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11 results for Entry Level in Carlsbad, CA

Bookkeeper
  • Escondido, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in Escondido, California. This role is ideal for someone who excels in managing financial records, enjoys working in a dynamic environment, and is committed to delivering precise and trustworthy financial information. The successful candidate will oversee various accounting functions, ensuring the integrity of financial processes while collaborating with a part-time assistant.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using QuickBooks Online.<br>• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including verifying receipts, coding transactions, and processing payments.<br>• Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.<br>• Prepare and maintain balance sheets, depreciation schedules, and asset tracking.<br>• Ensure tax readiness by organizing and preparing financial data for compliance purposes.<br>• Conduct light collections activities, including friendly reminders and payment follow-ups.<br>• Oversee financial tracking related to service-based job workflows.<br>• Safeguard sensitive financial and payroll information with confidentiality and professionalism.<br>• Provide guidance and oversight to a part-time assistant handling routine bookkeeping tasks.
  • 2026-03-06T23:14:05Z
Tax Manager
  • San Clemente, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our team in San Clemente, California. This role requires an experienced and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in tax accounting, including expertise in individual and corporate tax returns, sales and use tax, and tax preparation. The ideal candidate will bring over seven years of experience in the field and demonstrate a commitment to accuracy and compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the preparation and submission of individual and corporate tax returns, ensuring compliance with all regulations.<br>• Manage sales and use tax filings, including accurate calculations and timely submissions.<br>• Provide strategic tax planning advice to clients, helping them optimize their financial outcomes.<br>• Conduct thorough reviews of tax documents to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.<br>• Stay up-to-date with changes in tax laws and regulations to maintain compliance and advise on necessary adjustments.<br>• Collaborate with clients to gather necessary financial information and resolve any tax-related inquiries.<br>• Lead and mentor entry-level staff members, providing guidance and support in tax-related tasks.<br>• Develop and implement efficient processes for tax preparation and reporting.<br>• Respond to audits and inquiries from tax authorities, ensuring proper documentation and representation.<br>• Prepare detailed financial reports and analyses related to tax activities.
  • 2026-03-05T00:43:42Z
Litigation Associate
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 125000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal has partnered with a <strong>multi office plaintiff law firm</strong> in Irvine looking for a full time Litigation Associate. The firm has roughly 20 attorneys across California, Hawaii, Arizona and New Mexico and their main practice areas include construction defect, class action and consumer law. <strong>They represent individuals, not big corporations, and take pride in that. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>This is truly a family-oriented environment where the partners care about their employees. They are open to any type of background (plaintiff, defense, or entry level) as they are willing to train. The role will have a hybrid work model with a few days remote possible after training.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Independently work with a partner to manage a heavy caseload</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery</li><li>Prepare for trial</li><li>Regularly attend court appearances, depositions, and meetings</li><li>Communicate with clients and draft status reports</li></ul><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>Firm brings in lunch once or twice a week (this week they had a Bastille Day breakfast, the office manager brought in French food)</li><li>“We are doing something to help people! These are homeowners who have put a big deposit on a house… it’s very rewarding in that matter, rather than working for a corporation to make more money.” – office manager</li><li>Everyone who works here is very smart! The attorneys are very experienced… In the end, you’ve learned and helped society to build better homes.” – office manager</li><li>Rainy day tradition: cater lunch and let people go home early.</li><li>Birthday/anniversary lunch once a month – those with celebrations pick the food!</li><li>Business casual, except for mediations/hearings [via Zoom]</li><li>The legal assistant we placed there two years ago is still there. He’s gotten two raises in two years!</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-10T00:33:48Z
Tax Manager
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to oversee various tax functions, including indirect tax processes and compliance. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with expertise in corporate and payroll taxes, as well as proficiency in managing tax systems. Join our team in Santa Ana, California, and contribute to ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all tax-related activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage indirect tax operations, including sales, use, and personal property taxes, ensuring compliance with regulations.<br>• Oversee corporate tax reporting and preparation of annual income tax provisions.<br>• Supervise payroll tax processes to ensure timely and accurate filings.<br>• Implement and maintain tax software systems such as Avalara or Vertex for improved efficiency.<br>• Monitor and manage commercial collections and electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of tax processes with organizational goals.<br>• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.<br>• Provide guidance and mentorship to entry-level staff to enhance team performance.<br>• Prepare and present detailed tax reports to senior management.
  • 2026-03-05T00:48:42Z
Junior Employment Litigtion Attorney
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you passionate about fighting for fairness in the workplace? Do you want to <strong>make a real impact</strong> in people’s lives while building a rewarding legal career? A well-established <strong>plaintiff employment law firm in Orange County</strong> is seeking an <strong>Entry-level Litigation Attorney</strong> to join their growing team.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not just another litigation role — it’s a chance to be <strong>mentored by experienced trial attorneys</strong>, gain <strong>hands-on courtroom exposure</strong>, and do meaningful work advocating for employees facing discrimination, harassment, and wage disputes.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ve placed attorneys and staff here before, and they’ve told us this firm is a place where you can <strong>learn, grow, and actually enjoy coming to work</strong>. The culture is supportive, collaborative, and focused on helping every team member succeed.</p><p><br></p><p>Why This Opportunity Stands Out:</p><ul><li><strong>Real impact</strong>: Work on cases that directly improve clients’ lives.</li><li><strong>Career growth</strong>: Mentorship from seasoned litigators and the chance to build trial skills early.</li><li><strong>Positive culture</strong>: A friendly, close-knit team where attorneys and staff are genuinely happy.</li><li><strong>Hands-on experience</strong>: From discovery to hearings and mediations, you’ll be in the action.</li></ul><p>What You’ll Do:</p><ul><li>Draft motions, pleadings, and discovery responses</li><li>Conduct legal research and support case strategy</li><li>Interact with clients and opposing counsel</li><li>Participate in hearings, depositions, and mediations</li><li>Support trial teams and take on increasing responsibility as you grow</li></ul><p>What We’re Looking For:</p><ul><li>1–3 years of litigation experience (employment law a plus, but not required)</li><li>California Bar admission in good standing</li><li>Strong writing and research skills</li><li>Passion for employee rights and justice</li><li>A team-oriented mindset and eagerness to learn</li></ul><p>What You’ll Get:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary and full benefits package</li><li>Ongoing training and professional development</li><li>Mentorship and trial exposure uncommon at the junior level</li><li>A firm culture that values your voice and contributions</li></ul><p>If you’re looking for more than just a job — if you want to <strong>be part of a mission-driven practice</strong> while building a strong foundation for your litigation career — this is the opportunity for you.</p><p><br></p><p>&#128233; <strong>Apply today with your resume in confidence and take the first step toward a more meaningful legal career to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com ></strong></p>
  • 2026-02-25T00:28:41Z
Customer Service Representative (Bilingual Spanish)
  • San Diego, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 20.00 - 20.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> Robert Half is partnering with a respected nonprofit organization in San Diego that is dedicated to serving the local community. Our client is seeking a Bilingual Spanish Customer Service Representative to join their call center team. In this role, you will support community members by providing information, resources, and assistance over the phone in both English and Spanish.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping others and has strong communication and customer service skills in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Answer a high volume of inbound calls from community members seeking information, support, or referrals</li><li>Provide accurate information about programs, services, and community resources in <strong>English and Spanish</strong></li><li>Document call details and interactions accurately in the organization’s database or CRM system</li><li>Assist callers in navigating available services and connecting them with appropriate resources</li><li>Maintain professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality when supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds</li><li>Meet call center performance metrics including call quality, documentation accuracy, and response times</li><li>Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure a high level of service delivery</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-12T15:59:04Z
Human Resources (HR) Assistant
  • El Cajon, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 21.00 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Assistant to join our team in El Cajon, California. This Contract-to-continuing position offers an excellent opportunity to support HR functions within the nonprofit industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a passion for contributing to a dynamic and collaborative work environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support daily HR operations, including maintaining employee records and processing HR-related documentation.</p><p>• Manage and utilize HR systems such as ADP Workforce Now and ATS to track and organize workforce data.</p><p>• Conduct background checks and manage onboarding processes to ensure compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Assist in administering employee benefits programs and addressing related inquiries.</p><p>• Collaborate with hiring managers to facilitate talent sourcing and recruitment efforts.</p><p>• Perform data entry and maintain accuracy in HR management systems (HRMS).</p><p>• Provide assistance with payroll processing and employee time tracking using systems like About Time.</p><p>• Respond to employee questions and concerns, ensuring a high level of customer service.</p><p>• Contribute to the improvement of HR processes and workflows to enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with company policies.</p>
  • 2026-02-23T22:53:43Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Tustin, CA
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are seeking an individual to work very closely with a highly motivated Controller, and to work hard to help bring this growing company to the next level within 1-2 years. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable learning and exploring new processes, also be comfortable rolling up sleeve to ensure that weekly payroll is processed timely and accurately. He or she must have strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.<br>Responsibilities<br>• Review daily timesheet submission for hourly employees<br>• Process weekly payroll in eBacon (our payroll software)<br>• Manage employee record and payroll data<br>• Assist HR with employee onboarding<br>• Ensure payroll is compliant with any required prevailing wage requirements<br>• Prepare prevailing wage job’s certified payroll reporting<br>• Ensure our subcontractors also provide timely certified payroll reporting<br>• Responsible for prevailing wage job’<br>• May perform other duties as assigned<br>Experience<br>• 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing (preferably weekly payroll)<br>• Experience reviewing timesheets, managing payroll data, and maintaining employee records<br>• Familiarity with payroll systems (eBacon preferred; ADP, Paycom, Paychex, etc. also acceptable)<br>• Experience with prevailing wage compliance and certified payroll reporting (e.g., WH-347 or state requirements)<br>• Background in construction or government-contracted environments is a strong plus<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field<br>• Experience supporting a Controller or Accounting team<br>• Exposure to general accounting tasks (e.g., payroll-related journal entries, labor/job costing)<br>• Experience assisting with HR onboarding and entering new hires into payroll systems<br>• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, reconciliations)<br>• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment<br>• Strong attention to detail and accuracy<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br>• Collaborative, proactive, and willing to learn new processes<br>Skills<br>• Strong attention to detail<br>• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups etc.<br>• Strong written and verbal communication skills<br>• Team player, must be able to collaborate with other teams in the organization<br>• Must have strong work ethic, and have the ability/willingness to work overtime as necessary to get the job done and to meet important deadlines
  • 2026-03-11T18:43:42Z
Administrative Assistant
  • Laguna Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 18.21 - 21.09 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a highly organized and dependable Administrative Assistant to join our team in Aliso Viejo, California. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations by managing essential administrative tasks and supporting scheduling needs. This role is ideal for someone with excellent attention to detail and strong multitasking abilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Organize and maintain digital and physical documents through scanning and uploading.</p><p>• Manage calendars and coordinate schedules for both yourself and an additional team member.</p><p>• Answer inbound calls and provide attentive and courteous assistance.</p><p>• Perform data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Handle receptionist duties, such as greeting visitors and managing incoming communications.</p><p>• Support administrative office operations by maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to ensure deadlines and goals are met.</p>
  • 2026-03-12T17:28:47Z
Accounting Manager
  • San Diego, CA
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • Position Summary<br>The Accounting Manager oversees day-to-day accounting operations and financial integrity across the <br>organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial reporting. This role manages <br>the month-end close process, supervises accounts payable and receivable workflows, and maintains the <br>general ledger to support clean audits and sound financial decision-making. This position requires strong <br>analytical skills, the ability to improve processes, and leadership through influence to maintain operational <br>efficiency and support organizational growth in a fast-paced and highly regulated industry.<br>Essential Duties & Responsibilities<br>• Perform daily accounting operations including general ledger updates, journal entries, and <br>reconciliations.<br>• Process ACH payments, wire transfers, and other electronic disbursements accurately and on schedule.<br>• Process vendor payments and manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice entry, approval <br>workflows, and payment execution.<br>• Prepare manual vendor payments related to self-billing processes and ensure proper documentation <br>and approval.<br>• Perform extensive account reconciliations, including bank accounts, GL accounts, claims and funding <br>balances, and trust account activity.<br>• Support month-end and year-end closing activities and produce accurate financial statements.<br>• Process and review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and premium billing transactions.<br>• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies by working closely with internal departments.<br>• Train and oversee accounting staff, reviewing work for accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Participate in and lead special projects including system enhancements and operational initiatives.<br>• Improve process efficiency through automation, SOP updates, and system enhancements.<br>• Maintain adherence to GAAP, audit requirements, and applicable healthcare/TPA regulations.<br>• Other tasks as assigned.<br>Minimum Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.<br>• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including strong general ledger and reconciliation <br>responsibilities.<br>• Proven experience using QuickBooks for accounting operations.<br>• High-level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation tools, etc.).<br>• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, vendor payment processing, and ACH transactions.<br>• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to accuracy and detail.<br>• Previous supervisory or team lead experience, including workload oversight and coaching.<br>• Demonstrated understanding of GAAP and internal control requirements.<br>• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines.<br>• Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.<br>• Availability to work standard Eastern Time (EST) business hours in a remote setting
  • 2026-03-10T21:28:45Z
Administrative Assistant
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 22.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our team in San Diego, California. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring smooth office operations, supporting leadership, and maintaining a welcoming and detail-oriented environment for staff and visitors. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic setting and demonstrates exceptional organizational and communication skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Greet and check in visitors, oversee front-door access, and ensure a positive reception experience.</p><p>• Manage and respond to communications in a shared inbox, routing inquiries as necessary.</p><p>• Maintain team calendars, schedules, and action items to support alignment and timely progress.</p><p>• Track and order office supplies, ensuring inventory is consistently stocked and organized.</p><p>• Organize weekly in-office events, including planning, setup, ordering items, and post-event clean-up.</p><p>• Prepare welcome kits for new employees, including equipment and branded materials.</p><p>• Provide administrative support to leadership and various departments as needed.</p><p>• Act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day office operations and general assistance.</p><p>• Uphold confidentiality and sound judgment in all interactions with staff.</p><p>• Ensure all tasks are completed with precision and attention to detail.</p>
  • 2026-02-20T00:48:45Z