13 finance jobs found in Monterey, CA

Job Title: Finance & Accounting Manager – Retail Services Join a great and growing company that offers excellent development opportunities and employee benefits & perks! Are you seeking to a role in management accounting with a well established local company? Our position has so much to offer for a skilled accountant. Responsibilities: Oversee and direct the Finance, Accounting, and Operational Data programs to support the company in meeting its annual objectives and executing its long-term strategic vision. Lead, manage, and mentor all accounting department functions, including overseeing direct report staff. Develop and supervise retail-oriented financial reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate sales, inventory, operational, and management data to inform decision-making. Champion continuous process improvement for finance operations, reporting, and internal controls to drive greater accuracy, efficiency, and insight across the retail business. Guide the...

We are looking for an experienced Credit & Collections Manager to oversee credit strategy and receivables performance for a construction-focused business in Monterey, California. In this leadership role, you will help protect company assets by guiding credit decisions, strengthening collection efforts, and ensuring lien-related compliance on project accounts. The position works closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance to support revenue growth while maintaining disciplined risk management. Responsibilities: • Direct the company’s commercial credit program by reviewing customer profiles, assessing risk exposure, and establishing appropriate credit terms and limits. • Manage day-to-day collections activity, ensuring past-due accounts receive timely follow-up and that recovery plans are executed effectively. • Oversee California preliminary notice and mechanics’ lien processes, including filing, release coordination, and communication with legal partners when required....

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting functions for a hospitality-focused organization in Monterey, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening controls, and delivering timely reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with both operational teams and finance partners in a service-oriented environment. Responsibilities: • Direct daily accounting activities to ensure records are complete, accurate, and aligned with company policy and regulatory standards. • Lead the preparation and review of reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and other financial documentation required for monthly reporting. • Manage receivables by applying payments, balancing daily activity, investigating variances, and addressing account issues promptly. • Oversee...

The Probation Department is a law enforcement agency within the County of Monterey, with 5 major divisions: 4 operational divisions (Adult, Juvenile, Juvenile Hall, and Youth Center), and one infrastructure division, Administration, which includes Finance, Personnel, Training, Grants and Contracts, and Technology.  The Department has about 290 permanent positions (with the majority being sworn officers), in addition to temporary staff and interns. Probation is a fast-paced environment which requires excellent customer services skills, personal initiative, adaptive thinking, strong ethics and commitment while maintaining a sense of family and camaraderie. Position Summary The Monterey County Probation Department is seeking qualified individuals to fill vacancies for Juvenile Institution Officer I. The Juvenile Institutions Officer is responsible for the safety and well-being of youth referred to the Juvenile Hall detention center.  The primary function of a Juvenile...

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Property GM to oversee daily retail property operations while delivering a high-quality experience for tenants, visitors, and business partners. This role calls for a practical leader who can guide onsite staff, maintain high property standards, and respond effectively to operational needs. The ideal candidate combines strong relationship management skills with sound business judgment and can support both day-to-day execution and longer-term growth opportunities. Responsibilities: • Direct daily operations across the commercial retail property, ensuring the site runs efficiently and reflects a well-maintained appearance at all times. • Coordinate staff coverage and workflow priorities so onsite activities are handled smoothly and service expectations are consistently met. • Lead, coach, and support team members through clear guidance, regular follow-up, and a collaborative management approach. • Resolve tenant, guest, and visitor...

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Accountant to join a respected construction organization in California. This onsite role is suited for a detail-oriented payroll accountant who can manage weekly payroll operations, support benefits administration, and maintain compliance in a fast-paced environment. The position works closely with finance and internal teams to ensure employee pay, reporting, and related records are handled accurately and confidentially. Responsibilities: • Administer weekly payroll for union and nonunion employees, ensuring wages are processed accurately and on schedule. • Audit timesheets, pay adjustments, overtime, garnishments, deductions, and benefit-related payroll entries before final submission. • Coordinate payroll activity across multiple union agreements, including classification-specific rates, fringe calculations, and required deductions. • Prepare and submit union remittance and benefit documentation, confirming contributions and...

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction and contractor-focused business in Castroville, California. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely reporting, and helping keep daily accounting activities running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger work, along with strong familiarity with modern accounting systems. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and maintaining accurate vendor records. • Oversee accounts receivable processes by issuing invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on collections as needed. • Perform bank and account reconciliations to verify transactions, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate cash reporting. • Prepare and post journal entries while...

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Specialist to oversee and enhance HR operations in Hollister, California. This role involves managing employee relations, benefits administration, and HR processes, ensuring compliance and supporting workforce development. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and expertise in HR systems to foster a positive and productive workplace. Responsibilities: • Manage employee relations by addressing workplace concerns and fostering a positive work environment. • Oversee benefits administration, including the management of benefit packages and payroll systems. • Ensure accurate and efficient use of automated payroll systems to process employee compensation. • Administer onboarding processes to provide new hires with a seamless transition into the organization. • Maintain and update HR information systems (HRIS) for accurate record-keeping and reporting. • Collaborate with team leaders to support labor and...

Colleen McAuliffe from Robert Half is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our clients in Morgan Hill, California. This role will oversee core accounting activities, support accurate and timely financial close processes, and help maintain strong financial reporting and compliance standards. The ideal candidate brings deep general ledger expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to resolve issues and improve accounting operations. Responsibilities: • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close tasks by preparing and recording journal entries for accruals, allocations, reclassifications, and other required adjustments. • Reconcile general ledger accounts, review unusual balances or variances, and follow through on outstanding items to ensure accurate financial records. • Manage assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, including maintaining schedules and documentation that support reported activity. •...

Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Sr. Project Accountant to support major construction and capital projects in Saratoga, California. This role focuses on providing accurate financial oversight from project launch through completion, helping teams maintain visibility into costs, commitments, and forecasted spending. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, analytical skill, and the ability to work closely with project and operational stakeholders in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee project-level accounting activities across the full lifecycle of large-scale capital initiatives, from setup through final financial close. • Evaluate budgets, committed costs, actual spend, and forward-looking projections to identify trends and explain financial variances. • Produce monthly cost reporting packages and concise financial updates for internal business partners and leadership teams. • Apply proper accounting treatment...

Summary: Our company is seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This position is ideal for someone eager to grow their accounting career with a publicly traded technology firm. The role is heavily involved in day-to-day accounting operations and offers exposure to both technical and operational functions. Key Responsibilities: Perform daily general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting month-end and quarter-end close processes Assist with preparation of financial statements and SEC reporting documentation under US GAAP Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing as needed Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis to support business decisions and compliance requirements Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with internal policies, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and regulatory requirements Participate in process improvements and automation initiatives within the...

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support project-based accounting activities for a growing team in South San Jose, California. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records across active jobs, project cost accounting, change management and revenue recognition. The ideal candidate brings accounting experience within construction or a general contractor environment, along with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn. Responsibilities: • Provide weekly cash flow analysis detailing actual v forecast • Examine Accounts Payable, and Receivable Aging to review short/long term cash forecasts • Review Labor compliance, including Certified Payroll Reporting and job specific local hiring requirements and apprentice ration requirements. • Partner with operations and project teams to issue customer invoices promptly and follow up on outstanding balances to support healthy cash flow. • Manage Month-End, Quarter-End, Journal Entries,...

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position supports core accounting operations, including close activities, reconciliations, receivables, payables coordination, expense processing, and compliance documentation. The role works closely with the Corporate Controller and is well suited for someone who can manage assigned responsibilities independently while maintaining accurate records and strong internal control practices. Responsibilities: • Support designated month-end close activities by preparing schedules, organizing supporting documentation, and helping keep deliverables on track. • Record and maintain journal entry support for routine accounting areas such as accruals, prepaid items, fixed assets, and amortization. • Complete bank, subledger, and general ledger reconciliations, investigate variances, and escalate items that require further review. • Process customer payments, apply cash receipts to outstanding...