedures and transaction workflows.<br>• Maintain standardized reports and dashboards for monitoring inventory accuracy<br><br>Most important keys: <br>• Bachelors is a must <br>• Needs to be a thinker, who is willing to be trained<br>• Heavy reconciliations of data between different systems and resolving discrepancies with operating and accounting teams (standard month end, journal entries, etc)<br>• 1+ years experience would be ideal, open to college grad at lower comp<br>• Communicating issues to leadership and operations (corporate and onsite) and begin able to identify them- will need to be meticulous and detail oriented- great communicator to leadership at the plant onsite with them<br>• Training included<br>• Willing to evolve into an accounting role<br>• Software- Great Plains (Accounting System), and Parity (Inventory System)
<p>Robert Half's client is seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Administrator to join our team in Concord, CA. This long-term contract position will focus on providing comprehensive administrative support for contract management processes while ensuring compliance and efficiency throughout the contract lifecycle. The ideal candidate will play a key role in organizing documentation, collaborating with stakeholders, and assisting with contract-related tasks to facilitate seamless operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Contracts Administrator Responsibilities-</p><p>• Prepare and assist with contract negotiation reviews under the guidance of the contracts management team.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to coordinate kick-off meetings and ensure alignment on contractual terms and processes.</p><p>• Maintain centralized databases for prime and subcontractor agreements, tracking documentation status and ensuring accurate recordkeeping.</p><p>• Monitor contract spend, change orders, milestones, and renewal dates, providing timely updates to relevant teams.</p><p>• Support compliance tracking by maintaining codes in designated systems and educating teams on risk management practices.</p><p>• Manage approved subcontractor lists, coordinate onboarding processes, and track compliance documentation.</p><p>• Oversee business license renewals and payments, ensuring all compliance records are accurate and up to date.</p><p>• Assist with rental agreements by coordinating necessary documentation and payment submissions.</p><p>• Update contract lifecycle dashboards and performance metrics, contributing to process improvements and reporting efficiencies.</p><p>• Respond to requests for Certificates of Insurance, Bonds, NDAs, and similar contract-related documents.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this Contracts Administrator position, please submit your resume today!</p>
<p>Amanda Warren is looking for an Assistant Controller to join a distribution company based in Sacramento, California. This role is integral to managing daily accounting operations, ensuring precise financial reporting, and enhancing internal processes. The Assistant Controller will oversee a team of accounting staff, collaborate with various departments, and contribute to the company’s overall financial strategy.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise and develop a team of accounting staff, providing guidance and fostering attention to detail.</p><p>• Manage the full-cycle month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports for management.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations while supporting audits and maintaining strong internal controls.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate cost accounting and inventory management.</p><p>• Oversee capital expenditure tracking, fixed asset schedules, and depreciation activities.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvement, streamlining workflows, and enhancing data accuracy.</p><p>• Support system optimization initiatives, including automation and standardization across multiple entities.</p><p>• Provide financial analysis and insights to leadership to aid in decision-making and performance evaluation.</p><p>• Partner with corporate finance to consolidate subsidiary financial results into broader organizational reporting.</p>
<p>Robert Half currently has a Cost Accountant opening on our Full-Time Engagement Professionals Program. In this program, you will work as a full-time employee dedicated exclusively to our clients, providing consistent support across long-term projects or bridging essential workforce gaps.</p><p>This position is responsible for reconciling inventory balances, validating inventory‑related data transfers between systems, performing recurring cost accounting activities, and managing the organization’s fixed asset records. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly analytical, and experienced in a manufacturing or inventory‑driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory reconciliations across warehouses, production sites, and third‑party logistics providers.</li><li>Reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger and investigate/resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Review inventory adjustments, scrap, write‑offs, and cycle count results to ensure proper valuation and accounting treatment.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate capture of COGS, purchase price variances, and standard cost updates.</li><li>Monitor and validate inventory transactions for accuracy (production orders, transfers, receipts, returns, consumptions, BOM usage).</li><li>Prepare recurring cost accounting entries, including labor, overhead allocation, production variances, and WIP adjustments.</li><li>Analyze inventory trends, variances, and cost structure changes to support operational decision‑making.</li><li>Support month‑end close activities by preparing journals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset subledger, ensuring timely capitalization, retirements, and disposals.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly depreciation entries and account reconciliations.</li><li>Partner with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and IT teams to improve data flow, reporting accuracy, and operational transparency.</li><li>Participate in physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and operational audits.</li><li>Support internal and external auditors by providing required documentation.</li></ul><p><br></p>