We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join an office environment in California, supporting a range of accounting, tax, and administrative activities within the agriculture industry. This contract opportunity is well suited for an organized candidate who can manage financial records, assist with tax-related documentation, and help keep entity and trust administration organized. The role offers exposure to bookkeeping, reporting, banking support, and cross-functional coordination while working closely with internal leadership and external advisors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support day-to-day accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assembling financial schedules for reporting and review.<br>• Maintain accurate records across trusts, partnerships, corporations, and related entities, ensuring documentation is current and well organized.<br>• Track outgoing payments, incoming funds, and routine expenses while helping monitor the completeness of financial transaction records.<br>• Assist with month-end close tasks and contribute to the preparation of materials used for financial statement reviews and audits.<br>• Compile tax documentation and supporting schedules for individual, trust, partnership, and corporate filings, coordinating details with outside tax professionals as needed.<br>• Help manage estimated tax payments, filing extensions, deadline tracking, and responses to tax notices in a timely manner.<br>• Review bank activity, monitor cash positions, and prepare backup documentation for transfers, disbursements, and other treasury-related transactions.<br>• Maintain investment records, statements, and transaction schedules while supporting administrative processes tied to trusts and affiliated entities.<br>• Coordinate correspondence, filings, distributions, scheduling, and document preparation with attorneys, accountants, banks, and other external advisors as required.<br>• Provide broader administrative support and contribute to special projects assigned by the Office Administrator.
We are looking for a truly senior, hands-on professional who can take ownership independently and has experience working in an international group environment. Someone based in the Eastern Time Zone would be ideal.<br>The scope includes:<br>• Owning monthly and year-end close in line with the group reporting calendar, including journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and account reconciliations<br>• Maintaining general ledger integrity across bank, AR, AP, prepaids, accruals, and intercompany accounts<br>• Managing revenue recognition for hardware, SaaS, and service contracts, including deferred revenue<br>• Handling intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and billing to global group entities<br>• Overseeing customer billing, AR aging, collections, and payment dispute resolution in partnership with Sales and management<br>• Overseeing AP accounting and supplier payment accuracy, and reviewing and approving expense reports in SAP Concur<br>• Calculating, filing, and paying multi-state sales and use tax, responding to tax authorities, and preparing annual 1099 filings<br>• Supporting external audits, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies, and improving processes and controls<br>Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, experience with multi-state sales tax, and the ability to work confidently with international stakeholders are particularly important.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Assurance specialist to join a food and food processing organization in El Segundo, California on a contract-to-permanent basis. In this role, you will help keep quality and packaging initiatives moving forward by coordinating priorities, maintaining compliance standards, and supporting timely project delivery. This position is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, communicates effectively across teams, and brings strong organization and follow-through to day-to-day operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead quality assurance and packaging projects from planning through final execution, ensuring work progresses according to established goals and timelines.<br>• Partner with operations, quality, packaging, and outside suppliers to align activities, resolve issues, and keep deliverables on track.<br>• Monitor schedules, milestones, and dependencies across multiple active initiatives while providing clear progress updates to stakeholders.<br>• Anticipate project risks, identify potential delays, and take timely action to minimize disruption and maintain momentum.<br>• Verify that packaging components and product quality practices meet internal expectations as well as applicable regulatory standards.<br>• Prepare and maintain organized project records, meeting notes, status reports, and supporting documentation for cross-functional teams.<br>• Facilitate discussions, coordinate follow-up actions, and serve as a central point of communication among internal partners and vendors.<br>• Contribute to process improvement efforts that strengthen quality assurance workflows and packaging execution.<br>• Support coordination related to inbound shipments as needed to help maintain continuity across operational and packaging activities.
<p>Robert Half is searching for an Accounts Payable Manager to start immediately for an assignment that offers great long-term potential. As the Accounts Payable Manager, you will match and batch code, resolve A/P issues, process expense reports, update and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L, and process checks. The assignment offers an opportunity to transition full-time. For immediate consideration email your resume to and call 626.463.2030 to schedule an interview.</p><p>Team Leadership:</p><p>· Supervise and lead the accounts payable team.</p><p>· Provide guidance, training, and support to team members.</p><p>Process Oversight:</p><p>· Ensure efficient and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and related transactions.</p><p>· Establish and enforce policies and procedures for accounts payable processes.</p><p>Invoice Approval:</p><p>· Review and approve high-value or critical invoices.</p><p>· Work closely with other departments for necessary approvals.</p><p>Payment Authorization:</p><p>· Authorize payments within established approval limits.</p><p>· Ensure compliance with payment terms and discount opportunities.</p><p>Budget Management:</p><p>· Collaborate with finance and budgeting teams to manage cash flow related to accounts payable.</p><p>· Monitor and control expenses within budgetary constraints.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join a retail organization in California. In this role, you will help strengthen financial and operational controls by partnering with audit leadership, business stakeholders, and external auditors. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to compliance efforts, operational reviews, and advisory work while supporting a well-organized and effective audit function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with internal audit leadership to carry out annual compliance activities, including process walkthroughs and testing of internal controls tied to financial reporting.<br>• Monitor identified control issues and help drive timely corrective actions by coordinating follow-up efforts with relevant business teams.<br>• Build productive working relationships with external auditors by organizing walkthrough sessions, aligning schedules, and supplying supporting documentation for audit procedures.<br>• Contribute to the preparation and delivery of operational audits and consulting engagements across key business areas.<br>• Administer the department’s audit management platform, maintaining accurate records, status updates, and reporting outputs.<br>• Execute assigned portions of audit projects with thorough workpapers and documentation that meet established internal audit standards.<br>• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, identifying gaps and communicating observations in a clear and precise manner.
<p><strong>Management Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Burbank, CA</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time / Direct Hire</p><p>Our client, a small and growing manufacturing company, is seeking a <strong>Management Accountant</strong> to join their team in a highly visible, stand-alone accounting role. This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a small company environment and enjoys owning the full accounting cycle.</p><p><br></p><p>The Management Accountant will be responsible for all day-to-day accounting functions, month-end close, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and tax-related responsibilities. The ideal candidate will come from a <strong>small manufacturing or distribution environment</strong> and have experience managing a broad range of accounting duties independently.</p><p><em>Key Responsibilities</em></p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle <strong>accounts payable</strong> and <strong>accounts receivable</strong></li><li>Process <strong>payroll</strong></li><li>Prepare <strong>journal entries</strong> and account reconciliations</li><li>Lead the <strong>month-end close</strong> process</li><li>Prepare internal <strong>financial statements</strong></li><li>Perform <strong>inventory accounting</strong> and related analysis</li><li>Conduct general <strong>accounting analysis</strong> to support business decisions</li><li>Handle <strong>sales and use tax</strong> and <strong>property tax</strong> reporting/compliance</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures</li><li>Partner with leadership to provide financial insight and support operational decision-making</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead key corporate accounting activities in Burbank, California. This role plays an important part in delivering accurate financial close, consolidated reporting, audit coordination, and compliance support across a multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide processes and people while improving the efficiency and reliability of financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead designated portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, ensuring journal entries, reconciliations, validations, and issue resolution are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Analyze consolidated financial results and investigate notable fluctuations across revenue, margins, expenses, balance sheet accounts, intercompany activity, and prior-period adjustments, partnering with finance and operational teams to resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Prepare and review recurring reporting packages for senior leadership, board-level stakeholders, lenders, and other internal audiences, ensuring commentary, schedules, and analysis are complete and consistent.</p><p>• Serve as a primary coordinator for external audit activity by organizing requests, monitoring deliverables, reviewing support schedules, and facilitating communication between internal teams and auditors.</p><p>• Support tax-related compliance work by gathering required information, assisting with provisions and filings, maintaining transfer pricing support, and responding to inquiries in collaboration with outside advisors.</p><p>• Oversee intercompany accounting processes, including reconciliations, eliminations, fee calculations, loan-related compliance, and correction of differences between local and consolidated records.</p><p>• Administer important aspects of the global insurance program, such as renewals, exposure reporting, broker and carrier communication, claims documentation, and payment follow-up.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and process documentation to encourage consistent execution, compliance readiness, and continuity across regions.</p><p>• Drive process enhancements and automation efforts using Excel, Power Query, AI-enabled tools, and other workflow technologies to improve reporting quality, control effectiveness, and efficiency.</p><p>• Supervise assigned staff by setting priorities, reviewing output, offering technical guidance, and supporting timely completion of ongoing responsibilities and special projects.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Ventura, California. This role oversees day-to-day financial activities, supports accurate reporting, and helps maintain a disciplined control environment across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, broad accounting knowledge, and the ability to guide budgeting, forecasting, and compliance efforts in a fast-paced setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounting activities including cost analysis, fixed assets, and general ledger functions to ensure reliable and timely financial records.</p><p>• Oversee the monthly close cycle, review journal entries and reconciliations, and help deliver accurate financial statements within established deadlines.</p><p>• Manage and support accounting staff, providing direction, quality review, and coaching to promote accuracy and accountability.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze monthly forecasts and annual budgets, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improved financial performance.</p><p>• Review weekly disbursements and cash reconciliations to strengthen cash management practices and maintain appropriate financial controls.</p><p>• Monitor sales and use tax activity and coordinate filings to support compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Partner with operational and finance leaders to develop, track, and refine key performance indicators that support business goals.</p><p>• Maintain adherence to internal accounting policies, control standards, and government contract requirements where applicable.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to support a business management and family services team in Woodland Hills, California. This position serves high-income and high-net-worth clients, combining hands-on accounting work with responsive day-to-day financial support. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage a wide range of bookkeeping responsibilities in a stable, long-term role.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee recurring bookkeeping activities across daily, weekly, monthly, and annual cycles for multiple client accounts.</p><p>• Manage outgoing and incoming cash activity, including bill payments, deposits, wire transfers, and client invoicing.</p><p>• Administer payroll processing for both administrative staff and household employees while maintaining accurate supporting records.</p><p>• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts, investigate variances, and record transactions properly in the general ledger.</p><p>• Maintain complete financial records by posting journal entries, updating ledgers, and organizing documentation for future reference.</p><p>• Prepare or review year-end reporting support such as 1099 and W-2 information and coordinate related payment tracking.</p><p>• Compile financial schedules, trial balance support, and customized reports requested by clients or firm leadership.</p><p>• Assist with client onboarding, respond to time-sensitive requests, and provide attentive service to clients and their representatives.</p><p>• Support tax-related workflows by tracking deadlines, preserving documentation, answering accounting questions, and facilitating requested tax payments.</p><p>• Travel within the greater Los Angeles area when needed to support special projects, train client personnel, or help implement accounting processes at client sites.</p>