5 results for Staff Accountant General Accounting in Sacramento, CA

Senior Cost Accountant Robert Half is in search for a Senior Cost Accountant! As a Senior Cost Accounting Analyst, you’ll play a key role on the Finance team. You’ll work on cost accounting & manufacturing FP& A activities and serve as a liaison between Hercules 4000 & Richmond’s chemical manufacturing team and finance. You’ll be the key Cost Accountant for critical processes such as standard setting & cycle counts and partner with functional and business leaders to prepare budgets, forecasts and provide ad hoc financial analysis to support decision making as needed. You’ll be expected to have in-depth knowledge of your customer business unit or function in order to provide cost accounting responsibilities and provide accurate forecast. You should have a strong analytical background with strict attention to detail. You are a highly motivated, technically proficient person with a strong sense of ownership and business ethics to deliver quality work on a daily basis. You’ll also share your financial expertise and drive process improvements within the Global Finance Group. How You Will Make an Impact:<ul><li>Perform monthly close activities (accruals, reviews, journal entries) and review meetings with business partners.</li><li>Prepare monthly variance analysis (spends, absorption, ppv, work orders, inventory driven costs) of actuals to forecast and budget, explain and investigate any major discrepancies, and understand key business drivers.</li><li>Position manufacturing team for success by leading and supporting our functional teams in cost analysis and operating budget and forecast processes to ensure our financial stability.</li><li>Supports Standard Cost for multiple locations and ensures Plant Managers & Controller understand the costing data (labor, material, ovhd, costing lost size).</li><li>Prepare quarterly work papers for internal and external audit for key processes such as cycle counts, narratives, accruals, etc.</li><li>Build strong relationships with manufacturing partners, acting as a trusted subject matter expert and yielding your influence to create alignment between the business and finance.</li></ul>

Grant Accountant We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Grant Accountant to join our client's team. The Grant Accountant will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of grants, ensuring compliance with grant regulations, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:Grant Financial Management:<ul><li>Manage the financial aspects of grants from pre-award to closeout.</li><li>Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and revenue to ensure compliance with grant terms and regulations.</li><li>Prepare and review grant financial reports for submission to funding agencies and stakeholders.</li><li>Work closely with program managers to develop and monitor grant budgets.</li></ul>Compliance:<ul><li>Ensure compliance with grant regulations, including OMB Uniform Guidance and specific grant requirements.</li><li>Stay updated on changes in grant regulations and communicate relevant information to stakeholders.</li><li>Conduct regular audits of grant expenditures to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li></ul>Financial Reporting:<ul><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for grants.</li><li>Reconcile grant expenditures and revenue with the general ledger.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of financial statements and schedules for annual audits.</li></ul>Budgeting and Forecasting:<ul><li>Assist in the development of grant budgets, including budget narratives and supporting documentation.</li><li>Provide financial analysis and forecasting for grant projects.</li></ul>Communication and Collaboration:<ul><li>Collaborate with program managers, finance team members, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth grant management.</li><li>Communicate effectively with funding agencies, grantors, and auditors regarding grant finances and compliance matters.</li></ul>

Accounts Payable Specialist Robert Half Contracts Finance and Accounting is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to join a large manufacturing company in the South Sacramento area! This Accounts Payable Lead would be working in a busy AP environment handling tasks such as: Reviews and approves accounts payable transactions.Provides leadership to accounts payable team.Supports setup of new vendors, customers, and general ledger accounts into financial software.Records accounts payable transactions conforming to standard procedures in entering data into the financial software.Manages accounts payable to ensure timely payments to vendors.Supports Accounts Payable Clerks with matching details of vendor invoices to source documents.Prepares payables and receivables balance sheet accounts reconciliations.Communicates with vendors, customers, and staff members regarding all aspects of the accounts payable and receivable process.Researches and resolve issues associated with accounts payable and receivable.Assists with the preparations of cost allocations, standard operating procedures, and other financial reports.Ensures the proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records.Assists with the preparation of budgets.Assists with audits.Prepares yearly 1099 forms.Prepares and posts journal entry transactions.Assists with month-end and year-end close. This is a fulltime position that is onsite and would be contract to hire. The ideal candidate would have 3-4 years of AP experience in a high-volume environment, ERP software knowledge and can work well with others and meet important deadlines. This job comes with competitive pay and a great work culture! If you feel this is the job for you, apply today!

Accounting Clerk We are in search of a meticulous Finance Clerk to join our team in Stockton, California. This role revolves around the financial industry, specifically focusing on accounting functions. The Finance Clerk will be responsible for handling customer credit applications, maintaining accurate customer records, resolving credit-related inquiries, and taking appropriate action for delinquent payments. This role offers a contract employment opportunity. Responsibilities: • Process customer credit applications in a timely and accurate manner• Maintain up-to-date and precise records of customer credit• Handle customer inquiries related to credit and provide appropriate solutions• Monitor customer credit accounts to identify delinquencies• Implement appropriate measures to collect overdue payments• Utilize accounting software, specifically Microsoft Office, for various tasks• Understand and manage the purchase order process• Employ skills in Accounts Payable (AP), 10 - Key Accounting, and Accounts Receivable (AR) in day-to-day tasks• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards.

Accounts Payable Clerk We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk in the detail oriented Services industry, based in Sacramento, California. As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of managing various financial transactions and data entry tasks related to our accounts payable system. Responsibilities: • Review and process accounts payable bills received via email, ensuring they are accurately coded and input into the accounting system. • Handle and respond to inquiries regarding payment status in a timely manner. • Follow up on outstanding approvals, ensuring all financial transactions are approved as per the company's guidelines. • Execute detailed processing of all payables for the firm, which includes a significant number of expense reports and vendor invoices each month. • Oversee the 1099 process, which includes collecting and organizing W9s and preparing 1099 tax forms for all vendors to file with the IRS. • Show initiative in researching and resolving any anomalies or discrepancies that arise in the accounts payable process. • Utilize various software and systems such as Oracle, QuickBooks, SAP, and Microsoft Excel to manage and analyze financial data. • Conduct account reconciliations, identifying and resolving any discrepancies. • Ensure all check runs are executed in a timely and accurate manner. • Assist with other projects as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in your role.