We are looking for an early-career accounting team member to join a collaborative finance team in Irvine, California. This Contract to Permanent position offers the chance to build practical experience across core accounting functions while contributing to daily financial operations. You will work closely with accounting leadership, strengthen your technical skills, and gain exposure to reconciliations, general ledger activity, and month-end processes in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage incoming customer payments, post cash activity accurately, and maintain up-to-date accounts receivable records.<br>• Reconcile customer accounts, investigate payment variances, and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Support invoice processing and assist with accounts payable tasks to help ensure obligations are recorded correctly and paid on schedule.<br>• Prepare journal entries and help maintain accurate general ledger data for routine accounting activity.<br>• Complete bank, credit card, cash, and balance sheet reconciliations to support reliable financial reporting.<br>• Assist with monthly close procedures and contribute to ad hoc accounting assignments as business needs arise.<br>• Record deposits in QuickBooks and use internal systems to track financial transactions with accuracy.<br>• Maintain organized financial documentation and follow established accounting controls and internal procedures.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a contract position based in Irvine, California. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with strong accounts payable experience, solid general ledger knowledge, and the ability to manage financial activity accurately in a fast-paced environment. The position will contribute to invoice processing, payment administration, reconciliations, and financial reporting while helping maintain compliance across routine accounting functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and review invoices for program-related, utility, and facility expenses to ensure timely and accurate payment.<br>• Manage recurring accounts payable cycles, including preparing payments for scheduled check runs and coordinating disbursements each week.<br>• Execute payments through electronic transactions and manual checks while maintaining complete supporting documentation.<br>• Prepare, post, and reconcile journal entries within the general ledger to support accurate monthly financial records.<br>• Track expenditures tied to grant-funded or government-supported programs and assist with reimbursement submission activities.<br>• Communicate with vendors and external funding contacts to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and outstanding balances.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor account activity to identify discrepancies and support accurate cash reporting.<br>• Assist with month-end close tasks, including ledger review, financial data validation, and preparation of supporting schedules.
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 Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a real estate portfolio in Newport Beach, California. This role is ideal for someone who brings hands-on experience with property-level accounting, strong attention to detail, and confidence managing recurring financial processes in a fast-paced environment. The position will focus on maintaining accurate records, supporting monthly reporting, and working with properties that include medical office buildings and senior housing communities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for assigned properties, ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.<br>• Process invoices, payments, tenant billings, and cash receipts while maintaining organized accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows.<br>• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to support reliable financial reporting.<br>• Perform full-cycle month-end close tasks, including journal entries, accruals, account analysis, and general ledger review.<br>• Prepare and review common area maintenance reconciliations for applicable properties and help resolve related questions.<br>• Maintain property accounting data within Yardi and use the system to support reporting, transaction processing, and account oversight.<br>• Support accounting needs for a portfolio that includes medical office properties and senior living or senior housing assets.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure reporting deadlines are met and accounting activity aligns with established procedures.
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 detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for our team in San Diego, California. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing transactional accounting with project-based financial support and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position will contribute to accurate reporting, vendor coordination, and timely financial processing across multiple priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, entering payment data, preparing check runs, and resolving billing issues with accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Handle annual 1099 preparation and processing while maintaining complete and organized supporting documentation.<br>• Maintain vendor records and communicate with suppliers to address questions, payment matters, and account updates.<br>• Support construction-related accounting activities by preparing loan draw packages, processing change orders, reviewing budgets, and tracking required notices, lien releases, and insurance documents.<br>• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure account balances are accurate.<br>• Assist with audit preparation and compliance-related reviews for properties by gathering records and supporting due diligence requests.<br>• Update general ledger activity by preparing journal entries and helping maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Compile monthly project financial reports and related subsidiary schedules to support management review and decision-making.<br>• Provide administrative assistance as needed, including document filing, routine office support, and other tasks that contribute to smooth daily operations.<br>• Take on additional duties as assigned to support team goals and overall business performance.
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join a private equity firm in Cardiff, California on a 7-week Contract engagement. This on-site role will support the corporate accounting function, with a focus on keeping daily financial activity accurate, organized, and on schedule. The position is well suited for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can work independently, contribute to a timely close cycle, and partner with leadership to maintain reliable financial reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day cash activity by tracking balances, coordinating treasury-related tasks, and helping ensure funds are properly managed.<br>• Lead accounts payable operations, including invoice review, approval coordination, and timely vendor disbursements.<br>• Execute key steps in the month-end close process and help complete deliverables within an established 12-day timeline.<br>• Prepare and examine journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain accurate records.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity and help ensure financial data is complete, properly classified, and ready for reporting.<br>• Contribute to the preparation of monthly financial statements and related close packages for internal review.<br>• Research discrepancies, resolve reconciling items, and follow issues through to completion to improve account accuracy.<br>• Partner with accounting leadership to meet reporting deadlines, reinforce accounting procedures, and identify opportunities to strengthen processes.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Irvine, California. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support reporting and forecasting activities, and contribute to a reliable close process that informs business decisions. This position offers broad exposure to day-to-day accounting operations and provides a strong foundation for continued growth within a collaborative, fully in-office environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and post journal entries to the general ledger while keeping supporting schedules and subledgers accurate and up to date.<br>• Perform reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, including cash, revenue, payables, receivables, payroll, intercompany activity, fixed assets, prepaid items, and accrued expenses.<br>• Review financial information for completeness and accuracy so the company’s accounting records properly reflect operating results and financial position.<br>• Assist with budgeting, forecast preparation, and spending analysis to support planning and ongoing financial visibility.<br>• Help prepare management reports, performance scorecards, and required financial statements for internal and external reporting needs.<br>• Monitor treasury activity by compiling cash summaries, tracking balances, and maintaining rolling cash flow projections.<br>• Work closely with operational teams to calculate monthly commissions and resolve billing or accounting questions across departments.<br>• Respond to changing business priorities by handling ad hoc financial analysis, special projects, and administrative support for the accounting function.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a non-profit organization in San Diego, California through a Contract engagement expected to last approximately 90 days. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, managing fund-based accounting activity, and helping the organization navigate year-end priorities in a government-funded environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to work onsite four days per week while partnering closely with finance operations and organizational stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead month-end close activities, ensuring timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger reviews.<br>• Oversee daily accounting operations and provide direction to a small finance team that includes staff accountants, a finance specialist, and accounts payable support.<br>• Maintain accurate accounting for restricted and unrestricted funding sources, with careful attention to compliance requirements tied to government-supported programs.<br>• Prepare and review account reconciliations and bank reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and strengthen financial accuracy.<br>• Support fiscal year-end activities for the June 30 close, including reporting preparation and review of key balances.<br>• Use Abila MIP and related finance systems to manage accounting records, reporting workflows, and budget-related financial information.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to monitor fund activity, expenses, and financial performance across programs and departments.<br>• Contribute to finance process continuity during a transitional period by helping maintain stable accounting operations and documentation.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Pomona, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet integrity across daily and monthly processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage reconciliations and reporting with consistency and accuracy. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 if interested or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly closing activities by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger by recording and validating financial transactions in alignment with accounting standards and company policies.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Perform detailed account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and maintain clean financial records.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations regularly to confirm cash activity and investigate outstanding items.</p><p>• Analyze financial data and account balances to support reporting accuracy and improve the reliability of month-end results.</p><p>• Use Microsoft Excel to organize data, build supporting schedules, and streamline recurring accounting tasks.</p><p>• Work within Sage 100 to process accounting transactions, review ledger activity, and support day-to-day financial operations.</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking an interim Accounting Manager/ Consultant to provide maternity leave coverage for a construction-focused organization. This hands-on leader will oversee daily accounting operations, manage a team of approximately 10 employees, and ensure accurate financial reporting, job costing, and project accounting. This role will be located onsite in Buena Park, CA.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>Lead month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and journal entries.</p><p>Supervise and develop a team of approximately 10 accounting professionals.</p><p>Review and maintain WIP schedules, job costing, and project profitability reporting.</p><p>Oversee construction contract accounting, change orders, retention, and lien waivers.</p><p>Partner with Project Managers to monitor project financial performance.</p><p>Manage AP, AR, and cash management activities.</p><p>Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.</p><p>Support audit requests and other special projects.</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.</p><p>5+ years of accounting leadership experience.</p><p>Prior Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller experience.</p><p>Strong construction accounting experience, including WIP schedules, job costing, contracts, retention, and lien waivers.</p><p>Experience managing accounting staff.</p><p>Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or similar ERP systems.</p><p>Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.</p><p>CPA preferred.</p><p>Ideal Consultant</p><p>Able to step in quickly with minimal training.</p><p>Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves management style.</p><p>Strong understanding of construction and project-based accounting.</p><p>Effective communicator who can partner with Accounting, Operations, and Project Management teams.</p>
We are looking for a Financial Analyst/Manager to support institutional planning and financial decision-making for a university environment in Irvine, California. This role oversees the annual budgeting cycle, leads forecasting activities throughout the year, and delivers meaningful analysis that helps departments manage resources effectively. The position also partners closely with campus leaders to evaluate financial performance, assess new proposals, and provide clear reporting on budget variances and trends.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the full annual budgeting cycle, coordinating with finance partners, faculty, and administrative teams to develop plans aligned with organizational priorities.<br>• Prepare and present monthly comparisons of actual results against budget, highlighting key variances and recommending actions to improve financial performance.<br>• Build and maintain rolling forecasts, scenario models, and what-if analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and expected financial outcomes.<br>• Review departmental financial activity and spending patterns using budgeting and accounting tools to strengthen cost control and support informed decision-making.<br>• Partner with budget owners across the organization to monitor revenue and expenses, address emerging issues, and help keep operations on track with approved plans.<br>• Assess the financial viability of program proposals, pro formas, and funding requests by analyzing assumptions, projected results, and strategic fit.<br>• Monitor restricted funds and related balances on a regular basis, providing recommendations on the appropriate use and release of available resources.<br>• Maintain financial structures such as departments and cost centers within the accounting framework to support accurate reporting and budget oversight.<br>• Track profitability by program and revenue source, including development and upkeep of cost allocation methodologies.<br>• Contribute to external and regulatory reporting requirements by preparing financial data, analysis, and supporting documentation as needed.
We are looking for an experienced VP of Finance to lead the financial strategy and performance of our manufacturing business in San Diego, California. This executive will translate complex financial data into clear business insights, helping leadership make confident decisions in a fast-moving, family-owned environment. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing finance expertise, strong commercial judgment, and a hands-on approach to forecasting, profitability, and cash management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide executive leadership with clear analysis of business performance, including key drivers, emerging trends, and recommended actions to improve results.<br>• Direct the company’s budgeting and forecasting processes across revenue, production, staffing, materials, capital needs, cash flow, and profitability, adjusting outlooks as business conditions evolve.<br>• Monitor financial and operational indicators to identify potential risks related to liquidity, margins, pricing, collections, inventory levels, capacity constraints, or lending compliance.<br>• Lead and strengthen cost accounting practices to improve the accuracy of product costing, labor and overhead allocation, inventory valuation, and margin reporting by customer and product line.<br>• Guide the financial review of estimates and quotations by evaluating labor assumptions, material inputs, overhead, outside services, inflation exposure, tooling, risk, and target returns.<br>• Partner with estimating teams to validate pricing models, compare quoted assumptions to actual performance, and drive continuous improvement in the estimating process.<br>• Oversee the financial evaluation of long-term customer agreements, including pricing terms, escalation mechanisms, volume expectations, margin impact, working capital demands, and business risk.<br>• Manage the finance and accounting organization, including leadership of the Controller function, while clarifying responsibilities, strengthening structure, and ensuring accountability across the team.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, month-end close, inventory accounting, internal controls, audit support, banking relationships, insurance coordination, and statutory filings.<br>• Collaborate with operations, sales, engineering, supply chain, quality, and human resources to improve planning, accountability, and overall business performance.
We are looking for an accomplished Tax Manager - Director to join a growing organization in Lake Forest, California. This position is ideal for someone in public accounting who brings strong technical tax knowledge, leadership capability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service. The role offers the opportunity to guide tax engagements, support team development, and contribute to a collaborative environment that values balance and long-term success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation, review, and finalization of complex tax filings for individuals, corporations, and sales and use tax matters.<br>• Oversee multiple client engagements at once, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements are consistently met.<br>• Provide direction and mentorship to tax staff, helping develop technical skills, review accuracy, and career growth.<br>• Advise clients on tax planning strategies, compliance considerations, and risk areas to support sound financial decisions.<br>• Evaluate and refine tax-related policies, procedures, and documentation to strengthen consistency and operational effectiveness.<br>• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on specialized engagements, including work involving nonprofit organizations, unions, and retirement-related entities when applicable.<br>• Research tax issues and interpret changing regulations to recommend practical solutions for clients and leadership.<br>• Support practice growth by building strong client relationships and contributing to a high-performing tax function.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Lead / Supervisor to guide a busy receivables function in Garden Grove, California. This role will oversee day-to-day collections activity, strengthen processes, and help improve incoming cash performance across a large account base. The position is ideal for someone who can coach a small team, create clear accountability, and partner with leadership to resolve complex account issues in a manufacturing setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounts receivable activities for a high-volume portfolio of roughly 2,000+ customer accounts.</p><p>• Lead collection efforts to reduce overdue balances and support steady cash flow for business operations.</p><p>• Supervise, coach, and develop a small AR team while preparing the function for future expansion.</p><p>• Create clear workflows, performance standards, and accountability measures across the receivables process.</p><p>• Review aging reports regularly and ensure consistent follow-up on delinquent customer balances.</p><p>• Design and refine collection strategies for complex, labor-intensive receivables activity.</p><p>• Measure team and individual results against collection targets and address gaps in performance.</p><p>• Work closely with internal leadership to escalate account concerns and drive timely resolution of payment issues.</p><p>• Support the continued build-out of the accounts receivable function for the Garden Grove, California location.</p><p>• Maintain a collaborative, team-oriented presence in a fully onsite manufacturing environment during standard business hours.</p>
We are looking for an experienced tax leader to guide a sophisticated practice focused on complex client needs in Newport Beach, California. This role blends technical tax leadership, strategic client counsel, and team development, making it ideal for someone who thrives in both advisory and operational oversight. The successful candidate will help shape the direction of the tax function while delivering high-quality service to high-net-worth clients and related entities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day leadership of the tax practice, overseeing services for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, partnerships, S corporations, and LLCs.<br>• Deliver advanced tax guidance across income tax matters, estate and gift considerations, wealth transfer strategies, and succession planning for closely held businesses.<br>• Review and approve tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations.<br>• Build and strengthen long-term relationships with clients and external advisors, including family offices, attorneys, bankers, and wealth management professionals.<br>• Evaluate client situations to uncover planning opportunities that can improve tax efficiency and support broader financial objectives.<br>• Coach, mentor, and develop tax professionals, promoting technical excellence, accountability, and a strong client service mindset.<br>• Oversee workflow management, staffing allocation, filing deadlines, and overall practice performance to support efficient delivery and profitability.<br>• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and translate changes into practical guidance for clients and internal teams.<br>• Support growth initiatives through networking, referral development, and collaboration with firm leadership on strategic business opportunities.
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.
We are looking for an FP& A Manager to provide high-impact financial leadership for a publicly traded medical device organization in San Diego, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance leader who can strengthen planning, reporting, and performance analysis while partnering closely with business and finance leaders. The assignment will focus on delivering timely insights, supporting close and forecasting activities, and helping stakeholders make informed operating decisions in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct month-end finance activities by validating income statement results, investigating variances, and confirming the integrity of reported performance.<br>• Develop recurring reporting packages that translate financial and operational results into clear updates for leadership and cross-functional partners.<br>• Drive budgeting, quarterly outlooks, and longer-range financial planning by consolidating inputs, challenging assumptions, and refining projections.<br>• Oversee expense planning and monthly reviews for assigned operating areas, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities against plan.<br>• Prepare supporting journal entries and contribute analysis for capital and operating spend to improve visibility into resource allocation.<br>• Collaborate with regional, business unit, functional, and corporate finance teams to resolve reporting questions and align data used for decision-making.<br>• Monitor core business indicators such as order activity, backlog, revenue movement, and performance versus forecast to highlight emerging issues and opportunities.<br>• Coordinate key finance deadlines, leadership review materials, and ad hoc analyses while recommending process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
We are looking for an accomplished credit leader to oversee enterprise-wide credit and collections operations in Anaheim, California. This role will guide a team of managers across multiple locations, strengthen credit strategy, and support sound decision-making that protects revenue while maintaining strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in commercial credit and collections, along with the leadership presence to drive consistency, accountability, and performance across a distributed organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead credit and collections functions across several locations, providing direction and support to managers responsible for day-to-day team performance.<br>• Establish and refine commercial credit policies, approval standards, and collection practices to balance growth objectives with risk management.<br>• Review complex credit situations and authorize decisions on account terms, exposure levels, and exception requests.<br>• Track portfolio performance through reporting and analysis, using data to identify trends, reduce delinquency, and improve cash flow.<br>• Partner with finance, operations, sales, and senior leadership to align credit strategy with broader business goals.<br>• Coach and develop managers, set measurable expectations, and build a high-performing culture focused on accountability and service.<br>• Evaluate collection effectiveness and implement process improvements that increase recovery rates and strengthen operational consistency.<br>• Support credit risk assessment for commercial customers by analyzing financial information, payment behavior, and overall account health.