<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join an organization in Livermore, California on a Long-term Contract basis. In this role, you will evaluate cost movements, support pricing decisions, and provide financial insight that helps business partners respond effectively to changing conditions. The position offers a strong opportunity to work across sales, supply chain, and finance while contributing to forecasting, analysis, and process improvement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze changes in inventory-related costs and determine how those shifts influence customer pricing and overall financial outcomes.</p><p>• Work closely with sales and supply chain partners to collect key inputs, confirm assumptions, and relay pricing impacts in a clear and timely manner.</p><p>• Manage assigned pricing segments from the initial quotation stage through final invoicing at build completion, ensuring consistency and accuracy throughout the process.</p><p>• Prepare well-structured customer communications that explain pricing adjustments using accurate financial data and supporting analysis.</p><p>• Build ad hoc financial models and run scenario-based evaluations to assess the effects of cost volatility on pricing and margin.</p><p>• Assist with recurring planning activities, including monthly forecasts, budget preparation, and analysis of actual results versus expectations.</p><p>• Help enhance FP&A resources by improving reporting tools, standard templates, and analytical processes used by the finance team.</p><p>• Review current reporting workflows, identify control or efficiency gaps, and recommend practical improvements to strengthen decision support.</p><p>• Deliver accurate financial insights to stakeholders on schedule and collaborate across functions to support business-aligned financial decisions.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Union City, California. This role focuses on evaluating product costs, maintaining accurate standard costing data, and providing analysis that helps improve operational and financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing environments and can translate detailed cost information into practical business insights.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Develop and monitor standard costs for materials, labor, overhead, and manufacturing activities.</li><li>Prepare cost accounting entries, reconciliations, and reporting in compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Manage inventory valuation, cost rollups, labor reviews, and job closing activities.</li><li>Analyze cost variances and provide insights on key factors impacting performance.</li><li>Evaluate profitability across products, customers, projects, and business segments.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning through cost and margin analysis.</li><li>Create financial models to assess pricing, investments, operational improvements, and sourcing decisions.</li><li>Recommend cost-saving and profit-enhancing initiatives to improve business results.</li><li>Partner with operations, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to strengthen cost management.</li><li>Support new product launches with cost estimates, margin projections, and break-even analysis.</li><li>Monitor inventory activity, cycle counts, and obsolete inventory reserves.</li><li>Maintain internal controls related to inventory, fixed assets, and cost accounting processes.</li><li>Perform ad hoc financial and operational analyses as needed.</li><li>Enhance ERP systems, costing procedures, and reporting tools.</li><li>Develop dashboards and management reports to track financial and operational performance.</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and data accuracy.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting analyses and documentation.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support a global manufacturer serving the semiconductor and advanced technology sectors in Livermore, California. This Contract position will contribute to accurate product costing, reliable inventory valuation, and financial analysis that helps manufacturing leaders make informed operating decisions. The role works closely with finance and operations in a fast-paced production setting where precision, consistency, and sound judgment are essential.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage the standard cost structure by maintaining material, labor, and overhead rates and updating assumptions as production conditions change.</p><p>• Review inventory balances across raw materials, work in process, and finished goods to help ensure valuation remains complete, accurate, and compliant with company policies.</p><p>• Complete cost-related month-end activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules tied to the close process.</p><p>• Examine manufacturing variances such as production efficiency, purchase price differences, and work order results to explain financial performance.</p><p>• Collaborate with plant and operations teams to assess cost drivers, evaluate manufacturing results, and highlight areas affecting margins or throughput.</p><p>• Track inventory exposure by identifying slow-moving, obsolete, or excess stock and assist in calculating appropriate reserve levels.</p><p>• Perform recurring assessments of labor and overhead allocations to confirm costing inputs continue to reflect operational realities.</p><p>• Support planning cycles by contributing analysis for cost of goods sold, manufacturing spend, and related budget or forecast updates.</p><p>• Participate in physical inventory activities and review inventory control practices to strengthen accuracy and accountability.</p><p>• Prepare audit-ready documentation, assist with compliance and control requirements, and deliver recurring reporting such as reserve analysis and close package support while recommending process improvements within cost accounting and inventory controls.</p>
<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a a growing, manufacturing organization is seeking a <strong>Cost Accountant</strong> to support inventory, COGS, and manufacturing cost functions across multiple sites. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented accounting professional who thrives in a high‑reliability, production‑focused environment and who enjoys partnering with operations and senior leadership. For more information, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform month‑end close activities and prepare journal entries for inventory, COGS, and fixed assets</li><li>Reconcile inventory, cost of sales, and general ledger accounts </li><li>Analyze variances including purchase price variances and work order variances </li><li>Assist with inventory costing and related ERP activities </li><li>Support internal/external audits including SOX testing and annual reviews </li><li>Track capital expenditures, maintain fixed asset records, and handle prepaid amortization </li><li>Prepare business property tax filings and U.S. Census reporting </li><li>Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to internal accounting policies </li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a well-established Fortune 500 organization, is seeking a Legal Bill Analyst to join its legal operations team for a 3-month contract period with possibily for extension. This role is ideal for a legal billing professional, legal bill reviewer, or workers' compensation defense legal support professional with strong analytical skills and experience evaluating legal invoices.</p><p><br></p><p>The Legal Bill Analyst will primarily be responsible for reviewing and analyzing outside counsel invoices through CounselLink, ensuring billing practices align with company guidelines and determining whether charges are reasonable and appropriate. This position does not involve direct case handling but does require a solid understanding of workers' compensation defense matters to effectively evaluate billing activity and related documentation.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hybrid role with candidates expected to report on-site to the Walnut Creek office 3 days a week and work remotely 2 days a week.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review and analyze legal invoices submitted through CounselLink.</li><li>Evaluate billing entries for accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with established billing guidelines.</li><li>Identify billing discrepancies, questionable charges, and guideline exceptions.</li><li>Communicate with internal stakeholders regarding invoice review findings and billing-related questions.</li><li>Review documents, correspondence, and claim-related information within the claims management system as needed to support invoice evaluations.</li><li>Apply knowledge of workers' compensation defense practices to assess the appropriateness of legal services billed.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation of invoice review decisions.</li><li>Support legal operations and claims teams with additional billing and reporting-related projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide the fiscal strategy and day-to-day financial operations of a mission-driven non-profit organization in the Turlock, California area. This role will oversee budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and compliance while helping leadership make informed decisions that support sustainable growth. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of governmental accounting and the ability to manage complex financial processes with accuracy, transparency, and accountability.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the organization’s financial planning activities, including development of the annual budget and ongoing monitoring of performance against approved targets.</p><p>• Lead the monthly close cycle by reviewing financial activity, ensuring timely reconciliations, and producing accurate statements for leadership review.</p><p>• Prepare and present financial reports that translate key results, risks, and trends into clear insights for executive stakeholders and board members.</p><p>• Manage cash flow planning by forecasting near-term and long-range funding needs to support operational stability and strategic priorities.</p><p>• Strengthen budget processes by establishing effective controls, improving financial workflows, and promoting consistency across departments.</p><p>• Oversee accounting practices related to municipalities and other government-connected funding sources, ensuring adherence to applicable standards and regulations.</p><p>• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate financial performance, support decision-making, and align fiscal management with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with nonprofit and governmental accounting requirements through accurate recordkeeping, policy oversight, and audit-ready documentation.</p>
<p> This is a Long-term Contract opportunity offering a hybrid work arrangement and the chance to contribute to a fast-paced environment focused on accuracy, communication, and operational support. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, confidence working with vendors and internal partners, and the ability to manage multiple finance-related tasks efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create and maintain purchase orders while ensuring information is complete, accurate, and aligned with internal guidelines.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors to address questions, follow up on outstanding items, and help resolve billing-related issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Review, track, and process vendor invoices to support smooth financial operations and proper documentation.</p><p>• Partner with facilities and internal support teams to coordinate requests, scheduling needs, and operational follow-through.</p><p>• Assist with finance-related projects designed to improve workflows, support implementation activities, and strengthen team processes.</p><p>• Help organize and support training sessions tied to updated procedures, tools, or process enhancements.</p><p>• Prepare spreadsheets, records, and status updates using Microsoft Excel and other business systems to keep information current and accessible.</p><p>• Provide general coordination support to the finance team by managing priorities, responding to ad hoc requests, and maintaining clear communication across stakeholders</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial administration of projects in Fremont, California. This role works closely with operations and project teams to maintain accurate project records, support contract compliance, and help ensure reliable revenue and cost reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage project-related financial activity in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Set up new projects, revisions, and approved scope changes in accounting and project management systems, ensuring budgets and values are recorded accurately.<br>• Review project documentation for completeness and compliance, verify account structures, and prevent incorrect or incomplete bookings from moving forward.<br>• Update cost estimates for ongoing work in a timely manner so active projects reflect current financial expectations.<br>• Prepare and manage owner notice documentation, including lien-related filings and releases, while coordinating supporting materials when required.<br>• Monitor projects through completion and finalize closeout activities within the accounting system once contractual work is finished.<br>• Support post-payroll reporting by assisting with financial analysis tied to labor activity and project performance.<br>• Examine monthly project charges, identify inconsistencies, and work with stakeholders to resolve billing or cost allocation issues.<br>• Verify labor hours charged to jobs against weekly timesheet submissions to help maintain accurate project costing.<br>• Evaluate work-in-progress and overall project results, offering insights that can strengthen profitability and improve cash flow management.<br>• Contribute to month-end close activities and assist with additional accounting initiatives or department projects as assigned.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role supports the financial management of construction projects by overseeing billing, cost tracking, reconciliations, and reporting throughout each project stage. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with project teams and accounting records to keep financial information accurate, timely, and aligned with contract requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Establish new projects in the accounting system, including budgets, cost structures, and coding needed for accurate financial tracking.</p><p>• Monitor job-related spending, subcontractor commitments, approved changes, and overall cost activity to maintain clear project visibility.</p><p>• Create and process monthly customer invoicing, progress billings, and other project-related billing documents with accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Examine subcontractor invoices for supporting backup, proper authorization, and compliance before payment is released.</p><p>• Analyze budget performance and update profitability projections across the life of each project.</p><p>• Reconcile project accounts, research variances, and resolve discrepancies affecting job cost accuracy.</p><p>• Support month-end activities by preparing accruals, assisting with close tasks, and contributing to financial reporting deliverables.</p><p>• Produce job cost and project performance reports and share key financial insights with Project Managers and internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Track retention balances for both receivables and payables while helping maintain audit readiness and contract compliance documentation</p>
<p>We are looking for a Finance Manager to lead financial planning activities and provide meaningful insight that supports business decisions in Walnut Creek, California. This role focuses on building reliable forecasts, analyzing operating results, and guiding the annual planning cycle with a strong command of financial data. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex analysis into practical recommendations for stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial planning.</li><li>Build financial models to analyze sales channels, promotions, margins, and growth.</li><li>Monitor key drivers including sales performance, product launches, marketing ROI, and supply chain costs.</li><li>Track profitability and margin performance to support operations and planning.</li><li>Prepare monthly financial reports, KPI dashboards, and variance analyses.</li><li>Provide insights and recommendations to improve spending, efficiency, and business performance.</li><li>Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain on forecasting, inventory, and cost planning.</li><li>Translate financial results into actionable business recommendations for leadership.</li><li>Improve FP&A processes, reporting tools, systems, and data accuracy.</li><li>Promote financial accountability and cross-functional alignment across the organization.</li></ul>
We are looking for a Data Analyst to support operational teams during a period of rapid expansion by identifying inefficiencies and turning complex workflows into scalable, data-informed processes. This position combines hands-on execution with analytical problem-solving, helping teams improve productivity through automation, reporting, and measurable process improvements. Based in Concord, California, this role works closely with cross-functional stakeholders to uncover savings opportunities, strengthen data reliability, and support smarter business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with internal teams to assess day-to-day processes, document workflow patterns, and uncover barriers that slow execution.<br>• Design and implement practical automation solutions that reduce repetitive administrative work and improve operational consistency.<br>• Analyze time, cost, and throughput data to identify inefficiencies and estimate the business value of proposed process enhancements.<br>• Support high-volume operational periods by improving task handoffs, refining process flow, and increasing team capacity.<br>• Create business intelligence dashboards and reporting tools that track performance metrics, productivity trends, and key operational indicators.<br>• Develop data models that enable clear analysis of business performance and support decision-making across departments.<br>• Connect and reconcile information from systems such as Salesforce, NetSuite, and other business platforms to provide a unified reporting view.<br>• Maintain the accuracy and structure of operational datasets so reporting tools and business processes rely on dependable information.<br>• Prepare data-backed recommendations and business cases to help leadership evaluate automation, tooling, and workflow redesign initiatives.
<p>Reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u> for additional information or questions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Financial Planner | Wealth Management Firm | Walnut Creek| Hybrid; 1 day onsite</strong></p><p> </p><p>Join a top-tier, fee-based wealth management firm known for rigorous investment research, disciplined portfolio management, and truly comprehensive financial planning. This is a chance to work alongside seasoned advisors and play a key role in delivering thoughtful, holistic advice to a diverse client base.</p><p> </p><p>You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team with a clear path to Lead Advisor. The firm offers strong work-life balance, three weeks of PTO, fully paid medical, dental, and vision, a generous 401(k) match, and meaningful long-term growth.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze client data and develop tailored financial planning recommendations</li><li>Attend meetings as the planning specialist and support advisors directly</li><li>Build and help implement complex financial plans</li><li>Provide guidance on estate, tax, retirement, cash flow, Social Security, pensions, and equity compensation</li><li>Maintain planning data across platforms and improve internal processes</li><li>Share planning updates and best practices with advisor teams</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
<p>Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a <strong>Financial Crimes Analyst</strong> to support a <strong>special project</strong> focused on <strong>fraud detection, transaction monitoring, AML compliance, and customer risk review</strong>. This role will be responsible for reviewing potentially suspicious activity, investigating fraud alerts, performing KYC and due diligence activities, and helping ensure compliance with <strong>BSA/AML regulatory requirements</strong> and internal financial crimes policies. This is a HYBRID role. </p><p> </p><p>The ideal candidate will have experience in <strong>fraud operations, AML investigations, KYC/CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and suspicious activity review</strong> within a banking or financial services environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Review fraud, AML, and transaction monitoring alerts to identify unusual or suspicious activity.</li><li>Investigate flagged transactions, account activity, and customer behavior for potential fraud, money laundering, or other financial crimes concerns.</li><li>Conduct <strong>KYC, CIP, CDD, and EDD</strong> reviews for new and existing customers.</li><li>Analyze customer profiles, account history, transactional activity, and external research to assess risk.</li><li>Escalate potentially suspicious activity for case development and SAR consideration, as appropriate.</li><li>Support <strong>BSA/AML compliance efforts</strong> by adhering to regulatory requirements, internal controls, and project guidelines.</li><li>Perform sanctions and watchlist screening reviews, including OFAC-related alert handling where applicable.</li><li>Document investigations thoroughly and maintain accurate case notes in accordance with audit and regulatory standards.</li><li>Partner with compliance, fraud, operations, and risk teams to support issue resolution and case disposition.</li><li>Assist with quality control, remediation, backlog clearance, and project-based review work as needed.</li><li>Identify patterns, trends, and emerging fraud risks and escalate findings to leadership.</li><li>Ensure work is completed within required service-level expectations and productivity metrics.</li></ul><p><br></p>