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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, maintaining prepaid and fixed asset schedules, and completing reconciliations within established deadlines.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity by preserving data accuracy, investigating variances, correcting discrepancies, and contributing to the preparation of financial statements and account analysis.<br>• Manage trust and client fund accounting, including transaction processing and monthly three-way reconciliations in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards.<br>• 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.<br>• Reconcile bank, payroll, and credit card accounts on a recurring basis and resolve outstanding items to keep records current and accurate.<br>• Prepare financial schedules and ad hoc reports for leadership, external auditors, and tax advisors, while also assisting with forecasting and budget-related analysis.<br>• Organize and provide documentation needed for audits, tax preparation, insurance reviews, and other external compliance requests.<br>• Help strengthen accounting operations by following internal controls, identifying workflow improvements, and supporting automation where appropriate.<br>• Partner with accounting staff, attorneys, and administrative personnel to answer financial questions and offer guidance to less experienced team members as needed.
Robert Half Management Resources is seeking a Senior Project Accountant Consultant to support a growing construction organization. This is a highly hands-on role for an accounting professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and actively managing the day-to-day project accounting function. The consultant will work closely with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate project financials, timely month-end close activities, and proper accounting for construction projects.<br>Responsibilities<br>• Perform day-to-day project accounting activities for assigned construction projects.<br>• Maintain and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules to ensure project financials are complete and accurate.<br>• Prepare and review Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting calculations and support project profitability reporting.<br>• Review project costs and job coding to ensure expenses are properly recorded and allocated.<br>• Perform detailed invoice reviews, validating subcontractor and vendor invoices against contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and project budgets.<br>• Understanding of AIA billings and the process<br>• Prepare and review monthly accruals and cut-off entries to ensure revenue and expenses are recognized in the proper accounting period.<br>• Perform account and project-related reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.<br>• Support month-end close activities including journal entries, account analyses, and financial reporting.<br><br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.<br>• Previous roles at a publicly traded company/SOX<br>• 5+ years of accounting experience with significant experience in construction or project accounting.<br>• Strong experience with WIP reporting, Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting, job costing, and project financial analysis.<br>• Experience preparing and recording accruals, cut-off entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.<br>• Experience reviewing construction-related invoices, subcontractor billings, and project cost documentation.<br>• Working knowledge of AIA billing and construction accounting practices.<br>• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls.<br>• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.<br>• Ability to identify issues, investigate discrepancies, and resolve problems independently.<br>• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.<br>• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with project teams and accounting leadership.<br>Consultant Profile<br>The ideal consultant is a hands-on project accountant who enjoys executing the work, not just reviewing it. This individual is comfortable owning project accounting responsibilities from transaction processing through month-end close and can quickly step into a fast-paced construction environment. Success in this role requires strong experience with WIP, POC accounting, invoice reviews, reconciliations, accruals, cut-off procedures, and project cost analysis, along with the ability to partner effectively with project managers and operations teams.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting team in Newport Beach, California. This role is responsible for supporting an accurate and timely close process while helping maintain the integrity of consolidated financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively across monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead assigned aspects of the monthly close by preparing, reviewing, and validating journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.<br>• Maintain accuracy across general ledger activity by analyzing account balances, resolving discrepancies, and documenting conclusions clearly.<br>• Coordinate complex accounting tasks related to consolidations, including foreign currency remeasurement, intercompany eliminations, and expense allocations.<br>• Support special accounting initiatives by organizing deliverables, preparing related entries, and ensuring complete documentation for each project.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency and recommend practical process enhancements that strengthen timeliness and accuracy.<br>• Contribute to the development and application of accounting policies that promote consistent reporting across the organization.<br>• Partner with internal and external auditors by assembling audit schedules, responding to requests, and providing detailed financial support during quarterly and year-end reviews.<br>• Assist with internal and external financial reporting by preparing information used in management packages and regulatory filings while following established controls and compliance standards.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a non-profit organization in San Diego, California through a Contract engagement expected to last approximately 90 days. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, managing fund-based accounting activity, and helping the organization navigate year-end priorities in a government-funded environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to work onsite four days per week while partnering closely with finance operations and organizational stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead month-end close activities, ensuring timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger reviews.<br>• Oversee daily accounting operations and provide direction to a small finance team that includes staff accountants, a finance specialist, and accounts payable support.<br>• Maintain accurate accounting for restricted and unrestricted funding sources, with careful attention to compliance requirements tied to government-supported programs.<br>• Prepare and review account reconciliations and bank reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and strengthen financial accuracy.<br>• Support fiscal year-end activities for the June 30 close, including reporting preparation and review of key balances.<br>• Use Abila MIP and related finance systems to manage accounting records, reporting workflows, and budget-related financial information.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to monitor fund activity, expenses, and financial performance across programs and departments.<br>• Contribute to finance process continuity during a transitional period by helping maintain stable accounting operations and documentation.
<p>We are seeking an experienced and highly organized <strong>Senior Administrative Assistant</strong> to provide advanced administrative support to leadership and internal teams. The ideal candidate will be skilled in calendar management, document preparation, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and office operations, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide high-level administrative support to managers or senior leadership.</li><li>Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.</li><li>Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and other business documents.</li><li>Coordinate travel arrangements, expense reports, and meeting logistics.</li><li>Serve as a point of contact for internal and external communications.</li><li>Maintain organized records, files, and documentation.</li><li>Support special projects and help ensure day-to-day operational efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning and performance reporting for defense manufacturing programs in Costa Mesa, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on delivering clear insight into project financial health through recurring and on-demand analysis, helping stakeholders understand spending trends, forecast alignment, and overall program performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience with federally funded contract reporting, and the ability to translate complex financial data into practical business recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare weekly, monthly, and special-request financial reports that evaluate program results against forecasts, budgets, and operating plans.<br>• Analyze budget-to-actual performance and identify key drivers behind cost variances, schedule impacts, and changes in resource usage.<br>• Monitor project burn rates and spending patterns to provide timely visibility into financial status and potential risks.<br>• Produce reporting for government-funded programs, including contract-related expenditure summaries, labor utilization details, and fund tracking documentation.<br>• Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-making for program and finance leadership.<br>• Perform ad hoc analysis by extracting, organizing, and interpreting financial data to address emerging business questions.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting accuracy, validate assumptions, and strengthen financial controls across assigned projects.
We are looking for an experienced financial reporting leader to oversee external reporting, technical accounting, and compliance activities for the organization in San Diego, California. This role will guide the preparation of public company filings, strengthen reporting processes, and partner across the business to support accurate and timely financial communication. The ideal candidate brings strong U.S. GAAP expertise, public company reporting experience, and a hands-on approach to process improvement and team development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the end-to-end preparation, review, and submission of periodic and event-driven public filings, including annual, quarterly, current, and proxy reporting documents.<br>• Lead the reporting calendar from initial drafting through final issuance, ensuring all disclosures are complete, accurate, and submitted on schedule.<br>• Improve and maintain financial statement disclosures within reporting tools such as ActiveDisclosure to support consistency, clarity, and compliance.<br>• Act as the primary subject matter expert for technical accounting matters by researching complex issues, documenting conclusions, and preparing formal accounting position papers.<br>• Assess the accounting treatment for financing arrangements, equity activity, stock-based compensation, and other significant business transactions.<br>• Oversee compliance and internal control documentation efforts, while collaborating with internal teams and external advisors to strengthen the control environment.<br>• Identify and implement opportunities to automate workflows, reduce manual tasks, and enhance reporting accuracy through technology and process optimization.<br>• Support modernization initiatives, including accounting system enhancements such as the transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite.<br>• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, while partnering closely with Finance, Legal, Clinical Operations, external auditors, and executive leadership.