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Cost Accountant

Ventura, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused team in Ventura, California. This position plays a key role in strengthening cost visibility, supporting accurate financial reporting, and delivering analysis that helps guide operational and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance review, along with the ability to work effectively across departments. Responsibilities: • Prepare recurring monthly financial and cost reports, highlighting patterns, risks, and meaningful recommendations for business leaders. • Analyze manufacturing performance by reviewing material, labor, and overhead results and investigating variances against established standards. • Develop and maintain cost of goods sold analysis to improve financial accuracy and provide insight into production economics. • Review and update product cost structures for current inventory as well as newly introduced items to ensure reliable valuation. • Support external audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting requirements. • Collaborate with operational and leadership teams on special financial analyses, planning efforts, and strategic decision support. • Maintain standard cost accounting records within business systems and help ensure data integrity across costing-related transactions. • Use tools such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, and advanced Excel to perform analysis and manage reporting needs.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Orange, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing and retail business in Orange, California. This position will focus on product costing, inventory valuation, and financial analysis that helps leadership understand margin performance and production efficiency. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, bringing structure to cost data, and contributing to informed business decisions in a hands-on environment. Responsibilities: • Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to maintain accurate standard costing across manufactured products. • Review inventory balances and valuation methods to support reliable financial reporting and strong cost controls. • Partner closely with plant and operations leaders to evaluate manufacturing performance, explain cost variances, and identify improvement opportunities. • Prepare margin and profitability reporting that gives leadership clear insight into product performance and key cost drivers. • Support the costing of new products and updates to existing product lines by assessing materials, processes, and expected production expenses. • Monitor standard cost changes and maintain cost records within NetSuite to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy. • Assist with monthly close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, helping deliver timely and accurate results. • Contribute to process improvements, including support for accounting system-related changes that affect costing workflows and reporting.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Huntington Beach, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our finance team in Huntington Beach, California. This role supports a manufacturing environment focused on clean energy solutions and will help deliver accurate cost insights, dependable reporting, and meaningful analysis for operational and financial decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory analysis, and project-oriented accounting within a production setting. You will work closely with operations, engineering, and finance partners to improve visibility into performance, explain cost movements, and strengthen financial discipline. Responsibilities: • Support the monthly close cycle by preparing cost-related entries, reviewing results, and contributing to timely financial reporting. • Evaluate product, job, and project margins to identify performance risks, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement across the business. • Analyze standard costs, bills of materials, labor usage, and overhead absorption to ensure manufacturing costs are accurate and well understood. • Investigate variances between actual and expected results, determine root causes, and communicate findings to finance and operational leaders. • Prepare financial analyses that compare current performance against prior periods, forecasts, and budget expectations. • Partner with operations and engineering teams to improve cost visibility, strengthen data accuracy, and support informed business decisions. • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by developing reliable cost assumptions and performance insights. • Help enhance reporting processes, internal controls, and process consistency, including support for new tools or system-related improvements when needed.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Azusa, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing team in Azusa, California. This position plays an important role in strengthening financial accuracy by evaluating production costs, inventory activity, and operational results. The individual in this role will collaborate with finance and plant partners to deliver reliable reporting, support close activities, and help leadership make informed business decisions. Responsibilities: • Manage and revise standard cost data for raw materials, direct labor, and factory overhead to keep product valuation current and accurate. • Examine production and purchasing variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, scrap, price differences, and overhead impacts, and communicate key findings to stakeholders. • Review product structures, manufacturing routings, and shop orders to confirm costing inputs properly reflect actual production processes. • Track inventory movements and perform reconciliations between inventory records and the general ledger to maintain financial accuracy. • Research stock discrepancies and work with operations and supply chain teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. • Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities tied to inventory balances and cost of goods sold. • Support cycle count programs and physical inventory events by analyzing count results, reconciling differences, and documenting outcomes. • Produce scheduled and on-demand reports covering inventory valuation, manufacturing costs, and operational performance trends. • Partner with purchasing, engineering, production, and supply chain teams to improve cost reliability, reporting quality, and internal control practices. • Assist with audit requests by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for inventory and cost-related accounts.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Calabasas, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to lead plant-level financial oversight in Calabasas, California. This position will guide budgeting, reporting, and cost analysis activities while providing leadership across accounting operations in a retail-linked manufacturing environment. The role will partner closely with operations and senior leadership to improve financial visibility, strengthen controls, and support profitable decision-making. Responsibilities:• Direct plant finance activities, including budgeting, accounting oversight, and regular financial reporting to monitor business performance.• Lead product cost management by maintaining accurate costing methods, reviewing margin performance, and investigating manufacturing variances.• Oversee accounts payable operations to support policy compliance, timely vendor payments, and reliable financial documentation.• Manage monthly and quarterly close activities, including account reconciliations, review of cost-related entries, and preparation of financial statements.• Build and refine standard cost models for materials, labor, and overhead to support accurate valuation and planning.• Evaluate manufacturing spend and identify practical opportunities to reduce costs and improve overall profitability.• Partner with production and operations leaders on process improvement efforts that enhance efficiency and financial performance.• Prepare and deliver recurring cost reports, operational metrics, and variance commentary for senior leadership, including recommended corrective actions.• Supervise inventory accounting through cycle counts, physical counts, and reconciliation processes to ensure accurate valuation.• Develop and coach a small accounting team while promoting strong controls, accountability, and continuous improvement.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Property Accountant

Los Angeles, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Property Accountant to support accounting operations for a portfolio of commercial and development properties in Century City, California. This role is responsible for producing reliable financial information, maintaining strong accounting controls, and helping ensure an efficient close process each month and quarter. The position works closely with property management, lease administration, and finance leadership to deliver accurate reporting and meaningful analysis that supports business decisions. Responsibilities:• Prepare and record accounting entries related to fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, deferred rent, and other balance sheet activity.• Coordinate monthly and quarterly closing activities by completing reconciliations, reviewing account balances, and helping issue timely financial statements.• Analyze property financial results by reviewing ledgers, receivables, rent activity, and supporting reports to identify unusual trends, risks, and performance gaps.• Maintain compliance with established accounting policies and standards while strengthening documentation practices and internal financial controls.• Monitor the accuracy of property accounting data within systems such as Yardi or similar platforms, including general ledger structures, charge allocations, and reporting outputs.• Support the Accounting Manager with day-to-day accounting operations, ad hoc financial initiatives, and implementation-related projects when needed.• Partner with property managers, lease administration, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and property-level reporting.• Recommend and implement process improvements, including automation opportunities, to increase efficiency and reduce reporting errors.• Provide schedules, documentation, and analysis required for internal and external audit requests.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Irvine, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a contract position based in Irvine, California. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with strong accounts payable experience, solid general ledger knowledge, and the ability to manage financial activity accurately in a fast-paced environment. The position will contribute to invoice processing, payment administration, reconciliations, and financial reporting while helping maintain compliance across routine accounting functions. Responsibilities: • Process and review invoices for program-related, utility, and facility expenses to ensure timely and accurate payment. • Manage recurring accounts payable cycles, including preparing payments for scheduled check runs and coordinating disbursements each week. • Execute payments through electronic transactions and manual checks while maintaining complete supporting documentation. • Prepare, post, and reconcile journal entries within the general ledger to support accurate monthly financial records. • Track expenditures tied to grant-funded or government-supported programs and assist with reimbursement submission activities. • Communicate with vendors and external funding contacts to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and outstanding balances. • Perform bank reconciliations and monitor account activity to identify discrepancies and support accurate cash reporting. • Assist with month-end close tasks, including ledger review, financial data validation, and preparation of supporting schedules.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Paula, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 68000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team. This position will support high-volume payables operations while helping maintain accurate financial records and dependable vendor payment practices. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, highly organized, and comfortable working across teams to improve efficiency and resolve issues quickly. Responsibilities:• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle, from receiving vendor invoices through coding, routing, and final payment processing.• Handle a large volume of invoices with close attention to accuracy, deadlines, and supporting documentation.• Review purchase orders, invoices, and receiving records to confirm alignment and investigate any mismatches before payment.• Maintain vendor account information and respond to supplier questions professionally in both English and Spanish.• Coordinate recurring payment activity, including weekly check runs, electronic payments, and wire transfers.• Reconcile accounts payable records to the general ledger and contribute to month-end closing activities.• Track outstanding payables, review aging reports, and help ensure obligations are settled within agreed terms.• Assist with year-end reporting requirements, including 1099 preparation, and support audit-related documentation requests.• Work closely with purchasing, operations, and accounting partners to address issues, strengthen controls, and improve processes.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Torrance, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
72000 - 82000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Torrance, California. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations across payables, receivables, general ledger activity, and month-end close while helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting principles, works well in a fast-paced environment, and takes a proactive approach to improving processes and resolving discrepancies. Responsibilities: • Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, confirming coding and approvals, and processing payments in a timely manner. • Record journal entries and maintain general ledger activity to help ensure financial information is complete, accurate, and properly documented. • Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other key accounting areas. • Assist with month-end close by preparing supporting schedules, gathering accrual details, and meeting established reporting deadlines. • Monitor accounts receivable aging, follow up on outstanding balances, and work with customers to address payment issues such as deductions, credits, and short-payments. • Maintain organized accounting files and supporting documentation to facilitate audits and strengthen internal recordkeeping. • Partner with internal teams and department leaders to obtain approvals, clarify transactions, and resolve accounting-related questions. • Contribute to ongoing process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall financial reporting quality.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Torrance, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Staff Accountant | Aerospace Industry | Torrance, CALooking to take your accounting career to new heights? We’re partnering with an innovative aerospace company in Torrance seeking a Staff Accountant to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting while contributing to a fast-paced, high-performance environment.In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting financial operations, inventory accounting, and month-end close—while working alongside a collaborative team that values accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close through journal entries and financial documentation</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and company policies</li><li>Manage inventory accounting, including cost analysis, reconciliations, and fixed asset tracking</li><li>Assist with physical inventory processes and ensure accurate inventory records</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and support external audit requests</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and company procedures</li><li>Assist with tax-related activities, including corporate and sales tax filings</li><li>Provide financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting</li><li>Experience with inventory accounting or manufacturing environments is a plus</li><li>High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment</li><li>Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills and a proactive approach</li></ul>Why Join?<ul><li>Work in a cutting-edge aerospace environment with growth potential</li><li>Gain exposure to complex accounting areas, including inventory and cost accounting</li><li>Collaborative team culture with opportunities to make a real impact</li><li>Clear path for career development and advancement</li></ul>If you’re looking for a role where you can build your skills, take on new challenges, and grow within a dynamic industry—this is a great opportunity to step forward. For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number000460-0013413785 email resume to [email protected]
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Santa Monica, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
A prestigious firm in Santa Monica is seeking a staff accountant to join the team! This accountant will be responsible for assisting the Controller and supporting the company regarding accounting functions including but not limited to paying bills, reconciliations and reporting. Please email Eric Herndon at Robert Half for confidential consideration Duties • Participate in the preparation of annual budget and financial plan. • Create, maintain, and enter depreciation, interest, and prepaid schedules. • Collect and analyze corporate financial data to provide management with internal reports. • Establish procedures for reviewing and approving budgeted expenditure justifications and approvals • Process AP and AR as necessary, in an accurate and timely manner. • Perform monthly Variance Analysis on Balance Sheet & Income Stmt for assigned Business units. • Prepare year-end schedules for tax accounting firm • Perform “clean-up” procedures on the accounting balances • Responsible for entering Office invoice payments • Reconcile credit card transactions as required for business units. • Responsible for entering deposits on a bi-weekly basis. • Responsible for entering and printing checks as necessary • At fiscal year-end, prepare spreadsheet of accruals for outstanding invoices • Responsible for entering, editing, preparing, and printing 1099 fiscal year end
2026-10-11T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

El Segundo, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support general accounting operations for a retail organization in El Segundo, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong general ledger knowledge, enjoys working with detailed financial information, and can help keep reporting and close activities on schedule. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative accounting team while supporting routine reporting, reconciliations, and audit preparation. Responsibilities: • Drive assigned month-end close activities by monitoring timelines, confirming entry completion, and helping produce monthly financial reporting. • Record recurring and standard journal entries related to accruals, prepaid balances, and operating expenses with a high degree of accuracy. • Complete reconciliations for designated general ledger accounts, identify variances, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. • Review period-end transaction activity across multiple records or systems and investigate inconsistencies to ensure reliable financial data. • Prepare quarterly analyses, supporting schedules, and other documentation needed for internal and external reporting cycles. • Assist with year-end, quarter-end, and audit deliverables by organizing schedules, compiling support, and responding to information requests. • Provide operational accounting support for payment processing activities, including check-related review and deposit backup coverage when needed. • Follow established accounting policies, maintain internal control standards, and contribute to ad hoc projects and financial analysis assignments.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
A well-established cosmetics company is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with 3–5 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to perform accurate account reconciliations. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records. Location: Los Angeles, CA 90045Schedule: Monday–Friday, Fully Onsite Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform account and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the integrity of accounting data.</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and general ledger reviews.</li><li>Analyze financial information and identify inconsistencies or variances.</li><li>Utilize Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial data.</li><li>Support the preparation of financial reports and accounting schedules.</li><li>Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</li></ul>
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Torrance, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Staff Accountant – South Bay/Torrance AreaOur client, a well-established and growing company in the South Bay/Torrance area, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or a professional with 2+ years of experience who wants to build a long-term career in accounting and gain hands-on exposure to all areas of corporate finance.In this role, you’ll play a key part in the company’s accounting operations, including preparing and consolidating financial statements, reconciling accounts, assisting with audits, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close. You’ll collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with accounting policies and support ongoing process improvements. This position offers a chance to grow your technical skills, learn from experienced mentors, and take on increasing responsibility over time.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and variance analyses</li><li>Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes</li><li>Support audits, budgets, and forecasts</li><li>Contribute to automation and process improvement projects</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>2+ years of experience in accounting or recent grad with strong internship experience</li><li>Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting</li><li>Strong Excel and analytical skills</li><li>Detail-oriented with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities</li></ul>Why You’ll Love It Here:<ul><li>Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits</li><li>Exposure to all areas of accounting and finance</li><li>Collaborative, growth-oriented team environment</li><li>Real opportunity for career advancement and professional development</li></ul>If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career and join a company that values learning, teamwork, and growth, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join this thriving South Bay/Torrance team! For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call (562) 800-3913 and ask for Preston Doran. Please reference job order number 00460-0012925811 email resume to [email protected]
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Burbank, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our entertainment client in Burbank, California and contribute to the financial operations of a dynamic, multi-entity organization. This position is well suited for someone who is precise, dependable, and able to keep pace with a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy. The role offers the opportunity to work across core accounting functions, partner with internal stakeholders, and help maintain strong financial records and reporting. Responsibilities:• Oversee daily accounting activity for assigned entities, including processing payables, receivables, billing, and outgoing payments.• Examine vendor bills for accuracy, apply the appropriate accounting treatment, confirm approvals, and support regular payment runs.• Generate customer invoices, track open balances, and follow up on overdue accounts to encourage timely collection.• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations while ensuring general ledger records remain current and accurate.• Prepare journal entries and assist with monthly and annual closing activities to support timely financial reporting.• Analyze account activity, resolve inconsistencies, and maintain schedules that support balance sheet and income statement accuracy.• Monitor and reconcile transactions between related entities to ensure proper intercompany accounting.• Provide accounting support for international operations, including coordination of basic funding activity between entities.• Assist with payroll-related reconciliations, reporting needs, and ad hoc projects requested by finance leadership.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Staff Accountant / Nonprofit AccountantLocation: Los Angeles, CAMake an Impact Beyond the NumbersJoin a mission-driven organization that is transforming lives throughout the community. This is an opportunity for an accounting professional who wants their work to have a direct impact while building expertise in nonprofit finance, grant accounting, budgeting, and compliance.The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative environment, managing multiple funding sources, and partnering with leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and stewardship of public and private funds.What You'll Do<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger activity</li><li>Perform month-end and year-end close procedures, including bank and fund reconciliations</li><li>Prepare financial and statistical reports for government grants, contracts, and private funding sources</li><li>Assist with audits and ensure compliance with funding and reporting requirements</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records</li><li>Review and verify supporting documentation for financial transactions</li><li>Prepare annual business and informational tax filings as required</li><li>Monitor program spending and reconcile expenses to approved budgets</li><li>Support contract and grant reporting while ensuring compliance with funding guidelines</li><li>Partner with program leaders, finance staff, and operational teams on budgeting and financial analysis</li><li>Assist with fiscal monitoring of subcontractors and collaborative partners</li><li>Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives</li></ul>What We're Looking For<ul><li>2+ years of accounting experience</li><li>Experience working with nonprofit organizations preferred</li><li>Understanding of grant accounting, fund accounting, or restricted funding</li><li>Experience preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reports</li><li>Knowledge of month-end close processes</li><li>Strong Excel and analytical skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy</li></ul>Why This Opportunity?<ul><li>Meaningful work supporting programs that positively impact the community</li><li>Exposure to grants, contracts, and nonprofit financial operations</li><li>Collaborative leadership team and mission-focused culture</li><li>Opportunity for professional growth and advancement</li><li>Stable organization with long-term career potential</li></ul>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call (562) 800-3913 and ask for Preston Doran. Please reference job order number 00460-0013522777 and email resume to [email protected]
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Sr. Cost Accountant

Paramount, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to support cost planning, financial analysis, and reporting within a manufacturing environment in Paramount, California. This role focuses on evaluating production expenses, inventory activity, labor costs, and material usage to help leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of standard costing and cost analysis, along with the ability to identify trends that influence margins and operational efficiency. Responsibilities: • Prepare and maintain cost accounting records for materials, labor, overhead, and inventory across manufacturing operations. • Review production and purchasing data to determine cost trends and explain significant variances affecting financial performance. • Evaluate the cost impact of updates to product specifications, material inputs, and manufacturing processes. • Analyze standard costs and actual results to support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability assessments. • Partner with operations and finance teams to improve cost visibility and strengthen reporting accuracy. • Monitor inventory-related transactions and reconcile cost data to ensure reliable valuation and reporting. • Develop reports that highlight pricing, margin, and cost drivers for products and services. • Support ongoing improvements to costing methods, internal controls, and related financial processes as needed.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support a university environment in Los Angeles, California through a Long-term Contract opportunity. This position will contribute to the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting by managing reconciliations, journal entries, and account analysis across a wide range of balance sheet and income statement activity. The role works closely with internal stakeholders to maintain reliable records, review financial data, and help ensure timely month-end and ongoing accounting operations. Responsibilities: • Review cash activity and deposits on a recurring basis in partnership with finance team members to support accurate recording and control of funds. • Complete monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, petty cash, and other balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed. • Prepare and post journal entries related to accruals, deferred revenue, prepaid expenses, payroll, receivables, revenue, and other recurring accounting transactions. • Track fixed asset activity by recording additions, calculating depreciation, and assisting with inventory verification of capital assets. • Analyze financial reports and account activity to support the preparation and maintenance of accurate balance sheet and income statement records. • Assist with specialized accounting entries involving investments, benefit-related adjustments, indirect cost allocations, and interdepartmental expense transfers. • Support reporting and accounting processes tied to grants, subsidiary activity, and other institution-related financial obligations. • Contribute to process evaluation and financial system-related activities when needed, including support for reporting tools and accounting workflow improvements.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager

Los Angeles, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
100 - 115 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to support a publicly traded organization in Los Angeles, California with critical income tax provision activities. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in quarterly and annual financial reporting, partnering with accounting and audit stakeholders to deliver accurate and well-supported tax results. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax provision knowledge, sound financial statement experience, and the ability to manage detailed analyses in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations for financial statement reporting. • Analyze current and deferred tax activity, including tax expense, deferred tax assets, and deferred tax liabilities, to ensure completeness and accuracy. • Prepare effective tax rate reconciliations and provide clear analysis of fluctuations across reporting periods. • Draft and support income tax disclosures for periodic and annual filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K. • Collaborate with corporate accounting and external auditors to address reporting questions and provide supporting documentation. • Monitor uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, and return-to-provision adjustments as part of the overall tax reporting process. • Review entity-level and jurisdiction-specific tax information to validate provision results and identify inconsistencies. • Maintain documentation, control support, and audit-ready workpapers related to income tax reporting. • Partner with the tax compliance team to align provision outputs with filed returns, estimates, and related tax data.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Tax Attorney

Costa Mesa, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
Tax Practice Seeks California-Licensed Attorney – 40-Hour Week + Monthly BonusesA legal practice handling tax-related matters is seeking a California-licensed Tax Attorney to join its team. This is a 100% onsite opportunity offering a consistent 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule and 40-hour workweek, a casual office environment, and monthly bonus potential. The Tax Attorney will work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, touching approximately 300 cases per month. While prior tax law experience is preferred, the firm will also consider attorneys coming from other practice areas, including personal injury, criminal defense, or collections, as well as candidates with IRS experience. This position is 100% onsite. Tax Attorney Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide legal advice and counsel to clients regarding tax-related matters.</li><li>Review cases and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</li><li>Prepare and review legal documents and case materials.</li><li>Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy.</li><li>Analyze evidence and develop strategies and arguments for matters requiring litigation.</li></ul> Perks:<ul><li>40 hour week!</li><li>Casual office environment</li><li>Monthly performance bonuses</li><li>Bonus potential averages approximately $1K–$5K per month, paid per settlement</li></ul>Pay: $110,000 - $180,000 DOE + monthly bonuses +benefits Benefits: health insurance, dental, vision benefits, and paid time off TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot][com]
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant/Sr. Staff Accountant

Long Beach, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented accounting specialist to join our team in Long Beach, California. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys owning core accounting activities, improving accuracy in financial reporting, and working across daily transactions and month-end processes. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, communicates effectively with internal partners, and is motivated to continue growing within a dynamic organization. Responsibilities: • Manage general ledger activity and prepare journal entries to support accurate monthly and year-end financial reporting. • Complete account reconciliations, analyze balance sheet activity, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Lead key month-end close tasks, including accruals, prepaid expense tracking, and review of financial variances. • Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, and bank reconciliation processes to maintain accurate records. • Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audit requests. • Assist with financial analysis and reporting by using Excel tools to organize data, identify trends, and validate results. • Contribute to accounting operations related to inventory, cost accounting, or manufacturing environments when applicable. • Work within ERP systems such as SAP or S/4HANA to record transactions, review data, and support accounting workflows.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

City of Industry, CA
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Temporary / Contract
48.08 - 52.88 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is actively recruiting for an strong Sr. Accountant to join the loan staff practice. The consultant’s primary responsibilities will be supporting the accounting team with month end close, booking journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, doing flux analysis and complex accounting entries. In addition, the consultant will need a strong understanding of GAAP accounting. This role is onsite. Technical Skills: - Strong month end close experience (Booking entries, Reconciliations, critical thinking skills) - Complex financial transaction experience (Accruals, Bonds, Loans, Debt covenants) - Capital projects (depreciation, additions, disposals) - Analyze monthly financial statements’ actual to budget and balance sheet flux analysis - Support external audit if needed - Heavy excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, large data sets) Soft Skills: - Ability to understand business processes quickly - Communicates effectively with various levels within the organization
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

City of Industry, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in City of Industry, California. This role will oversee key close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and strengthen reconciliation processes across multiple accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound knowledge of IFRS, and the ability to work effectively with accounting systems and advanced Excel tools. Responsibilities: • Manage monthly and year-end closing tasks, ensuring financial activity is recorded completely and on schedule. • Prepare and review journal entries, account analyses, and supporting documentation to maintain ledger accuracy. • Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key financial records, resolving discrepancies promptly. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by monitoring transactions and verifying proper account classification. • Support financial reporting by compiling accurate data and assisting with the preparation of statements in accordance with applicable standards. • Use Microsoft Excel to analyze account activity, identify trends, and improve reporting efficiency. • Work within Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains to process accounting transactions and maintain reliable system records. • Partner with internal teams to clarify accounting issues, improve documentation, and strengthen month-end processes.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Newbury Park, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
36.157 - 41.866 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join our finance team in Newbury Park, California on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist with strong NetSuite expertise who can support receivables, general accounting, and month-end activities in a fast-paced environment. The position will play an important part in improving financial workflows, analyzing account activity, and partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Manage invoicing, cash posting, and collection-related activities while identifying practical ways to improve accounts receivable workflows within NetSuite. • Create and refine NetSuite saved searches and reporting tools to support daily accounting operations and better visibility into financial data. • Review accounts receivable balances, investigate inconsistencies, and help resolve issues through timely reconciliations and follow-up. • Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash transactions to ensure records remain complete and accurate. • Contribute to month-end close by preparing account analyses, supporting schedules, and other necessary documentation. • Record journal entries and assist with general ledger activities to maintain reliable financial reporting. • Support specialized accounting processes, including trust-related activities, while recommending opportunities for better efficiency and control. • Use advanced Excel capabilities such as lookups and pivot tables to organize, interpret, and present financial information. • Maintain well-structured records for audit readiness and internal control compliance, and provide additional accounting support as business needs evolve.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Pomona, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support government finance operations through a contract assignment. This role will manage complex accounting activities across grants, revenues, debt service, and enterprise funds while helping maintain accurate financial records and timely reporting. The position is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and can analyze detailed financial data, oversee critical close processes, and provide dependable support to finance leadership. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly and year-end close activities, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule. • Prepare and review journal entries, maintain general ledger integrity, and resolve discrepancies through detailed account analysis. • Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and fund activity to support complete and accurate reporting. • Administer accounting work related to government grants, including tracking expenditures, monitoring compliance, and supporting reimbursement documentation. • Produce internal and external financial reports, including schedules and supporting documents for annual reporting requirements. • Analyze revenues, enterprise fund activity, and debt service transactions to identify variances, trends, and reporting issues. • Assist with budget development, expenditure monitoring, and financial forecasting by providing reliable accounting data and analysis. • Support audits and finance management requests by preparing documentation, answering accounting questions, and ensuring adherence to applicable regulations.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

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