We are looking for an experienced Senior Applications Engineer to manage the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical financial systems within our organization. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of financial applications while supporting business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise and leadership skills to drive innovation and continuous improvement in our financial software systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with finance teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to gather requirements and design technical solutions that meet business needs and regulatory standards.<br>• Manage the integration of financial applications with enterprise systems, ensuring secure, accurate, and efficient data flow across platforms.<br>• Monitor and optimize the performance of financial applications, addressing issues and identifying opportunities for system scalability and reliability.<br>• Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive financial data and ensure compliance with industry regulations.<br>• Lead projects from initiation to completion, coordinating resources, timelines, and priorities to deliver solutions on schedule.<br>• Create and maintain technical documentation for system configurations, workflows, and integrations to support future development and troubleshooting.<br>• Develop training materials and conduct sessions for end-users to ensure effective utilization of financial applications.<br>• Provide ongoing support to users by troubleshooting issues and addressing inquiries related to application functionality.<br>• Partner with product owners and other departments to align application capabilities with organizational goals.
<p><strong>Collections Specialist (Contract) – Brisbane, CA</strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Contract, with potential to convert to full-time</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hiring Through:</strong> Robert Half, Finance & Accounting Contract Talent Division</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Company Overview:</strong></p><p>Join a well-established service company in Brisbane, CA, known for exceptional client service and operational reliability. We are seeking a detail-oriented Collections Specialist to support the finance department and help maximize company cash flow by managing accounts receivable and collections activities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Contact customers via phone, email, and written correspondence to collect outstanding payments and resolve billing discrepancies.</li><li>Monitor and manage assigned accounts, analyze aging reports, and track collection efforts.</li><li>Work closely with the billing department to resolve invoicing issues and ensure accuracy of accounts.</li><li>Negotiate payment arrangements and follow up on promises to pay.</li><li>Document all collection activity and maintain up-to-date customer account records.</li><li>Escalate complex and delinquent accounts to management as appropriate.</li><li>Provide regular reports on collection progress and account status.</li><li>Support month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team in Oakland, California. In this role, you will oversee key financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in managing month-end processes, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee month-, quarter-, and year-end closes, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and continuous process improvements.</p><p> • Prepare financial statements and reports in compliance with accounting standards, providing actionable insights to management.</p><p> • Manage inventory accounting, costing, and valuation; lead counts, reconcile variances, and ensure effective inventory controls.</p><p> • Lead and mentor AP/AR teams, setting KPIs, fostering collaboration, and supporting training and development.</p><p> • Optimize NetSuite ERP and integrated systems to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and business alignment.</p>
<p><strong>Robert Half is proud to partner with an outstanding organization in the search for an accounting leader with non-profit or education industry experience! </strong>This role is pivotal in leading the accounting and financial day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution, playing a key role in modernizing and automating to drive greater efficiency and accuracy across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring compliance with GAAP and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records across all ledgers.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly journal entries, verifying that all transactions are recorded with precision and integrity.</li><li>Track and analyze monthly financial performance, delivering insightful variance reports and recommendations to leadership.</li><li>Design and maintain robust reconciliation procedures, including detailed bank and balance sheet reconciliations to strengthen financial accuracy.</li><li>Partner with leadership on annual planning, forecasting, and cash flow modeling, contributing to informed, strategic decision-making.</li><li>Lead audit preparation, compiling schedules, reconciliations, and documentation to support a smooth and timely year-end process.</li><li>Manage and monitor fixed asset accounting, while coordinating with the Development team on reconciliation of fundraising activities.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy across accounts payable, receivables, cash receipts, and general ledger functions.</li><li>Collaborate with the IT department to streamline accounting systems and advance automation and process improvements.</li><li>Oversee semi-monthly payroll administration, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation of payroll and benefits.</li><li>Provide support for benefits administration and open enrollment, maintaining compliance with state and federal requirements.</li><li>Maintain and continuously improve HRIS and payroll systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience.</li><li>Manage the preparation and submission of retirement contributions, census data, and compliance reports.</li><li>Champion process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to modernize, simplify, and automate financial and payroll functions.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Walnut Creek, California. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong accounting background and attention to detail to contribute directly to the organization’s financial operations. Reporting to the Controller, you will manage critical accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple areas.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Perform bank and account reconciliations, including financial statement analysis.</li><li>Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end closings.</li><li>Conduct financial analyses, reporting, and transaction reclassifications.</li><li>Maintain and reconcile lease schedules, contracts, and fixed asset records.</li><li>Manage multi-location sales and property tax filings.</li><li>Oversee company credit card usage and expense recording.</li><li>Collaborate with Collections, Trust, Cash Receipts, Payroll, and Accounts Payable teams as needed.</li><li>Support the evaluation, development, and implementation of improved financial controls and procedures.</li><li>Participate in special projects assigned by the Controller.</li><li>Investigate and resolve WIP credits, unidentified receipts, and unapplied receipts.</li></ul>
<p>Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> for an exciting opportunity in a growing organization. This position offers hands-on responsibility across the full spectrum of accounting processes, empowering you to drive efficient and accurate reporting. As a key contributor, you’ll work closely with leadership and play an instrumental role in ensuring seamless financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>As the Senior Accountant, you will oversee a variety of accounting functions, including general ledger management, financial reconciliations, and month-end close processes. Supporting the VP of Finance & Accounting, you will influence key decision-making and occasionally act as a point of contact for the Executive Leadership Team during their absence. You’ll need a keen eye for precision, an aptitude for data analysis, and a strong commitment to process improvement and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p>Your core responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Managing general ledger <strong>activities</strong> and ensuring proper reconciliation and accuracy in line with established accounting standards (GAAP).</li><li>Driving the <strong>month-end close process</strong> to deliver timely and accurate reporting.</li><li>Preparing trial balances, performing detailed account <strong>reconciliations</strong>, and reporting any discrepancies or variances.</li><li>Reviewing and processing essential <strong>transaction entries</strong> and journal entries, including EOY adjustments from external auditors.</li><li>Serving as a liaison for <strong>accounts payable/receivable (AP/AR)</strong> to resolve issues, analyze variances, and provide transactional support.</li><li>Supporting financial planning activities such as the <strong>annual budgeting process</strong> and year-end financial reviews.</li><li>Reviewing time card submissions while ensuring internal processes and procedures are followed.</li><li>Assisting with specialized <strong>accounting projects</strong> related to operations, including harvest accounting.</li><li>Developing and documenting <strong>internal processes and policies</strong> while maintaining robust internal controls.</li><li>Performing additional accounting and finance duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and reporting for our organization in Rutherford, California. This role requires someone with a strong attention to detail who can lead accounting processes while providing strategic insights to support business decisions. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership skills and a strong background in financial management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and ensure timely completion of monthly and quarterly financial close processes.<br>• Manage the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and departmental expense summaries.<br>• Provide leadership and guidance to accounting staff, fostering their development and ensuring high-quality execution of tasks.<br>• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger postings for accuracy and consistency.<br>• Analyze inventory costing for discrepancies and report notable trends or variances to management.<br>• Collaborate on the development of annual budgets, including farming activity budgets, and provide detailed analysis.<br>• Assist with tax-related tasks, including income analysis, shareholder distributions, and coordination for tax returns.<br>• Support external audits and ensure accurate data for annual tax filings.<br>• Partner with the Controller and other business leaders to deliver timely financial data and analysis for informed decision-making.<br>• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure proper coding and documentation approvals.
