<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>
We are looking for a Corporate Tax Staff Accountant to join our team in California in a hybrid, contract-to-permanent role. This position is ideal for a tax specialist who brings strong experience across corporate income tax, indirect tax, and compliance activities while working closely with accounting and finance partners. The selected candidate will contribute to accurate filings, reliable reporting, and efficient tax processes in a dynamic business environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and examine corporate tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions to support accurate and timely reporting.<br>• Oversee indirect tax obligations, including sales and use tax and other transaction-based tax requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable rules.<br>• Coordinate return submissions, tax payments, and supporting documentation so deadlines are consistently met without errors.<br>• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by assisting with tax provisions, account reconciliations, journal entries, and related schedules.<br>• Organize tax records and provide audit support by compiling requested materials and addressing questions from internal and external reviewers.<br>• Monitor updates to tax legislation and evaluate how regulatory changes may affect reporting requirements and compliance practices.<br>• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to maintain accurate tax data within Microsoft Dynamics and strengthen day-to-day tax reporting workflows.<br>• Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes, improve internal controls, and increase efficiency across compliance and reporting activities.
<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>