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21 results for Payroll Manager in Carlsbad, CA

Payroll Manager
  • Poway, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 125000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in Poway, California. This role will guide payroll execution, strengthen compliance practices, and build efficient processes that support a growing business. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of multi-state payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and payroll systems, along with the leadership skills to drive consistency and accuracy across the function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct end-to-end payroll activities for multiple entities and business lines, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.<br>• Create and refine payroll policies, internal controls, and standardized procedures to improve consistency across the organization.<br>• Oversee prevailing wage administration and certified payroll reporting for public works and other contract-driven projects.<br>• Monitor payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including California wage and hour requirements and government contract obligations.<br>• Manage payroll tax activities, quarter-end and year-end processing, and W-2 preparation to support accurate regulatory reporting.<br>• Act as the internal expert for ADP Workforce Now, enhancing system setup, reporting, automation, and overall payroll workflow efficiency.<br>• Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues, implement system improvements, and support future integrations.<br>• Lead payroll due diligence and onboarding efforts for acquired businesses, including process alignment, platform conversion, and post-integration stabilization.<br>• Collaborate with Accounting on reconciliations, accruals, labor allocations, job costing, close activities, and payroll reporting for leadership review.
  • 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Join a Payroll Team Where Accuracy and Employee Service Matter</strong></p><p>Our client is a growing healthcare organization looking for a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to help manage payroll for a multi-location workforce. This role combines hands-on payroll processing with employee support, reporting, and HR coordination.</p><p>The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with numbers but also understands that payroll is ultimately about taking care of employees and making sure they are paid correctly and on time.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees</li><li>Audit timekeeping records before payroll submission</li><li>Process new hire information, salary changes, bonuses, and deductions</li><li>Review payroll reports for errors and inconsistencies</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, and deductions</li><li>Coordinate with HR regarding employee status changes</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and journal entries</li><li>Support payroll tax filings and year-end W-2 processing</li><li>Maintain confidential payroll records</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting and special projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-10T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Oceanside, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who excels in a high-volume environment, enjoys resolving payroll discrepancies, and takes pride in producing accurate pay for a large field workforce. The role requires close coordination with job site records, careful review of manual timekeeping documents, and dependable payroll processing using Paychex.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Gather and review paper timesheets from field employees and internal contacts to prepare weekly payroll for a large employee population.</p><p>• Investigate missing or unclear time entries by verifying the correct job site, employee details, and hours worked before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll through Paychex with a strong focus on wage accuracy, piece-rate calculations, and timely completion.</p><p>• Compare pay data against submitted records to identify discrepancies and correct errors before checks are issued.</p><p>• Manage payroll for approximately 400 or more employees each week while maintaining consistent accuracy under deadlines.</p><p>• Organize and distribute payroll checks into the appropriate employee folders, ensuring earnings tied to multiple jobs are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Handle manual payroll tasks and check-related activities as needed to support weekly payroll operations.</p><p>• Maintain careful attention to employee identification details, especially when working with individuals who have similar names.</p>
  • 2026-08-22T00:00:00Z
Payroll Analyst
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Analyst</strong> for our client, a growing organization in the <strong>biotech industry</strong> located in <strong>San Diego, California</strong>. This role will support payroll operations by ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, analyzing payroll data, and helping ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience working in payroll systems, and the ability to collaborate with accounting, human resources, and leadership teams in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process and review payroll for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness</li><li>Analyze payroll data, earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation</li><li>Support multi-state payroll processing and compliance activities</li><li>Assist with payroll journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting teams on employee changes, benefits, and reporting</li><li>Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Prepare payroll-related reports for management and audit support</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and internal controls</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-10T00:00:00Z
Payroll Analyst
  • La Jolla, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 32 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client, a growing and innovative technology company in <strong>San Diego, CA</strong>, is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Analyst</strong> to join their team. This role will be responsible for supporting payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, maintaining compliance with applicable laws and company policies, and assisting with payroll reporting and analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have strong payroll knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys problem-solving, working cross-functionally, and contributing to process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on schedule for multi-state employees</li><li>Review payroll data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit withholdings</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end close activities related to payroll</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee questions, and tax-related issues</li><li>Prepare payroll reports for management, accounting, and audit purposes</li><li>Support payroll tax filings and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources, Accounting, and other departments to ensure accurate employee data and payroll changes</li><li>Assist with system testing, payroll audits, and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Help maintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll information</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-10T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • San Diego, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • A Robert Half Management Resources client is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager Consultant to support the accounting team during an acquisition and integration period. This consultant will play a key role in month-end close, account reconciliations, balance sheet cleanup, intercompany accounting, and process improvement initiatives. Strong NetSuite experience is required, along with the ability to identify accounting issues, determine root causes, and implement practical solutions. Estimated 3-6 months. 100% remote<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.<br>Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.<br>Lead balance sheet account analysis and cleanup efforts.<br>Manage complex reconciliations and resolve accounting discrepancies.<br>Support intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations.<br>Assist with multi-entity accounting and consolidated reporting.<br>Maintain lease accounting schedules and related entries.<br>Review and improve automated journal entry processes.<br>Identify accounting issues, understand root causes, and implement corrective actions.<br>Support acquisition and post-acquisition integration activities.<br>Partner with Finance, FP&amp;A, and operational leaders on accounting matters.<br>Assist with audit support and accounting process improvements.<br>Qualifications<br>7+ years of progressive accounting experience.<br>Prior Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or consulting experience.<br>Strong NetSuite experience required.<br>Extensive experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.<br>Experience with intercompany accounting and multi-entity environments.<br>Strong balance sheet reconciliation and cleanup experience.<br>Experience with lease accounting and automated journal entries preferred.<br>Ability to troubleshoot accounting issues, identify root causes, and drive resolution.<br>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<br>CPA preferred but not required.<br>Ideal Consultant<br><br>A hands-on accounting professional who can quickly assess accounting processes, identify and resolve issues, strengthen reconciliations, and support the organization through acquisition-related activities while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • 2026-08-19T00:00:00Z
HR Manager
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our growing organization is seeking an experienced Contract HR Manager (3 months) to support key human resources functions during an exciting period of expansion. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional with strong generalist experience and a proven background managing full-cycle payroll. The Contract HR Manager will oversee day-to-day HR operations, ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, and support employee relations, compliance, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR policy implementation. The right candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, partnering with leadership, and helping build scalable HR processes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle payroll processing for employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance</li><li>Oversee daily HR operations, including employee relations, onboarding, offboarding, and records management</li><li>Administer benefits, leave programs, and HR policies</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and payroll regulations</li><li>Partner with leadership on HR initiatives, workforce planning, and process improvements</li><li>Support performance management, employee engagement, and training efforts</li><li>Maintain HRIS and payroll systems, troubleshoot issues, and generate reports as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-11T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Manager
  • Valley Center, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 43 - 47 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Lead the People Function for a Growing Healthcare Organization</strong></p><p>A growing healthcare organization in North County is seeking an experienced <strong>Human Resources Manager</strong> to oversee day-to-day HR operations and serve as a trusted partner to leadership. This is a hands-on management position for someone who enjoys being involved in recruiting, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and HR strategy. You&#39;ll work closely with department leaders and employees while helping build scalable HR processes as the organization continues to grow.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily HR operations and priorities</li><li>Partner with leadership on employee relations matters</li><li>Oversee recruiting, onboarding, and retention initiatives</li><li>Guide managers through performance management and employee issues</li><li>Maintain compliance with federal and California employment regulations</li><li>Oversee benefits, leave administration, and HR policies</li><li>Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate employee data and changes</li><li>Maintain HRIS data and reporting</li><li>Develop employee engagement and retention initiatives</li><li>Lead and mentor HR support staff</li><li>Assist leadership with workforce planning and organizational development</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-11T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist – Construction
  • Escondido, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 33 - 36 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Keep Payroll Moving for a Busy Construction Workforce</strong></p><p>A well-established construction company is adding a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to support a large hourly and field-based workforce. This position is ideal for someone who understands that construction payroll requires accuracy, strong follow-through, and attention to compliance.</p><p>You&#39;ll work closely with HR, Project Managers, and field employees to ensure time is captured correctly and payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees</li><li>Review timecards, overtime, PTO, and employee adjustments</li><li>Verify job and project coding for labor hours</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, and deductions</li><li>Assist with certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee documentation</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay and deductions</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings and year-end reporting</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist Accounting with payroll journal entries</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-10T00:00:00Z
OFFICE MANAGER
  • San Marcos, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 32 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>You know that person who somehow knows where everything is, who needs what, and what needs to happen next? That&#39;s this job.</strong></p><p>A growing professional services organization in <strong>San Marcos</strong> is looking for an <strong>Office Manager</strong> to take ownership of the day-to-day office environment.</p><p>This isn&#39;t a receptionist position. You&#39;ll have responsibility for <strong>office operations, vendors, facilities, employee support, purchasing, and administrative processes</strong>, while serving as a key point of contact for both employees and leadership.</p><p>Current San Diego-area hiring continues to show demand for office management roles that combine facilities, administrative operations, billing, and internal support. </p><p><strong>Your territory</strong></p><p>&#128230; <strong>Office Operations</strong></p><p> Keep supplies, equipment, mail, vendors, and office services running smoothly.</p><p>&#128101; <strong>Employee Support</strong></p><p> Help employees with office needs, onboarding logistics, and workplace requests.</p><p>&#128203; <strong>Vendor Management</strong></p><p> Coordinate with building management, service providers, suppliers, and contractors.</p><p>&#128176; <strong>Administrative Finance</strong></p><p> Assist with invoices, purchase orders, expenses, and basic budget tracking.</p><p>&#128736;️ <strong>Problem Solving</strong></p><p> When something breaks, disappears, or needs to get done yesterday—you&#39;ll be the person figuring it out.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily office operations</li><li>Manage office supplies and purchasing</li><li>Coordinate vendors and building services</li><li>Maintain relationships with landlords and service providers</li><li>Assist with office moves, renovations, and maintenance</li><li>Process invoices and purchase orders</li><li>Track office expenses</li><li>Support employee onboarding and workplace setup</li><li>Coordinate meetings, events, and company activities</li><li>Maintain office policies and procedures</li><li>Assist leadership with administrative projects</li><li>Identify opportunities to make office processes more efficient</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z
Office Manager
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an organized and proactive Office Manager to oversee daily office operations and support a productive, efficient workplace. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating administrative functions, managing office resources, and helping ensure smooth communication across teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day office operations and administrative processes</li><li>Manage office supplies, vendor relationships, and facility needs</li><li>Coordinate schedules, meetings, and office communications</li><li>Support onboarding, records management, and internal documentation</li><li>Assist with budgeting, expense tracking, and basic reporting</li><li>Maintain office policies, procedures, and workflow efficiency</li><li>Provide administrative support to leadership and staff as needed</li><li>Help coordinate special projects and cross-functional initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-14T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • La Jolla, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 115000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting team in California. This role is suited for someone who can oversee a varied client portfolio, deliver accurate tax work across multiple entity types, and build trusted client relationships through clear guidance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the preparation and review of tax filings for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and estates while maintaining accuracy and compliance.<br>• Manage multiple client engagements at once, establishing priorities, monitoring timelines, and ensuring responsive, high-quality service.<br>• Provide practical tax guidance to clients by explaining complex regulations in a clear and approachable manner.<br>• Conduct technical research on tax matters and apply findings to support planning, reporting, and compliance needs.<br>• Prepare and review annual income tax provisions and federal tax returns for a range of business and individual clients.<br>• Support matters related to entity formation and advise clients on tax considerations connected to organizational structure.<br>• Use industry-standard tools and software, including Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and tax preparation platforms such as Lacerte, to complete engagements efficiently.<br>• Identify tax issues, resolve filing challenges, and recommend effective solutions that align with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • 2026-08-18T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 126000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a highly skilled Tax Manager to lead the development and implementation of strategic tax technology solutions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance tax processes, ensure compliance, and optimize the use of advanced tools in managing tax operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax technology and a proven track record in driving efficiency and innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and execute a comprehensive tax technology strategy to streamline compliance, reporting, data analytics, and process management.</p><p>• Serve as the primary tax representative on cross-functional project teams, ensuring tax requirements are met during technology implementations.</p><p>• Collaborate with IT and other departments to define functional requirements, review technical designs, and oversee application testing, deployment, and maintenance.</p><p>• Lead tax technology projects using recognized project management methodologies to ensure successful outcomes.</p><p>• Establish and maintain robust internal controls for all tax technology applications, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.</p><p>• Manage user access, perform system updates, and provide technical support for tax technology applications.</p><p>• Stay informed about emerging tax technology trends and refine strategies to achieve optimal performance.</p><p>• Develop detailed process documentation, deliver end-user training, and create policies for efficient technology use.</p><p>• Oversee relationships with vendors and consultants to ensure effective implementation and support of tax applications.</p><p>• Provide training to tax team members on software tools and process enhancements. </p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-10T00:00:00Z
Project Manager/Accounting Manager
  • Tustin, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Project Manager or Accounting Manager to support our Orange County manufacturing client. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone in finance who combines strong cost accounting knowledge with the ability to guide complex, cross-functional initiatives. The position will work closely with multiple departmentsto keep key projects on track while also providing sound accounting expertise and clear communication across teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and coordinate two active initiatives at the same time, ensuring milestones, dependencies, and deliverables remain aligned with business objectives.</p><p>• Oversee the implementation progress of an accounts payable automation effort, partnering with stakeholders to support execution and issue resolution.</p><p>• Support the launch and ongoing coordination of a material-to-shipping project in collaboration with IT and supply chain teams.</p><p>• Apply manufacturing cost accounting knowledge to advise project decisions, including standard rate methodology and cost-related analysis.</p><p>• Track timelines, priorities, and project updates using tools such as Microsoft Project, Teams, or similar planning platforms.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver clear status updates and presentations for leadership and cross-functional groups.</p><p>• Contribute accounting expertise in areas such as general ledger activity and month-end close as needed to support operational goals.</p><p>• Report project progress, risks, and key decisions to the Controller while helping drive accountability across participating teams.</p>
  • 2026-08-02T00:00:00Z
Senior Accounting Manager
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 145000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Senior Accounting Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Santa Ana, CA - Hybrid schedule</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time, Direct Hire</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Manufacturing</p><p><br></p><p>A rapidly growing, private equity-backed manufacturing company is seeking a <strong>Senior Accounting Manager</strong> to join its finance leadership team. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who brings a strong foundation in <strong>month-end close, GAAP, and financial reporting</strong>, along with a blend of <strong>public accounting and private industry experience</strong>.</p><p>The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and can help strengthen accounting operations, support reporting requirements, and drive process improvements as the business continues to scale.</p><p><strong><em>Key Responsibilities</em></strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes</li><li>Oversee the preparation and review of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP</li><li>Manage financial reporting activities and support internal and external reporting requirements</li><li>Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity of financial data and reporting</li><li>Support annual audit activities and coordinate with external auditors</li><li>Assist with technical accounting matters and application of GAAP guidance</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and support scalability</li><li>Mentor and develop accounting staff while helping manage team priorities and workflow</li><li>Participate in ad hoc projects and leadership initiatives as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z
Benefits Manager
  • Temecula, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Benefits Manager</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>An established, multi-site organization is seeking an experienced <strong>Benefits Manager</strong> to oversee the strategy, administration, and ongoing enhancement of employee benefits programs. This role is well suited for a hands-on benefits professional who can balance day-to-day operations with broader planning initiatives, while ensuring employees receive accurate, responsive, and high-quality support.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in health and welfare plans, retirement administration, compliance, vendor management, and annual enrollment processes. This individual will also serve as a key internal resource for resolving complex benefits issues and improving operational effectiveness across benefits-related workflows.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Manage the administration of employee benefit offerings, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, and retirement plans</p><p>Lead the full annual enrollment cycle, including planning, system coordination, employee communications, implementation, and post-enrollment review</p><p>Act as the primary internal expert for benefit-related questions, escalations, and issue resolution</p><p>Oversee relationships with external brokers, carriers, retirement partners, and benefit vendors to ensure service quality and effective plan administration</p><p>Monitor benefits billing, reconciliations, payroll deductions, audits, and overall data accuracy across systems</p><p>Administer 401(k) plan operations, including coordination with service providers, participant data review, compliance-related activities, and required reporting support</p><p>Help ensure adherence to applicable benefits regulations and requirements, including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA</p><p>Partner with HR leadership on renewal planning, cost analysis, vendor evaluations, plan recommendations, and process enhancements</p><p>Collaborate closely with Payroll and HRIS teams to maintain accurate deductions, eligibility rules, file feeds, and benefit system configuration</p><p>Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, streamline workflows, improve employee communication, and enhance the overall benefits experience</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p>5+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration</p><p>Strong background managing health and welfare benefit programs</p><p>Demonstrated experience leading open enrollment and handling complex benefits operations</p><p>Experience working with benefit brokers, carriers, retirement providers, and third-party vendors</p><p>Knowledge of applicable compliance areas such as ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA</p><p>Experience with benefits audits, reconciliations, payroll coordination, and data integrity oversight</p><p>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities</p><p>Advanced communication skills and a service-oriented approach to employee support</p><p>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting activities and provide day-to-day guidance to the team in Irvine, California. This position will oversee essential financial operations, support a timely close process, and help improve workload coordination across accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on leadership ability, and experience working in fast-paced manufacturing, consumer products, or distribution environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead daily accounting operations and help prioritize assignments across the team to ensure deadlines and departmental goals are met.<br>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities while supporting accurate transaction processing and issue resolution.<br>• Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of financial results.<br>• Perform variance analysis and ad hoc reporting to provide insight into business performance and support decision-making.<br>• Administer the Avalara sales tax platform and maintain compliance with sales and use tax requirements.<br>• Review and support expense reporting processes, including oversight of employee reimbursements and related documentation.<br>• Assist accountants with shortage claims and help coordinate follow-up, resolution, and reporting as needed.<br>• Use advanced Excel tools such as PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIFS to analyze data, prepare reports, and improve reporting accuracy.
  • 2026-08-17T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payment operations for a Contract position based in Oceanside, California. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling a steady volume of invoices while maintaining accurate financial records. The position will focus on vendor coordination, invoice review, and payment processing to help ensure accounts payable activities are completed on time and with precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable activities, including reviewing, coding, and entering invoices accurately into the system.<br>• Communicate with vendors to establish and maintain account records and resolve payment or documentation questions as needed.<br>• Process non-purchase order invoices and assist with purchase order-related invoices while learning internal procedures and approval workflows.<br>• Prepare and complete weekly check runs to ensure vendors are paid according to established schedules.<br>• Review invoice details carefully to confirm proper coding, approvals, and timely month-end processing.<br>• Support asset record updates by reclassifying or re-tagging items to maintain accurate tracking documentation.<br>• Handle an average monthly invoice volume of approximately 250 transactions while meeting deadlines and quality standards.<br>• Maintain organized accounts payable files and records to support audit readiness and reporting accuracy.
  • 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z
Cost Accounting Manager
  • Vista, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and cost oversight for a manufacturing environment in Vista, California. This role will guide the financial close cycle, maintain accurate inventory and standard costing practices, and deliver clear reporting that supports business decisions. The position also partners closely with operational and corporate stakeholders to strengthen controls, improve processes, and provide insight into financial performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring financial results are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.<br>• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and account fluctuation analyses to maintain reliable financial records and strong balance sheet support.<br>• Oversee full absorption cost accounting, including inventory valuation, standard cost maintenance, and analysis of material, labor, and overhead variances.<br>• Manage inventory reconciliation activities by investigating differences between operational records, system data, and financial reporting, and drive timely resolution.<br>• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to strengthen inventory controls, support physical counts, and evaluate key cost drivers affecting production.<br>• Prepare financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and reporting packages for leadership and corporate consolidation requirements.<br>• Establish and maintain internal controls related to revenue recognition, accruals, fixed assets, leases, intercompany activity, and manufacturing accounting processes.<br>• Support internal and external audit requests, regulatory reporting needs, and documentation requirements for divisional entities.<br>• Serve as a trusted finance partner to divisional leadership by communicating financial results, highlighting risks, and supporting informed decision-making.<br>• Identify and implement process and system improvements, including support for ERP-related enhancements, accounting policy alignment, and the development of team members.
  • 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z
Finance Manager
  • San Diego, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • A Robert Half Management Resources client is seeking an experienced FP&amp;A Consultant to support a growing organization through an acquisition and related strategic initiatives. Reporting to the FP&amp;A Manager, this consultant will play a key role in financial modeling, forecasting, capacity planning, and analysis of large, complex datasets. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, the ability to evaluate and improve existing models, and experience supporting business transformation, growth, or integration initiatives. Estimated at 3-6 months. 100% remote<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to support strategic decision-making.<br>Review, troubleshoot, and improve existing forecasting and planning models for accuracy and scalability.<br>Build and maintain capacity planning models to support operational and workforce planning.<br>Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.<br>Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to evaluate business opportunities and risks.<br>Analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights.<br>Utilize SQL to extract, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources.<br>Support acquisition and integration activities, including financial analysis, synergy tracking, and reporting.<br>Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, HR, and executive leadership to develop key performance metrics and reporting.<br>Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and management presentations.<br>Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to planning, reporting, and analytics capabilities.<br>Qualifications<br>5+ years of FP&amp;A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or related experience.<br>Advanced financial modeling experience required.<br>Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.<br>Experience developing driver-based forecasting models.<br>Hands-on experience with Adaptive Planning (Workday Adaptive Planning) preferred.<br>Advanced SQL skills and experience working with large datasets.<br>Strong Excel and financial systems expertise.<br>Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, business transformations, or other strategic initiatives preferred.<br>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br>Excellent communication and business partnering skills.<br>Preferred Experience<br>Capacity planning and resource modeling.<br>Scenario and sensitivity analysis.<br>KPI development and performance reporting.<br>Financial systems optimization.<br>Data validation, reconciliation, and reporting automation.<br>Integration planning and post-acquisition reporting.<br>Executive and board-level reporting support.<br>Process improvement and financial planning transformation initiatives.<br>Ideal Candidate<br><br>The successful consultant will be a hands-on finance professional with strong modeling and analytical capabilities who can quickly assess existing planning processes, identify improvement opportunities, and provide actionable insights to leadership during a period of growth and organizational change. This individual will be comfortable working with large datasets, enhancing existing models, and supporting acquisition-related initiatives while partnering effectively across the organization.
  • 2026-08-12T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Manager – Manufacturing
  • Vista, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>A Growing Manufacturing Organization Is Looking for an HR Leader Who Can Keep Up.</strong></p><p>A well-established manufacturing company in Vista is seeking an <strong>HR Manager</strong> to oversee Human Resources for a diverse workforce that includes both corporate and production employees. This is a highly visible role where you&#39;ll partner directly with leadership and managers to improve employee engagement, strengthen HR processes, and support organizational growth.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is confident, approachable, and comfortable balancing strategic HR initiatives with the day-to-day realities of a hands-on manufacturing environment.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead HR operations across multiple departments</li><li>Partner with managers on employee relations and performance issues</li><li>Oversee recruiting and workforce planning</li><li>Develop onboarding and retention strategies</li><li>Manage HR policies, procedures, and compliance programs</li><li>Ensure compliance with California and federal employment regulations</li><li>Oversee benefits, leave, and HR administration</li><li>Partner with Payroll on employee changes and payroll accuracy</li><li>Analyze turnover, headcount, and workforce trends</li><li>Lead employee engagement and development initiatives</li><li>Manage HR projects and process improvements</li><li>Supervise and develop HR support personnel</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-11T00:00:00Z