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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. Responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation and review of tax filings for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and estates while maintaining accuracy and compliance. • Manage multiple client engagements at once, establishing priorities, monitoring timelines, and ensuring responsive, high-quality service. • Provide practical tax guidance to clients by explaining complex regulations in a clear and approachable manner. • Conduct technical research on tax matters and apply findings to support planning, reporting, and compliance needs. • Prepare and review annual income tax provisions and federal tax returns for a range of business and individual clients. • Support matters related to entity formation and advise clients on tax considerations connected to organizational structure. • Use industry-standard tools and software, including Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and tax preparation platforms such as Lacerte, to complete engagements efficiently. • 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

Newport Beach, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
55 - 70 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to support a long-term contract opportunity within the energy and natural resources sector in Newport Beach, California. This role will lead critical tax reporting and compliance activities, with a strong focus on annual income tax provision work and corporate return oversight. The ideal candidate brings deep technical tax expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex filings and provision processes in a dynamic business environment. Responsibilities: • Lead the preparation and review of annual income tax provisions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable accounting and tax standards. • Oversee the completion of corporate tax returns and related filings while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. • Manage sales and use tax activities, including reporting, reconciliations, and issue resolution across relevant jurisdictions. • Utilize CCH ProSystem Fx to prepare, analyze, and maintain tax workpapers, returns, and supporting documentation. • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial data, assess tax impacts, and support timely reporting deadlines. • Provide guidance on entity formation matters by evaluating tax considerations and documenting appropriate filing requirements. • Review tax provision calculations and supporting schedules to identify risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities for process improvement. • Support special tax projects and operational changes that affect reporting workflows, including updates to tax processes or related systems when needed.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Tax Attorney

Costa Mesa, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
Tax Practice Seeks California-Licensed Attorney – 40-Hour Week + Monthly BonusesA legal practice handling tax-related matters is seeking a California-licensed Tax Attorney to join its team. This is a 100% onsite opportunity offering a consistent 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule and 40-hour workweek, a casual office environment, and monthly bonus potential. The Tax Attorney will work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, touching approximately 300 cases per month. While prior tax law experience is preferred, the firm will also consider attorneys coming from other practice areas, including personal injury, criminal defense, or collections, as well as candidates with IRS experience. This position is 100% onsite. Tax Attorney Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide legal advice and counsel to clients regarding tax-related matters.</li><li>Review cases and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</li><li>Prepare and review legal documents and case materials.</li><li>Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy.</li><li>Analyze evidence and develop strategies and arguments for matters requiring litigation.</li></ul> Perks:<ul><li>40 hour week!</li><li>Casual office environment</li><li>Monthly performance bonuses</li><li>Bonus potential averages approximately $1K–$5K per month, paid per settlement</li></ul>Pay: $110,000 - $180,000 DOE + monthly bonuses +benefits Benefits: health insurance, dental, vision benefits, and paid time off TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot][com]
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Tax Director

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 300000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Director to lead corporate tax operations and provide strong technical oversight for a growing client portfolio in San Diego, California. This role combines team leadership, return review, and engagement management with hands-on involvement in client service and tax planning support. The ideal candidate brings deep corporate tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to coach professionals while maintaining high standards for quality and timeliness. Responsibilities: • Direct the day-to-day performance of the tax team by setting clear weekly goals, conducting regular one-on-one meetings, and delivering timely coaching that reinforces accountability. • Perform final technical review of individual, S corporation, and partnership tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable standards. • Manage tax engagements from initial launch through final delivery, coordinating assignments, monitoring progress, and keeping deadlines on track. • Identify workflow challenges early, resolve obstacles before they affect delivery, and confirm work is ready before advancing for higher-level review. • Respond to routine and moderately complex client questions with professionalism, while elevating sensitive or high-risk matters when appropriate. • Contribute to tax planning and projection projects by developing financial models and preparing planning documentation using established firm guidelines. • Mentor senior and staff-level team members to strengthen technical capability, improve independence, and expand overall team effectiveness. • Take part in leadership meetings, raise operational concerns, and drive follow-up actions to completion across assigned areas.
2026-08-25T00:00:00Z

Tax Director/Manager - Corporate

Newport Beach, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 350000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced tax leader to guide a sophisticated practice focused on complex client needs in Newport Beach, California. This role blends technical tax leadership, strategic client counsel, and team development, making it ideal for someone who thrives in both advisory and operational oversight. The successful candidate will help shape the direction of the tax function while delivering high-quality service to high-net-worth clients and related entities. Responsibilities: • Direct the day-to-day leadership of the tax practice, overseeing services for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, partnerships, S corporations, and LLCs. • Deliver advanced tax guidance across income tax matters, estate and gift considerations, wealth transfer strategies, and succession planning for closely held businesses. • Review and approve tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • Build and strengthen long-term relationships with clients and external advisors, including family offices, attorneys, bankers, and wealth management professionals. • Evaluate client situations to uncover planning opportunities that can improve tax efficiency and support broader financial objectives. • Coach, mentor, and develop tax professionals, promoting technical excellence, accountability, and a strong client service mindset. • Oversee workflow management, staffing allocation, filing deadlines, and overall practice performance to support efficient delivery and profitability. • Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and translate changes into practical guidance for clients and internal teams. • Support growth initiatives through networking, referral development, and collaboration with firm leadership on strategic business opportunities.
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Property Accountant

Solana Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32 - 42 USD / Hourly
YOUR NUMBERS SHOULD TELL THE STORY OF THE PROPERTY.A well-established commercial real estate organization is looking for a Property Accountant to support the accounting operations for a portfolio of commercial properties.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys accounting but wants to work in an environment where the numbers have a direct connection to leases, operating expenses, tenants, budgets, and property performance. You'll work alongside Property Managers and Accounting leadership to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and useful.THE DAY-TO-DAYGeneral Ledger<ul><li>Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries</li><li>Reconcile property-level balance sheet accounts</li><li>Maintain accurate GL activity</li><li>Assist with monthly close</li></ul>Property Accounting<ul><li>Maintain financial records for assigned properties</li><li>Review property expenses and supporting documentation</li><li>Track operating expenses and recoveries</li><li>Assist with CAM reconciliations</li><li>Review tenant-related accounting activity</li><li>Assist with annual budgets and forecasts</li></ul>Reporting<ul><li>Prepare monthly property financial statements</li><li>Analyze budget-to-actual variances</li><li>Prepare management reports</li><li>Investigate unusual fluctuations</li><li>Provide financial information to Property Managers</li></ul>Additional responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with audits and tax requests</li><li>Maintain supporting schedules</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts</li><li>Review invoices and coding as needed</li><li>Assist with process improvements and accounting projects</li></ul>
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
51.4615 - 59.587 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a financial services organization in San Diego, California during a high-volume period of accounting and reporting activity. This Long-term Contract position will focus on lending-related accounting, close management, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while helping deliver accurate and timely insight to business leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and prior experience within banking, lending, mortgage, or a broader financial services environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee accounting treatment for loan portfolio activity, including new funding, payoffs, charge-offs, recoveries, accrued interest, and related journal entry preparation and review. • Manage accounting for deferred loan fees and direct costs by tracking balances, validating amortization, and ensuring accurate ongoing reporting. • Contribute to monthly and quarterly close cycles by preparing reconciliations, reviewing supporting schedules, and helping meet reporting deadlines. • Compare general ledger balances to loan servicing data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner. • Evaluate changes in account activity through variance analysis and trend reviews covering interest income, reserves, portfolio movement, and other lending metrics. • Assist with credit loss and reserve reporting by preparing analyses, reconciliations, and documentation that support management review. • Examine asset quality indicators such as delinquencies, nonperforming loans, recoveries, and charge-offs to provide meaningful portfolio insights. • Respond to internal and external audit requests by gathering support, explaining accounting positions, and maintaining organized documentation. • Recommend and implement improvements to close, reconciliation, and reporting workflows, including work involving Oracle ERP and Jack Henry where applicable. • Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis requests in partnership with accounting and finance leadership.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead property accounting activities for a real estate portfolio in California. This role oversees close cycles, financial reporting, lease accounting review, and audit support while guiding a team of accountants. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to maintain accurate, timely reporting in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Direct month-end and quarter-end close activities for assigned real estate properties, ensuring deadlines are met and reporting is accurate. • Examine journal entries, accruals, reserves, and balance sheet reconciliations to confirm completeness and compliance with accounting standards. • Oversee lease accounting reviews and prepare technical accounting documentation to support conclusions and reporting treatment. • Approve monthly property financial packages and analyze period-over-period variances to identify unusual trends or reporting issues. • Coordinate audit support by preparing requested schedules, responding to auditor questions, and addressing information needs from senior leadership. • Lead, coach, and monitor the accounting team’s daily work, including supervision of Project Accountants and overall workload management. • Strengthen accounting operations by refining procedures, supporting internal controls, and contributing to policy and process improvements. • Manage talent activities such as hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, training, and career development for accounting staff. • Contribute to special projects and other ad hoc initiatives that support finance and property accounting objectives.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Carlsbad, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations in Carlsbad, California while serving as the senior finance leader on site. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic oversight with direct execution, from managing close activities to shaping accounting practices and reporting. The role works closely with company leadership and provides meaningful influence over financial controls, compliance, systems, and business support. Responsibilities: • Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. • Prepare financial statements and consolidated reporting materials for the parent organization in alignment with its reporting calendar and requirements. • Manage accrual-based accounting activities, including revenue treatment, inventory accounting, credit loss reserves, and general ledger accuracy. • Review and improve the chart of accounts and strengthen accounting processes to support clear, efficient financial reporting. • Develop materials and analysis to support leadership presentations for recurring board meetings. • Oversee internal controls activities, including testing, corrective action follow-up, audit coordination, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures. • Administer tax-related accounting responsibilities such as multi-state sales and use tax compliance, exemption certificate tracking, and coordination with external tax advisors. • Supervise core transactional functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, credit administration, and payroll processing. • Act as the business owner for QuickBooks Enterprise, including system setup, user access, reporting, close management, and coordination on integrations, backups, and upgrades. • Partner with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, pricing analysis, margin review, inventory costing, and evaluation of future accounting or ERP systems.
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32 - 36 USD / Hourly
Our client in the biotechnology industry is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and is eager to support core accounting operations for a mission-driven organization. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting with general ledger maintenance, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and other day-to-day accounting functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic and evolving industry. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments</li><li>Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Maintain general ledger accuracy and support financial statement preparation</li><li>Analyze variances and research discrepancies</li><li>Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting activities as needed</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and provide documentation for internal and external auditors</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards</li><li>Help improve accounting processes and support system enhancements</li><li>Partner with finance and operational teams on ad hoc reporting and special projects</li></ul>
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative finance team in San Diego, California. This role supports core accounting operations across receivables, payables, reconciliations, and close activities while helping maintain accurate financial records and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working cross-functionally, and able to manage multiple accounting priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the accounts receivable process from invoice generation through payment posting, applying cash accurately and following up on outstanding customer balances. • Carry out routine collection efforts and work closely with customers and internal teams to encourage timely payment resolution. • Coordinate with Sales to investigate billing questions, address account issues, and resolve discrepancies affecting customer invoices. • Match purchase orders, receiving records, and supplier invoices to confirm completeness and accuracy before payment processing. • Administer accounts payable activities, including weekly payment runs, manual disbursements, check distribution, and electronic payments such as ACH and wire transactions. • Review employee expense submissions for policy compliance and process approved reimbursements in a timely manner. • Prepare bank, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reconciliations each month and assist with journal entries and account analysis during period-end close. • Compile aging and balance reports for customers and vendors, track unbilled liabilities, manage prepayment amortization schedules, and maintain tax and vendor documentation. • Support audit requests by organizing schedules and providing supporting records, while partnering with Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, Receiving, and Operations to resolve accounting matters and improve workflow efficiency.
2026-08-25T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities in San Diego, California. This role combines payables, receivables, cash activity, and general ledger support, with a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and timely follow-through. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing high-volume transactional work while contributing to month-end close, reporting, and ongoing process enhancements. Responsibilities: • Oversee end-to-end invoice processing for several entities, including reviewing documentation, confirming approvals, assigning accounting codes, and entering transactions into the financial system. • Reconcile vendor accounts, investigate billing issues, and coordinate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies while maintaining accurate vendor records and payment details. • Execute scheduled disbursements through check, ACH, and wire transfer, and prepare aging reports and supporting files to keep payables current and audit ready. • Review employee expense submissions and corporate card activity for policy compliance, receipt support, proper coding, and timely resolution of exceptions. • Record daily cash activity, complete cash reconciliations, verify deposits, and post journal entries to the appropriate general ledger accounts. • Assist with month-end accounting by preparing reconciliations, gathering bank documentation, and supporting financial activity across multiple legal entities. • Generate customer invoices, maintain accounts receivable records, monitor incoming payments through custodian platforms, and follow up on outstanding balances to improve collections. • Provide backup support for advisory fee billing, including processing fees, handling adjustments or reversals, preparing related reports, and assisting with reconciliations. • Maintain tracking reports and spreadsheet-based schedules, compile documentation for audits, and contribute to process improvements, special projects, and system-related initiatives.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Coronado, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a service-focused organization in Coronado, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage recurring financial reporting, maintain accurate records, and contribute to budgeting and analytical work across multiple entities. The position also partners with internal teams on payables, receivables, compliance reporting, and financial review activities to help ensure timely and reliable accounting results. Responsibilities: • Produce monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for multiple entities, ensuring completeness and accuracy in routine reporting. • Record period-end accruals, prepaid expense activity, and other adjusting entries needed to close each accounting cycle properly. • Post and examine journal entries while reconciling balance sheet accounts to maintain an accurate general ledger. • Contribute to the annual budgeting process and help assemble financial projections for upcoming periods. • Develop pro forma models for new initiatives and evaluate projected performance through financial analysis. • Conduct comparative market reviews, including rate and cost assessments, to support pricing and operational decision-making. • Prepare port rent reporting, calculate related accruals, and ensure amounts are reflected correctly in the accounting records. • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice entry, weekly payment processing, cash application, and deposit preparation. • Complete required quarterly and annual filings for government agencies and assist with lease, tenant revenue, and rent-related financial reviews.
2026-08-25T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 36 USD / Hourly
A Staff Accountant role with exposure to the entire business — not just one piece of the ledger.A growing professional services organization in Encinitas is looking for a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. Unlike a highly transactional accounting position, this role will give you exposure to general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, billing, expenses, and financial reporting.This is a strong opportunity for an accountant who has established a foundation in accounting and is ready to take on more responsibility. Your responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare recurring journal entries</li><li>Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain general ledger accounts</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Review AP and AR activity</li><li>Assist with customer billing and account reconciliations</li><li>Prepare monthly financial reports</li><li>Maintain prepaid and accrual schedules</li><li>Assist with fixed asset accounting</li><li>Analyze account balances and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Support expense reporting and employee reimbursements</li><li>Assist with audit and tax requests</li><li>Maintain organized accounting records</li><li>Help improve accounting procedures and workflows</li><li>Support the Controller and Senior Accounting team with special projects</li></ul>
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
34 - 36 USD / Hourly
Our client, a growing company in the tech industry, is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, innovative environment while supporting core accounting operations and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general accounting, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic business setting. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with process improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed</li><li>Help prepare financial reports and variance analyses for management</li><li>Assist with audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to support operational and financial reporting needs</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency</li></ul>
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

La Jolla, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative finance team in California. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys working across core financial processes while maintaining accuracy in day-to-day transactions. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to timely reporting, support month-end activities, and help strengthen internal accounting operations as responsibilities continue to be brought in-house. Responsibilities: • Manage vendor invoices, payment processing, and related accounts payable activity to ensure obligations are handled accurately and on schedule. • Assist with receivables by preparing billing, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on collection matters as needed. • Complete bank account reconciliations and support the review of balance sheet accounts during regular closing cycles. • Post journal entries and help preserve the accuracy of general ledger records across multiple accounting areas. • Contribute to month-end close by preparing schedules, organizing supporting data, and helping finalize financial results. • Partner with the accounting team to promote reliable financial reporting and consistent recordkeeping practices. • Research variances and accounting issues, then work toward timely resolution of discrepancies. • Maintain well-organized financial files and supporting documentation to improve audit readiness and internal reference. • Provide support for special accounting assignments, including work tied to expanding internally managed accounting functions.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Irvine, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Irvine, California. This position will support core accounting operations across payables, reconciliations, financial reporting, and schedule maintenance while helping ensure accurate and timely month-end activities. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, experience working in QuickBooks Online, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal leaders and external partners. Mandarin language skills are highly valued for this opportunity. Responsibilities: • Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, handling a steady volume of vendor invoices each week with accuracy and efficiency. • Examine, classify, and enter invoices in Tipalti while ensuring approvals, coding, and payment timing are properly aligned. • Contribute to month-end close by coordinating with outside bookkeeping support and accounting partners to complete required reporting activities. • Develop and update loan and interest schedules along with related documentation to support accurate financial records. • Prepare financial analyses and tailored reporting materials for company leadership and investor requests. • Reconcile balance sheet and other key accounts, investigate variances, and correct discrepancies in a timely manner. • Assist with recurring weekly and biweekly accounting tasks, including payment processing and other scheduled close support activities. • Provide limited accounts receivable support when needed to help maintain smooth day-to-day accounting operations. • Maintain complete and accurate records in QuickBooks Online and uphold strong data integrity across accounting transactions.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

San Marcos, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
34 - 44 USD / Hourly
WHERE ACCOUNTING MEETS THE FACTORY FLOOR.A growing manufacturing company in San Marcos is looking for a Cost Accountant to join its accounting team and help leadership understand exactly where money is being spent throughout the production process. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys numbers, analysis, inventory, and problem-solving and wants a role that goes beyond traditional transactional accounting. You'll work closely with Finance, Operations, Purchasing, and Production to understand costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability.YOUR MISSION<ul><li>Analyze manufacturing costs and production expenses</li><li>Maintain standard and actual cost information</li><li>Assist with inventory accounting and valuation</li><li>Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs</li><li>Investigate production variances</li><li>Prepare monthly cost reports</li><li>Perform inventory reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end close</li><li>Review manufacturing transactions for accuracy</li><li>Analyze cost trends and identify unusual activity</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting related to production costs</li><li>Partner with Operations to understand cost fluctuations</li><li>Support annual physical inventory processes</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and management analysis</li><li>Maintain accurate cost accounting records</li><li>Recommend process improvements when opportunities are identified</li></ul>
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Encinitas, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
A well-established manufacturing company in North County San Diego is adding a Cost Accountant to its finance team. This position is ideal for someone who understands that manufacturing accounting goes beyond the general ledger — you need to understand materials, labor, production, inventory, overhead, and margins.You'll work directly with accounting, operations, purchasing, and production teams to ensure the company's costs are accurately captured and reported.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain and analyze standard and actual product costs</li><li>Review material, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs</li><li>Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate variances</li><li>Analyze production costs and identify unusual fluctuations</li><li>Prepare monthly cost and inventory reports</li><li>Assist with standard cost updates and annual cost reviews</li><li>Calculate and analyze manufacturing variances</li><li>Review bills of materials and production-related financial data</li><li>Partner with operations to understand production efficiencies and cost drivers</li><li>Assist with month-end close, including inventory and cost-related journal entries</li><li>Support physical inventory counts and cycle-count analysis</li><li>Analyze gross margin by product, customer, or product line</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting related to production costs</li><li>Help improve costing procedures, reporting, and internal controls</li><li>Provide financial information to management to support pricing and operational decisions</li></ul>
2026-09-07T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
34 - 38 USD / Hourly
Cost Accountant – Education & Institutional OperationsA growing education organization is looking for a Cost Accountant to bring structure, accuracy, and financial insight to its day-to-day accounting operations. This is a great opportunity for an accountant who enjoys working with budgets, program costs, reconciliations, and financial reporting and wants to be part of an organization with a mission-driven environment. This role will work closely with finance and operational teams to understand where dollars are being spent, ensure expenses are properly allocated, and help leadership make informed financial decisions.What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Track and analyze costs associated with educational programs, departments, and operational initiatives</li><li>Prepare monthly cost reports and investigate significant variances</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting</li><li>Reconcile general ledger accounts and supporting schedules</li><li>Review invoices and expenses for appropriate coding and departmental allocation</li><li>Analyze labor, supply, facility, and program-related expenses</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Maintain accurate cost and financial data within the accounting system</li><li>Prepare recurring financial reports for department leadership</li><li>Partner with non-finance teams to clarify expenses and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Assist with audits by gathering schedules, documentation, and supporting detail</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and accounting processes</li></ul>
2026-09-07T00:00:00Z

Finance Manager

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
A Robert Half Management Resources client is seeking an experienced FP&A Consultant to support a growing organization through an acquisition and related strategic initiatives. Reporting to the FP&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 Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to support strategic decision-making. Review, troubleshoot, and improve existing forecasting and planning models for accuracy and scalability. Build and maintain capacity planning models to support operational and workforce planning. Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes. Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to evaluate business opportunities and risks. Analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights. Utilize SQL to extract, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources. Support acquisition and integration activities, including financial analysis, synergy tracking, and reporting. Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, HR, and executive leadership to develop key performance metrics and reporting. Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and management presentations. Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to planning, reporting, and analytics capabilities. Qualifications 5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or related experience. Advanced financial modeling experience required. Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Experience developing driver-based forecasting models. Hands-on experience with Adaptive Planning (Workday Adaptive Planning) preferred. Advanced SQL skills and experience working with large datasets. Strong Excel and financial systems expertise. Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, business transformations, or other strategic initiatives preferred. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and business partnering skills. Preferred Experience Capacity planning and resource modeling. Scenario and sensitivity analysis. KPI development and performance reporting. Financial systems optimization. Data validation, reconciliation, and reporting automation. Integration planning and post-acquisition reporting. Executive and board-level reporting support. Process improvement and financial planning transformation initiatives. Ideal Candidate 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.
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Chula Vista, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
84000 - 101000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a high-volume, unionized workforce in Chula Vista, California. This role is responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule while maintaining compliance with payroll laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with full-cycle, multi-state payroll and can confidently resolve complex pay issues involving deductions, premiums, retroactive adjustments, and year-end reporting. Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate completion of each pay cycle. • Act as the primary resource for interpreting union contract terms and applying them correctly to payroll practices and employee pay outcomes. • Evaluate timekeeping and attendance records to confirm proper hours, pay calculations, and adherence to scheduled work rules. • Administer payroll changes such as retroactive earnings, bonuses, garnishments, leave-related adjustments, and other special payments as needed. • Oversee the setup and processing of payroll taxes, benefit deductions, union withholdings, and other mandatory deductions in accordance with applicable regulations. • Prepare payroll-related reports for leadership, audits, and compliance purposes, ensuring data is complete and reliable. • Maintain organized employee payroll records and supporting documentation while protecting confidential information. • Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including statement review, corrections, and final reporting requirements. • Support additional payroll and compliance duties as business needs require.
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Property Accounting Coordinator

Rancho Santa Fe, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
29 - 35 USD / Hourly
ACCOUNTING + REAL ESTATE + OPERATIONS = A ROLE WITH REAL VARIETY.A growing real estate organization in Rancho Santa Fe is looking for a Property Accounting Coordinator to support the accounting and operational side of a portfolio of properties. This is a great opportunity for someone with accounting experience who enjoys working with property managers, vendors, tenants, budgets, and financial records. You'll serve as an important connection between the accounting team and the people managing the properties day to day.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESAccounting<ul><li>Assist with property-level bookkeeping and accounting</li><li>Prepare account reconciliations</li><li>Post journal entries and recurring transactions</li><li>Assist with monthly close</li><li>Maintain property accounting schedules</li><li>Review transactions for accuracy</li></ul>Property Operations<ul><li>Coordinate financial documentation with Property Managers</li><li>Track property expenses</li><li>Review vendor invoices and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with tenant-related accounting activity</li><li>Maintain vendor and property records</li><li>Assist with budget tracking</li></ul>Reporting<ul><li>Prepare monthly property reports</li><li>Assist with budget-to-actual comparisons</li><li>Research unusual expenses or variances</li><li>Compile information for management reporting</li><li>Assist with annual budget preparation</li></ul>
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Costa Mesa, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee core financial operations and ensure accurate, timely reporting for the organization. This role is based in Costa Mesa, California, and will guide day-to-day accounting activities while strengthening controls, supporting compliance, and delivering financial insight to leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a proactive approach to process improvement, and the ability to manage reporting cycles, audits, and regulatory obligations with confidence. Responsibilities: • Lead daily accounting functions across billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, the general ledger, cost accounting, and revenue recognition activities. • Direct the budgeting and forecasting process, track performance against plan, and explain material variances to leadership. • Oversee month-end close activities and issue accurate monthly financial statements within established deadlines. • Maintain high standards for financial reporting by reviewing transactions, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness. • Establish, refine, and document accounting procedures and internal control practices to reduce risk and support reliable reporting. • Ensure timely completion of tax filings and other required reporting at the local, state, and federal levels. • Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and coordinate audit preparation, requests, and follow-up items. • Evaluate financial results, identify trends or issues, and provide practical recommendations to support business decisions and financial planning. • Partner with leadership on broader finance initiatives, including planning, risk assessment, and operational improvements as needed.
2026-08-25T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Escondido, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32 - 38 USD / Hourly
Accounting meets operations — and you get to see how the numbers connect to the actual projects.A growing construction company in Escondido is seeking a Project Accountant to support multiple active projects and work directly with Project Managers and Operations.This is a great role for an accountant who enjoys more than traditional general ledger work. You'll be involved with job costs, project billing, vendor activity, budget tracking, contract documentation, and month-end reporting.What you'll own<ul><li>Maintain accounting records for assigned construction projects</li><li>Track project costs against approved budgets</li><li>Review invoices for proper job and cost-code allocation</li><li>Assist with project billing and change orders</li><li>Monitor subcontractor and vendor activity</li><li>Reconcile project-related accounts</li><li>Prepare job-cost reports</li><li>Review project financial performance</li><li>Assist Project Managers with budget questions</li><li>Track commitments and outstanding project costs</li><li>Prepare monthly project reporting</li><li>Assist with WIP schedules and revenue-related reporting</li><li>Support month-end close</li><li>Research cost discrepancies</li><li>Maintain project accounting documentation</li><li>Assist with audits and year-end reporting</li></ul>
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z