Accounting Manager/Supervisor

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee core accounting activities for a manufacturing organization in Modesto, California. This Long-term Contract, Accounting Manager position is ideal for a hands-on leader who can guide daily financial operations, strengthen team performance, and help refine departmental processes. The Accounting Manager will work closely with leadership and cross-functional partners to improve reporting accuracy, support closing activities, and drive greater operational efficiency. Responsibilities:• Direct daily accounting activities across payables, receivables, account reconciliations, and cash-related processes to keep operations running smoothly.• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance support to accounting staff while fostering accountability and focused growth.• Coordinate month-end and year-end close tasks, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate.• Examine financial entries and transactions to confirm proper coding, accuracy, and timely processing.• Track outstanding balances, collection efforts, supplier disbursements, and cash flow movements to support sound financial management.• Strengthen and maintain accounting controls, documented procedures, and consistent operational standards across the department.• Prepare materials for audit and compliance activities and respond to information requests in a timely manner.• Recommend and implement improvements to workflows, reporting methods, and department processes, including support for system enhancement initiatives.• Develop and maintain financial and operational reporting that helps leadership evaluate performance and make informed decisions.• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues, streamline processes, and document best practices for ongoing efficiency. • 5+ years of accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility. • Strong background in month-end close activities, general ledger management, and journal entry review. • Experience preparing account reconciliations and identifying discrepancies with a high level of accuracy. • Familiarity with financial statement audits and supporting audit documentation requests. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple accounting priorities in a deadline-driven environment. • Knowledge of internal controls, accounting procedures, and reporting best practices. • Effective communication skills with the ability to work across departments and support operational improvements. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.