Assistant Controller Hayward, CA
Job in
Hayward, Alameda County, California, 94541, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
Robert Half
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Interim Assistant Controller
Our client in Hayward is seeking an interim Assistant Controller for a 6+ month engagement (possible contract-to-hire). This role will support core accounting operations by contributing to the monthly close, reconciling key accounts, assisting with billing and vendor review, and helping prepare audit-ready financial documentation. The position is well suited for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who is comfortable working across departments, managing detailed financial support, and using Net Suite and Excel to drive accurate reporting.
The role requires onsite work in Hayward and will likely pay between $70-$80/hr doe.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Controller and Regional Controller to complete monthly close activities, including preparing journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and related accounting adjustments
- Build and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items across cash, receivables, payables, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, payroll accounts, and other general ledger balances
- Support billing operations by reviewing customer invoices, labor records, timesheets, rate details, and related backup to help ensure accurate and timely invoicing
- Examine vendor and staffing invoice documentation, prepare month-end estimates for unbilled revenue and uninvoiced costs, and align labor activity with billing support as needed
- Organize and respond to external audit requests by gathering documentation, reviewing materials for completeness, monitoring open items, and maintaining well-structured support files
- Assist with financial reporting deliverables by preparing schedules and supporting documentation for audit requirements and public company reporting needs
- Maintain orderly accounting records, including contracts, rate schedules, invoices, reconciliations, and audit support, while helping strengthen documentation practices
- Contribute to process improvements by supporting standardized procedures for close, reconciliation, billing, and audit preparation activities
- Use Net Suite and Excel to analyze account activity, run reports, prepare schedules, fulfill reporting requests, and assist with testing, validation, and other system-related improvement projects
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