<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in Santa Maria, California. This is a contract position that offers an opportunity to contribute to essential accounting functions while collaborating closely with other team members. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in bookkeeping, a proactive attitude, and a willingness to learn and adapt quickly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage accounts payable tasks, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and maintaining accurate records.</p><p>• Handle accounts receivable functions such as posting payments, reconciling accounts, and generating relevant reports.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Maintain and update financial records using QuickBooks, ensuring all transactions are properly documented.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close procedures, including account reconciliations and preparing necessary reports.</p><p>• Support family entity accounting by processing invoices, payments, and postings in QuickBooks.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to share responsibilities and ensure smooth workflow.</p><p>• Provide interim accounting support as needed, adapting to evolving priorities and deadlines.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and present financial data.</p><p>• Participate in interviews and onboarding processes for potential long-term hires.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial processes, including month-end closings, account reconciliations, and maintaining fixed asset records. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to accurate financial reporting and work closely with auditors during financial statement reviews.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy during month-end closings.<br>• Maintain and update fixed asset ledgers, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to support monthly financial processes.<br>• Record accruals and adjustments as part of the month-end period.<br>• Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies and provide insights.<br>• Collaborate with external auditors by providing necessary financial documentation.<br>• Contribute to the preparation and review of financial statements.<br>• Support additional accounting tasks as assigned to meet team goals.
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Warehouse Coordinator to join our team in Santa Maria, California. This is a long-term contract position that offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the operational efficiency of a dynamic workplace. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate and oversee daily tasks to ensure smooth operations.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to warehouse activities.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to support inventory management and logistics processes.</p><p>• Utilize warehouse management systems to track and monitor equipment and supplies.</p><p>• Assist in the scheduling and organization of shipments and deliveries.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers to address inquiries and resolve issues.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety regulations in all administrative processes.</p><p>• Provide support for process improvement initiatives to enhance workflow efficiency.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Ventura, California. This role focuses on applying advanced accounting principles to analyze financial data, prepare detailed reports, and ensure accurate financial transactions. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation while contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of the accounting department.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage transactions and reconciliations for non-profit entities, ensuring compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial statements, journal entries, and handle distributions for for-profit corporate entities.</p><p>• Provide departments with detailed explanations of budget variances and assist with resolving budget-related issues.</p><p>• Analyze complex financial transactions independently and recommend appropriate accounting treatments.</p><p>• Present analytical findings through clear and concise written reports and oral communication.</p><p>• Support audits and special projects, coordinating efforts to ensure timely completion.</p><p>• Evaluate existing accounting systems and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.</p><p>• Perform account analysis and compile financial data for journal entries and reconciliations.</p><p>• Assist with monthly and yearly financial closings, ensuring all processes are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>• Prepare materials for financial audits and contribute to thorough audit coordination.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee critical financial activities, with a particular focus on job costing and project accounting. This role involves managing daily accounting operations, analyzing project costs, and ensuring financial data accuracy to guide strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to drive financial efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and accurate application of received funds.<br>• Perform daily bank reconciliations to maintain accurate transaction records.<br>• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparing reconciliations and detailed schedules for job cost and balance sheet accounts.<br>• Update rolling forecasts, calculate commission schedules, and prepare financial statements focusing on project profitability.<br>• Compute, reconcile, and provide sales tax reports while adhering to compliance standards.<br>• Maintain and enhance the job cost accounting system by accurately recording and allocating project-related expenses.<br>• Analyze project costs and variances, delivering detailed reports to support management decisions.<br>• Collaborate with project managers to align job costs with budgets and timelines, providing actionable insights for financial planning.<br>• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard financial data and continuously improve accounting processes.<br>• Prepare weekly financial reports for management, offering clear insights into ongoing performance.
<p>We are looking for a meticulous and proactive Staff Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will handle diverse accounting tasks, including accounts payable, journal entries, and account reconciliations, while contributing to month-end processes and financial reporting. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong attention to detail to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process to ensure timely and accurate payments.</p><p>• Prepare and post month-end journal entries while assisting with account reconciliations.</p><p>• Support financial reporting efforts by collaborating with the team on related projects.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks or Famous software, along with advanced Excel skills, to manage data and generate reports.</p><p>• Analyze and interpret financial data to assist in decision-making processes.</p><p>• Contribute to operational tasks within a manufacturing or agriculture environment, leveraging industry knowledge where applicable.</p><p>• Maintain a high level of accuracy while organizing and prioritizing multiple responsibilities.</p><p>• Assist in streamlining accounting processes and identifying areas for improvement</p>
Our firm, located in the beautiful city of Santa Barbara, California, is seeking a motivated and experienced Operations Manager to drive efficiency, foster team collaboration, and oversee organizational processes. Acting as a critical partner for leadership, the Operations Manager will play a key role in ensuring operational excellence while supporting the strategic growth of the firm. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in operations management, human resources, compliance, and people management. If you thrive in multi-faceted roles and are passionate about creating a positive impact on both the organization and its team members, this position may be a perfect fit for you. Key Responsibilities: Operational Leadership: Lead organization-wide initiatives and manage firmwide projects in partnership with the leadership team to cultivate growth and innovation. Develop, update, and maintain operational policies and procedures to meet the evolving needs of the organization. Oversee and streamline billing processes, office expenses, and administrative workflows, including the management of office supply orders and budgets. Coordinate the preparation of presentations and materials for meetings, retreats, and company-wide sessions. Human Resources Management: Manage the full employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, payroll approval, and employee offboarding. Provide mentoring and ongoing detail oriented support for Associate Advisors and Client Service Administrators to promote skill development and career growth. Lead team-building efforts by enhancing company culture through events, celebrations, appreciation initiatives, and employee engagement activities. Address employee relations matters, fostering a collaborative and solutions-focused work environment. Client Service & Compliance Oversight: Act as a point of escalation for resolving complex client service issues, liaising with custodians or other stakeholders to ensure timely resolution. Support top-quality client service delivery by streamlining internal processes and providing assistance to client-facing teams. Ensure the firm meets all regulatory standards by monitoring industry compliance requirements and participating in relevant training programs. Technology & Innovation: Research, recommend, and implement cutting-edge technology solutions to enhance operational effectiveness and team productivity. Provide software training to employees; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as needed.
We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Westlake Village, California. This role involves overseeing essential accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with established standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, an in-depth understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including consolidated financial statements, to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Manage and reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain the general ledger with precision.<br>• Coordinate and oversee accounting functions and programs to enhance efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Maintain detailed investor records and ensure proper documentation.<br>• Assist in annual audit preparations by compiling necessary documentation and liaising with auditors.<br>• Collaborate with external tax teams to support the preparation of federal, state, local, and special tax returns.<br>• Contribute to the design and implementation of new or updated accounting systems, procedures, and programs.<br>• Perform additional accounting tasks and provide support to less experienced team members as needed.<br>• Ensure timely completion of month-end close processes, journal entries, and account reconciliations.<br>• Utilize tools such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, and Excel formulas to manage financial data effectively.
<p>A well-known firm in the Valley is looking for a skilled <strong>Labor & Employment Attorney</strong> to join the dynamic legal team in Westlake Village, California. </p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you will have the opportunity to represent public safety officers and associations in a variety of employment law matters, including collective bargaining, and administrative proceedings. This position offers a hybrid work environment (and days on-site are flexible), requiring occasional travel to meet with clients and attend appearances. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Represent public safety officers and associations in employment law cases, including litigation related to discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and more.</p><p>• Conduct thorough legal research and factual investigations to develop effective case strategies.</p><p>• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, discovery responses, and employment-related demand letters.</p><p>• Take and defend depositions, and conduct investigatory interviews to gather critical case information.</p><p>• Negotiate settlement agreements and prepare for arbitration or trial proceedings.</p><p>• Provide advisory support on collective bargaining agreements and labor negotiations.</p><p>• Manage a caseload independently while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to establish trust and credibility.</p><p>• Travel as needed to client sites and public entities represented by the firm.</p><p><br></p><p>^ <em>Pay is contingent upon the experience above. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>For the right individual, this Labor & Employment Attorney could sit in San Diego or Northern Orange County</strong>; the firm has satellite offices here. </p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations. This long-term contract position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining effective communication and ensuring smooth administrative processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage inbound and outbound phone calls, providing attentive and courteous assistance to clients and internal teams.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records through data entry and ensure all information is up-to-date.</p><p>• Handle email correspondence by responding promptly and addressing inquiries effectively.</p><p>• Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and other calendar activities.</p><p>• Provide outstanding customer service to address concerns and deliver solutions.</p><p>• Prepare and edit documents using Microsoft Word, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.</p><p>• Create and modify spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Outlook to manage email communications and calendar scheduling.</p><p>• Assist in crafting presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint to support business initiatives.</p><p>• Support general office tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.</p>
<p>Associate attorney opportunity with growing law firm!</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with an established, boutique law practice that is growing rapidly because of a new marketing focus and wants to bring in associates to work these new cases. The firm does a variety of civil litigation and these are opportunities to work on novel issues.</p><p><br></p><p>The firm is located in Westlake Village, California and will consider newly barred candidates as well as associates with up to three years of experience or more. This attorney will be given duties based on experience, but eventually will be given the tools to manage cases from inception through trial. This role is primarily litigation-based but will also involve some transactional work.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Manage cases from inception to trial, ensuring all legal matters are handled efficiently.</li><li>Conduct discovery, including depositions, to gather necessary information for cases.</li><li>Attend court appearances as needed to represent clients.</li><li>Draft and review pleadings and other legal documents.</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel to maintain strong relationships and ensure client satisfaction.</li><li>Handle project-based work, especially for first-year attorneys.</li><li>Utilize case management software and other legal software to manage and track case progress.</li><li>Manage litigation matters, including civil litigation and employment litigation.</li><li>Draft and review contracts as part of transactional work.</li><li>Maintain a focus on client outcomes, ensuring the best possible results for each case.</li><li><strong><u>Billable Hours Req: 1800</u></strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Compensation and Benefits</u></strong></p><ul><li>Salary: $110,000 to $140,000 for 0-3 years of experience.</li><li>Bonuses based on exceeding billable hour requirements. The firm pays bonuses monthly!</li><li>Health insurance with Kaiser, including a cafeteria plan with tax benefits for health insurance if they want to have their dependents on health plan.</li><li>Co-Power vision and dental.</li><li>401K (non-matching) and a separate year-end profit sharing.</li><li>2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year.</li></ul><p><br></p>