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6 results for Temporary Accounting And Finance in Sacramento, CA

Accountant
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 33 - 36 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support healthcare finance operations in Rancho Cordova, California. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating month-end close activities, and delivering reliable reporting for hospital accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment in applying GAAP, and the ability to work independently while partnering effectively with operational and finance stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and record journal entries for the monthly general ledger close, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and organizational accounting standards.<br>• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis, resolving discrepancies and supporting the integrity of financial statements.<br>• Produce recurring and ad hoc financial reports using accounting systems and advanced spreadsheet tools to support business and regulatory needs.<br>• Manage the close process for assigned hospital entities, including accruals, variance review, coordination with facility teams, and final reporting deliverables.<br>• Compile and present complex financial data for internal leadership, external reporting, audit requests, and regulatory submissions.<br>• Partner with supervisors, managers, directors, and other staff to identify accounting issues, recommend practical solutions, and monitor follow-through on approved actions.<br>• Evaluate existing accounting workflows and analytical practices to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and stronger financial controls.<br>• Work with minimal day-to-day supervision while prioritizing deadlines, posting routine journal entries, and providing guidance or informal mentoring to team members as needed.
  • 2026-06-10T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Vacaville, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22.1635 - 25.663 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in California. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing both incoming and outgoing transactions, keeping records accurate, and working with large volumes of data in Excel. The right candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound judgment when handling billing and payment matters, and the ability to stay organized while meeting recurring deadlines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and issue customer invoices, ensuring billing details are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.<br>• Investigate account discrepancies and work with internal teams to clarify charges, secure approvals, and gather supporting documents.<br>• Process vendor invoices by reviewing documentation, assigning appropriate codes, and entering transactions into accounting systems with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Reconcile invoices against purchase orders, receipts, and related records to confirm proper authorization and completeness.<br>• Create and monitor purchase orders while maintaining up-to-date tracking for open items and related job activity.<br>• Communicate with vendors regarding invoice status, payment questions, and documentation needs clearly and accurately.<br>• Support monthly close activities by updating records, organizing financial data, and completing assigned month-end tasks for both receivables and payables.<br>• Maintain detailed spreadsheets and tracking logs in Excel to organize job information, purchase order activity, and other daily accounting data.<br>• Handle high-volume data entry while preserving accuracy, consistency, and efficient turnaround times.
  • 2026-06-02T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Sacramento, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 34.0385 - 39.413 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a California team in a contract position. This role will support core accounting operations across revenue, deferred revenue, general ledger activity, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage close processes, reconciliations, and reporting responsibilities with accuracy and independence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate customer contracts and unique billing terms to help ensure invoices and revenue recognition are recorded correctly.<br>• Reconcile dues, cash activity, deferred balances, and ledger transactions while preparing journal entries to support accurate accounting records.<br>• Create detailed journal entries and supporting workpapers, and contribute to monthly close by delivering schedules, analysis, and documentation on time.<br>• Investigate account variances and reconciliation issues, identify root causes, and resolve discrepancies with minimal oversight.<br>• Assist with preparation of financial statements and internal management reporting by organizing accurate and complete accounting data.<br>• Manage accounting activities related to assigned grants and foundation-related deferred revenue, including monthly intercompany reconciliations.<br>• Provide support for audits, tax-related requests, and budget preparation for multiple entities by compiling schedules and responding to documentation needs.<br>• Strengthen accounting operations by helping document procedures, improve internal controls, and provide backup support for banking, payables, and receivables functions.<br>• Offer guidance to entry-level accounting team members and contribute to other accounting priorities as business needs evolve.
  • 2026-06-04T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Sacramento, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><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>
  • 2026-06-10T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Sacramento, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Financial Services organization in Sacramento, California. This Contract position focuses on day-to-day transactional accounting, reconciliations, invoicing, and financial reporting support across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in general ledger activity, receivables, payables, and tax-related filings while working effectively with internal teams and maintaining accurate financial records.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage invoice processing, payment workflows, and reimbursement activity while verifying coding accuracy before transactions are entered into the accounting system.<br>• Oversee incoming payments by recording deposits, applying receipts, monitoring overdue balances, and coordinating collection follow-up as needed.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to prepare invoices, support membership billing schedules, and validate underlying financial data used to determine annual dues and related charges.<br>• Respond to scholarship program inquiries, process application-related payments, maintain tracking records, and keep associated web content and listings current.<br>• Record journal entries, monitor cash activity, and maintain the general ledger to ensure transactions are accurately reflected across entities.<br>• Complete monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, intercompany transactions, and administrative fee activity, and assist with draft financial statement preparation.<br>• Support financial analysis by identifying notable fluctuations, researching variances, and helping prepare reporting that informs management decisions.<br>• Prepare and submit quarterly sales and use tax filings and assist with year-end activities including 1099 reporting, budget support, audit preparation, and general ledger review.<br>• Maintain familiarity with accounting software and document accounting procedures and controls to support consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
  • 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z
Grant Accountant
  • Sacramento, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Grant Accountant to support financial oversight and reporting for grant-funded programs. This is a Contract position suited for an accounting specialist who can manage fund activity, maintain compliance with government grant requirements, and produce accurate financial records. The role will work closely with program and finance teams to monitor grant performance, track restricted funding, and strengthen day-to-day grant accounting operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounting activity for grant-supported programs, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and align with funding restrictions.<br>• Prepare financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules related to government grants and designated funds.<br>• Monitor grant budgets against actual expenditures and highlight variances, spending trends, and compliance concerns to stakeholders.<br>• Administer fund accounting processes, including tracking balances, maintaining net asset records, and supporting accurate reporting by funding source.<br>• Review grant agreements and award documentation to apply proper accounting treatment and meet reporting obligations.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to gather financial data, resolve discrepancies, and support timely submission of grant-related reports.<br>• Maintain documentation for audits and reviews by organizing records that support expenses, allocations, and fund activity.<br>• Utilize accounting platforms such as Abila MIP and QuickBooks to process entries, reconcile accounts, and manage grant financial information.
  • 2026-06-09T00:00:00Z