Job Title: Finance & Accounting Manager – Retail Services Join a great and growing company that offers excellent development opportunities and employee benefits & perks! Are you seeking to a role in management accounting with a well established local company? Our position has so much to offer for a skilled accountant. Responsibilities: Oversee and direct the Finance, Accounting, and Operational Data programs to support the company in meeting its annual objectives and executing its long-term strategic vision. Lead, manage, and mentor all accounting department functions, including overseeing direct report staff. Develop and supervise retail-oriented financial reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate sales, inventory, operational, and management data to inform decision-making. Champion continuous process improvement for finance operations, reporting, and internal controls to drive greater accuracy, efficiency, and insight across the retail business. Guide the development and execution of best practices for all administrative and financial functions, ensuring optimal investment and allocation of resources based on retail sector needs. Facilitate companywide goal-setting and annual budget processes, providing leadership and direction that aligns with retail-specific performance metrics. Partner closely with retail operations and business leaders, offering actionable financial insights and recommendations that improve store performance, margin, and growth. Provide leaders with accessible, actionable operational data and performance metrics to achieve sales and profitability targets. Ensure completeness, timeliness, and compliance of all financial information according to GAAP and established retail accounting standards. Provide oversight for financial accounting, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance, including annual audits, tax filings, and retirement plan audits. Drive adoption and optimal use of ERP and POS systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams, promoting data-driven decision-making and leveraging emerging technologies suitable for retail operations. Promote strong communication and documentation standards across all finance and operational teams to ensure business objectives are met effectively and efficiently. Posted by Director of Recruiting Scott Moore (Also connect on LinkedIn)
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting functions for a hospitality-focused organization in Monterey, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening controls, and delivering timely reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with both operational teams and finance partners in a service-oriented environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities to ensure records are complete, accurate, and aligned with company policy and regulatory standards.</p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and other financial documentation required for monthly reporting.</p><p>• Manage receivables by applying payments, balancing daily activity, investigating variances, and addressing account issues promptly.</p><p>• Oversee payables operations, including invoice approval workflows, coding accuracy, vendor account balancing, payment processing, and check runs.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll-related accounting tasks, including employee status updates, compensation changes, payroll review, and bi-weekly reconciliation.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations and drive the month-end close process to produce reliable financial statements and management reports.</p><p>• Partner with department leaders to improve financial procedures, support accurate expense coding, and monitor performance against budget.</p><p>• Track overdue balances, issue collection communications, and follow established procedures to resolve delinquent accounts.</p><p>• Contribute to tax and audit activities by preparing required support, including annual 1099 reporting and responses to accounting inquiries.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Recruiting Director Scott G. Moore (Apply here and connect on LinkedIn)</p>
We are looking for an Account Manager to support customer account operations for a community energy organization in Monterey, California. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced service environment, can explain technical and billing-related matters clearly, and enjoys solving customer issues with professionalism. The person in this role will collaborate with internal teams, participate in meetings to understand service details, and help ensure customers receive timely and accurate support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage customer account inquiries related to billing, service questions, and account concerns through high-volume communication channels.<br>• Investigate and resolve customer issues by identifying root causes, coordinating with internal teams, and following through to completion.<br>• Participate in cross-functional meetings to build a strong understanding of technical services and apply that knowledge to customer support activities.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for customers by providing clear guidance, accurate information, and responsive account assistance.<br>• Work with third-party service providers involved in customer communications to help maintain consistent support and issue resolution.<br>• Track account activity and customer interactions within CRM and related systems to support accurate records and reporting.<br>• Use tools such as Salesforce, Tableau, and Microsoft Office to monitor account information, organize data, and support daily operations.<br>• Contribute to a positive customer experience by handling inquiries with urgency, professionalism, and strong problem-solving skills.
<p>We are looking for an Accountant to support financial operations and budgeting activities for an organization based in Salinas, California. This is a Long-term Contract to permeant position that is ideal for someone who can manage complex accounting records, investigate financial discrepancies, and provide reliable fiscal support across daily operations. The role requires strong analytical judgment, accuracy in reporting, and the ability to assist with accounting procedures and financial controls in a structured environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile financial records by accurately processing transactions across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and aligned with established accounting practices.</p><p>• Monitor budget activity, track expenditures, and help maintain cost records to support sound financial oversight.</p><p>• Research accounting variances and system-related fiscal issues, then recommend or implement appropriate corrections.</p><p>• Produce financial reports and summaries that support management review, planning, and compliance needs.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations and verify account balances to ensure the integrity of financial data.</p><p>• Provide guidance on accounting procedures and assist internal stakeholders with fiscal questions and documentation requirements.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide accounting and financial strategy for an agriculture-focused organization in Salinas, California. This onsite role will work closely with senior leadership to strengthen financial performance, support operational decision-making, and provide oversight across budgeting, reporting, costing, and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound business judgment, and a track record of success in complex manufacturing, food, produce, or agricultural environments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Serve as a strategic advisor to division leadership, translating financial results into recommendations that support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Direct the yearly planning cycle, including budget development, forecast updates, and longer-range financial outlooks for the business.</p><p>• Build financial models and scenario analyses that help leaders evaluate business conditions, risks, and investment opportunities.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with company standards.</p><p>• Lead accounting close activities and maintain strong internal controls, policy compliance, and reliable financial processes across the division.</p><p>• Manage product costing and inventory valuation, with close attention to raw materials, packaging, labor, freight, and other core cost drivers.</p><p>• Track key financial and operational metrics, identify performance trends, and communicate actionable insights to leadership teams.</p><p>• Monitor capital spending, assess return expectations, and help improve cash flow and working capital management.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop finance and accounting staff while fostering accountability and high performance across multiple entities or business units.</p><p>Posted by Staffing Director Scott G. Moore (Apply here and connect on LinkedIn)</p>
• Key Skills:<br>o Strong analytical skills; not just a task-doer but able to review and analyze<br>o Experience supervising or managing at least 1-2 people<br>o Ability to coach and review work of specialists<br>o High attention to detail due to large weekly payment volumes (over $60M/week to ~600 growers)<br>o Solid accounting foundation, especially in reconciliations and balance sheet management<br>o Strong Excel skills; familiarity with Oracle and Driscoll’s GGS settlement engine<br>o Comfortable with high-volume, deadline-driven environment<br>o Fast learner, self-starter, and adaptable personality<br>• Education: Accounting degree required; CPA not required; experience more important than credentials<br>• Industry Experience: Open to candidates without agriculture background; manufacturing/inventory accounting experience is acceptable<br>Scope of Work & Responsibilities<br>• Grower Accounting:<br>o Oversee weekly grower payments, review and validate specialist work<br>o Ensure accuracy in packaging deductions and share percentages<br>o Coach and support specialists and senior accountant<br>• Cost Accounting:<br>o Support project-based work (e.g., process documentation, workflow improvements)<br>o Analyze reports and data, partner with finance for value-add analytics<br>o Review work of senior cost accountants, help push projects and process improvements<br>• Split: Estimated 50% grower support, 50% cost accounting/project support