<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee core accounting activities for a manufacturing organization in Modesto, California. This Long-term Contract, Accounting Manager position is ideal for a hands-on leader who can guide daily financial operations, strengthen team performance, and help refine departmental processes. The Accounting Manager will work closely with leadership and cross-functional partners to improve reporting accuracy, support closing activities, and drive greater operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities across payables, receivables, account reconciliations, and cash-related processes to keep operations running smoothly.</p><p>• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance support to accounting staff while fostering accountability and focused growth.</p><p>• Coordinate month-end and year-end close tasks, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate.</p><p>• Examine financial entries and transactions to confirm proper coding, accuracy, and timely processing.</p><p>• Track outstanding balances, collection efforts, supplier disbursements, and cash flow movements to support sound financial management.</p><p>• Strengthen and maintain accounting controls, documented procedures, and consistent operational standards across the department.</p><p>• Prepare materials for audit and compliance activities and respond to information requests in a timely manner.</p><p>• Recommend and implement improvements to workflows, reporting methods, and department processes, including support for system enhancement initiatives.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial and operational reporting that helps leadership evaluate performance and make informed decisions.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues, streamline processes, and document best practices for ongoing efficiency.</p>
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial operations for multiple privately held businesses in Livermore, California. This position serves as a key advisor to company leadership while managing the full accounting cycle, maintaining strong internal controls, and delivering accurate financial information for decision-making. The role is ideal for someone with a background in construction-related accounting who can balance day-to-day execution with high-level financial oversight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the complete accounting function across three related entities, ensuring accurate records, timely transaction processing, and reliable financial data.<br>• Lead daily accounting activities by guiding support staff responsible for payables, receivables, billing administration, payroll input, and other transactional tasks.<br>• Oversee weekly payroll operations, including multistate processing, labor tracking, job cost allocation, and reporting for certified and prevailing wage requirements.<br>• Produce monthly and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting analyses to highlight performance and operating trends.<br>• Manage customer invoicing, subcontractor disbursements, draw schedules, and lien documentation to keep project-related financial activity aligned with contract milestones.<br>• Monitor construction cost activity by reconciling project expenses, reviewing change orders, and assigning costs accurately across jobs and business units.<br>• Partner with the president and project leadership to review budgets, validate project financials, and support informed operational decisions.<br>• Maintain compliance with applicable tax rules, payroll regulations, and construction-related reporting standards at the state and federal levels.<br>• Prepare schedules and documentation needed for audits, tax filings, and project closeout processes while supporting the use of accounting platforms common to the construction industry.
We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate, compliant payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in San Ramon, California. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical payroll expertise with strong leadership skills and can guide high-volume processing across multiple states. The successful candidate will partner closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls, resolve issues efficiently, and ensure timely payroll delivery from start to finish.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead end-to-end payroll operations for a large employee population, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage payroll processing across multiple states and legal entities while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements.<br>• Oversee payroll calculations involving regular earnings, commissions, and other variable compensation elements.<br>• Review payroll reconciliations, audit findings, and internal control activities to identify discrepancies and drive corrective action.<br>• Direct year-end payroll activities, including W-2 and W-2C preparation, validation, and distribution.<br>• Supervise and develop payroll team members by providing training, coaching, and performance guidance.<br>• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Compliance, Internal Audit, and business leadership to address payroll questions and support operational needs.<br>• Monitor timekeeping inputs and related processes to improve payroll accuracy and reduce processing issues.<br>• Use payroll systems and reporting tools, including Excel-based analysis, to investigate exceptions and support decision-making.
<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to support financial operations. This individual will play a key role in driving an accurate and timely close process, maintaining a disciplined general ledger, and ensuring strong financial controls across the organization.</p><p>This is a highly visible role partnering closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support operational and financial decision-making. For more information on this position please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and execute the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in alignment with corporate deadlines</li><li>Prepare and maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliations with full supporting documentation</li><li>Analyze variances versus budget and prior periods</li><li>Oversee corporate credit card program, including reconciliations and policy compliance</li><li>Track capital projects and ensure proper capitalization in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Maintain fixed asset subledger and depreciation schedules</li><li>Reconcile capital spend to approved budgets and support capital planning initiatives</li><li>Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and regulatory requirements</li><li>Prepare and file recurring reports (sales & use tax, property tax, and other filings)</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and supporting documentation</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes, including testing and documentation</li><li>Support ERP systems (SAP experience highly preferred) to ensure data integrity</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls</li><li>Partner with operations, finance, and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Provide support across AR/AP processes as needed</li><li>Monitor receivables and assist in resolving issues impacting cash flow and collections</li><li>Collaborate on operational or customer-related issues impacting financial results</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial reporting in Concord, California. This position will oversee close activities, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and help ensure compliance with audit and reporting standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes while partnering effectively with internal stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop an accounting team while promoting accountability and professional growth.</li><li>Oversee month-end close activities, including review of reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting schedules.</li><li>Ensure accurate financial records, reporting compliance, and strong internal controls.</li><li>Investigate and resolve complex accounting transactions, ensuring issues are fully analyzed and closed.</li><li>Drive process optimization, automation initiatives, and system enhancement projects to improve efficiency.</li><li>Support technology-driven improvements, including AI and workflow modernization efforts.</li><li>Collaborate with finance, operations, and supply chain teams across multiple business units.</li><li>Assist with specialized accounting areas such as intercompany transactions, joint ventures, employee benefits, and other technical matters.</li><li>Contribute to regulatory reporting and compliance within healthcare, nonprofit, or multi-entity environments.</li><li>Champion continuous improvement and a high-performance team culture.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for the organization in Union City, California. This role will lead essential close activities, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and support audit readiness through strong controls and documentation. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entry review while partnering across teams to strengthen accounting processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day AR, AP, and GL operations</p><p>• Own month-end close and financial reporting accuracy</p><p>• Validate journal entries, reconciliations, balances, and variances</p><p>• Create and deliver financial and KPI reports</p><p>• Support development of the annual financial plan</p><p>• Streamline controls, processes, and workflows; ensure proper period close and documentation</p><p>• Lead financial statements and audit support</p><p>• Partner with departments on accurate revenue and expense recognition</p><p>• Hire, coach, and retain accounting staff</p><p>• Oversee sales tax, returns, 1099s, and regulatory compliance</p><p>• Assess and implement accounting systems and tools</p><p>• Ensure compliance with current US GAAP standards</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset and lease accounting records</p><p>• Lead and support ad hoc initiatives, process improvements, and system upgrades</p>
<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is working with a growing company that is adding an Accounting Manager to the team. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, leadership experience as well has experience managing sales and use tax reporting for multiple states. This is an in the office position based in Sacramento. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee accounting functions and support accurate, timely financial reporting.</li><li>Take a hands-on role in month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.</li><li>Review work and appropriately allocate responsibilities across the accounting team.</li><li>Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.</li><li>Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff.</li><li>Lead multi-state sales and use tax compliance, reporting, filings, and reconciliations.</li><li>Serve as the internal subject matter expert on sales and use tax matters.</li><li>Research and interpret multi-state contractor, manufacturer, retailer, and fabrication tax regulations.</li><li>Maintain exemption and resale certificates, business registrations, and tax documentation.</li><li>Determine tax treatment for furnish-only and furnish-and-install contracts.</li><li>Identify manufacturing exemptions, tax incentives, and tax-saving opportunities.</li><li>Lead state and local sales and use tax audits and manage responses, appeals, and refund claims.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Jennifer Fukumae</strong> is a direct-hire recruiter specializing in Financial Services, partnering with firms and professionals to connect top talent with the right opportunities. <u>Reach out via LinkedIn or email to start a conversation.</u></p><p> </p><p>An established Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm in San Ramon is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Reporting & Billing Specialist</strong> to join its growing operations team.</p><p> </p><p>This is an internal-facing role that works closely with financial advisors and the firm's internal team to support portfolio reporting, quarterly billing, account administration, and operational workflows. The primary focus will be managing quarterly billing across client accounts, maintaining accurate account data, and overseeing reporting and financial systems, including Envestnet Tamarac.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Quarterly Billing:</strong> Manage the end-to-end quarterly billing process across client accounts, ensuring calculations are accurate and completed on schedule.</li><li><strong>Billing & Fee Administration:</strong> Review fee schedules, account information, and billing calculations; identify discrepancies and communicate anticipated billing amounts to advisors and internal teams.</li><li><strong>Portfolio Reporting:</strong> Manage Envestnet Tamarac, including portfolio accounting, reporting functionality, and ongoing system maintenance.</li><li><strong>Account Administration:</strong> Set up new accounts, establish client portals, process account updates, and maintain accurate information across internal systems.</li><li><strong>CRM Management:</strong> Oversee CRM data and maintain accurate account, household, and relationship records.</li><li><strong>Daily Operations:</strong> Handle system updates, reporting needs, account maintenance, and other operational tasks that keep the firm running smoothly.</li><li><strong>Internal Collaboration:</strong> Partner with advisors and internal team members to coordinate billing cycles, resolve operational issues, and support ongoing reporting needs.</li></ul><p> </p>