We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing and retail business in Orange, California. This position will focus on product costing, inventory valuation, and financial analysis that helps leadership understand margin performance and production efficiency. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, bringing structure to cost data, and contributing to informed business decisions in a hands-on environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to maintain accurate standard costing across manufactured products.<br>• Review inventory balances and valuation methods to support reliable financial reporting and strong cost controls.<br>• Partner closely with plant and operations leaders to evaluate manufacturing performance, explain cost variances, and identify improvement opportunities.<br>• Prepare margin and profitability reporting that gives leadership clear insight into product performance and key cost drivers.<br>• Support the costing of new products and updates to existing product lines by assessing materials, processes, and expected production expenses.<br>• Monitor standard cost changes and maintain cost records within NetSuite to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.<br>• Assist with monthly close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, helping deliver timely and accurate results.<br>• Contribute to process improvements, including support for accounting system-related changes that affect costing workflows and reporting.
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Anaheim, California. This role focuses on strengthening product cost visibility, supporting inventory accuracy, and delivering reliable financial analysis in a high-volume production environment. The position works closely with operations and cross-functional teams to build meaningful cost models, support pricing decisions, and help ensure a smooth month-end close.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build detailed cost models for products and new components by assessing materials, labor inputs, overhead structure, and expected margins.<br>• Partner with production teams to gather shop floor data and confirm that costs are assigned correctly across parts, jobs, and inventory.<br>• Prepare pricing support and proposal estimates by translating operational and engineering inputs into accurate manufacturing cost assumptions.<br>• Review inventory activity through cycle counts, reconciliations, and variance research to improve accuracy and valuation quality.<br>• Support month-end close by preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and analyzing fluctuations in manufacturing-related balances.<br>• Evaluate work orders, production performance, and cost trends to identify unusual results and recommend corrective action.<br>• Track standard costs, labor rates, and overhead rates to help maintain dependable reporting and informed business decisions.<br>• Contribute to special projects involving inventory controls, reserve analysis, and broader manufacturing finance improvements.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in California. This role will lead key close activities, support audit readiness, and strengthen the integrity of the general ledger across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are recorded accurately.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and other supporting schedules tied to the general ledger.<br>• Oversee reconciliation activities for multiple subsidiaries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Lead monthly and quarterly financial review procedures to help maintain accurate and reliable financial statements.<br>• Coordinate quarterly and annual audit support, including preparation of documentation and responses to auditor requests.<br>• Produce supplemental monthly and quarterly reporting schedules for management and financial reporting needs.<br>• Administer and monitor the chart of accounts to support consistency, accuracy, and reporting requirements.<br>• Guide, coach, and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability and focused growth.<br>• Partner with management across departments to address accounting issues, communicate results, and support business priorities.
<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 an <strong>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>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.<br>• Prepare financial statements and consolidated reporting materials for the parent organization in alignment with its reporting calendar and requirements.<br>• Manage accrual-based accounting activities, including revenue treatment, inventory accounting, credit loss reserves, and general ledger accuracy.<br>• Review and improve the chart of accounts and strengthen accounting processes to support clear, efficient financial reporting.<br>• Develop materials and analysis to support leadership presentations for recurring board meetings.<br>• Oversee internal controls activities, including testing, corrective action follow-up, audit coordination, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.<br>• Administer tax-related accounting responsibilities such as multi-state sales and use tax compliance, exemption certificate tracking, and coordination with external tax advisors.<br>• Supervise core transactional functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, credit administration, and payroll processing.<br>• Act as the business owner for QuickBooks Enterprise, including system setup, user access, reporting, close management, and coordination on integrations, backups, and upgrades.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, pricing analysis, margin review, inventory costing, and evaluation of future accounting or ERP systems.
<p><strong>A Staff Accountant role with exposure to the entire business — not just one piece of the ledger.</strong></p><p>A growing professional services organization in <strong>Encinitas</strong> is looking for a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to join its accounting team. Unlike a highly transactional accounting position, this role will give you exposure to <strong>general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, billing, expenses, and financial reporting</strong>.</p><p>This is a strong opportunity for an accountant who has established a foundation in accounting and is ready to take on more responsibility.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your responsibilities</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the accounts receivable process from invoice generation through payment posting, applying cash accurately and following up on outstanding customer balances.<br>• Carry out routine collection efforts and work closely with customers and internal teams to encourage timely payment resolution.<br>• Coordinate with Sales to investigate billing questions, address account issues, and resolve discrepancies affecting customer invoices.<br>• Match purchase orders, receiving records, and supplier invoices to confirm completeness and accuracy before payment processing.<br>• Administer accounts payable activities, including weekly payment runs, manual disbursements, check distribution, and electronic payments such as ACH and wire transactions.<br>• Review employee expense submissions for policy compliance and process approved reimbursements in a timely manner.<br>• Prepare bank, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reconciliations each month and assist with journal entries and account analysis during period-end close.<br>• Compile aging and balance reports for customers and vendors, track unbilled liabilities, manage prepayment amortization schedules, and maintain tax and vendor documentation.<br>• 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.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee end-to-end invoice processing for several entities, including reviewing documentation, confirming approvals, assigning accounting codes, and entering transactions into the financial system.<br>• Reconcile vendor accounts, investigate billing issues, and coordinate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies while maintaining accurate vendor records and payment details.<br>• Execute scheduled disbursements through check, ACH, and wire transfer, and prepare aging reports and supporting files to keep payables current and audit ready.<br>• Review employee expense submissions and corporate card activity for policy compliance, receipt support, proper coding, and timely resolution of exceptions.<br>• Record daily cash activity, complete cash reconciliations, verify deposits, and post journal entries to the appropriate general ledger accounts.<br>• Assist with month-end accounting by preparing reconciliations, gathering bank documentation, and supporting financial activity across multiple legal entities.<br>• Generate customer invoices, maintain accounts receivable records, monitor incoming payments through custodian platforms, and follow up on outstanding balances to improve collections.<br>• Provide backup support for advisory fee billing, including processing fees, handling adjustments or reversals, preparing related reports, and assisting with reconciliations.<br>• Maintain tracking reports and spreadsheet-based schedules, compile documentation for audits, and contribute to process improvements, special projects, and system-related initiatives.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Produce monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for multiple entities, ensuring completeness and accuracy in routine reporting.<br>• Record period-end accruals, prepaid expense activity, and other adjusting entries needed to close each accounting cycle properly.<br>• Post and examine journal entries while reconciling balance sheet accounts to maintain an accurate general ledger.<br>• Contribute to the annual budgeting process and help assemble financial projections for upcoming periods.<br>• Develop pro forma models for new initiatives and evaluate projected performance through financial analysis.<br>• Conduct comparative market reviews, including rate and cost assessments, to support pricing and operational decision-making.<br>• Prepare port rent reporting, calculate related accruals, and ensure amounts are reflected correctly in the accounting records.<br>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice entry, weekly payment processing, cash application, and deposit preparation.<br>• Complete required quarterly and annual filings for government agencies and assist with lease, tenant revenue, and rent-related financial reviews.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a family-owned real estate investment and development organization in Costa Mesa, California. This role supports accounting activities across several operating entities, including retail and hospitality businesses, and is well suited for someone who enjoys both hands-on financial work and cross-functional collaboration. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, community-focused company by keeping daily accounting operations accurate, organized, and on schedule.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounting tasks for multiple business entities, maintaining accurate records and consistent financial processes.<br>• Review, code, and process vendor invoices, collect required backup documentation, and help ensure payments are completed on time.<br>• Reconcile daily revenue activity and deposits, confirming that sales information is properly recorded in the accounting system.<br>• Complete regular reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger balances to identify and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Support payroll administration by validating time records, tips, benefits-related information, and related account reconciliations.<br>• Prepare monthly financial reports, analyze variances against budgets and prior periods, and share findings with leadership.<br>• Submit sales and use tax filings each month in compliance with reporting requirements.<br>• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including forecasting, budgeting, and other financial planning support.<br>• Contribute to administrative and cross-functional needs such as onboarding coordination, benefits support, office supply oversight, and mail handling.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a busy accounting operation in Irvine, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can work independently, manage full-cycle accounting activities, and navigate data across multiple entities with accuracy and efficiency. The right candidate will bring strong reconciliation experience, solid general ledger knowledge, and advanced Excel capabilities to help maintain reliable financial records and support ongoing accounting projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform account, bank, and general ledger reconciliations across multiple entities and investigate discrepancies through various internal records and source systems.</p><p>• Manage day-to-day full-cycle accounting tasks, including preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate financial data.</p><p>• Support both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to help ensure timely processing and proper documentation.</p><p>• Use advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and complex formulas, to analyze financial information and prepare reports.</p><p>• Work within QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online to record transactions, review balances, and maintain organized accounting records.</p><p>• Search through shared drives and multiple data sources to locate supporting documentation and validate account activity.</p><p>• Assist with accounting-related projects, including contributions to an upcoming system conversion to Epicor, as needed.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders while remaining accountable for independently driving assigned work to completion.</p>
<p><strong>Ready to move beyond transactional accounting?</strong></p><p>A growing manufacturing company in <strong>North County San Diego</strong> is looking for a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a few years of accounting experience and wants more ownership over the month-end process, reconciliations, and financial reporting. You'll work closely with the Controller and Operations team, giving you visibility into both the accounting and business side of the organization.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close</li><li>Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with AP and AR as needed</li><li>Prepare monthly financial reports</li><li>Analyze account activity and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Maintain prepaid, accrual, and fixed asset schedules</li><li>Assist with inventory and cost accounting</li><li>Support annual audits and year-end close</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li></ul>
<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>
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the assessment and modernization of a complex, high-volume payables operation in Solana Beach, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity will focus on improving efficiency, strengthening controls, and building a scalable automation approach across 19 entities. The consultant will partner with finance, operations, IT, and leadership teams to redesign workflows, recommend practical technology solutions, and support implementation of a more effective AP function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review the current accounts payable process across multiple entities and identify areas where automation can reduce manual effort and improve consistency.<br>• Analyze invoice intake, approval routing, vendor administration, payment activity, and reporting practices to uncover operational gaps and enhancement opportunities.<br>• Recommend and help deploy an accounts payable automation solution using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central capabilities and/or a compatible third-party platform.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define the most effective long-term approach for payables processing, controls, and system support.<br>• Create clear future-state process documentation, including approval structures, internal controls, exception handling, and workflow design.<br>• Lead core project activities such as process mapping, business requirements gathering, testing coordination, and implementation support.<br>• Improve efficiency for both purchase order and non-purchase order invoice processing while reducing paper-based approvals and manual data entry.<br>• Support user training and change adoption efforts while establishing performance metrics that strengthen accuracy, timeliness, and scalability within AP.
<p>A growing healthcare organization in <strong>Vista</strong> is looking for an <strong>AP Manager</strong> to take ownership of its accounts payable function. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing invoice processing, vendor relationships, payment cycles, reconciliations, and AP controls. The ideal candidate knows how to lead a team but isn't afraid to jump into the details when something needs to be investigated or resolved.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the company's full-cycle AP function</li><li>Supervise and mentor AP staff</li><li>Establish priorities and monitor daily invoice workflow</li><li>Review invoice coding and approval requirements</li><li>Oversee three-way matching and purchase order processes</li><li>Manage weekly payment runs</li><li>Review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain vendor master data and controls</li><li>Monitor AP aging and outstanding invoices</li><li>Partner with Purchasing and department leaders</li><li>Investigate duplicate invoices and payment issues</li><li>Oversee month-end AP close and accruals</li><li>Assist with 1099 preparation and year-end activities</li><li>Develop AP policies and procedures</li><li>Track AP metrics and identify process improvements</li><li>Support internal and external audits</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job costs, subcontractors, vendors, retainage—you know AP is more complicated when every invoice is tied to a project.</strong></p><p>A growing construction company in <b>Solana Beach </b>is looking for an <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to lead its project-based AP operations. You'll work closely with Project Managers, Purchasing, Accounting, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure invoices are properly coded, approved, and paid. This role is ideal for someone who understands that construction AP requires strong attention to <strong>job costing, purchase orders, contracts, lien documentation, and payment deadlines</strong>.</p><p><strong>What you'll be responsible for</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle AP for multiple construction projects</li><li>Lead and develop the AP team</li><li>Review subcontractor and vendor invoices</li><li>Ensure invoices are coded to the appropriate projects and cost categories</li><li>Oversee three-way matching between POs, receipts, and invoices</li><li>Monitor subcontractor documentation and approvals</li><li>Review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Manage payment schedules and cash requirements</li><li>Monitor retainage and project-related payables</li><li>Partner with Project Managers to resolve invoice issues</li><li>Review AP aging and identify outstanding liabilities</li><li>Lead month-end AP close and accrual processes</li><li>Assist with job-cost reporting</li><li>Maintain vendor records and payment controls</li><li>Establish and improve AP procedures</li><li>Prepare AP metrics and management reports</li><li>Support audits and year-end accounting activities</li></ul>
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<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&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.
We are looking for a Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a real estate organization based in Irvine, California. This role works closely with finance leadership, internal accounting personnel, and external property management partners to maintain accurate records and strengthen day-to-day accounting processes. The position contributes to core functions such as reporting, reconciliations, budgeting support, and oversight of property-related transactions across a sizable portfolio.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare financial statements, maintain accounting records, and support routine accounting activities involving incoming and outgoing payments.<br>• Review ledger activity for completeness and accuracy, and perform reconciliations to resolve discrepancies in the general ledger.<br>• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and record any required adjusting entries in a timely manner.<br>• Monitor rent-related transactions, including statement review and resident ledger updates, to help ensure accurate property-level accounting.<br>• Coordinate accounting support for resident move-in and move-out activity, ensuring charges, credits, and account changes are properly recorded.<br>• Process and code invoices within designated accounts payable platforms and help manage timely payment workflows.<br>• Assist with budget support, financial analysis, and reporting deliverables required by leadership and external stakeholders.<br>• Contribute to audit preparation by organizing financial documentation and responding to requests related to accounting records.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting activities for a growing food distribution organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can balance daily operational oversight with accurate financial reporting and strategic financial support. The successful candidate will guide the close process, strengthen financial controls, and help the business scale through sound accounting leadership. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting operations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner across key financial areas.</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual close activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</p><p>• Produce and evaluate financial reports to provide leadership with clear insight into business performance.</p><p>• Oversee payables, receivables, and cash position management to support healthy financial operations.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with applicable organizational standards, internal controls, and company accounting policies.</p><p>• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and inventory-related accounting processes to support planning and operational decision-making.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation and assist with tax-related reporting requirements and external requests.</p><p>• Supervise, develop, and mentor accounting team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead daily accounting functions across billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, the general ledger, cost accounting, and revenue recognition activities.<br>• Direct the budgeting and forecasting process, track performance against plan, and explain material variances to leadership.<br>• Oversee month-end close activities and issue accurate monthly financial statements within established deadlines.<br>• Maintain high standards for financial reporting by reviewing transactions, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Establish, refine, and document accounting procedures and internal control practices to reduce risk and support reliable reporting.<br>• Ensure timely completion of tax filings and other required reporting at the local, state, and federal levels.<br>• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and coordinate audit preparation, requests, and follow-up items.<br>• Evaluate financial results, identify trends or issues, and provide practical recommendations to support business decisions and financial planning.<br>• Partner with leadership on broader finance initiatives, including planning, risk assessment, and operational improvements as needed.
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.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Anaheim, California. This role will oversee financial reporting activities, maintain the accuracy of the general ledger, and guide the monthly close process from start to finish. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to reconciliations and journal entries, and the ability to support audit readiness in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly closing cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are complete and accurate.<br>• Manage general ledger activity by reviewing transactions, maintaining account integrity, and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and proper accounting treatment.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances to keep balances accurate and current.<br>• Coordinate documentation and schedules required for financial statement audits and respond to auditor requests.<br>• Monitor accounting processes and recommend improvements that strengthen controls and reporting accuracy.<br>• Supervise day-to-day accounting activities and provide guidance to team members on best practices and priorities.
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.
<p>A growing commercial construction company in San Marcos is looking for a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to join its accounting team. This position is ideal for someone who has moved beyond entry-level accounting and is ready to take ownership of reconciliations, month-end close, job costing, and project-related financial reporting.</p><p>You'll work closely with Project Managers, Operations, and Accounting leadership, giving you visibility into both the accounting side and operational side of the business.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare journal entries and support monthly close</li><li>Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with project accounting and job-cost tracking</li><li>Review project expenses and investigate variances</li><li>Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities</li><li>Assist with subcontractor and vendor accounting</li><li>Prepare monthly financial reports and account analysis</li><li>Maintain accrual, prepaid, and fixed asset schedules</li><li>Assist with WIP reporting and project financial analysis</li><li>Support annual audits and year-end accounting activities</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Grants Accountant to support financial oversight for grant-funded programs in California. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who understands regulated funding environments and can manage reporting, reconciliations, and close activities with accuracy. The role will work across budgeting, compliance, and general ledger functions to help maintain strong financial controls and reliable grant reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounting activity for grant-funded programs, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and align with applicable funding requirements.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger integrity, and support timely month-end close procedures.<br>• Monitor grant budgets, track expenditures against approved funding, and assist with financial planning for current and upcoming awards.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet and grant-related accounts, including bank reconciliations, to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records.<br>• Produce financial reports and supporting schedules for internal stakeholders and external funding sources as needed.<br>• Review accounting processes for compliance with GAAP and organization-specific grant guidelines within a government, nonprofit, or Tribal environment.<br>• Partner with program and finance teams to clarify spending activity, document allocations, and strengthen financial accountability across grant programs.