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Sr. Accountant

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We’re seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to lead financial reporting, audits, and compliance for our developer portfolio. You’ll manage month-end close, reconcile accrual-based financials, and review property transactions for accuracy and compliance. The role involves supervising a Staff Accountant, coordinating with property and asset managers, lenders, and auditors, and preparing financial statements and annual filings. You’ll also handle audit support, track deadlines for loans, taxes, and insurance, and update policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and excels at independent work in a deadline-driven environment.Apply now to make an impact in the new year!
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Tax Preparer

Torrance, CA
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Temporary to Hire
26.6 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Tax Preparer to join a growing accounting firm in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can balance accurate tax preparation with strong bookkeeping support in a fast-paced client service environment. The person in this role will help manage a high volume of work during peak periods while partnering closely with accounting professionals to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards. Responsibilities: • Prepare individual and business tax filings accurately and efficiently while ensuring compliance with applicable tax requirements. • Manage full-cycle bookkeeping tasks, including maintaining ledgers, recording transactions, and completing account reconciliations. • Use QuickBooks to organize financial records, track activity, and support day-to-day accounting operations. • Analyze client financial information to identify proper reporting treatment and resolve discrepancies before filing. • Contribute to reducing workload backlogs by handling a steady volume of assignments during busy tax periods. • Work closely with CPAs and other accounting team members to support timely completion of client deliverables. • Maintain organized documentation and clear records to support tax preparation, bookkeeping activities, and client files.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Tax Preparer

Los Angeles, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 43 USD / Hourly
A Tax Preparer vacancy has just opened with a firm in the Downtown LA area. Interested candidates should apply through Robert Half. This role is a great match for candidates with superb time management skills and an eye for detail. As the Tax Preparer, you will be the person in charge of the preparation of simple and complex, individual, and small business State and Federal tax returns. If you're seeking a long-term contract, this opportunity could be for you. Don't wait - apply today! Call our office 213.629.4602 for consideration.Key responsibilities· Reply to incoming client calls to help with tax questions and set appointments.· Produce other related duties and participate in special projects assigned.· Arrange transaction tax returns manually utilizing various methods (Paper, E File, EDI Upload) with various government agencies.· Compute and invoice for form preparation fees· Type appropriate data into Tax software application· Interact with clients to gather required information/documents.
2026-06-06T00:00:00Z

System Implementation Accountant

Cerritos, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Project Accountant to join a growing team in California. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to lead projects that improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality. The position will play a key part in strengthening financial operations, supporting compliance, and partnering across departments to deliver well-managed accounting initiatives. Responsibilities: • Oversee project-based accounting activities from initial planning through completion, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination stay on track. • Prepare and review journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and complete detailed account reconciliations to support reliable financial reporting. • Lead efforts to enhance accounting workflows by introducing process improvements, automation opportunities, and clearly documented standard operating procedures. • Support financial systems administration and related initiatives, including platform integrations, implementation support, and data validation or cleanup efforts. • Manage treasury-related tasks such as cash forecasting, bank reconciliations, fund transfers between accounts, and wire transaction processing. • Contribute to internal control compliance by assisting with audit readiness, required documentation, and regulatory obligations such as escheatment and insurance-related support. • Develop and maintain advanced Excel-based reports, analyze financial trends, and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and reporting visibility. • Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to coordinate third-party tools, maintain provider records, and assess service effectiveness. • Collaborate with accounting and business teams to protect financial data integrity and ensure consistent execution across multiple concurrent projects.
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager with general accounting duties

West Los Angeles, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Title: Payroll Manager (with Accounting Support)Location: Los Angeles (hybrid) 2-4's onsite a monthIndustry: Nonprofit / EducationA nonprofit school is seeking a Payroll Manager with some Staff Accountant responsibilities. This role partners with the Controller, HR, and CFOO to ensure accurate payroll and support key accounting functions.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Own full-cycle payroll (timecards, taxes, benefits, 403b, garnishments)</li><li>Ensure compliance with CA/federal payroll laws</li><li>Reconcile payroll, benefits, and retirement contributions</li><li>Prepare payroll JE’s and support month-end close</li><li>Assist with audits, reporting, and accounting projects</li><li>Act as main point of contact for payroll inquiries</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance or similar</li><li>5+ years accounting + 2–3+ years payroll</li><li>Strong payroll compliance knowledge</li><li>Paylocity strongly preferred</li></ul>
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk/ Certified Payroll

Long Beach, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-focused Payroll Clerk with certified payroll experience to join an industrial team in Long Beach, California. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who can support prevailing wage payroll activities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to timely reporting. The role offers an opportunity to assist with day-to-day payroll administration while helping ensure compliance with certified payroll requirements. Responsibilities: • Enter, review, and update employee payroll information with a high level of accuracy for regular and certified payroll processing. • Prepare certified payroll reports and supporting records to meet prevailing wage and project documentation requirements. • Assist with validating timekeeping, pay rates, deductions, and garnishments before payroll is finalized. • Maintain organized payroll files and compliance documentation for audits, internal review, and customer reporting needs. • Support payroll processing for a workforce of varying size by helping coordinate routine calculations and data checks. • Use Excel to compile payroll details, reconcile information, and produce clear reporting for the broader team. • Work with payroll staff to address discrepancies, resolve missing information, and ensure deadlines are met. • Provide administrative support related to payroll reporting, record maintenance, and other departmental tasks as assigned.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Part Time Payroll Clerk

Chino Hills, CA
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 34 USD / Hourly
Payroll Clerk (Part-Time)Location: OnsiteSchedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (24 hours/week)Duration: Temporary Assignment through approximately October/NovemberPay Rate: $29–$34/hourAbout the OpportunityEarth Tek is seeking a dependable and experienced Payroll Clerk to provide temporary support during a leave of absence. This position is critical to ensuring payroll operations continue smoothly while supporting the Controller and HR team during a busy period. The ideal candidate will be able to step in quickly with minimal training and independently manage payroll responsibilities.Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Processing<ul><li>Process weekly payroll for approximately 81 employees using SurePayroll</li><li>Review, audit, and cost-code employee timecards</li><li>Enter payroll data and ensure accuracy of payroll calculations</li><li>Balance payroll between systems and submit payroll on schedule</li><li>Print and process live checks as needed</li><li>Manage direct deposits and payroll-related adjustments</li></ul>Compliance & Reporting<ul><li>Process certified payroll reports for prevailing wage projects</li><li>Submit required reports through LCPtracker</li><li>Ensure compliance with DIR reporting requirements</li><li>Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation</li></ul>Payroll Administration<ul><li>Process Workers’ Compensation payments</li><li>Process 401(k) contributions</li><li>Administer child support payments and wage garnishments</li><li>Process monthly commission payments</li><li>Assist with payroll-related reporting and documentation</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Previous experience processing payroll independently</li><li>Certified payroll experience required</li><li>Experience with DIR reporting and LCPtracker</li><li>Experience processing weekly payroll preferred</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision</li></ul>
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z

Accountant- Development/ Construction

Long Beach, CA
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Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced development accounting specialist to support construction and real estate development activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Long Beach, California. This hybrid opportunity plays a key role in tracking project financial performance, maintaining accurate reporting, and partnering with project and accounting teams throughout the lifecycle of development work. The position also provides guidance to accounting staff while helping ensure budgets, draws, reconciliations, and audit preparation remain accurate and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Lead and support development accounting staff by assigning priorities, providing coaching, and overseeing the timely completion of recurring financial deliverables. • Partner with project and development teams from early planning through project stabilization to maintain accurate accounting records and financial visibility. • Examine construction draw submissions for accuracy and completeness and help ensure lender packages are prepared and submitted on time. • Analyze project spending against approved budgets and collaborate with project managers to address variances and support cost control efforts. • Produce and review job cost reporting and related financial schedules, ensuring alignment between project reports, trial balances, and draw activity. • Review bank reconciliations completed by staff and prepare reconciliations directly for assigned construction and development entities. • Oversee payment controls by validating banking details and approving construction-related disbursements, including wires and other payment releases. • Prepare projects for audits, compilations, and cost certifications by confirming trial balances are fully reconciled and supporting documentation is complete. • Contribute to special assignments and assist accounting leadership with process improvements, policy development, and departmental initiatives.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Jr Accountant / AP Accountant

Carson, CA
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Jr Accountant / AP Accountant to join a non-profit organization in Carson, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations with a strong focus on accounts payable, expense review, reconciliations, and accurate financial recordkeeping across multiple units. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with accounting leadership, interact with internal teams and vendors, and contribute to monthly close and audit readiness. Responsibilities: • Manage high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable activities for multiple departments or operating units, ensuring timely and accurate processing. • Review invoices, reimbursement requests, petty cash submissions, and mileage claims to confirm proper documentation, policy compliance, and correct general ledger coding. • Maintain vendor records, evaluate new supplier setup details, and support compliance with W-9 and 1099 documentation requirements. • Prepare payment runs, assemble supporting materials for disbursements, and monitor outstanding or aged checks to resolve open items promptly. • Serve as a key point of contact for accounts payable questions from internal teams and external vendors, researching discrepancies and driving issue resolution. • Track sales tax activity for reporting purposes and reconcile accounts payable aging and related subsidiary ledgers on a monthly basis. • Record journal entries for prepaid expenses, accruals, credit card activity, expense allocations, and reclassifications as part of monthly and year-end close support. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts connected to payables and assist with the preparation of documentation needed for internal and external audits. • Provide backup assistance for other accounts payable functions and support the Accounting Supervisor with additional accounting projects and departmental needs as assigned.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z