We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in San Jose, California. In this long-term contract role, you will play a critical part in managing regulatory reporting for a banking organization, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in financial management and accounting within the banking sector.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, including call reports and other required filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with banking regulations.<br>• Manage the month-end close process, including reviewing journal entries and reconciling accounts.<br>• Oversee the general ledger to maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records.<br>• Conduct financial statement audits and collaborate with auditors to provide necessary documentation and insights.<br>• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Support asset and liability management processes to optimize the bank's financial position.<br>• Provide expertise in retail banking operations to align financial practices with organizational goals.<br>• Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and internal policies.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support various financial initiatives.
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Manager of Accounting to lead and oversee financial operations in Pacific Grove, California. This role is essential for managing the general ledger while supporting additional accounting functions to ensure consistent and reliable financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a collaborative approach to drive improvements and uphold high standards within the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise the general ledger and contribute to the monthly financial close process through journal entry preparation and account reconciliation.</p><p>• Review and validate the work performed by accounting team members to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Play a key role in the development of annual budgets and monthly forecasts at both department and organizational levels.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate interim and annual audits efficiently.</p><p>• Establish, maintain, and enforce financial controls that safeguard company assets and ensure accurate reporting.</p><p>• Lead special projects focused on departmental enhancements, process updates, financial analysis, and policy adjustments.</p><p>• Ensure the organization adheres to financial regulations and internal policies to maintain compliance.</p><p>• Provide leadership and guidance to foster a collaborative and high-performing accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Recruiting Director Scott G. Moore</p>
<p><strong>This is NOT your typical fund accounting role.</strong></p><p>If you’re a fund accountant who enjoys the technical side of accounting—but wants <strong>broader exposure, more strategic impact, and less of the rinse-and-repeat close process</strong>—this could be a seriously compelling opportunity.</p><p>A highly respected investment firm managing <strong>$22B+ in AUM</strong> is looking for a <strong>Senior Accountant – Funds & Financial Operations</strong> to join their collaborative team supporting sophisticated fund-of-funds investment vehicles across <strong>private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real assets, listed equity, and fixed income.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong> Why This Role Stands Out</strong></p><p>You won’t be buried in journal entries or stuck in a silo.</p><p>This role is heavily focused on <strong>review, oversight, operational improvements, and risk management</strong>—working closely with third-party administrators while gaining exposure across multiple investment products and strategies.</p><p>You’ll oversee <strong>NAV packages, investor capital statements, audits, compliance filings, expense allocations, and fund operations</strong> tied to a flagship investment platform.</p><p>Translation? <strong>More visibility. Broader exposure. Bigger-picture thinking.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong> What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><p>✔ Review monthly & quarterly fund administrator deliverables and NAV packages</p><p> ✔ Oversee investor capital statements and compliance filings</p><p> ✔ Partner on annual audits and fund operational oversight</p><p> ✔ Manage expense allocations across multiple investment products</p><p> ✔ Support separately managed accounts and investment agreement compliance</p><p> ✔ Gain exposure across a broad mix of alternative investment strategies</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Santa Clara, California for a Contract assignment supporting fiscal year-end activities. This contract opportunity is focused on strengthening close processes, resolving reconciliation backlogs, and maintaining accuracy across core accounting tasks. The ideal candidate can step into established workflows quickly, work independently with complex financial data, and help keep critical deadlines on track.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Complete account reconciliations related to fiscal year-end close and ensure supporting records are accurate and current.<br>• Review established Excel-based schedules, update them for the current period, and preserve consistency with prior reporting methods.<br>• Examine transaction activity to identify mismatches, unusual variances, and areas that require follow-up or correction.<br>• Assist with clearing outstanding accounting items and reducing backlog tied to year-end priorities.<br>• Work through large and detailed spreadsheets independently to confirm data reliability and support financial reporting needs.<br>• Coordinate with internal business partners to gather information, resolve issues, and keep reconciliation deliverables moving on schedule.<br>• Prepare and maintain clear documentation for accounting work performed, ensuring completeness and audit readiness.<br>• Support core accounting operations such as general ledger activity, journal entries, and bank reconciliation tasks as needed.
<p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>A growing services organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This role offers strong visibility and the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, revenue-driven environment with diverse income streams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the general ledger and close process, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. This is a hands-on position supporting a dynamic business with multiple revenue streams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts</li><li>Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting packages</li><li>Analyze variances and provide actionable insights to management</li><li>Support audit requests and maintain organized supporting documentation</li><li>Identify process improvements and drive efficiencies across accounting workflows</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Accountant</p><p><strong>Location</strong>: Santa Cruz</p><p><strong>Pay Range</strong>: $38-$50/hr </p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time, Hybrid</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, supporting month-end close, and preparing financial reports. This role involves moderate to high-complexity accounting work and requires strong accuracy, analytical ability, and proactive communication. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are needed to support communication with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform full-cycle accounting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.</li><li>Prepare and review complex journal entries.</li><li>Complete bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Partner with bilingual internal teams to clarify accounting matters and financial information.</li><li>Support high-volume accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor payments and invoicing.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and assist with tax-related filings and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis, prepare financial statements, and provide reporting insights to leadership.</li><li>Coordinate audit support activities and help maintain internal controls.</li><li>Mentor junior accounting staff and/or review their work as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Full fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</li><li>3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a senior-level or lead capacity.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including functions such as VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.</li><li>Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as, Oracle, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar platforms.</li><li>Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.</li><li>CPA or similar certification preferred.</li><li>Experience using AI tools or APIs to improve processes is a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy with complex financial data.</li><li>Ability to work independently with limited supervision.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills.</li><li>Quick learner with the ability to understand broader business impacts.</li><li>Customer-focused mindset when working with internal and external business partners.</li><li>Process improvement orientation.</li></ul>
<p>Colleen McAuliffe is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in San Jose, California. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to oversee accounting operations, ensure compliance with industry standards, and contribute to the financial integrity of our organization. This position is ideal for an individual with a strong background in construction accounting and a proactive approach to managing complex financial tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, delivering timely and precise financial statements.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, with a focus on construction job cost accounting.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes, ensuring operational accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with project managers to track job costing, work-in-progress schedules, and conduct variance analyses.</p><p>• Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives, providing critical financial insights.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to industry standards and internal controls to maintain regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Assist in preparing documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.</p><p>• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy across accounting functions.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and guidance to entry-level accounting staff to foster team development.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a non-profit organization in Seaside, California through a Contract assignment. This role is well suited for a highly capable accounting specialist who can operate with a controller-level mindset, provide steady financial oversight during the summer period, and maintain accuracy across core accounting activities. The position calls for someone who can step in quickly, work independently, and help keep day-to-day accounting operations running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and ensuring timely completion of accounting deliverables.<br>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through detailed review, accurate posting activity, and consistent adherence to accounting standards.<br>• Prepare and record journal entries with supporting documentation to reflect routine and adjusting transactions.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly.<br>• Analyze financial records to identify variances, correct errors, and strengthen the accuracy of reported results.<br>• Provide hands-on accounting support typically expected from a senior-level finance team member, offering dependable coverage during a contract staffing gap.<br>• Assist with special accounting projects and process-related tasks as needed to support continuity within the finance function.
<p>Colleen McAuliffe from Robert Half is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our clients in Morgan Hill, California. This role will oversee core accounting activities, support accurate and timely financial close processes, and help maintain strong financial reporting and compliance standards. The ideal candidate brings deep general ledger expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to resolve issues and improve accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close tasks by preparing and recording journal entries for accruals, allocations, reclassifications, and other required adjustments.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts, review unusual balances or variances, and follow through on outstanding items to ensure accurate financial records.</p><p>• Manage assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, including maintaining schedules and documentation that support reported activity.</p><p>• Review operating expenses such as employee reimbursements and corporate card activity, and record recurring or one-time accruals for proper period recognition.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to investigate discrepancies, clear aging items, and resolve issues affecting transaction-based and clearing accounts.</p><p>• Analyze monthly financial performance and communicate clear explanations for material changes in account activity and results.</p><p>• Prepare audit support, reporting schedules, and compliance documentation for internal reviews, external audits, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Assist with indirect tax accounting, evaluate transactions for appropriate accounting treatment, and support related period-end reporting.</p><p>• Contribute to process enhancements by identifying workflow improvements, supporting automation efforts, and participating in system testing or implementation activities.</p><p>• Provide support on budgeting, forecasting, special projects, and guidance to less experienced accounting team members as needed.</p>
<p><br></p><p>This is <strong>not a traditional fund accounting role</strong>.</p><p>We’re partnering with a highly respected <strong>institutional investment platform managing $20B+ in AUM</strong>, investing across <strong>private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real assets, and public markets</strong> through a sophisticated endowment-style strategy.</p><p>If you’re someone who enjoys <strong> operational oversight, process improvement, and exposure across multiple alternative asset classes</strong>—this opportunity is worth a look.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role Stands Out</strong></p><p>✔️ Work across <strong>private equity, VC, hedge funds, real assets, and pooled investment vehicles</strong> — you will <strong>not be siloed</strong> into one strategy</p><p> ✔️ Join a lean, collaborative, high-caliber team supporting a flagship institutional fund</p><p> ✔️ Heavy exposure to <strong>technical partnership accounting, fund operations, compliance, and risk management</strong></p><p> ✔️ A role centered around <strong>review, oversight, operational improvements, and technical thinking</strong> — not repetitive fund admin work</p><p> ✔️ Strong long-term growth potential in a stable, entrepreneurial environment</p><p><br></p><p><strong> What You’ll Own</strong></p><ul><li>Review fund administrator NAV packages, capital statements, and investor reporting</li><li>Oversee audits, compliance filings, distributions, and expense allocations</li><li>Manage relationships with administrators, auditors, and external vendors</li><li>Support separately managed accounts and complex fund structures</li><li>Help improve controls, processes, and accounting consistency across products</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to provide planning, reporting, and performance insight for a broad manufacturing operation based in the greater Northern California area with offices in San Jose. </p><p><br></p><p>This role is 100% onsite, and will require up to 10% travel to the various plant locations </p><p><br></p><p>This position works closely with plant leaders and corporate finance partners to guide budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision-making across multiple sites. The ideal candidate is comfortable interpreting complex cost and inventory data, building practical models, and turning analysis into recommendations that improve business results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the annual budget cycle and ongoing forecast updates for a large network of manufacturing locations, ensuring accurate and timely financial plans.</p><p>• Evaluate regional profit and loss results by identifying key performance trends, highlighting financial risks, and surfacing areas for improvement.</p><p>• Collaborate with plant management and operations stakeholders to increase cost transparency and support stronger financial performance.</p><p>• Perform inventory-related financial analysis, including reconciliations, reserve monitoring, and investigation of variances affecting plant results.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end close activities tied to inventory balances, cost of goods sold, and site-level financial reporting.</p><p>• Build and refine financial models that support long-range planning, scenario analysis, and operational decision support.</p><p>• Deliver on-demand analysis for leadership to support special projects, strategic priorities, and business initiatives.</p><p>• Improve financial processes, internal controls, and reporting alignment across sites to promote consistency and reliability.</p><p>• Support SAP-related reporting and compliance activities, including work connected to J-SOX requirements when needed.</p>