<p>Professional services firms depend on strong financial visibility — where revenue, expenses, and client activity all need to be tracked accurately. A professional services firm in San Diego is hiring a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to support financial reporting and general ledger management. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured accounting work with visibility into the broader business. This position supports core accounting operations and reporting. The right candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage general ledger and reconciliations</li><li>Lead month-end close processes</li><li>Prepare financial statements and reports</li><li>Support audits and compliance</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records</li><li>Assist with budgeting and analysis</li><li>Identify process improvements</li><li>Support internal reporting needs</li></ul>
<p>We are partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization in La Jolla seeking a motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with around three years of experience who is looking to expand their skill set and grow within a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.</p><p>The ideal candidate is sharp, eager to learn, and enjoys taking ownership of the accounts payable process while contributing to ongoing improvements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support full-cycle accounts payable processing, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and data entry while ensuring accuracy and proper documentation</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable, including reconciliations and accrual support</li><li>Process employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions through Concur in alignment with company policies</li><li>Assist with weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, wires), ensuring timely and accurate processing across multiple entities</li><li>Maintain organized AP files and documentation to support audits and internal reviews</li><li>Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth operations</li><li>Help troubleshoot system-related issues and support internal users as needed</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of best practices</li><li>Assist in documenting procedures and workflows within the AP function</li><li>Provide general support to the accounting team and assist with ad hoc projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Every company has expenses — but what keeps everything running smoothly is how those expenses are tracked, processed, and paid. A distribution company in San Marcos is hiring an <strong>Accounts Payable Clerk</strong> to support high-volume invoice processing and vendor coordination. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured workflows, consistency, and making sure the details are always right.</p><p>You’ll be part of a team that ensures vendors are paid accurately and on time — helping maintain strong relationships and smooth operations behind the scenes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Process and code invoices in a timely manner</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts</li><li>Maintain vendor records and documentation</li><li>Assist with payment processing (checks, ACH, etc.)</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Communicate with vendors regarding billing questions</li><li>Support month-end AP processes</li><li>Maintain organized and accurate records</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in San Diego, California. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a key role in maintaining efficient office operations while managing accounts payable tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to contribute to process improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a high volume of vendor invoices weekly, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.<br>• Match invoices to purchase orders and related documentation, verifying proper coding for GL, departments, and project/job costs.<br>• Reconcile vendor statements and address discrepancies promptly to maintain accurate records.<br>• Collaborate with purchasing and project teams to streamline transaction workflows.<br>• Assist with payment runs, including checks, wires, and ACH transfers, while maintaining an up-to-date accounts payable aging report.<br>• Support the month-end close process by preparing accruals and reconciling accounts payable accounts.<br>• Administer Concur expense workflows, resolving documentation and coding issues in coordination with employees and approvers.<br>• Evaluate and recommend improvements to accounts payable and expense management processes for scalability and efficiency.<br>• Oversee office operations, including mail sorting, supply procurement, and facilities maintenance.<br>• Manage compliance documentation, ensuring timely submissions for business licenses, certifications, and regulatory filings.
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Staff Accountant to join our team in Redlands, California. In this role, you will handle key accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards while contributing to the overall efficiency of our operations. This position requires strong expertise in accounting principles, general ledger, financial analysis, and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries to ensure accurate financial records.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and balance sheet accounts.</p><p>• Oversee month-end closing processes and ensure timely preparation of financial statements.</p><p>• Conduct account reconciliations to verify the accuracy of financial data.</p><p>• Analyze and report on financial statements, identifying trends and discrepancies.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address accounting-related inquiries.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and company policies.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel skills for financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting.</p><p>• Support job costing and construction-related accounting processes.</p><p>• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced accounting staff when needed.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our team in Irvine, California, on a contract basis. This role is ideal for someone with a strong attention to detail and a solid background in tax compliance and preparation, particularly in sales and use tax, corporate tax returns, and indirect tax matters. The position requires advanced Excel skills and offers a hybrid work schedule, with three days onsite per week.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist with indirect tax processes, including sales and use tax compliance and reporting.<br>• Support month-end close activities and ensure accurate tax-related entries.<br>• Analyze tax implications for new customers in various jurisdictions and provide recommendations.<br>• Prepare and submit tax reports to relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with regulations.<br>• Work with external tax partners to manage income tax processes.<br>• Review and manage large datasets using advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.<br>• Handle property tax returns and ensure timely submissions.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to address tax-related inquiries and provide guidance.<br>• Monitor utility usage and gross receipt tax requirements for end users.<br>• Generate jurisdiction-specific reports and distribute them as needed.
<p>A leading food & beverage manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant for a contract assignment supporting plant and corporate finance operations. This is a high‑visibility, hands‑on role requiring deep manufacturing cost accounting expertise combined with strong financial analysis and business partnership capabilities.</p><p>This opportunity is ideal for a senior‑level professional who thrives in complex production environments and can drive insights that directly impact margin, efficiency, and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><ul><li>Senior‑level scope with direct influence on <strong>cost control and margin performance</strong></li><li>Heavy exposure to <strong>operational finance and plant leadership</strong></li><li>Critical support role with immediate impact</li><li>Dynamic food manufacturing environment with real‑time production variables</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and maintain <strong>product costing</strong> across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods</li><li>Own <strong>standard vs. actual cost analysis</strong>, including material, labor, overhead, yield, and absorption</li><li>Perform detailed <strong>variance analysis</strong> (PPV, usage, labor, overhead, yield, spoilage)</li><li>Prepare and present <strong>cost, margin, and profitability analysis</strong> to Operations and Finance leadership</li><li>Support <strong>inventory accounting</strong>, including:</li><li>Physical inventories and cycle counts</li><li>Reconciliation of inventory balances</li><li>Analysis of shrink, waste, obsolescence, and spoilage</li><li>Maintain and update <strong>Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and production standards</strong></li><li>Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement to:</li><li>Identify cost drivers and inefficiencies</li><li>Improve production economics and pricing assumptions</li><li>Support <strong>month‑end close</strong>, including cost‑related journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations</li><li>Assist with <strong>forecasting, budgeting, and rolling margin analysis</strong></li><li>Provide ad‑hoc financial modeling and decision support for:</li><li>New products</li><li>Production changes</li><li>Cost‑reduction initiatives</li><li>Ensure costing methodologies align with <strong>GAAP and food manufacturing best practices</strong></li><li>Support audit requests and internal controls related to inventory and costing</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Senior Cost Accountant</strong> with <strong>Food & Beverage manufacturing experience</strong> (required)</li><li>Strong background in:</li><li>Standard costing environments</li><li>Plant‑level manufacturing finance</li><li>Inventory‑intensive operations</li><li>Advanced <strong>financial analysis and variance explanation</strong> skills</li><li>ERP experience required (food manufacturing ERP experience preferred)</li><li>Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, cost models)</li><li>Ability to work independently and <strong>add value immediately</strong></li><li>Strong communicator who can translate data into actionable insight</li></ul>
<p>As companies grow, the need for strong financial structure becomes more critical — where accuracy, insight, and consistency all play a role in long-term success. A manufacturing company in San Marcos is hiring a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to support financial reporting, reconciliations, and operational accounting. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership and improving processes. This position plays a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting leadership. The right candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end close and reporting processes</li><li>Prepare journal entries and reconciliations</li><li>Maintain general ledger and financial accuracy</li><li>Support cost tracking and operational accounting</li><li>Assist with audits and compliance</li><li>Identify process improvements</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Partner with internal teams</li></ul>
<p>Not every accounting role is about big-picture strategy — some are about getting the details right, every single time. And in operational environments, those details matter. A manufacturing company in San Marcos is hiring an <strong>Accounting Clerk</strong> to support high-volume transaction processing and financial recordkeeping. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured work, clear processes, and staying focused on accuracy. You’ll be handling the day-to-day financial inputs that keep everything running — from invoices to data entry to record maintenance.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Enter financial data into accounting systems</li><li>Process invoices and support AP/AR functions</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation</li><li>Assist with reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Review data for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Organize files and financial records</li><li>Support administrative accounting tasks</li><li>Follow established processes and workflows</li></ul>
<p>Revenue doesn’t just happen — it’s tracked, followed up on, and managed carefully to keep the business moving. A professional services firm in Encinitas is hiring an <strong>Accounts Receivable Clerk</strong> to support billing, collections, and account tracking. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers but also doesn’t mind communication — following up, resolving issues, and keeping things moving forward.</p><p>You’ll play a key role in maintaining cash flow and ensuring accounts stay accurate and up to date.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Generate and send invoices to clients</li><li>Track incoming payments and apply to accounts</li><li>Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances</li><li>Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Communicate with clients regarding billing questions</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation</li><li>Support reporting and cash tracking</li><li>Assist with month-end AR processes</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced part time Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team in Laguna Hills, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in managing the company's receivables and ensuring accurate financial transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and a solid background in accounts receivable processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and manage accounts receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Oversee commercial collections by monitoring outstanding invoices and following up with clients to ensure timely payments.</p><p>• Perform cash application tasks, including applying payments to the correct accounts and reconciling discrepancies.</p><p>• Collaborate with the billing department to ensure invoices are issued accurately and promptly.</p><p>• Maintain detailed records of all collections and cash application activities for audit and reporting purposes.</p><p>• Address and resolve customer inquiries related to accounts receivable in a thorough and timely manner.</p><p>• Assist in preparing periodic financial reports related to receivables and collections.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze aging reports to identify overdue accounts and recommend corrective actions.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks or similar financial software to manage and update account information.</p><p>• Support the finance team with additional tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations.</p>
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in Escondido, California. This role is ideal for someone who excels in managing financial records, enjoys working in a dynamic environment, and is committed to delivering precise and trustworthy financial information. The successful candidate will oversee various accounting functions, ensuring the integrity of financial processes while collaborating with a part-time assistant.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using QuickBooks Online.<br>• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including verifying receipts, coding transactions, and processing payments.<br>• Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.<br>• Prepare and maintain balance sheets, depreciation schedules, and asset tracking.<br>• Ensure tax readiness by organizing and preparing financial data for compliance purposes.<br>• Conduct light collections activities, including friendly reminders and payment follow-ups.<br>• Oversee financial tracking related to service-based job workflows.<br>• Safeguard sensitive financial and payroll information with confidentiality and professionalism.<br>• Provide guidance and oversight to a part-time assistant handling routine bookkeeping tasks.
<p>Our client in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and wish to contribute their expertise to a dynamic organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day bookkeeping duties, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations</li><li>Process invoices, payments, and expense reports accurately and efficiently</li><li>Prepare financial statements, reports, and balance sheets</li><li>Reconcile accounts and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures</li><li>Assist with payroll preparation and related record keeping</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial data</li><li>Utilize accounting software, such as QuickBooks, Microsoft D365, or NetSuite</li><li>Maintain organized and accurate financial records</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a leading organization in the biotechnology sector, is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for accounting professionals who thrive in a high-growth, innovation-driven environment and want to support groundbreaking science.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage daily accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries.</li><li>Prepare and review financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and industry standards.</li><li>Assist with payroll processing and benefits administration.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end closing activities.</li><li>Maintain documentation and support audits in a regulated environment.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide timely and accurate financial information.</li><li>Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks, Oracle NetSuite, SAP, or Microsoft D365.</li><li>Continuously evaluate and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to join our team in Santa Ana, California. This part-time role offers an opportunity to work closely with executive leadership in a dynamic non-profit environment, ensuring efficient financial operations and compliance with payroll and tax requirements. If you excel in managing financial processes, improving systems, and collaborating with key organizational leaders, we invite you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records and oversee accounts payable and receivable processes.</p><p>• Prepare and process payroll using platforms such as Paychex, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate with executive leadership to align financial operations with organizational goals.</p><p>• Manage vendor relationships and oversee 1099 processing and contractor-to-employee transitions.</p><p>• Handle payroll tax notices and correspondence from regulatory agencies, ensuring timely resolution.</p><p>• Review and verify time sheets for accuracy prior to payroll processing.</p><p>• Leverage automation tools to streamline workflows and enhance reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Monitor grant funding and ensure compliance with reporting requirements for non-profit programs.</p><p>• Utilize donation and payment management systems like Vanco to manage contributions across multiple regions.</p><p>• Identify and implement system improvements to enhance financial efficiency and accuracy.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing <strong>construction client</strong> in the San Diego area to identify a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> for a contract or contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting foundation who is looking to gain hands-on experience in project-based accounting within a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with <strong>month-end close</strong>, including journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Support <strong>job cost accounting</strong>, including tracking project expenses and maintaining cost reports</li><li>Perform <strong>WIP (Work-in-Progress) reporting</strong> and assist with revenue recognition (ASC 606 exposure a plus)</li><li>Reconcile <strong>bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts</strong></li><li>Partner with project managers to ensure accurate <strong>cost tracking and budget alignment</strong></li><li>Assist with <strong>AP/AR functions</strong>, including subcontractor invoices and progress billing support</li><li>Prepare documentation and schedules for <strong>audits and financial reporting</strong></li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>About the Company:</strong></p><p> Our client, a well-established manufacturing company, is seeking a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support their operations team. This organization is known for its commitment to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement, and is looking for someone who can contribute to accurate data management in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p> The Data Entry Clerk will be responsible for accurately entering, updating, and maintaining critical data across multiple systems. This role plays an essential part in supporting production, inventory, and logistics functions by ensuring data integrity and timely processing.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Enter and update high volumes of data into internal systems with a high level of accuracy</li><li>Maintain and verify records related to inventory, production schedules, shipping, and purchase orders</li><li>Review data for errors or discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner</li><li>Assist with document management, including scanning, filing, and organizing records</li><li>Collaborate with operations, warehouse, and procurement teams to ensure data accuracy</li><li>Generate basic reports and support data audits as needed</li><li>Follow established procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and policies</li><li>Support additional administrative tasks as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>San Diego’s biotech and life sciences sector continues to drive demand for accounting professionals who can support complex financial operations and growth. A biotech company is hiring a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Roles like this remain one of the most consistently posted accounting positions across the region. This position is ideal for someone looking to build strong technical accounting experience in a stable and growing industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Maintain general ledger accuracy</li><li>Support financial reporting</li><li>Analyze variances and discrepancies</li><li>Assist with audits and compliance</li><li>Maintain documentation and records</li></ul>
<p>Behind every product on the shelf is a financial process keeping everything aligned — from tracking costs to ensuring accuracy across every transaction. A consumer goods company in Carlsbad is hiring a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to support core accounting operations in a high-volume environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys consistency in their work but also wants to understand how accounting connects to real products and business outcomes. This position supports the day-to-day financial processes that keep operations running smoothly. The right candidate will be detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working within structured timelines.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close</li><li>Perform account and bank reconciliations</li><li>Maintain general ledger accuracy</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and receivable processes</li><li>Support financial reporting and documentation</li><li>Track expenses and assist with variance analysis</li><li>Maintain organized records and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with audits and internal controls</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team in Irvine, California. This role is essential to overseeing key accounting functions, including general ledger management, accounts payable, and procurement. With a focus on leases, fixed assets, and Oracle Projects, the Accounting Manager will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily general ledger accounting activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.<br>• Manage accounts payable and procurement processes, with a focus on leases, fixed assets, and Oracle Projects.<br>• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering growth and collaboration.<br>• Coordinate and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.<br>• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex accounting issues and improve processes.<br>• Support the Assistant Controller with internal and external reporting requirements.<br>• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies.<br>• Provide updates and insights to accounting leadership on financial matters.<br>• Participate in audits, ensuring all documentation and reconciliations are completed accurately.