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Junior Accountant

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
We're looking for a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our growing finance team. In this role, you'll support day-to-day accounting operations, assist with month-end close processes, and help maintain accurate financial records across multiple entities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who wants hands-on exposure to a wide range of accounting functions in a collaborative, supportive environment. You'll work closely with senior accountants and the accounting manager, gaining mentorship and professional development opportunities while contributing meaningfully to the team from day one. We value curiosity, accuracy, and a willingness to learn—if you're eager to build a strong foundation in accounting, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do<ul><li>Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, including invoice entry, payment processing, vendor communications, and customer billing support</li><li>Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations on a weekly and monthly basis, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly</li><li>Support the month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and compiling supporting documentation</li><li>Maintain the general ledger by posting adjustments, reclassifications, and accruals under the guidance of senior team members</li><li>Prepare and organize financial documentation for internal review and external audits, ensuring all records are accurate, complete, and easily accessible</li><li>Track and reconcile intercompany transactions across related entities, working with counterparts to resolve timing differences and ensure proper elimination entries</li><li>Assist with expense report review and processing, verifying compliance with company policies and proper coding to the chart of accounts</li><li>Generate routine financial reports and analyses as requested, including aging reports, cash flow summaries, and budget-to-actual variance explanations</li><li>Communicate with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders in both English and Japanese to resolve billing inquiries, payment issues, and documentation requests</li><li>Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned, contributing ideas for streamlining workflows and enhancing accuracy</li></ul>
2026-04-16T00:00:00Z

Junior Accountant

Camp Pendleton, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 28 USD / Hourly
We’re looking for a Junior Accountant to join a growing SaaS company where accuracy, scalability, and process matter. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants exposure to modern accounting systems, subscription-based revenue models, and a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.You’ll support core accounting functions while learning how financial operations scale within a high-growth business. RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger</li><li>Perform bank and account reconciliations</li><li>Support accounts receivable, including invoicing and revenue tracking</li><li>Assist with revenue recognition processes (ASC 606 exposure preferred)</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and documentation</li><li>Support audits and financial reporting requirements</li><li>Collaborate with finance and operations teams</li></ul>
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Junior Accountant

Solana Beach, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a Junior Accountant to support financial operations within a real estate and property management environment. This role focuses on property-level accounting, reconciliations, and financial tracking across multiple properties.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and comfortable working with recurring transactions, tenant billing, and property-specific financial reporting. RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Assist with property-level accounting, including rent rolls and expense tracking</li><li>Perform bank reconciliations and tenant account reconciliations</li><li>Support accounts payable and receivable for multiple properties</li><li>Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close</li><li>Maintain financial records for each property and ensure accuracy</li><li>Assist with financial reporting for property owners and management</li><li>Support audits and compliance requirements</li></ul>
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Encinitas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
50 - 55 USD / Hourly
We're looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations and drive continuous improvement across financial reporting, internal controls, and team development. Reporting directly to the Controller, you'll oversee the day-to-day activities of the accounting team while serving as a key contributor to strategic finance initiatives, system implementations, and cross-functional projects.This is a highly visible leadership role with significant ownership and autonomy. You'll be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, the effectiveness of our control environment, and the professional growth of your direct reports. The ideal candidate combines technical accounting expertise with strong leadership skills, operational mindset, and a genuine passion for building efficient, scalable processes. What You'll DoFinancial Reporting and Close Management<ul><li>Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, establishing and maintaining close calendars, checklists, and accountability frameworks to ensure timely and accurate completion</li><li>Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by team members, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies</li><li>Prepare and analyze consolidated financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and supporting footnotes</li><li>Develop and present monthly financial reporting packages to leadership, including variance analyses, key metrics, and narrative explanations of significant items</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors during interim and year-end audits, managing PBC requests, facilitating walkthroughs, and resolving audit inquiries efficiently</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely completion of technical accounting analyses for complex transactions, including lease accounting under ASC 842, revenue recognition under ASC 606, and business combinations under ASC 805</li></ul>Team Leadership and Development<ul><li>Manage, mentor, and develop a team of three to five accountants, including performance management, goal setting, training, and career development planning</li><li>Conduct regular one-on-ones and team meetings to ensure alignment on priorities, address challenges, and foster open communication</li><li>Recruit, onboard, and train new team members as the organization grows, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and cultural integration</li><li>Create a positive, collaborative team environment that encourages professional growth, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement</li><li>Delegate work effectively based on team members' strengths, development goals, and workload capacity, balancing challenge with support</li></ul>
2026-04-16T00:00:00Z

Sr. Tax Accountant

Irvine, CA
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Temporary / Contract
57 - 66 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our team in Irvine, California, on a contract basis. This role is ideal for someone with a strong attention to detail and a solid background in tax compliance and preparation, particularly in sales and use tax, corporate tax returns, and indirect tax matters. The position requires advanced Excel skills and offers a hybrid work schedule, with three days onsite per week. Responsibilities: • Assist with indirect tax processes, including sales and use tax compliance and reporting. • Support month-end close activities and ensure accurate tax-related entries. • Analyze tax implications for new customers in various jurisdictions and provide recommendations. • Prepare and submit tax reports to relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with regulations. • Work with external tax partners to manage income tax processes. • Review and manage large datasets using advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs. • Handle property tax returns and ensure timely submissions. • Collaborate with internal teams to address tax-related inquiries and provide guidance. • Monitor utility usage and gross receipt tax requirements for end users. • Generate jurisdiction-specific reports and distribute them as needed.
2026-04-07T00:00:00Z

Financial Reporting Manager

Costa Mesa, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to oversee and enhance the accounting and financial operations of our project in Costa Mesa, California. In this role, you will lead a team to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong process controls, and deliver critical insights to support operational efficiency. This position requires a proactive leader who can manage audits, reconcile financial records, and collaborate with various stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Develop and implement accounting procedures, including robust internal controls, to ensure compliance and accuracy. • Lead, monitor, and assess the performance of accounting processes and team members. • Supervise the preparation of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries, financial reports, and reconciliations. • Manage weekly payables, customer refunds, and ensure timely processing of transactions. • Conduct evaluations of operational software to identify opportunities for process improvements and system optimizations. • Coordinate internal and external audits, including inventory checks and compliance with established standards. • Monitor and enhance accounting systems to ensure they meet organizational needs and regulatory requirements. • Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and auditors to address financial queries and ensure smooth operations. • Participate in project meetings to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making. • Ensure achievement of daily and monthly key performance metrics to meet organizational goals.
2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Financial Reporting Manager

Irvine, CA
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Temporary / Contract
90 - 110 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Financial Reporting Manager to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will provide leadership and technical expertise in financial and regulatory reporting, ensuring compliance and supporting governance activities. Based in Irvine, California, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make an impactful contribution while collaborating with stakeholders at various levels. Responsibilities:• Oversee external financial reporting processes, including audit coordination and related governance activities.• Manage financial regulatory reporting and respond to examination inquiries.• Act as an advisor to bridge technical and regulatory matters between Accounting and Business Finance teams.• Contribute to the design and implementation of internal control and reporting enablement initiatives.• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth integration and operational efficiency.• Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to internal teams to enhance reporting capabilities.• Support compliance with regulatory standards and requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.• Deliver results independently while maintaining high standards and accountability.
2026-05-03T00:00:00Z

CFO

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team in Irvine, California. This role requires a strategic leader who can effectively oversee financial operations across multiple branches, while also driving innovation and embracing advancements in technology, including AI. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in construction accounting and a proven ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for senior leadership. Responsibilities: • Direct and oversee financial operations across three branches, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. • Develop and implement strategic financial plans to support business growth and operational efficiency. • Collaborate closely with senior leadership to present financial data in a clear, actionable format. • Manage cash flow and banking relationships to optimize financial stability. • Lead and mentor a team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. • Utilize construction accounting practices, including job costing, to ensure accurate financial tracking. • Embrace and integrate advanced technologies, such as AI, to enhance operational processes. • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across divisions. • Monitor and analyze financial performance, providing recommendations for improvement. • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
2026-04-07T00:00:00Z

CFO

San Diego, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership for a dynamic real estate and land development company in San Diego, California. The ideal candidate will excel in managing complex financial operations, driving investment strategies, and overseeing capital markets. With a focus on long-term growth, this role requires expertise in financial planning, compliance, and team leadership within the real estate and construction sectors. Responsibilities: • Develop and implement financial strategies to align with the company’s real estate and investment objectives. • Collaborate with leadership teams to assess new land acquisitions, project feasibility, and portfolio performance. • Lead financial modeling for acquisitions, construction, entitlements, and disposition scenarios. • Oversee corporate and project-level financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow planning to support land acquisition and construction projects. • Establish and monitor KPIs and dashboards to track financial health and project outcomes. • Build and maintain relationships with banks, lenders, and equity partners to secure financing for development projects. • Negotiate and structure financing agreements, including construction loans, land loans, and joint ventures. • Implement financial controls, policies, and compliance measures tailored to real estate operations. • Mentor and lead a high-performing finance team to support multi-phase development projects.
2026-04-10T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant (Corporate / Mid-Size Company)

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 37 USD / Hourly
Good accounting keeps a business running. Great accounting helps it grow. We’re looking for a Staff Accountant who understands the importance of both. This role sits at the center of day-to-day financial operations—supporting close processes, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that the numbers tell a clear and reliable story. You’ll work closely with senior accounting leadership while gaining exposure to reporting, analysis, and process improvements. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Support financial reporting and prepare supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and receivable as needed</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and documentation</li><li>Support audits and compliance-related activities</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements</li></ul>
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Escondido, CA
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 26 USD / Hourly
We’re looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support our finance team with essential day-to-day tasks. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys staying organized, working with numbers, and ensuring financial data is accurate and up to date. You’ll play a key role in keeping accounting operations running smoothly while gaining valuable experience in a professional office environment.What You'll Do<ul><li>Enter and process invoices, payments, and financial transactions</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and receivable activities</li><li>Reconcile discrepancies and follow up on outstanding items</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized financial records</li><li>Support data entry and reporting tasks for the accounting team</li><li>Assist with filing, scanning, and document management</li><li>Help with basic bank reconciliations and expense tracking</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the finance department</li></ul>
2026-04-17T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an Accounting Clerk for a very busy San Diego non-profit! This is a wonderful opportunity to support a team that is doing important work for the community. This is an on-site opportunity, contract-to-hire, that starts immediately: Your responsibilities in this role<ul><li>Provide heavy data entry support to the accounting team</li><li>Reviewing and coding invoices for Accounts Payable</li><li>Standard accounting: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects</li><li>Assemble statements and reports that require utilization of a variety of sources</li><li>Categorize documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of accounting codes and expenditure codes</li><li>Help Accounts Payable: A/P invoice matching & filing, vendor invoices and disbursement filing</li><li>Collaborate with Accounts Receivable: process daily invoices/credit, apply cash receipt, and help with collection of past due balanc</li></ul>
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Corporate Accounting Manager

San Diego, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Corporate Accounting Manager to lead critical accounting operations supporting lease and capital activities for a hospitality organization in San Diego, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, guiding monthly close deliverables, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve accounting matters efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound leadership skills, and a continuous improvement mindset to strengthen controls, consistency, and reporting quality. Responsibilities: • Direct lease and capital accounting operations, ensuring financial activity is recorded accurately, completely, and within required deadlines. • Manage recurring financial workflows such as rent disbursements, sublease invoicing, percentage rent calculations, and franchise royalty billing. • Oversee shared communications related to rent matters, respond to landlord and subtenant questions promptly, and drive follow-up through resolution. • Lead the month-end close for lease and capital accounting by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for quality and accuracy. • Monitor data consistency between lease administration platforms and the general ledger, investigating and correcting variances when they arise. • Assess routine lease accounting events under ASC 842, including modifications, remeasurements, and variable payment considerations, while elevating more complex issues as needed. • Support accounting decisions related to fixed assets under ASC 360, including capitalization review, asset retirement activity, and policy application. • Supervise, coach, and develop team members by setting priorities, providing training, and managing performance expectations. • Coordinate audit preparation and maintain reliable internal controls across lease and capital accounting processes. • Partner with teams including Real Estate, Development, Legal, AP/AR, FP&A, and Treasury to align on accounting treatment, resolve issues, and improve process efficiency.
2026-04-28T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Escondido, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 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. Responsibilities: • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using QuickBooks Online. • Manage accounts payable and receivable, including verifying receipts, coding transactions, and processing payments. • Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy. • Prepare and maintain balance sheets, depreciation schedules, and asset tracking. • Ensure tax readiness by organizing and preparing financial data for compliance purposes. • Conduct light collections activities, including friendly reminders and payment follow-ups. • Oversee financial tracking related to service-based job workflows. • Safeguard sensitive financial and payroll information with confidentiality and professionalism. • Provide guidance and oversight to a part-time assistant handling routine bookkeeping tasks.
2026-04-10T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

San Clemente, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30.4 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations for an organization based in California. This is a long-term contract opportunity scheduled for approximately 20 hours per week, ideal for someone who can maintain accurate records and keep accounting processes running smoothly. The person in this role will manage core bookkeeping activities, work confidently in QuickBooks, and help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Responsibilities: • Record and maintain financial transactions with a high level of accuracy across routine bookkeeping activities. • Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and track outgoing obligations to support efficient accounts payable operations. • Issue customer invoices, monitor incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances as part of accounts receivable management. • Reconcile bank and financial account activity regularly to identify discrepancies and keep records current. • Update and organize accounting data in QuickBooks to support reliable reporting and audit readiness. • Review entries and supporting documentation to help ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper classification of transactions. • Assist with ongoing accounting process needs and related financial record maintenance as business requirements evolve.
2026-04-28T00:00:00Z

Accountant - Entry Level

San Diego, CA
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Temporary to Hire
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to support a growing accounting team in California. This part-time opportunity is designed for someone eager to build hands-on experience while working alongside experienced CPAs in a structured services environment. The role is offered as a contract position, providing the potential to move into a permanent role based on performance and business needs. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming invoices, record payables accurately, and help monitor payment activity to keep vendor accounts current. • Prepare and issue client billing, apply incoming payments, and assist with timely follow-up on outstanding balances. • Reach out to clients to gather missing transaction details, confirm account information, and resolve routine questions related to financial activity. • Maintain organized electronic files for accounting records, supporting documents, and other financial materials to ensure easy retrieval and audit readiness. • Support daily accounting operations by entering financial data, reviewing transactions, and assisting with account reconciliation activities. • Help coordinate client deadlines and internal task progress so deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule. • Perform bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and escalate issues when needed. • Provide administrative and operational assistance to the broader team and take on additional assignments as priorities shift.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations and ensure accuracy across key accounting functions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, staying organized, and supporting a collaborative finance team. You’ll assist with a mix of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger support while gaining exposure to core accounting processes. RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Assist with accounts payable and receivable processing, including invoice entry and payment tracking</li><li>Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records</li><li>Support bank and credit card reconciliations</li><li>Help prepare journal entries and assist with general ledger maintenance</li><li>Organize and maintain financial documentation for audits and reporting</li><li>Assist with expense tracking and report review</li><li>Support month-end close activities</li><li>Respond to internal and external inquiries related to accounting transactions</li></ul>
2026-04-28T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 27 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an Accounting Assistant for a growing hospitality group in San Diego! The ideal candidate will have experience supporting light Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll.This is the perfect role for someone who enjoys supporting multiple parts of the accounting department. This is an on-site position, temporary-to-hire, and assisting a busy accounting department. What you'll be doing everyday<ul><li>Maintain Purchase Order processing system</li><li>Process Accounts Payable</li><li>Enter A/R information into system </li><li>Processing expense reports </li><li>Assist with payroll system and payroll related items</li><li>Perform clerical duties such as mailings and filing</li><li>Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required</li></ul>
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z