Prestigious Inland Empire CPA firm has an outstanding opportunity to join their company as an Audit Senior or Manager to work with firm Staff and Partners. This is an excellent firm where the new candidate will find a very detail oriented environment, highly educated and intelligent teammates, where your contributions will be recognized, and where you will have a broad client base in many varied industries with a heavy focus in manufacturing. The ideal candidate with have 3+ years of public accounting experience with an audit/accounting (AA) focus but including some individual and corporate tax knowledge. This individual will be assigned or lead on client audits and reviews and will develop the ability to perform all aspects of an audit. This firm is growing very quickly and provides excellent detail oriented growth and advancement opportunity. The Partners wants a person on their team who has high personal standards, good team working skills, excellent accounting education and understanding, and who enjoys client contact. Company provides excellent medical benefits and detail oriented training. Firm pays market wages depending upon experience plus time and a half for all overtime required. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required as are excellent Excel and computer skills. Requirements: 2+ years of public accounting experience for Senior, 5+ years of experience for Manager CPA license or CPA Candidate Experience in commercial audits and reviews required - in the construction, manufacturing, distribution industries a plus. Strong computer, communication and people development skills, including training and instruction A strong team leader with the ability to supervise staff, manage projects and work professionally with partners, staff, and clients. Ability to stay current on all general detail oriented pronouncements and developments, and interact with peer review auditorsIf you are currently registered with Robert Half, contact your Recruiting Manager. Please reference job order number 00500-120616. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. <br> If you are not currently registered with Robert Half, please contact your Recruiter or call Yvette Merk at (909) 493-6082 immedIately!
We are looking for an experienced Audit Senior to join a public accounting team serving clients in Carlsbad, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage assurance engagements from planning through completion while maintaining strong client relationships and high-quality deliverables. The successful candidate will bring sound technical accounting knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to balance multiple deadlines in a client-focused environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct audit, review, and assurance engagements for a range of clients, including community associations, while ensuring quality and consistency throughout the process.<br>• Organize engagement plans, coordinate fieldwork, and drive assignments through completion in alignment with applicable standards.<br>• Develop and examine audit documentation, financial reports, and note disclosures to support accurate and compliant reporting.<br>• Assess internal control environments, identify operational gaps, and recommend practical improvements to strengthen financial processes.<br>• Investigate complex accounting and audit matters and apply appropriate guidance to support well-reasoned conclusions.<br>• Present observations, conclusions, and improvement recommendations clearly to clients and firm leadership.<br>• Oversee entry-level team members by assigning work, providing guidance, and reviewing deliverables for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Build and maintain strong client partnerships by delivering responsive service and managing expectations effectively.<br>• Monitor engagement timelines and budgets to help ensure projects are delivered efficiently and on schedule.<br>• Contribute to proposal development and support broader growth efforts within the audit practice.
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support data-driven planning and fiscal decision-making for a growing government organization in California. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can interpret financial information, build useful models, and translate complex data into practical recommendations for leadership. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis in a collaborative public-sector environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop financial models and analytical tools to evaluate trends, forecast outcomes, and support strategic planning.<br>• Review budget-to-actual results, identify key variances, and explain financial performance to internal stakeholders.<br>• Gather, organize, and interpret financial and operational data from multiple sources to support reporting and decision-making.<br>• Prepare ad hoc analyses that help leadership assess costs, risks, and resource allocation needs.<br>• Monitor financial activity and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality.<br>• Partner with accounting, operations, and management teams to deliver timely insights on fiscal performance and planning priorities.<br>• Create clear reports and presentations that summarize findings, highlight issues, and outline actionable recommendations.<br>• Assist with ongoing analytical initiatives, including data validation and updates to financial reporting or modeling processes when needed.
<p>If you're an accountant who naturally asks <em>“why doesn't this number tie out?”</em> and enjoys figuring out what is happening behind the numbers, this could be a great fit. A growing manufacturing organization in <strong>Encinitas </strong>is adding an <strong>Accounting Analyst</strong> to its Finance & Accounting team. This position sits between traditional accounting and financial operations, giving you exposure to reconciliations, reporting, inventory, month-end close, and process improvement.</p><p>You won't simply be entering transactions all day. You'll be expected to <strong>investigate discrepancies, identify trends, and help the team make its accounting processes cleaner and more efficient.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY DO</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual transactions</li><li>Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Review inventory-related accounting activity</li><li>Reconcile operational data to financial records</li><li>Analyze variances and research discrepancies</li><li>Assist with journal entries and accruals</li><li>Prepare recurring accounting and management reports</li><li>Review transactions for appropriate coding</li><li>Partner with Operations, Purchasing, and Inventory teams</li><li>Maintain accurate financial documentation</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows</li><li>Support special projects for the Controller and accounting leadership</li></ul>
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.
<p>Our client in the biotechnology industry is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and is eager to support core accounting operations for a mission-driven organization.</p><p><br></p><p>The Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting with general ledger maintenance, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and other day-to-day accounting functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic and evolving industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments</li><li>Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Maintain general ledger accuracy and support financial statement preparation</li><li>Analyze variances and research discrepancies</li><li>Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting activities as needed</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and provide documentation for internal and external auditors</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards</li><li>Help improve accounting processes and support system enhancements</li><li>Partner with finance and operational teams on ad hoc reporting and special projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
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 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.
<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 detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in California in a contract-to-permanent position. This role supports core accounting operations by helping maintain accurate financial records, preparing key reports, and contributing to a smooth close process. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, tax filing knowledge, and the ability to work across multiple accounting functions in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post monthly journal entries with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and bank activity to support reliable financial reporting.<br>• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to ensure proper tracking and valuation.<br>• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, in accordance with accounting standards.<br>• Support month-end and year-end close activities to help ensure compliance and financial accuracy.<br>• Complete recurring tax filings, including property tax and sales and use tax submissions, in line with regulatory deadlines.<br>• Compile audit support materials and respond to documentation requests from external auditors.<br>• Contribute to accounts payable and accounts receivable processing while analyzing account activity, inventory transactions, product costing, sales reporting, commission data, and scrap reporting as needed.
<p>Our client, a growing company in the tech industry, is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, innovative environment while supporting core accounting operations and month-end close activities.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general accounting, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic business setting. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with process improvement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed</li><li>Help prepare financial reports and variance analyses for management</li><li>Assist with audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to support operational and financial reporting needs</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Irvine, California. This position will support core accounting operations across payables, reconciliations, financial reporting, and schedule maintenance while helping ensure accurate and timely month-end activities. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, experience working in QuickBooks Online, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal leaders and external partners. Mandarin language skills are highly valued for this opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, handling a steady volume of vendor invoices each week with accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Examine, classify, and enter invoices in Tipalti while ensuring approvals, coding, and payment timing are properly aligned.<br>• Contribute to month-end close by coordinating with outside bookkeeping support and accounting partners to complete required reporting activities.<br>• Develop and update loan and interest schedules along with related documentation to support accurate financial records.<br>• Prepare financial analyses and tailored reporting materials for company leadership and investor requests.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet and other key accounts, investigate variances, and correct discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Assist with recurring weekly and biweekly accounting tasks, including payment processing and other scheduled close support activities.<br>• Provide limited accounts receivable support when needed to help maintain smooth day-to-day accounting operations.<br>• Maintain complete and accurate records in QuickBooks Online and uphold strong data integrity across accounting transactions.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative finance team in California. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys working across core financial processes while maintaining accuracy in day-to-day transactions. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to timely reporting, support month-end activities, and help strengthen internal accounting operations as responsibilities continue to be brought in-house.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage vendor invoices, payment processing, and related accounts payable activity to ensure obligations are handled accurately and on schedule.<br>• Assist with receivables by preparing billing, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on collection matters as needed.<br>• Complete bank account reconciliations and support the review of balance sheet accounts during regular closing cycles.<br>• Post journal entries and help preserve the accuracy of general ledger records across multiple accounting areas.<br>• Contribute to month-end close by preparing schedules, organizing supporting data, and helping finalize financial results.<br>• Partner with the accounting team to promote reliable financial reporting and consistent recordkeeping practices.<br>• Research variances and accounting issues, then work toward timely resolution of discrepancies.<br>• Maintain well-organized financial files and supporting documentation to improve audit readiness and internal reference.<br>• Provide support for special accounting assignments, including work tied to expanding internally managed accounting functions.
<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>
We are looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial leader to guide an Accounts Payable recovery audit function in Santa Ana, California. This position is well suited for a senior audit specialist who can shape client strategy, strengthen operational performance, and communicate financial value to executive stakeholders. The role combines practice leadership, client advisory work, and team development within a fast-paced services environment focused on measurable cost optimization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the Accounts Payable recovery audit practice, leading client engagements, team delivery, and overall financial performance for the function.<br>• Oversee the full audit process, including data intake, review preparation, exception analysis, claim support, and recovery monitoring.<br>• Work closely with client finance, procurement, and shared services leaders to uncover duplicate disbursements, missed credits, overpayments, and vendor-related compliance gaps.<br>• Design tailored audit approaches that use data analysis, automation, and benchmarking insights to identify savings opportunities and underlying process issues.<br>• Present audit results, recovery opportunities, and operational improvement recommendations to senior executives such as CFOs, controllers, and procurement leaders.<br>• Lead recovery discussions with vendors and suppliers, securing funds on behalf of clients while maintaining accurate support and clear reporting.<br>• Build strong client and supplier relationships that support efficient claim resolution and long-term engagement success.<br>• Drive practice expansion by identifying new business opportunities, supporting strategic initiatives, and contributing to revenue and profitability goals.<br>• Mentor and develop team members, setting direction, promoting accountability, and building leadership capability within the group.