We are looking for an Import Cost Compliance Analyst to support import documentation and cost validation activities for a leading retail organization in Manhattan Beach, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can manage high-volume shipping records, investigate discrepancies, and help maintain accurate compliance standards across international transactions. The role works closely with production, costing, logistics, and external partners to keep import processes moving efficiently while meeting documentation and regulatory requirements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine import and shipping documentation for multiple product categories, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance before approval.<br>• Investigate exceptions, identify recurring document or pricing issues, and take action to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Validate charges, pricing details, and supporting records against internal cost data, surcharge references, and related compliance materials.<br>• Process manual invoices and prepare structured upload files for use in business systems and reporting workflows.<br>• Communicate with internal teams, vendors, agents, and overseas partners to request corrections and clarify order or pricing concerns.<br>• Oversee compliance activity for subsidiary or specialized accounts that involve added documentation steps, regulatory review, or closer operational control.<br>• Partner with freight forwarders and customs brokers to confirm rates, support approvals, and facilitate licensing or customs clearance for complex shipments.<br>• Compare final shipping documents to preliminary records used in import licensing to ensure alignment and regulatory accuracy.<br>• Provide day-to-day guidance to team members who are new to the role while helping maintain organized filing and department records.
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a growing team in Valencia, California. In this role, you will help guide business decisions through planning, performance analysis, and insightful reporting while working closely with leaders across the organization. This position combines hands-on financial analysis with dashboard development and systems support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and process improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead support for company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities.<br>• Evaluate business performance by reviewing profit and loss trends, revenue, costs, margins, and volume drivers, and explain results against plans and prior periods.<br>• Create and refine financial models used for projections, what-if analysis, and decision support for strategic initiatives.<br>• Collaborate with teams across operations, sales, and management to identify trends and prepare clear reporting materials with actionable recommendations.<br>• Contribute financial insight to capital investments, acquisition-related analysis, and other high-priority business projects.<br>• Develop and maintain dashboards and recurring reports using Excel, Power BI, and Alteryx, drawing from enterprise systems and centralized data sources.<br>• Improve reporting processes and data workflows by identifying issues, increasing automation, and partnering with Finance and IT to strengthen data accuracy and consistency.<br>• Work with external technology providers on system enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and issue resolution related to financial reporting tools.<br>• Act as an internal resource for FP&A reporting questions and maintain documentation that supports standardized processes and knowledge sharing.
<p>Robert Half is in search for a Financial Analyst for local ongoing opportunities. The Financial Analyst, you will conduct financial modeling on various financial products as well as measure, analyze and forecast performance in conjunction with operating plans. Additional duties include advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and preparing reports for management. For Immediate consideration please email your resume and call 626.463.2030 to schedule an interview. </p><p>Financial Modeling:</p><p>· Develop and maintain financial models to analyze and forecast company performance</p><p>· Use spreadsheet tools to create projections, scenario analyses, and sensitivity analyses.</p><p>Budgeting and Forecasting:</p><p>· Collaborate with various departments to create and manage budgets.</p><p>· Prepare financial forecasts, identifying trends and potential areas of concern or opportunity.</p><p>Financial Reporting:</p><p>· Generate and analyze financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.</p><p>· Communicate financial results and trends to management and stakeholders.</p><p>Variance Analysis:</p><p>· Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.</p><p>· Identify and investigate discrepancies, providing explanations for variances.</p><p>Decision Support:</p><p>· Provide decision support by analyzing financial data and making recommendations for strategic and operational decisions.</p><p>· Assess the financial impact of potential investments, projects, or business initiatives.</p><p>Market and Industry Analysis:</p><p>· Monitor economic and industry trends that may impact the organization's financial performance.</p><p>· Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.</p><p> </p><p><br></p>
<p>Accounting Analyst</p><p>Our client is a dynamic, growing business management firm seeking an experienced Accounting Analyst to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and wants exposure to complex financial and business matters.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of relevant accounting or financial analysis experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. A CPA is preferred.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Analyze financial information and client data to support business and financial decision-making.</li><li>Prepare and interpret financial reports, presentations, analyses, and executive summaries for client meetings.</li><li>Coordinate with external advisors, including investment professionals, tax consultants, legal counsel, insurance specialists, and other professional partners.</li><li>Evaluate clients’ insurance and risk management arrangements and assist with appropriate coverage strategies.</li><li>Review partnership structures, investment opportunities, and other financial matters.</li><li>Support specialized financial activities involving trusts, charitable entities, tax estimate tracking, K-1 monitoring, and asset-related oversight.</li><li>Manage multiple client assignments and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Translate complex financial and operational information into clear, actionable insights.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with clients, internal team members, and external advisors through timely and professional communication.</li><li>Handle sensitive financial and client information with discretion and confidentiality.</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>4+ years of accounting, financial analysis, business management, or related experience.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; Accounting preferred.</li><li>CPA preferred.</li><li>Strong understanding of accounting and financial concepts.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with financial/accounting systems.</li><li>Professional, proactive, and team-oriented approach.</li></ul><p>Opportunity</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm and work closely with clients, professional advisors, and internal teams on a broad range of financial and business matters. The position offers meaningful client exposure, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.</p><p>If you are an experienced accounting professional looking for a dynamic role with variety, client interaction, and opportunities for growth, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>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 number 00460-0013514648. email resume to [email protected]</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice processing and payment operations for a Contract position based in Los Angeles, California. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in coding and approvals, and the ability to keep vendor payments accurate and on schedule. The selected candidate will contribute to a well-organized finance function by handling high-volume AP tasks, maintaining reliable records, and helping ensure timely reconciliation and disbursement activity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, proper authorization, and correct general ledger coding before entry and payment.<br>• Process accounts payable transactions efficiently while maintaining complete and accurate documentation for each item.<br>• Prepare and execute payment activities, including ACH disbursements and check runs, in accordance with established schedules.<br>• Match approved invoices to supporting records and resolve discrepancies with internal teams or vendors as needed.<br>• Maintain vendor payment data within finance systems and help ensure information remains current and reliable.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable balances and investigate variances to support accurate month-end reporting.<br>• Use platforms such as Oracle Fusion and PeopleSoft to enter, track, and monitor payable activity.<br>• Support continuous workflow accuracy by identifying issues in invoice handling, coding, or payment processing and escalating them appropriately.
<p>Robert Half is currently looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist with SAP expertise to join our finance team in Downtown LA. As an Accounts Payable Specialist with SAP experience, you will play a critical role in the financial operations of our company. You will be responsible for processing invoices, managing vendor accounts, reconciling payments, and ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded in our SAP system. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the efficient financial management of the organization. Please call our office 213.629.4602 for consideration.</p><p> </p><p>· Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.</p><p>· Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist</p><p>· SAP experience is required.</p><p>· Strong understanding of accounts payable principles and practices.</p><p>· Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance.</p><p>· Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial software.</p><p>· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.</p><p>· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</p><p>· Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>· Effective communication and interpersonal skills.</p><p>· Team player with a customer service-oriented attitude.</p><p>· Self-motivated and able to work independently.</p><p> </p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a hybrid position to support an entertainment client to cover for a maternity leave. This role focuses on processing invoices accurately, maintaining organized financial records, and helping ensure vendors are paid on time through established payment methods. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working with coded invoices, and hands-on experience handling core accounts payable activities. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Review and process incoming invoices with accurate general ledger coding and proper documentation.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable transactions from receipt through payment while maintaining compliance with internal controls.</p><p>• Prepare and execute vendor payments using methods such as ACH and check runs according to scheduled deadlines.</p><p>• Verify invoice details against supporting records to resolve discrepancies before payment is released.</p><p>• Maintain organized accounts payable files and update payment records to support reporting and audit readiness.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to answer payment questions and follow up on outstanding items.</p>
<p>Robert Half is searching for Accounts Payable Specialists to start immediately for an assignment that offers great long-term potential. As the Accounts Payable Specialist, 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 Accounts Payable Clerk reports to the Accounting Manager in this fast paced and expanding department. The assignment offers an opportunity to transition full-time. For immediate consideration email your resume and call 626.463.2030 to schedule an interview. </p><p>Invoice Processing:</p><p>· Receive and review invoices from vendors and suppliers.</p><p>· Verify that invoices are accurate, complete, and in compliance with company policies.</p><p>Invoice Approval:</p><p>· Obtain necessary approvals from authorized personnel before processing payments.</p><p>· Resolve any discrepancies or issues with invoices through communication with vendors and internal departments.</p><p>Payment Processing:</p><p>· Schedule and process payments to vendors within specified payment terms.</p><p>· Prepare and issue checks, electronic transfers, or initiate other payment methods.</p><p>Vendor Management:</p><p>· Maintain accurate vendor records, including contact information and payment terms.</p><p>· Communicate with vendors regarding payment status, inquiries, and discrepancies.</p><p>Expense Reconciliation:</p><p>· Reconcile vendor statements with the accounts payable records to ensure accuracy.</p><p>· Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>Document Management:</p><p>· Organize and maintain electronic and physical records of invoices, payments, and related documentation.</p><p>· Ensure compliance with document retention policies.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a long-term contract opportunity based in El Segundo, California. This position will support day-to-day payables and purchasing activities in a fast-paced environment, with a strong focus on accuracy, vendor coordination, and financial control. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Ramp and can help maintain efficient invoice processing, reporting, and cross-functional alignment across finance and operational teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee invoice processing activities from receipt through payment, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and timely disbursement.<br>• Administer accounts payable transactions within Ramp and support a high-volume workflow with consistent attention to detail.<br>• Partner with vendors to address billing questions, reconcile account statements, and resolve payment discrepancies promptly.<br>• Assist with sourcing and purchasing coordination to help secure materials and services on favorable terms and within required timelines.<br>• Prepare and review ACH payments, check runs, and related payables documentation in accordance with internal controls.<br>• Generate recurring reports and analyze purchasing and payables data to highlight trends, exceptions, and improvement opportunities.<br>• Collaborate with finance, engineering, and supply chain stakeholders to support operational goals and budget considerations.<br>• Maintain organized records for audits and ensure procurement and payment activities follow company policies and applicable regulations.<br>• Contribute to process efficiency efforts, including supporting systems and workflows tied to Business Central when applicable.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy finance team in Van Nuys, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can quickly become effective with established accounting processes and systems. The role focuses on accurate invoice handling, payment processing, and day-to-day accounts payable support within the construction industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a large volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and strong attention to deadlines.<br>• Review and assign proper account codes to invoices before entry and approval.<br>• Prepare and execute ACH payments and assist with scheduled check runs.<br>• Reconcile payable records and resolve invoice discrepancies by working with internal teams and vendors.<br>• Maintain organized accounts payable documentation to support audit readiness and reporting needs.<br>• Use Epicor to enter transactions, track payment activity, and manage accounts payable workflows.<br>• Support general ledger-related tasks as needed based on business demands and individual capability.
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a corporate client in Pasadena. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone with strong accounting skills who can manage invoice activity, maintain accurate records, and coordinate effectively with internal teams and vendors. The role focuses on timely payment processing, reconciliation work, and administrative support that helps keep financial operations running smoothly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the daily flow of invoices through a web-based approval system by reviewing submissions, assigning them for approval, confirming amounts, validating account coding, and preparing payments within required deadlines.</p><p>• Partner with property operations and accounting personnel to resolve invoice issues quickly and help ensure vendors are paid on schedule to avoid late charges or service disruptions.</p><p>• Support vendor file maintenance by reviewing documentation, confirming setup accuracy in the accounting system, and identifying inconsistencies or potential control concerns.</p><p>• Complete monthly reconciliations between accounts payable aging reports and the general ledger to ensure financial records remain accurate.</p><p>• Process and reconcile corporate credit card activity each month, including gathering coding details needed for month-end close activities.</p><p>• Prepare annual reporting related to Form 1099 filings and unclaimed property compliance.</p><p>• Administer employee travel and business expense reimbursements through the company’s expense management platform.</p><p>• Maintain W-9 records and related vendor documentation within JD Edwards while keeping files current and organized.</p><p>• Contribute to audits, reporting initiatives, workflow enhancements, and other special accounting or department projects as needed.</p>
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Contract Data Validation Specialist</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Full-Time, 40 hours per week</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> Must be available during Central Time Zone business hours</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $25.00/hour</p><p><strong>Training:</strong> Intensive 48-hour training program provided prior to project start</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Project Details</strong></p><ul><li>Project is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, October 28th</li><li>Expected duration is approximately 6 months</li><li>Spots are limited, so qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>Robert Half Legal is seeking a detail-oriented Contract Data Validation Specialist to support a large-scale contract review and data extraction project. In this role, you will review contracts and validate key contract attributes that have been extracted by AI and Relativity-based technology platforms. This is not a legal analysis or contract interpretation role. Instead, the primary focus is on accurately confirming whether specific contract data points have been captured correctly.</p><p>The ideal candidate is highly organized, technology-savvy, and comfortable performing repetitive, detail-focused work while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review a variety of contracts, including lease agreements, service agreements, property management agreements, and related commercial contracts</li><li>Validate contract data extracted by AI and document review technology platforms</li><li>Confirm the accuracy of approximately 50–60 contract attributes per agreement</li><li>Verify key contract information, including:</li><li>Contract execution dates</li><li>Termination dates</li><li>Contracting parties</li><li>Limitation of liability provisions</li><li>Other defined contract data fields</li><li>Compare extracted information against the underlying contract and identify discrepancies</li><li>Maintain established productivity and accuracy standards throughout the review process</li><li>Participate in training and onboarding to learn project-specific workflows and validation procedures</li></ul>
<p>**** For Faster response on the position, please send a message to Jimmy Escobar on LinkedIn or send an email to Jimmy.Escobar@roberthalf(.com) with your resume.****</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Business Analyst to join a Contract team supporting vendor information management within the real estate property and facilities management industry. This role is based in Los Angeles, California, and focuses on improving the quality, accuracy, and completeness of vendor-related records through careful research, analysis, and documentation. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, advanced spreadsheet capability, and a disciplined approach to handling large volumes of business data across multiple sources.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Verify and refine vendor records by identifying incomplete, outdated, or inconsistent information and correcting issues through structured review.</p><p>• Investigate vendor offerings, service details, and organizational usage by gathering information from contracts, internal files, and external reference sources.</p><p>• Combine findings from multiple data points into a single, organized repository that supports easier access and stronger reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Examine agreements and supporting documents to capture essential vendor details, obligations, and reference information for business use.</p><p>• Maintain and update vendor profiles in Prevalent, ensuring records remain current and aligned with established data standards.</p><p>• Compare information across systems and documents to resolve discrepancies, strengthen data integrity, and reduce duplicate or conflicting entries.</p><p>• Prepare and preserve audit-friendly documentation, status trackers, and activity logs to support transparency and ongoing oversight.</p><p>• Contribute to vendor management and governance efforts by supporting processes related to record quality, compliance readiness, and operational consistency.</p>
We are looking for a Business Analyst to join a long-term contract opportunity in Ventura, California. This role focuses on evaluating business needs, improving service-related processes, and translating operational challenges into practical solutions. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders, review documentation for accuracy and completeness, and support Agile Scrum teams with clear, actionable insights.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Gather, analyze, and clarify business needs by working with stakeholders across customer service and operational teams.<br>• Examine current workflows to identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, then recommend practical solutions.<br>• Review business and operational documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project objectives.<br>• Create clear requirements, user stories, process maps, and supporting documentation for development and business teams.<br>• Collaborate with Agile Scrum teams during planning, refinement, testing, and implementation activities.<br>• Support call center and customer service initiatives by assessing business impacts and helping define effective process enhancements.<br>• Facilitate discussions between technical teams and business partners to ensure shared understanding of goals and deliverables.
<p>**** For Faster response on the position, please send a message to Jimmy Escobar on LinkedIn or send an email to Jimmy.Escobar@roberthalf(.com) with your resume.****</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a Business Analyst to join a team in El Segundo, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who can translate business needs into technical solutions, especially in environments involving APIs, integrations, and cross-functional collaboration. The role will focus on analyzing system interactions, documenting requirements, and supporting the delivery of integration-focused initiatives with clear communication across business and technical teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze business processes and system needs to identify functional gaps and recommend practical solution options.</p><p>• Partner with technical teams and stakeholders to define requirements for API-based connections and third-party application integrations.</p><p>• Produce detailed documentation such as business requirements, technical specifications, workflow descriptions, and source-to-target mapping artifacts.</p><p>• Evaluate data movement across systems to support accurate integration design, validation, and issue resolution.</p><p>• Participate in Agile ceremonies and work closely with delivery teams to refine priorities, clarify user stories, and support implementation efforts.</p><p>• Facilitate communication between business users and technical teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood and appropriately executed.</p><p>• Review existing processes and integration points to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, service quality, and system alignment.</p><p>• Support testing and validation activities by confirming that delivered solutions meet documented business and functional expectations.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Business Analyst to join a Contract assignment based in San Fernando, California. In this approximately three-month engagement, you will partner closely with company leadership to evaluate available business data, strengthen reporting capabilities, and turn raw information into practical performance insights. This role is ideal for someone who combines financial and operational perspective with strong hands-on experience in analysis, dashboard development, and management reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review data available across the company’s business systems and current reporting tools to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for better decision support.<br>• Design and build dependable reports and dashboards that give leadership clear visibility into sales results, margin performance, backlog status, inventory position, and operational outcomes.<br>• Define meaningful key performance indicators that align with business goals and document calculation logic so reporting remains consistent and transparent.<br>• Validate data accuracy by reconciling outputs, investigating reporting discrepancies, and establishing repeatable methods for ongoing measurement.<br>• Translate financial and operational findings into actionable recommendations that support decision-making for owners and management.<br>• Work with existing Power BI assets and related data sources to improve usability, clarity, and relevance of reporting deliverables.<br>• Prepare reporting documentation, metric definitions, and process guidance to support long-term adoption by internal stakeholders.<br>• Provide knowledge transfer and training to team members so they can maintain and use reports effectively after the engagement ends.
We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to support strategic financial planning and deliver meaningful insights that guide business decisions. This role partners with leadership to evaluate performance, build reliable forecasts, and turn complex data into clear recommendations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced Excel capabilities, and a background working with financial reporting and decision-support tools.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop financial models, budgets, and rolling forecasts to support planning, performance tracking, and operational decision-making.<br>• Analyze variances, trends, and profitability drivers, then translate findings into practical recommendations for leadership.<br>• Create and maintain dashboards, automated reports, and key performance metrics using business intelligence and data visualization tools.<br>• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and data mining to answer business questions, identify risks, and uncover opportunities for improvement.<br>• Prepare presentations and communicate analytical results to leadership, committees, and other stakeholders in a clear and actionable way.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather data, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen financial planning processes.<br>• Use advanced Microsoft Excel features, including complex formulas, Power Query, and structured modeling techniques, to manage and interpret large data sets.<br>• Participate in required job-related training and career development activities, including online, in-person, and offsite coursework as assigned.
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to join a Contract position based in Ventura, California. This role will focus on delivering high-impact financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling that supports business planning and executive decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical judgment, experience working with complex data, and the ability to translate financial results into clear business insights for a variety of stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and refine financial models that support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and strategic evaluations across the organization.<br>• Examine financial and operational results to uncover trends, explain variances, identify unusual performance patterns, and recommend practical next steps.<br>• Produce detailed profitability analysis for products, services, channels, member segments, and portfolio performance, including assessment of new offerings and key value drivers.<br>• Perform scenario, sensitivity, variance, and trend analysis to help leadership evaluate financial outcomes and make informed business decisions.<br>• Contribute to asset and liability management reporting, including analysis related to balance sheet performance, liquidity, and concentration exposure.<br>• Support loan and deposit portfolio reviews and assist with forecasting tied to balance sheet strategy and broader business initiatives.<br>• Collaborate with business teams and technology partners to create reliable data solutions, reporting frameworks, dashboards, and scorecards that scale effectively.<br>• Validate report accuracy, resolve data quality issues, and improve documentation, controls, and reporting processes to strengthen consistency and reliability.<br>• Present financial findings and recommendations to leaders in a concise, persuasive manner, making complex concepts accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Key responsibilities:<br><br>Benefits Administration and Employee Support<br>- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries through email and ServiceNow, researching and resolving enrollment and claims issues<br>- Administer life events in Workday, including leave of absence events, from initiation through completion and close-out<br>- Review and approve dependent eligibility in Workday and process Evidence of Insurability approvals and denials<br>- Prepare benefit verification letters, new hire enrollment reminders, and The Hartford conversion letters<br>- Process child support orders (medical support) in coordination with Payroll<br><br>Billing, Premium Reconciliation and COBRA<br>- Reconcile and process monthly carrier invoices<br>- Manage premium receipts and deposits, arrears clearance, and late-premium notices for employees on leave<br>- Administer COBRA end to end, including WageWorks reconciliation and auditing COBRA files against Workday to resolve discrepancies<br><br>Audits, Reporting and Payroll Integration<br>- Partner with Payroll each semi-monthly and biweekly pay cycle to ensure benefit retros and arrears are processed accurately<br>- Run and analyze recurring audit reports, including retro recalculation by pay date, benefit status events, terminated employees with benefits, and dependent validation<br>- Audit passive life events (coverage end dates, overage dependents, ACA eligibility)<br>- Track part-time faculty benefit eligibility<br>- Audit carrier integration files (including The Hartford) and resolve discrepancies<br>- Prepare the VOP report for the Jesuit community with Payroll<br><br>Open Enrollment<br>- Coordinate benefits fair logistics, including carrier invitations, catering, and event setup<br>- Provide administrative and employee support throughout the Open Enrollment period
<p>We are looking for a bilingual Finance & Accounting Specialist to support core accounting operations for a hospitality organization in Torrance, California. This Long-term Contract position will play an important role in managing payables, receivables, reconciliations, and reporting activities that keep financial processes accurate and timely. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, works well independently, and communicates effectively with internal teams and external vendors, including in Japanese when needed.<strong> Japanese fluency is required.</strong> <strong>Candidates must be able to report to the Torrance office-- candidates not local to the Greater Los Angeles area will not be considered.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Review and prepare payment entries for time-sensitive disbursements within the accounting system.</p><p>• Record general ledger activity related to employee expenses, corporate card usage, and vendor invoices.</p><p>• Set up vendor profiles, process cash receipts, and complete bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Produce monthly financial close support documents such as balance sheet reconciliations and aging reports.</p><p>• Compile quarterly accounting documentation, including intercompany support schedules and confirmation materials.</p><p>• Respond to shared mailbox inquiries regarding payment status and provide timely support to vendors and operations teams.</p><p>• Handle administrative finance tasks such as scanning incoming financial documents, depositing checks, processing credit card payments, and downloading cost data.</p><p>• Assist with workflow coordination, troubleshoot routine accounting issues, and contribute to process improvements and special assignments as needed.</p>