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Job Title: Backend Engineer (Node.js / Python)

Location: Onsite – Glendale

Salary: $190,000 Base + Bonus

Overview

We are seeking a Backend Engineer with strong Node.js and Python experience to join a fast-growing engineering team building scalable, high-performance systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys designing robust backend services, working with modern cloud architectures, and collaborating closely with product and data teams.

The ideal candidate has experience building production-grade APIs and distributed systems and is curious about emerging AI technologies. Experience with AI or machine learning is a plus, but we are equally excited about engineers who are interested in learning and working with Large Language Models (LLMs).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and Python
• Architect and develop high-performance, reliable distributed systems
• Build and maintain RESTful and event-driven services used by internal and customer-facing applications
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and data teams to deliver new features
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical planning
• Contribute to integrating AI/LLM-driven capabilities into backend systems where appropriate

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend software engineering experience
• Strong development experience with Node.js and/or Python
• Experience designing and building REST APIs and microservices
• Strong understanding of database design, data modeling, and performance optimization
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

The Property Manager of the North Los Angeles Region is responsible for the overall profit, performance and operations of assigned properties which include The Americana at Brand, 252 South Brand, Masonic Temple, North Masonic, Colorado and Central, and Broadway and Central. This position assumes a key leadership role responsible for providing strategic management direction of the property, overseeing all facets of the operation including but not limited to center merchandising, tenant relations, financial planning, contract management, and community involvement, ensuring operational excellence across all departments and financial performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop an annual business plan and operating/capital budgets to meet property needs and exceed NOI goals.
• Manage property financials including budgeting, reforecasting and accounts payables/receivables, improving net operating income to keep expenses within budget and revenues surpassing budget to exceed stated NOI and free cash flow goals annually.
• Maximize property profitability through tenant sales, financial management, and cost control.
• Oversee capital expense projects within approved budgets and timelines and maintain an accurate five-year and ten-year CAPEX schedule.
• Enhance data collection and analysis across all disciplines and departments; develop systems to quantify the success of existing initiatives and qualifying new endeavors.
• Strive for all aspects of the business to be quantifiable and measurable to influence decision making, stimulating growth in traffic, revenue, and productivity
• Supervise and facilitate personnel management across all departments involved in property operations, including management, concierge, parking, engineering, public safety, landscaping and housekeeping.
• Continually encourage team collaboration, motivation, and high-performance standards to achieve personal, professional, and property goals
• Organize and implement training programs for property team member’s talent development including the development and growth of property management team members
• Implement and maintain a MOD schedule to ensure coverage on property at all dates and times of the year
• Collaborate with the Leasing department to strategize five-year and ten-year leasing plans
• Develop strong relationships with all property tenants to understand their business needs, provide targeted support to drive optimal performance, and partner with the marketing team to ensure strategic alignment, performance, and engagement
• Collaborate with Development and supervise long-term asset management plans including repair and maintenance, facility alterations to adapt to business demands, and renovations to existing fixtures, equipment, and infrastructure
• Partner with the Tenant Services department to manage new tenant construction, ensuring seamless coordination between retail and residential needs and supporting tenants in opening on or before the rent commencement date
• Evaluate property needs, recommend improvements, and drive necessary actions
• Maintain tenant relationships, handle complaints, lease enforcement, and amendments
• Maintains a responsive, open line of communication with tenants including handling tenant complaints, lease enforcement, improvements and lease schedules
• Manage contract services, negotiations, renewals, and terminations
• Direct oversight of all initiatives and employees on property including but not limited to marketing, events and property enhancements
• Partner with Marketing, Brand Partnerships, and Events departments for initiatives driving traffic and sales
• Collaborate with Residential property teams to align operations, communications, and programming in a mixed-use environment. Ensure a seamless resident and guest experience by coordinating property enhancements, events, security, parking, housekeeping, and shared services while presenting a unified management approach that supports asset value and satisfaction
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the office building needs. Oversee concierge, security, housekeeping, parking, engineering and services to support office tenant convenience, productivity, and overall asset value.
• Foster positive relationships with the local community, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies including but not limited to city officials, governing agencies, local first responders, charitable organizations, local businesses, and chambers of commerce
• Ensure responsiveness to guest feedback and maintain positive guest relations
• Supervise special events and holiday planning
• Additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Experience in vendor and third-party management.
• Innate focus on exceptional customer service.
• Effective communication and engagement skills.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure.
• Keen attention to detail in all aspects.
• Solution-focused with a strong problem-solving orientation.
• Ability to manage a rotating schedule, responding to property needs.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time.

***We are managing this recruitment process internally and are not engaging external recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. We kindly ask that agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this role.***

Leads day-to-day operations of projects for a general contracting business. Multi-family and senior housing.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Planning and coordination of subcontractors’ work and activities for a project.

· Attend and participate in Safety Training programs and ensures implementation of safety procedures that create a safe and healthy work environment through the job site. Adheres to OSHA safety and record keeping requirements.

· Enforce compliance with project site safety, health, and environmental quality standards.

· Verify subcontractor certificates of insurance.

· Monitor subcontractor personnel to ensure adherence with project plans and promotes quality control of all installations.

· Leads on productivity issues and monitors work performance and productivity of company employees and subcontractors to ensure project plans and schedule are followed and project is executed effectively and within budget.

· Advise senior level management of potential problems, work interference's or schedule difficulties, while assisting in circumventing or mitigating such conflicts. Provides assistance to involved contractors in resolving problems.

· Contributor to development of a thoughtful project pre-plan which includes a CPM schedule, work sequences, manpower utilization, material handling and storage requirements and equipment use.

· Communicate with project team regarding Work Directives, RFI’s, and Material Submittals.

· When requested, interfaces with owner, architect and design professionals to ensure compliance to design intent and owner satisfaction. Facilitates discovery and correction of contract document “errors and omissions” and problem solving to reduce the costs incurred.

· Ensure compliance with all internal and external record keeping requirements, with emphasis on accurate, properly coded employee automated timecards and accurately codes, fully priced material delivery tickets

· Prepare reports, document and complete all punch lists in a timely manner, review all drawings, specifications and subcontractor submittals

· Follow completion schedules and maintain a daily, written log of activities on the jobsite. Logs and reports might include photos and videos

· Use Procore construction management system to perform record-keeping tasks including, composing daily diaries, maintaining project logs and retrieving RFIs, submittal logs and agreements.

· Contribute to building good communications between project management, field engineering, estimating and specialty contractors to ensure construction complies with plans, specifications and company quality standards and that projects are completed on time and within budget.

· Chair or attend pre-job conference, regular subcontractor meetings

· Train, motivate and support subordinate employees in developing their capabilities to further company, project and personal development goals.

· Responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and honing training skills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.

· Perform additional assignments as directed by supervisors or as required for successful project completion

· Attend and/or lead job meetings and provide thorough reports

· Report to General Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems and to communicate effectively with diverse groups required.

2. Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, scheduling, cost control, quality control and engineering drawings.

3. Working knowledge of company computer systems, be proficient in MS Office and software necessary.

4. Must have comprehensive understanding of safety regulations and the application of loss control measures.

5. Must be able to read plans and have experience with punch lists.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

This is a full time, salary position. Including health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, paid holiday and vacation time.

Job Type: Full-time / Monday - Friday; some Saturday's required.

Salary: Depends on Experience ($125,000-$160,000); 5 years minimum experience required.

Job Type: Full-time

Piper Maddox has partnered with a leading national electrical contractor and renewable energy EPC to identify multiple Project Managers to support utility-scale solar projects within their rapidly expanding Energy division.

This organization is a long-established engineering and construction firm delivering turnkey energy infrastructure projects across the U.S., including utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, microgrids, EV infrastructure, and complex electrical systems. Backed by a major publicly traded parent company, they offer strong financial stability, national reach, and a significant forward project pipeline.

With more than 6 GW of solar installed or under contract and 2026 projected to be their largest year to date, this is an opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering complex, large-scale renewable projects.

The Role

The Project Manager will oversee the full lifecycle execution of utility-scale solar construction projects, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and aligned with company safety and operational standards.

This is a traveling position. Candidates must be comfortable with long-term assignments and mobility across multiple states depending on project needs.

This role offers strong visibility, leadership responsibility, and direct impact on financial performance and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle construction management of utility-scale solar projects.
• Oversee planning, execution, financial performance, and closeout.
• Manage budgets, cost forecasting, scheduling, procurement, and productivity tracking.
• Drive project profitability while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Lead high-performing field teams, including union labor where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide accurate reporting on financial performance, risks, and schedule status.
• Uphold a strong safety-first culture across all job sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solar construction.
• Proven track record managing utility-scale solar projects through full construction.
• Experience with an EPC or solar contractor strongly preferred.
• Candidates from an IPP or developer background will be considered if open to a construction-focused, traveling role.
• Strong understanding of:
• Project cost accounting & forecasting
• Scheduling & procurement
• Productivity tracking & reporting
• Labor management (union experience preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel 100%

Accounts Payable Specialist

Temporary – Up to 6 Months but could extend

Schedule: Fully onsite

Pay $27 to $30 per hour

We’re seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a temporary assignment with a well-established company and stable company.

Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Specialist:

• Match and reconcile invoices and statements for pricing, quantities, freight, and discounts
• Process journal entries, purchase orders, and vouchers accurately
• Research and resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies
• Process checks for all company subsidiaries in a timely manner
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including sales/use tax and 1099 reporting
• Maintain vendor information and company address book accuracy

Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Specialist:

• Minimum 3 years of Accounts Payable experience
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables required)
• JD Edwards experience preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong AP audit background

If you’re a detail-oriented AP professional looking for your next opportunity, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today.

The Manufacturing Accountant / Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the financial activities related to manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate cost accounting, and supporting strategic business decisions. This role works closely with production, operations, and finance teams to manage inventory, analyze variances, and ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day accounting functions for manufacturing operations, including cost accounting and inventory management.
• Prepare and analyze standard cost reports, identify cost variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor and report on production costs, labor, and materials, ensuring accuracy in the accounting system.
• Reconcile inventory balances and assist with physical inventory counts.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to review budgets and forecasts.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant accounting standards.
• Provide management with key financial and operational analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Assist with internal and external audits and implement process improvements where applicable.
• Mentor, support, and provide guidance to junior accounting staff, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong background in cost accounting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Tatum by Randstad is working with a client in the manufacturing industry that is looking to bring on a consultant to take on an interim Revenue Manager that could be considered for the role on a contract to hire basis. Our client is in the office 100% of the time and the person taking on this role would be responsible for handling the following duties:

Responsibilities:

• The interim Revenue Manager would be responsible for reviewing and having a solid grasp on client contracts and the time line for when revenue is to be recognized under ASC 606 and GAAP.
• The consultant would be responsible for maintaining SOX documentation.
• This individual would be responsible for handling order to cash duties on a month end and quarter close basis. This would involve preparing related journal entries, complete balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of supporting schedules related to revenue for the company's 10K's and 10Q's.
• Partner with FP&A to lead cross?functional efforts to ensure accurate tracking of actual labor hours, facilitate updates to budgeted resource assumptions. Ensure inputs to input?method revenue recognition are well?supported, accurate, and audit?ready.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in accounting or finance is required
• CPA is preferred
• Prior experience in public accounting is desired
• 4+ years of revenue accounting nis required
• Ability to be onsite 100% of the time and ability to lead cross functional meetings.

Apply to this Revenue Accounting Manager opportunity today

• Preparing general ledger entries, reconciliations for month-end close relating to lease accounting for our stores and providing analysis on fluctuations from the month-over-month and year-over-year comparisons.
• Preparing month end journal entries and account reconciliations for various accountings including prepaids, accruals, fixed assets and cash while reviewing various accounts to ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate periods and record entries as needed.
• Reviewing various expense accounts to categorize spend and provide explanations of large variances on month-over-month or year-over-year basis.
• Performing Cast Disbursement Store audits on a monthly basis to ensure disbursements are recorded appropriately and preparing findings for supervisor review.
• Assisting with fixed asset closing including invoice and expense review to determine if charges should be capitalized based on GAAP and Company policy perspective while analyzing fixed assets for disposals.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

• A Bachelor's degree or higher required with a concentration in accounting preferred..
• Prior ASC 842 lease accounting and monthly closing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications especially Excel as well as knowledge using SAP.
• The ability to dig into the details, research and reconcile accounts.
• Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills.

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