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Staff Accountant
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 32 - 36 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing organization is looking for a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team and support day-to-day financial operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into the numbers, maintaining clean records, and getting involved in the full month-end close process.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.</li><li>Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.</li><li>Review expenses, accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset activity.</li><li>Research account variances and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Maintain organized schedules and documentation for audits.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Torrance, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Staff Accountant | Aerospace Industry | Torrance, CA</strong></p><p>Looking to take your accounting career to new heights? We’re partnering with an innovative aerospace company in Torrance seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting while contributing to a fast-paced, high-performance environment.</p><p>In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting financial operations, inventory accounting, and month-end close—while working alongside a collaborative team that values accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close through journal entries and financial documentation</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and company policies</li><li>Manage inventory accounting, including cost analysis, reconciliations, and fixed asset tracking</li><li>Assist with physical inventory processes and ensure accurate inventory records</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and support external audit requests</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and company procedures</li><li>Assist with tax-related activities, including corporate and sales tax filings</li><li>Provide financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting</li><li>Experience with inventory accounting or manufacturing environments is a plus</li><li>High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment</li><li>Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills and a proactive approach</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Work in a cutting-edge aerospace environment with growth potential</li><li>Gain exposure to complex accounting areas, including inventory and cost accounting</li><li>Collaborative team culture with opportunities to make a real impact</li><li>Clear path for career development and advancement</li></ul><p>If you’re looking for a role where you can build your skills, take on new challenges, and grow within a dynamic industry—this is a great opportunity to step forward.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you&#39;re not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click &quot;Apply&quot; or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number</p><p>000460-0013413785 email resume to [email protected]</p>
  • 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Vista, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 33 - 36 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A well-established manufacturing company is looking to bring on a Staff Accountant with an interest in inventory, cost analysis, and operational accounting. This position works closely with production, purchasing, and warehouse teams to ensure financial records accurately reflect business activity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate quantity or valuation variances.</li><li>Assist with standard costing, job costing, and manufacturing expense analysis.</li><li>Prepare journal entries, accruals, and month-end account reconciliations.</li><li>Review production costs, purchase price variances, and inventory adjustments.</li><li>Support cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes.</li><li>Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs.</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and audit requests.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Long Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a hospitality finance team in Long Beach, California on a Contract basis. This role supports daily accounting operations, accounts receivable activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting while partnering with hotel leadership to maintain accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a service-focused mindset, and the ability to manage multiple financial priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting activities to keep finance operations accurate, organized, and running efficiently.<br>• Support finance leadership with budget reviews, variance analysis, forecasting, and interpretation of operating results for department stakeholders.<br>• Prepare balance sheet account analyses and contribute to monthly benchmarking and operational performance reporting.<br>• Monitor internal controls and assist with audit readiness by reviewing processes for compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.<br>• Reconcile daily credit card activity and bank transactions, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Coordinate credit-related activities, including aging review, collection follow-up, direct billing support, and monthly credit meeting preparation.<br>• Oversee group billing administration from contract setup through final payment, including deposits, commissions, invoicing, and client communication.<br>• Partner with front office and operational teams to clear outstanding guest ledger items, address billing inquiries, and process refunds professionally.<br>• Record journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support tax-related accounting tasks such as sales tax and corporate tax reporting requirements.
  • 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Staff Accountant / Nonprofit Accountant</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Los Angeles, CA</p><p>Make an Impact Beyond the Numbers</p><p>Join a mission-driven organization that is transforming lives throughout the community. This is an opportunity for an accounting professional who wants their work to have a direct impact while building expertise in nonprofit finance, grant accounting, budgeting, and compliance.</p><p>The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative environment, managing multiple funding sources, and partnering with leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and stewardship of public and private funds.</p><p>What You&#39;ll Do</p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger activity</li><li>Perform month-end and year-end close procedures, including bank and fund reconciliations</li><li>Prepare financial and statistical reports for government grants, contracts, and private funding sources</li><li>Assist with audits and ensure compliance with funding and reporting requirements</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records</li><li>Review and verify supporting documentation for financial transactions</li><li>Prepare annual business and informational tax filings as required</li><li>Monitor program spending and reconcile expenses to approved budgets</li><li>Support contract and grant reporting while ensuring compliance with funding guidelines</li><li>Partner with program leaders, finance staff, and operational teams on budgeting and financial analysis</li><li>Assist with fiscal monitoring of subcontractors and collaborative partners</li><li>Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives</li></ul><p>What We&#39;re Looking For</p><ul><li>2+ years of accounting experience</li><li>Experience working with nonprofit organizations preferred</li><li>Understanding of grant accounting, fund accounting, or restricted funding</li><li>Experience preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reports</li><li>Knowledge of month-end close processes</li><li>Strong Excel and analytical skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity?</p><ul><li>Meaningful work supporting programs that positively impact the community</li><li>Exposure to grants, contracts, and nonprofit financial operations</li><li>Collaborative leadership team and mission-focused culture</li><li>Opportunity for professional growth and advancement</li><li>Stable organization with long-term career potential</li></ul><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you&#39;re not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click &quot;Apply&quot; or call (562) 800-3913 and ask for Preston Doran. Please reference job order number 00460-0013522777 and email resume to [email protected]</p>
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Torrance, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Staff Accountant – South Bay/Torrance Area</p><p>Our client, a well-established and growing company in the South Bay/Torrance area, is seeking a <strong>motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant</strong> to join their expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a <strong>recent accounting graduate or a professional with 2+ years of experience</strong> who wants to build a long-term career in accounting and gain hands-on exposure to all areas of corporate finance.</p><p>In this role, you’ll play a key part in the company’s accounting operations, including preparing and consolidating financial statements, reconciling accounts, assisting with audits, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close. You’ll collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with accounting policies and support ongoing process improvements. This position offers a chance to grow your technical skills, learn from experienced mentors, and take on increasing responsibility over time.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and variance analyses</li><li>Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes</li><li>Support audits, budgets, and forecasts</li><li>Contribute to automation and process improvement projects</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>2+ years of experience in accounting <strong>or</strong> recent grad with strong internship experience</li><li>Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting</li><li>Strong Excel and analytical skills</li><li>Detail-oriented with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities</li></ul><p><strong>Why You’ll Love It Here:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits</li><li>Exposure to all areas of accounting and finance</li><li>Collaborative, growth-oriented team environment</li><li>Real opportunity for career advancement and professional development</li></ul><p>If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career and join a company that values learning, teamwork, and growth, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join this thriving South Bay/Torrance team!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you&#39;re not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click &quot;Apply&quot; or call (562) 800-3913 and ask for Preston Doran. Please reference job order number 00460-0012925811 email resume to [email protected]</p>
  • 2026-10-20T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Laguna Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are inviting applications for the role of a Staff Accountant in Laguna Beach, California. This role is central to our clients real estate team, primarily focusing on accounts payable tasks using Yardi software. The role is in-office and offers an exciting opportunity for those with a background in accounting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Execute and supervise accounts payable using Yardi software</p><p>• Perform check runs and contribute to other accounting tasks as needed</p><p>• Offer support to property management and office tasks as required</p><p>• Ensure precision and meticulousness in all financial transactions</p><p>• Handle accounts receivable tasks and bank reconciliations</p><p>• Maintain and manage the general ledger</p><p>• Record and manage journal entries</p><p>• Close financial records at the end of each month</p><p>• Use accounting software like NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP effectively.</p>
  • 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z
Accounting Coordinator
  • Torrance, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a meticulous Accounting Coordinator to join a team in Torrance, California and provide hands-on support across daily accounting operations. This Long-term Contract position offers <strong>part-time hours </strong>and is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, investigating discrepancies, and producing dependable Excel-driven reporting. The role works closely with internal stakeholders to support reconciliations, payables activity, reporting needs, and month-end accounting tasks in an in-office environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card activity, investigate variances, and ensure transactions are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Review daily deposits and related financial activity to maintain accurate reporting and support consistent cash tracking.</p><p>• Assist with payment processing, including check runs and credit card obligations, while helping monitor short-term cash flow needs.</p><p>• Contribute to monthly financial reporting by preparing supporting schedules, reviewing figures, and highlighting items that require attention.</p><p>• Support accounts payable processing by reviewing invoices, tracking approvals, coding documentation, and maintaining organized records.</p><p>• Perform three-way matching across purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices, then follow through on any pricing, quantity, or documentation discrepancies.</p><p>• Build, update, and refine Excel-based reports covering cash activity, trends, financial summaries, billing, inventory, and equipment utilization.</p><p>• Review output from QuickBooks and related systems, correct data issues when appropriate, and escalate exceptions that may affect reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Assist with collections follow-up by reviewing aging reports, coordinating on payment issues, and helping resolve internal discrepancies that delay collections.</p><p>• Provide support during month-end close and assist with documentation needed for sales tax support and year-end tax preparation materials.</p>
  • 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
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