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!
<p><strong>Help Bring the Numbers Behind Construction Projects Together</strong></p><p>A growing commercial construction company is seeking an <strong>Accountant</strong> to support project accounting and day-to-day financial operations. This position is a strong fit for someone who understands that construction accounting requires more than simply processing transactions—you need to understand where costs are going and how they impact each project.</p><p>You'll partner with Project Managers, Operations, and Accounting leadership to maintain accurate job costing and financial reporting.</p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accounting records for multiple active construction projects</li><li>Prepare journal entries and monthly account reconciliations</li><li>Review project costs and investigate unusual variances</li><li>Assist with job costing and work-in-progress reporting</li><li>Process and review Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions</li><li>Assist with subcontractor billing and payment documentation</li><li>Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts</li><li>Support monthly and year-end close</li><li>Prepare financial reports for management</li><li>Assist with audits and year-end financial requests</li></ul>
<p>Join a Manufacturing Finance Team and Get Exposure Beyond the General Ledger</p><p>A growing manufacturing company in Carlsbad is seeking an <strong>Accountant</strong> to support its expanding finance department. This position offers a broad mix of general accounting, inventory, cost accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</p><p>It's a strong opportunity for someone who wants to understand how accounting connects to the actual operations of a manufacturing business and who enjoys digging into numbers to understand the story behind them.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close</li><li>Assist with inventory accounting and valuation</li><li>Review manufacturing costs and investigate variances</li><li>Reconcile inventory, prepaid, fixed asset, and accrual accounts</li><li>Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as needed</li><li>Prepare financial reports and management schedules</li><li>Analyze expense trends and account activity</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Assist with annual audits and financial requests</li><li>Help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a fast-paced wholesale distribution environment in Irvine, California. In this role, you will turn financial and operational data into clear business insight that supports planning, performance management, and leadership decisions. You will work closely with teams across sales, operations, service, and shared services while contributing to monthly reporting, forecasting, and budgeting activities. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical discipline with the ability to explain the story behind the numbers.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze monthly revenue and gross margin results across business segments, product categories, and customer groups, delivering clear explanations for performance changes.<br>• Prepare detailed comparisons against budget, forecast, and prior-year results by isolating the effects of volume, product mix, pricing, and foreign exchange.<br>• Build and maintain financial models and performance bridges that help leadership understand key drivers and support forward-looking planning.<br>• Monitor operating expenses by function and cost center, identifying recurring trends, one-time impacts, and areas that require corrective action.<br>• Partner with HR, operations, and accounting teams to review headcount costs, validate accruals during close, and improve the accuracy of financial reporting.<br>• Manage financial analysis for the service business, including revenue, margin, labor costs, reserves, and inventory-related impacts.<br>• Evaluate service performance using operational and financial indicators such as technician productivity, efficiency, and cost per service event, then help develop actions to improve profitability.<br>• Track service-related provisions and inventory exposure, including warranty reserves and slow-moving stock, with monthly reconciliations and variance commentary.<br>• Support month-end close, forecast cycles, and budget preparation while assisting the FP&A team with reporting improvements and evolving analytics processes.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a construction-focused accounting team in Corona, California. This role supports day-to-day financial operations with an emphasis on receivables, payables, certified payroll, and compliance while helping maintain accurate records across the general ledger. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, practical experience in construction finance, and the ability to monitor outstanding balances, resolve billing issues, and contribute to timely reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring invoices, payments, and account records are processed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review aging reports, identify overdue balances, and drive collection efforts by prioritizing high-risk accounts and documenting follow-up actions.<br>• Reconcile receivable activity to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies to support accurate month-end and year-end close processes.<br>• Prepare and process certified payroll records in accordance with project requirements and applicable labor regulations.<br>• Support construction accounting functions, including tracking retention, monitoring contract-related billing items, and following up on delayed releases.<br>• Maintain compliance with financial policies, tax obligations, and reporting standards relevant to construction operations.<br>• Record journal entries and assist with general ledger maintenance to ensure financial data remains complete and reliable.<br>• Produce recurring reports and key performance metrics for management related to receivables, collections, and overall account status.
<p><strong>Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Accounting Career?</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to add a <strong>Staff Accountant I</strong> to a growing finance team in Carlsbad. This is a great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who has a solid understanding of the basics and wants hands-on exposure to general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.</p><p>You'll work alongside experienced accounting professionals and have the opportunity to expand your responsibilities as you become more comfortable with the company's systems and processes.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare basic journal entries and accounting transactions</li><li>Complete bank and credit card reconciliations</li><li>Assist with monthly account reconciliations</li><li>Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions</li><li>Maintain general ledger documentation and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Research discrepancies and make corrections as needed</li><li>Prepare spreadsheets and recurring financial reports</li><li>Assist with audit requests and accounting projects</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized financial records</li></ul>
<p><strong>Our client is expanding its accounting team and is looking for a Staff Accountant who wants more than just another month-end close.</strong></p><p>This growing biotech company is searching for an accounting professional who enjoys variety, collaboration, and continuous learning. You'll work alongside an experienced Controller and Finance team while supporting daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to strengthen their technical accounting skills while gaining exposure to a rapidly growing organization.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts</li><li>Analyze financial data and investigate account variances</li><li>Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable during peak periods</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and financial reporting</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and ensure accounting accuracy</li><li>Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives</li></ul>
<p>A growing life sciences company is looking for a <strong>Staff Accountant </strong>to join its finance department. This position is a step above traditional entry-level accounting and is ideal for someone who is comfortable owning reconciliations, supporting close, and investigating financial discrepancies independently.</p><p>You'll work closely with the Controller and accounting team while gaining exposure to financial reporting, expense analysis, and process improvement.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries</li><li>Perform detailed balance sheet and bank reconciliations</li><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close</li><li>Analyze account activity and investigate variances</li><li>Maintain fixed asset and prepaid expense schedules</li><li>Assist with accruals and expense reporting</li><li>Reconcile intercompany transactions</li><li>Prepare financial schedules and management reports</li><li>Support external audits and tax-related requests</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing organization to identify a Staff Accountant for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an accounting professional looking to contribute to a collaborative team while gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform day-to-day general ledger accounting activities</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries and accruals</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare bank and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed</li><li>Review and analyze financial data for accuracy</li><li>Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reports</li><li>Research and resolve accounting discrepancies</li><li>Support audit requests and other accounting projects</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized accounting records</li></ul><p><br></p>
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.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and project-related financial activities in San Diego, California. This role blends core accounting work with construction-focused financial administration, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable managing payables, reconciliations, and project documentation. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate records, meet reporting deadlines, and provide dependable support across accounting and administrative functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, entering payment data, preparing checks, and resolving billing issues with vendors.<br>• Coordinate annual 1099 preparation and ensure vendor tax documentation is maintained accurately and on time.<br>• Maintain organized vendor records and serve as a point of contact for payment questions, account updates, and related correspondence.<br>• Support construction accounting activities by preparing loan draw packages, processing change requests, monitoring project budgets, and tracking required notices, lien releases, and insurance documents.<br>• Reconcile bank statements each month and investigate variances to keep cash records accurate and current.<br>• Assist with audit preparation and help gather financial and compliance documentation for property-related reviews and due diligence requests.<br>• Update the general ledger, record journal entries, and prepare monthly financial reports along with supporting schedules for projects and subsidiaries.<br>• Provide administrative assistance as needed, including document filing, office support tasks, and handling materials or files weighing up to 30 pounds.<br>• Contribute to special projects and additional assignments that support the efficiency and continued success of the organization.
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Newport Beach, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property accounting and a solid understanding of accounting principles. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to manage a variety of financial tasks efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Perform monthly bank reconciliations to verify financial data and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Oversee the full-cycle month-end close process, including journal entries and financial reporting.<br>• Conduct CAM reconciliations and ensure compliance with lease agreements.<br>• Utilize Yardi software to maintain accurate financial records and reporting.<br>• Prepare and analyze corporate tax returns and sales tax filings.<br>• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and complete.<br>• Collaborate with the team to manage accounting for medical office buildings and senior housing properties.
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.