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Accountant

Newport Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to join a team in Newport Beach, California in a Contract to Permanent capacity. This role is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who can quickly step into a fast-paced accounting environment, manage daily financial activities with limited onboarding, and support accurate reporting across property-related operations. The ideal candidate brings solid experience with accounting systems used in real estate or property management settings, along with a strong command of payroll, ledger activity, and financial statement review. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance. • Prepare and review bank reconciliations to ensure account accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies. • Process payroll activities with attention to compliance, accuracy, and established deadlines. • Produce financial reports and assist with the preparation and analysis of individual and consolidated financial statements. • Evaluate accounting records to confirm completeness, accuracy, and alignment with reporting requirements. • Support property accounting functions by tracking financial activity related to real estate portfolios and operating entities. • Utilize AppFolio or comparable property management accounting platforms to maintain records and execute core accounting tasks. • Contribute effectively in a high-volume environment by prioritizing work, meeting deadlines, and handling multiple financial processes simultaneously.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Oceanside, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32 - 40 USD / Hourly
A growing distribution company is looking for an Accountant to join its accounting team and support the day-to-day financial operations of a busy, inventory-driven business. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on environment and wants exposure to general ledger activity, reconciliations, inventory, AP/AR, and month-end close. You’ll work closely with accounting and operations teams to make sure transactions are recorded accurately and financial information is ready when leadership needs it.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Record and maintain daily accounting transactions</li><li>Prepare bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity</li><li>Assist with inventory reconciliations and adjustments</li><li>Analyze discrepancies between inventory and accounting records</li><li>Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts</li><li>Review invoices and expense coding for accuracy</li><li>Assist with prepaid expenses and accruals</li><li>Monitor customer and vendor account activity</li><li>Prepare recurring financial reports</li><li>Research unusual transactions and account variances</li><li>Assist with audit and tax documentation</li><li>Support the accounting team with special projects and process improvements</li></ul>
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Accountant to support a range of tax compliance and preparation activities for individuals and businesses. This position is well suited for someone who can manage multiple return types, apply current tax regulations accurately, and maintain strong organization throughout the filing process. The ideal candidate brings sound technical tax knowledge, a careful approach to financial data, and the ability to deliver timely, accurate work. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review tax filings for individuals, corporations, and partnerships while ensuring accuracy and completeness. • Manage income tax return preparation from initial documentation through final submission in accordance with applicable regulations. • Handle sales and use tax reporting responsibilities and maintain compliance with jurisdictional requirements. • Analyze financial records and supporting documents to determine proper tax treatment and identify reporting issues. • Maintain organized tax workpapers, schedules, and supporting files to support audits, filings, and internal review. • Apply tax accounting principles to assist with calculations, reconciliations, and reporting obligations across client or business entities. • Communicate with stakeholders to gather missing information, clarify tax positions, and help keep filing deadlines on track.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Vista, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
This is the kind of Senior Accountant role that can actually move your career forward.A well-established North County organization is looking for a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team and take ownership of complex accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This position is designed for someone who has mastered the fundamentals of accounting and is ready for more ownership, more visibility, and more exposure to the business.You'll work closely with the Controller and accounting leadership while becoming a key resource for financial reporting and accounting projects. This is a particularly strong opportunity for someone who eventually wants to move into an Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller position. What you'll be responsible for:<ul><li>Own assigned portions of the monthly and quarterly close process.</li><li>Prepare and review complex journal entries and account reconciliations.</li><li>Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual transactions.</li><li>Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Analyze income statement and balance sheet activity.</li><li>Assist with audit schedules and respond to auditor requests.</li><li>Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities.</li><li>Prepare recurring management reports and financial analysis.</li><li>Identify accounting discrepancies and recommend corrective action.</li><li>Help improve accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls.</li><li>Participate in system implementations, process improvements, and special accounting projects.</li><li>Serve as a resource for junior accounting staff and assist with training when needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Oceanside, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
48 - 52 USD / Hourly
A growing construction company is seeking a Senior Accountant to support its expanding accounting operation. This is a hands-on role for an experienced accounting professional who understands that construction accounting requires more than simply balancing the books — you need to understand project costs, contracts, billing, cash flow, and how financial performance connects to individual jobs. The Senior Accountant will partner with project managers, leadership, and the accounting team to keep financial reporting accurate and provide visibility into project performance. What You’ll Own:<ul><li>Manage key components of the monthly and year-end close</li><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts</li><li>Review project-related revenue and expenses</li><li>Monitor job costs and project profitability</li><li>Reconcile construction-related accounts</li><li>Assist with progress billing and contract accounting</li><li>Review subcontractor and vendor activity</li><li>Analyze budget-to-actual project performance</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports</li><li>Track accruals, retainage, prepaids, and other balance sheet activity</li><li>Assist with cash flow reporting and forecasting</li><li>Research project accounting discrepancies</li><li>Support annual audits, tax filings, and external accounting requests</li><li>Maintain documentation and accounting schedules</li><li>Help strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls</li><li>Partner with project management and operations teams</li><li>Support special financial and accounting projects</li></ul>
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Vista, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
45 - 50 USD / Hourly
A growing manufacturing company is looking for a Senior Accountant to become a key member of its accounting team. This position goes beyond transactional accounting and is designed for someone who is comfortable owning significant portions of the month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting process.You’ll work closely with accounting leadership and operational teams to understand financial activity, identify variances, and help ensure the company's financial information is accurate and timely.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Own assigned areas of the monthly close process</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries</li><li>Perform complex account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain and analyze balance sheet accounts</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports</li><li>Analyze manufacturing expenses and operational variances</li><li>Assist with inventory and cost accounting activities</li><li>Review accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other accounting schedules</li><li>Investigate unusual fluctuations and transaction discrepancies</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Prepare financial information for management review</li><li>Assist with annual audits and tax-related requests</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li><li>Partner with operations, purchasing, and finance teams</li><li>Assist with special projects and accounting initiatives</li></ul>
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team in San Diego, California. This role will oversee core accounting operations, support an accurate and efficient close cycle, and strengthen processes across payables, payroll, and intercompany activity. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and a process-minded approach to improving reporting and controls. Responsibilities: • Direct accounting for operating expenditures and cost of revenue, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in the proper period. • Prepare, analyze, and approve journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle. • Administer accounting for prepaid assets, fixed assets, depreciation, leases, and accrued obligations while maintaining complete supporting records. • Oversee the full procure-to-pay workflow, including vendor setup, invoice processing, payment coordination, and enhancement of approval procedures through automation tools. • Partner with FP&A and finance leadership to explain budget-versus-actual results and contribute to management reporting deliverables. • Manage payroll accounting activities by recording payroll entries, reconciling liabilities, maintaining allocation logic, and improving visibility into labor-related costs. • Handle intercompany accounting across multiple entities, including invoicing, allocations, settlements, reconciliations, and foreign currency-related entries. • Support accounting systems optimization by participating in data migration, testing, documentation, workflow design, and internal control improvements. • Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, respond to external audit requests, and help maintain readiness across assigned accounting areas.
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

La Jolla, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a legal organization in La Jolla, California. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting needs, and ensuring accounting activities are completed with precision and timeliness. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment when handling sensitive financial matters, and the ability to work effectively across accounting and administrative teams. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, maintaining prepaid and fixed asset schedules, and completing reconciliations within established deadlines. • Oversee general ledger activity by preserving data accuracy, investigating variances, correcting discrepancies, and contributing to the preparation of financial statements and account analysis. • Manage trust and client fund accounting, including transaction processing and monthly three-way reconciliations in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards. • Support both payables and receivables functions by reviewing invoices, processing expense reimbursements, assisting with billing activity, applying cash receipts, and following up on outstanding balances. • Reconcile bank, payroll, and credit card accounts on a recurring basis and resolve outstanding items to keep records current and accurate. • Prepare financial schedules and ad hoc reports for leadership, external auditors, and tax advisors, while also assisting with forecasting and budget-related analysis. • Organize and provide documentation needed for audits, tax preparation, insurance reviews, and other external compliance requests. • Help strengthen accounting operations by following internal controls, identifying workflow improvements, and supporting automation where appropriate. • Partner with accounting staff, attorneys, and administrative personnel to answer financial questions and offer guidance to less experienced team members as needed.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Accountant - Non-Profit

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
obert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant for an opportunity with an established nonprofit organization. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of accounting experience and a strong understanding of general accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close. Nonprofit experience is preferred.Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Manage general ledger activity and maintain accurate accounting records</li><li>Support AP, AR, and cash accounting</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and budget-to-actual analysis</li><li>Track and reconcile restricted and unrestricted funds</li><li>Support grant accounting and reporting as needed</li><li>Assist with audits and other accounting projects</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Equity Fund Accountant

Newport Beach, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Equity Fund Accountant to support investor accounting and fund operations for a private investment platform in Newport Beach, California. This position partners closely with operations, compliance, and investment teams to oversee capital activity, maintain accurate records, and help deliver timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to improving processes in a detail-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Maintain the integrity of investor, entity, property, and custodian records within internal accounting and operational systems. • Prepare and review capital activity, including contributions, distributions, investor elections, and related cash movement across escrow and partnership accounts. • Calculate capital calls, investor allocations, management fees, preferred returns, and carried interest in accordance with governing agreements. • Support valuation and reporting processes by analyzing fund activity and ensuring financial data is complete, accurate, and timely. • Interpret partnership and offering documents to confirm that allocations, fee treatment, and investor transactions align with fund terms. • Monitor intercompany and affiliate loan activity and help track related balances and repayment activity. • Coordinate with external audit and tax advisors by providing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting deliverable deadlines. • Lead communication with internal stakeholders and external partners on investor accounting matters, client deliverables, and operational priorities. • Identify workflow gaps, recommend practical improvements, and contribute to projects that strengthen controls, reduce risk, and increase efficiency.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

San Luis Rey, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
38 - 48 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing consumer products organization in North County San Diego that is looking for a Financial Analyst to join its Finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into the numbers but also wants to understand the why behind the numbers. You’ll work closely with Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Operations to analyze business performance, prepare forecasts, and provide reporting that helps leadership make informed decisions.This role would be a strong fit for someone who enjoys a combination of FP&A, reporting, budgeting, and business analysis rather than spending the entire day focused on traditional accounting.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and management reports</li><li>Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance</li><li>Investigate revenue, expense, and margin variances and communicate key findings</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting</li><li>Maintain and update financial models used for business planning</li><li>Track departmental spending and operating expenses</li><li>Partner with Sales and Operations to understand business trends and performance</li><li>Prepare recurring dashboards and KPI reporting</li><li>Assist with month-end financial analysis and accrual review</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and data accuracy</li><li>Build ad hoc analyses for leadership and department heads</li><li>Translate financial information into clear takeaways for non-finance partners</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Valley Center, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
42 - 48 USD / Hourly
A well-established San Diego organization is adding a Financial Analyst to support its Finance and Operations teams. This position sits at the intersection of finance and day-to-day business operations, making it a great fit for someone who likes to analyze financial information, spot trends, and turn data into useful business insights.You’ll have ownership over recurring reporting while also getting involved in forecasting, headcount analysis, operating expenses, and longer-term business planning.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop monthly and quarterly financial reports</li><li>Analyze operating expenses, revenue, and departmental performance</li><li>Prepare budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual analyses</li><li>Maintain financial models and planning schedules</li><li>Assist with annual operating plan and forecasting cycles</li><li>Monitor headcount, labor costs, and department spending</li><li>Research significant financial variances and provide explanations</li><li>Partner with Accounting on month-end reporting and financial data validation</li><li>Create dashboards and reporting packages for leadership</li><li>Analyze trends and identify areas requiring additional investigation</li><li>Support business cases, cost analyses, and special financial projects</li><li>Improve existing reporting processes and automate repetitive Excel work</li><li>Present findings and recommendations to Finance and Operations leadership</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Irvine, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
AR + Financial Analysis + Commercial Finance + Finance Business Partner This person will support assigned customer accounts and partner with Sales and Operations throughout the customer lifecycle. Core Responsibilities • Own AR and Order-to-Cash activities • Invoicing, booking, clearing and reconciliations • AR aging and collection follow-up • Customer deductions and dispute resolution • Trade spend and promotional expense management • Accruals and customer-related expenses • Pricing and commercial analysis • Build simulated P&Ls • Evaluate business terms and promotional strategies • Financial reporting and analysis • Process improvement • Finance systems/digitalization initiatives • Partner directly with Sales and Operations Ideal Background Target: • Financial Analyst • Accounting Analyst • Senior Accountant with strong analytical skills • Commercial Finance Analyst • Channel Finance Analyst • Revenue Analyst • AR Analyst ready for a step up • Finance Business Partner
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Accountant - Real Estate

Solana Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
34 - 42 USD / Hourly
A well-established real estate organization is adding an Accountant to its property accounting team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with multiple accounts, digging into discrepancies, and keeping financial records organized and accurate. You’ll support accounting for a portfolio of properties while partnering with property managers and internal teams on budgets, expenses, reconciliations, and financial reporting.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintain accurate accounting records for assigned properties</li><li>Prepare monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Record property income and operating expenses</li><li>Review invoices and verify proper account coding</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Assist with monthly close and financial statement preparation</li><li>Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets</li><li>Review tenant and vendor account activity</li><li>Research and resolve accounting discrepancies</li><li>Assist with property budgets and expense tracking</li><li>Prepare monthly property-level financial reports</li><li>Compare actual expenses against budgets</li><li>Support annual audit and tax preparation requests</li><li>Maintain organized financial documentation</li><li>Work with property management teams to answer accounting questions</li><li>Assist with process improvements and special projects</li></ul>
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Vista, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
34 - 41 USD / Hourly
An established manufacturing company in Vista is adding a Staff Accountant to its Finance & Accounting team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding how a business actually operates — not just recording transactions. You'll have exposure to general ledger accounting, inventory, cost accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting, working closely with Accounting and Operations.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries</li><li>Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with monthly and year-end close</li><li>Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate variances</li><li>Assist with cost accounting and manufacturing expense analysis</li><li>Review financial transactions for accurate coding</li><li>Maintain prepaid, accrual, and fixed asset schedules</li><li>Assist with AP and AR as needed</li><li>Prepare monthly financial reports</li><li>Analyze account activity and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Support inventory counts and related accounting activities</li><li>Assist with standard cost and variance reporting</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with annual budget and forecast preparation</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Carlsbad, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33 - 40 USD / Hourly
A growing Carlsbad organization is looking for a Staff Accountant to support its corporate accounting function. This is a well-rounded opportunity for an accountant who wants exposure to the full monthly close process and the opportunity to work alongside Finance, Operations, and leadership. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Maintain general ledger accounts</li><li>Reconcile bank, credit card, prepaid, accrual, and other balance sheet accounts</li><li>Prepare recurring accounting schedules</li><li>Review transactions for proper coding and classification</li><li>Assist with AP and AR oversight and issue resolution</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports</li><li>Research unusual account activity and discrepancies</li><li>Assist with fixed asset accounting</li><li>Support intercompany transactions and reconciliations</li><li>Assist with expense and budget-to-actual analysis</li><li>Prepare documentation for audits and tax filings</li><li>Maintain organized supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with process improvements and accounting projects</li><li>Partner with other departments to resolve accounting questions</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 38 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant for an opportunity with an established manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of accounting experience and a strong understanding of general accounting in a manufacturing or product-based environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Support AP, AR, and general ledger activities</li><li>Reconcile inventory and other balance sheet accounts</li><li>Assist with cost accounting and variance analysis</li><li>Review financial transactions for accuracy and proper coding</li><li>Support financial reporting, audits, and other accounting projects</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Oceanside, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
A growing North County construction company is looking for a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team and support multiple active projects. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands general accounting but also enjoys getting into the details behind project costs, subcontractors, billing, and job profitability. What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts</li><li>Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Track project-related labor, materials, and subcontractor expenses</li><li>Review job costs and compare actual spending against budgets</li><li>Assist with progress billing and customer invoices</li><li>Reconcile subcontractor and vendor accounts</li><li>Track retainage, deposits, and project-specific balances</li><li>Assist with job profitability reporting</li><li>Monitor AP and AR activity related to assigned projects</li><li>Research unusual transactions and discrepancies</li><li>Prepare financial schedules and management reports</li><li>Assist with cash flow reporting</li><li>Support external audits and tax requests</li><li>Help maintain accounting procedures and internal controls</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32 - 36 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant for an opportunity with an established organization. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in general accounting and hands-on experience working in NetSuite. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close while working closely with the broader accounting team. Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform day-to-day general accounting activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash-related accounting activities</li><li>Review transactions for accuracy and proper account coding</li><li>Record accruals, prepaid expenses, and other recurring journal entries</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and management reporting</li><li>Research and resolve discrepancies in the general ledger</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting records within NetSuite</li><li>Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation</li><li>Support process improvements and other accounting projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a healthcare organization in San Diego, California and contribute to core accounting operations. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate general ledger activity, supporting timely month-end close, and helping ensure the integrity of financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in accounting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across recurring close tasks and special projects. Responsibilities: • Prepare journal entries, accruals, and other supporting schedules to facilitate an accurate and efficient monthly close process. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank activity, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner and maintaining clear documentation. • Review profit and loss results, identify unusual fluctuations, and research underlying causes to support management reporting. • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to help ensure financial records are complete, organized, and accurate. • Contribute to financial analysis efforts by compiling data, evaluating trends, and assisting with reporting requests. • Support ad hoc accounting assignments and special projects as business needs arise within the finance team.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Vista, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 37 USD / Hourly
A North County construction company is adding a Staff Accountant to support its growing accounting operation. This is a hands-on position for someone who wants exposure to both traditional accounting and job/project accounting.You'll work closely with Project Managers and Operations to make sure project costs, vendor activity, billing, and financial reporting are accurate.What You'll Own:<ul><li>Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts</li><li>Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Review project-related expenses and job costs</li><li>Track labor, materials, subcontractor, and other project expenses</li><li>Assist with progress billing and customer invoices</li><li>Reconcile subcontractor and vendor accounts</li><li>Review project budgets versus actual spending</li><li>Assist with job profitability reporting</li><li>Monitor AP and AR activity related to projects</li><li>Track retainage, deposits, and other project-specific balances</li><li>Prepare financial reports and accounting schedules</li><li>Research unusual transactions and discrepancies</li><li>Assist with cash flow reporting</li><li>Support external accountants, auditors, and tax professionals</li><li>Help maintain accounting procedures and internal controls</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Laguna Beach, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are inviting applications for the role of a Staff Accountant in Laguna Beach, California. This role is central to our clients real estate team, primarily focusing on accounts payable tasks using Yardi software. The role is in-office and offers an exciting opportunity for those with a background in accounting. Responsibilities:• Execute and supervise accounts payable using Yardi software• Perform check runs and contribute to other accounting tasks as needed• Offer support to property management and office tasks as required• Ensure precision and meticulousness in all financial transactions• Handle accounts receivable tasks and bank reconciliations• Maintain and manage the general ledger• Record and manage journal entries• Close financial records at the end of each month• Use accounting software like NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP effectively.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 36 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working onsite and can manage a blend of transactional accounting, record maintenance, and financial data accuracy. The position will contribute to core accounting activities while helping keep financial information organized, current, and reliable. Responsibilities: • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities with accuracy and timeliness. • Prepare and post journal entries to support routine accounting transactions and monthly close work. • Maintain and reconcile general ledger records to ensure financial information is complete and accurate. • Perform data entry and data cleanup tasks to improve the quality and consistency of accounting records. • Assist with corporate tax and sales tax support activities, including organizing documentation and preparing related information. • Help compile schedules and supporting details for corporate tax return preparation and review. • Work onsite with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions and resolve record discrepancies. • Monitor financial documentation and update accounting files to support audit readiness and reporting needs.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Carlsbad, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in California in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role will support core accounting operations across credit and collections, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activities while helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work across departments to resolve account issues and support close processes. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily credit and collections activities by reviewing customer balances, tracking overdue invoices, and ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding accounts. • Evaluate customer financial profiles to help determine credit eligibility, recommend appropriate exposure limits, and monitor ongoing risk. • Investigate payment delays, billing questions, and account discrepancies, working directly with customers and internal teams to reach resolution. • Maintain accounts receivable records through account reconciliations, aging analysis, unapplied cash review, and support accurate cash posting. • Assist with invoicing activities and provide additional coverage for receivables functions when workload demands require it. • Offer backup support for accounts payable tasks, including invoice review, vendor statement reconciliation, and payment processing assistance. • Prepare journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations while researching unusual balances and documenting findings. • Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by updating schedules, assembling supporting documentation, and responding to audit requests. • Recommend improvements to accounting workflows, internal controls, and reporting practices to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Costa Mesa, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
34 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Costa Mesa, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, guiding the monthly close cycle, and delivering meaningful reporting insights to accounting leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment in reviewing financial activity, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external auditors. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly close process and help ensure financial reporting is completed accurately and on schedule. • Prepare monthly financial statements and provide clear analytical summaries and observations to the Controller. • Review and approve general ledger reconciliations to support the accuracy and completeness of account balances. • Oversee reconciliation activity tied to cross-functional departments and confirm that transactions are properly reflected in the ledger. • Evaluate and approve journal entries prepared by accounting staff to maintain strong financial controls. • Review weekly payment runs and purchase order activity to verify accuracy, documentation, and required approvals. • Support accounting operations related to receivables and partner with campus departments to ensure proper fixed asset accounting practices. • Manage data flow between accounting, payroll, and other connected systems to help maintain reliable financial information. • Work directly with external auditors during annual audits and assist with the preparation of organizational tax filings while ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

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