ACCOUNTING / BOOKKEEPING

Our stable and progressive client in the Food Processing industry is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Controller for this IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY! 

SALARY - $115-125K + Bonus Pay!

BENEFITS – Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Contribution towards cost for family, Sick Leave, 401K, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Paid Holidays, Vacation, etc.

LOCATION – Modesto

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the Accounting functions and oversight of the Accounting Department.
• Preparation of Financial Statements.
• Cash Flow.
• Coordination of Audits.
• Overseeing Reconciliations / Bank Reconciliations.
• Budgeting.
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Supervision of Staff.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Manufacturing or Food Industry experience is important with the need to understand accounting for trade spend, dealing with brokers and distributors etc.
• Private Equity experience a plus, understand PE reporting model.
• Post-acquisition integration experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance or related discipline preferred.
• CPA a plus.
• 5+ years of experience at a Controller level as well as relevant financial analytical or related experience.
• Superior analytical abilities, detail orientation and teamwork capabilities and focus.
• Advanced proficiency Microsoft Suite.

Our client, a very well-established organization here in Modesto, is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced "Hands On" Controller for this EXCELLENT DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

SALARY: $100 - 120K

BENEFITS:90/10 split on Medical, Dental, and Vision plan employee only (10% employee), Medical Debit Card, 401K Profit Sharing, PTO, Sick Pay

LOCATION:Modesto

JOB DUTIES:

• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits; providing      information to external auditors.
• Maximizes return, and limits risk, on cash by minimizing bank balances; making      investments.
• Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and      consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
• Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances;      initiating corrective actions.
• Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting      financial data.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and      trends.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and      new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to      requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
• Ensures operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements and service contracts; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintains financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining      employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge
• Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Managing Processes
• Financial Software
• Developing Standards
• Audit
• Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Tracking Budget Expenses
• Financial Skills
• Analyzing Information
• Developing Budgets
• Performance Management

Our growing AG/Food Manufacturing Client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Sr. Finance Manager for this IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

SALARY - $100 - 120K DOE

BENEFITS - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life, PTO

LOCATION - This position is located within Stanislaus County (Cities located within Stanislaus County include Modesto, Turlock, Oakdale, Riverbank, Hughson or surrounding cities)

Requires strong leadership, planning, analytical, negotiation and communication skills. Duties include budgeting and forecasting models, risk management, and ad hoc financial & business analysis to support growth objectives of the operations. May also assist with business funding decisions. Manages financial/accounting activities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, including financial reporting to meet enterprise level planning, tax, and banking requirements. Attracts, trains, retains, and effectively engages other office personnel.

Duties

• Become a member of, and work efficiently with management team.
• Lead strategic development and implementation of initiatives to achieve the annual operating budget.
• Analyzes company operations to identify opportunities for expansion, down-sizing, reorganization, or elimination.
• Develop annual capital expenditure budget.
• Reviews and forecasts performance against prior year and budget and suggests action plans to close gaps and improve performance.
• Monitor KPI Reporting process, identify and explain performance variances.
• Work with Business Partners to lower cost structure, maximize efficiency, and increase profitability.
• Review net working capital position and recommend actions to increase or better manage cash flow.
• Review timely financial statements, including account reconciliations, to ensure that balances are accurate and reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards in the United States.
• Leads the preparation of other external reports to key stakeholders and governmental regulatory agencies.
• Works with Field Operations to develop and implement internal reporting tools.
• Maintain and recommend new business policies and operating procedures.
• Supervises accounting policies, procedures, controls, and related activities.
• Lead and participate with both internal and external audits.
• Other duties may incorporate: Interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, rewarding, disciplining employees, performance reviews, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 – 10 years of experience with steady progression through management ranks, preferably in an agricultural business model.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA/CMA credentials or MBA a plus.
• Strong leadership, planning, analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States.
• Advanced MS Office skills (M.S. Excel and PowerPoint).

Our very well established and growing CPA client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERSin search of experienced Accounting candidates for 3 DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES!

CPA, and/or Public Accounting experience desired but may consider candidates without.

SALARY - $52-120K - Possibly Higher DOE

BENEFITS - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Discounted Gym Membership, Compensation towards CPA Study Material

LOCATION: Stockton, CA

• 3 STAFF ACCOUNTANTS - 1 with strength in Full Charge Bookkeeping

Also, higher level opportunities for more experience:

• AUDIT SENIOR
• AUDIT MANAGER
• SUPERVISOR / TAX ACCOUNTANT
• ACCOUNTING MANAGER

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STAFF ACCOUNTANT JOB DESCRIPTION:

For multiple clients perform the following:

• Balance and maintain accurate general ledger using QuickBooks
• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Prepare payroll and payroll tax returns
• Reconciliation of cash and other subsidiary accounts on monthly basis
• Prepare and process accounts payable
• Sales and use tax return preparation
• Budget preparation and monitoring

Qualification and skills:

• Understand entity types (set-up to financials) Accrual vs. cash
• Knowledge of various industries (i.e., retail, service, construction, etc.)
• Software proficient (QuickBooks, Excel, Word)
• Payroll
• Processing through annual returns
• Understand types of compensation
• Understand items affecting Tax Treatment Sales Tax
• Process prepayment & quarterly returns
• Understand taxable sales and district rules Inventory (basic knowledge of use)
• Fixed Assets (depreciation, etc.)
• Loans (ST/LT and amortization)
• Budgets (development/analytical variances) Financial reports (basic)
• Organized, able to understand detail up to big picture; analytical; problem solving skills
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines

Our very well established Food Processing client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Senior Financial Analyst for this IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

SALARY: $78,000.00 to $117,000.00/YR with potential of approximate 10% target bonus

BENEFITS: Excellent Benefits!

LOCATION: This position is located in a City within the County of Merced (Cities in Merced County include: Merced, Livingston, Atwater, Delhi, Los Banos, etc.)  - Possibility of Remote or Hybrid work arrangement depending on qualifications. 

SHIFT: Day Shift

The primary purpose of this position is to support the Senior Accounting and Financial Manager in the execution of all department activities, included but not limited to the period close process, annual and period forecasting and budgeting and variance analysis, financial reporting for the management team and other stakeholders, reviewing the work of the Corporate Accounting staff, execution on technical accounting topics, and driving the external audit to successful completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the period close process. This includes reviewing journal entries from staff, being a resource for when questions or issues arise, applying proper accounting treatment where needed, and assisting in other areas to ensure a timely and clean period close.
• Assist in the annual budgeting process and the periodic forecast updates during the year. This involves understanding actual results, adjusting forecast as needed, and being able to understand and explain variances from forecast.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and distribution of financial reporting for the management team. Be prepared to adjust reporting to meet the needs of the management team. Ensure that all financial reporting is in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist in the analysis of technical accounting topics, as well as developing conclusions and implementation plans. Help guide the appropriate accounting treatment on various other existing technical accounting topics.
• Direct the external audit to successful and timely completion, this includes working with auditors and internal stakeholders, reviewing all data that goes to the auditors, being a central resource internally and for the auditors, and drafting the audited financial statements and footnotes.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• CPA preferred but will consider strong candidate with equivalent relatable experience.
• Public accounting audit experience of at least 2-5 years a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• High proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel and Word)

Our well established and growing Manufacturing client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Sr. Accountant for this IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY. 

SALARY: $75 - 85K, Possibly Higher ($90K) DOE

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Sick Pay

LOCATION: Stanislaus County (includes cities - Modesto, Turlock, Ceres, etc.) 

Responsible for the general ledger, monthly close activities, preparation of monthly financial statements and other related reporting for assigned entities. The role will provide an opportunity for advancement within the company and personal professional growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the detailed review of the general ledger
• Perform monthly bank account reconciliations
• General ledger account reconciliation, analysis and maintenance
• Prepare journal entries related to assigned accounts
• Prepare all journal entries and monthly financial statements 
• Maintain depreciation and fixed asset schedules 
• Prepare schedules as needed for management, external auditors, and external tax team
• Month end closing activities, including all related reporting
• Prepare government reporting – Sales/Use tax, heavy vehicle tax, tonnage tax
• Submit unsecured property tax update to Stanislaus County annually
• Complete Monthly Covenant support as required for lending

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• General Ledger Accounting
• SAP a plus
• Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel
• Agricultural/Manufacturing knowledge with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in accounting
• Public accounting experience a plus

Our growing AG/Food Manufacturing Client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Payroll & Benefits Supervisor for this IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

SALARY - $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 / YR DOE

BENEFITS - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life, PTO

LOCATION - This position is located within Stanislaus County (Cities located within Stanislaus 

County include Modesto, Turlock, Oakdale, Riverbank, Hughson or surrounding cities)

Under the guidance of the Human Resources Manager, the Payroll and Benefits Supervisor is responsible for managing all aspects of payroll and employee benefits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage the bi-weekly payroll process for exempt and non-exempt employees, and      forwarding tax liabilities to the proper agencies.
• Review time cards, wage computation and other information to detect and reconcile      any payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll and related records recording the accumulation and use of paid      time off and miscellaneous leaves of absence.
• Process involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments.
• Assist employees with any payroll and benefits related issues.
• Work with the Financial Controller to prepare quarterly payroll tax fillings.
• Prepare and manage annual W-2 processing and all year-end activities.
• Serve as point of contact with employee benefits providers.
• Prepare and manage annual ACA reporting.
• Coordinates nd assists in annual open enrollment period and processes changes within deadlines.
• Serves as contact in the worker’s compensation, benefit and payroll audit      processes.
• Manage employee 401(k) account, and reconcile year-end discrepancies.
• Assists  with any employee related retirement plan administration questions.
• Provide      annual employee benefits analysis, with recommendations to management.
• Supervises payroll and benefits coordinator.
• Executes order for approved purchase orders.
• Assist with walk-in sales and square reporting.
• Follows and ensures adherence to established company, local, state, and federal      regulations and requirements as well as food safety, sanitation, food production and nutritional guidelines.
• Established and ensures adherence to procedures and standards, which are in agreement with these regulations, requirements and guidelines.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE:

• Associate Degree a plus but not required
• Project management: 2 years 
• HRIS: 2 years 
• Bilingual Spanish a plue.

Our long-time, very well established and growing Food Processing client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERSi n search of an experienced AP Supervisor for this IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY. 

SALARY - $30.00 - 32.00/hr

BENEFITS - Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, 401K, Life Insurance, PTO, Disability, Flex Spending Account, Tuition Reimbursement, more....

LOCATION - Within Stanislaus County (Modesto, Ceres, Turlock, or Surrounding Cities)

HOURS: Monday thru Friday

The primary function of this position will be responsible for managing the daily activities for the Accounts Payable Department. This position will offer assistance in Company’s overall financial reporting as assigned by upper management.

Essential Duties: 

• Month-end journal entries and supporting analysis with schedules for assigned      company(s)
• Monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts for assigned company(s)
• Produce reports to management on activities of assigned companies as requested
• Oversees the preparing issuing and receiving of customer invoices
• Work with independent auditors, customers, and vendors as a representative 
• Reviews coding of any items ordered via PO’s
• Maintain and service customer accounts
• Directs and helps staff, as needed, to complete year-end reports related to specific suppliers for Directors and Ownership review
• Hold bi-weekly department meetings
• Attend weekly managers meetings
• Ensure all invoices are paid timely/accurately
• Communicate to Sales team of Holiday (check schedule)
• Process invoices daily or weekly to provide timely wire and ACH packets to the      cash management team.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Accounting a plus or may consider      equivalent experience
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in accounting field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
• General Accounting Software, Tier I or II ERP experience a plus
• Auditing principles including work paper preparation and adequate internal controls
• Industry practices and procedures related to food processing, growers,      manufacturing (standard costing)
• Analyze data and perform complex mathematical calculations independently
• Communicate effectively / both written and oral; bi-lingual Spanish a plus
• Decision making / problem solving
• Plan, organize and prioritize workload
• Evaluate others work performance and discipline others when required
• To be a leader for the department to work towards the same goals

Our well established client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Staff Accountant for this IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE Full-Time Career Opportunity. 

SALARY - $55-60K

BENEFITS - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Sick / Vacation / Holiday Pay

LOCATION - Modesto

HOURS - Monday through Friday, 8:am to 5:pm

Responsibilities:

• Payroll
• Accounts Payable
• GL Reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• Assist with revenue reconciliation
• Billing department adjustments
• Assist with Financial Statements preparation and variance analysis
• Assist with year-end close and external audit
• Managing and reconciling credit card payments, balances, budgets and receipts.
• Prepare and file quarterly and annual forms such as Sales & Mill Tax, Business Property Statements, etc.
• Assist with annual 401(k) audit and Workers Compensation audit
• Provide back up and assistance to Accounting Manager and for all accounting related duties.

Skills and Competencies

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience, preferably with a large number of employees
• 2-4 years of accounting experience
• Experience with accounting software is required, QuickBooks experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance a PLUS

Our well established Manufacturing client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search an Entry Level Staff Accountant for this IMMEDIATE Career Opportunity.

SALARY - $19.00 to $23.00 / HR

BENEFITS - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PTO, 401K, Employee Assistance Plan, Flex Spending Account

LOCATION - Modesto 

HOURS - Monday thru Friday, 8:am to 5:pm

Will consider Candidates with Experience or will train Entry Level Recent College Grads. 

RESPONSIBILITIES - 

• Assist with month-end close, including the following: journal entries, account      reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and managing month-end close checklist. Some financial statement compilation and trial balance work as directed by the Controller.
• Supplemental financial statement reporting as needed.
• Assist with preparation of budgets for review by management.
• Sales tax compliance and reporting.
• Interact with sales and operational personnel on a regular basis.
• Work with Controller to establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting controls and procedures as they relate to costing.

QUALIFICATIONS -

• Bachelor's degree in accounting OR equivalent on the job experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry a plus.
• Strong Excel skills; intermediate level at a minimum.
• Strong 10 key and typing skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to quickly pivot between tasks.

Our long-time, well established and growing client with an excellent reputation in the Construction industry is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Receptionist, Admin/Accounting Assistance for this IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE Career Opportunity. 

SALARY - $21.00 to $22.00 Per Hour    

BENEFITS - EXCELLENT BENEFITS! - Company pays 95% of all Health Insurance for employee & family, 401K, Profit Sharing, Yearly Bonus Opportunity, Paid Holidays.

LOCATION - Modesto

HOURS - Monday thru Friday, 7:am to 4:pm

The position will act as Receptionist, and will provide Administrative support to the Controller, Staff & Accounting Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• MUST have a minimum of 3+ years as an Administrative Assistant / Receptionist. 
• Any experience in Accounting or numbers oriented is helpful to act in a support capacity to Accounting Department 
• Answer phones and possess Excellent Customer Service skills and communications 
• Miscellaneous Admin/Clerical Duties to support other staff as requested to include:
  • Assisting AP & AR with Accounting Tasks, Insurance, Job Set-Up
• Process Mail, Filing, General Office 
• Strong and accurate Data Entry 
• Handling Outlook and Email 
• MUST have experience with Word, Excel and Outlook experience      
• Any Construction knowledge a plus but not required