<p><strong>Know payroll beyond the software? This role is for you.</strong></p><p>A North County professional services organization is looking for a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> who combines technical payroll knowledge with strong client and employee support skills. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding how payroll information flows through a system, identifying discrepancies, and helping people resolve issues before they become larger problems. You'll partner with clients or internal departments to collect payroll information, validate employee data, process payroll accurately, and answer questions throughout the payroll cycle. The position also offers exposure to system workflows, account setup, reporting, and process improvements.</p><p>The team is looking for someone who can work independently, communicate clearly, and take ownership of payroll from initial data review through final reconciliation.</p><p><strong>Your day-to-day responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Collect and review payroll information for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Process payroll according to established schedules and service deadlines.</li><li>Validate employee hours, pay rates, deductions, tax information, and direct deposit details.</li><li>Investigate payroll calculation issues and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Communicate with clients, employees, or department contacts regarding missing information and payroll questions.</li><li>Assist with onboarding new payroll accounts or employee groups.</li><li>Maintain payroll calendars, processing checklists, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare payroll registers, reconciliation reports, and other recurring reporting.</li><li>Review payroll changes and ensure appropriate approvals are documented.</li><li>Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll processes.</li><li>Support payroll system updates, testing, and process improvements.</li><li>Identify recurring issues and recommend practical solutions that improve accuracy and turnaround time.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in California. This is a contract position suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented payroll specialist who can step in quickly, work independently, and manage complex payroll activity with minimal ramp-up time. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, experience with high-volume processing, and confidence working with non-exempt and piece-rate pay structures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll for approximately 1,500 employees while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.<br>• Manage multi-state payroll activities, including review of earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll inputs across a large workforce.<br>• Use payroll systems to enter, audit, validate, and finalize payroll data, resolving discrepancies before payroll completion.<br>• Review non-exempt employee pay records to ensure regular wages, overtime, and piece-rate compensation are calculated correctly.<br>• Perform payroll reconciliations and verify changes such as new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and benefit-related deductions.<br>• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate variances, and support smooth payroll execution during each cycle.<br>• Maintain accurate payroll records and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements.<br>• Assist with payroll-related reporting and support ongoing process needs tied to day-to-day payroll operations.
<p><strong>Payroll is your specialty. Accuracy is your reputation.</strong></p><p>A growing North County organization with multiple operating locations is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to join its accounting and HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the importance of accurate payroll, enjoys troubleshooting discrepancies, and can manage competing deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail. Supporting a diverse employee population, this position requires someone who is comfortable handling hourly and salaried payroll, reviewing timekeeping records, processing employee changes, and partnering with managers to resolve issues before payroll closes. You'll have an active role in keeping payroll operations running smoothly while helping improve the processes behind them. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable communicating with employees and supervisors at all levels. If you enjoy owning your work, investigating discrepancies, and making sure people are paid correctly and on time, this could be a great fit.</p><p><strong>What you'll be responsible for:</strong></p><ul><li>Process biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple locations.</li><li>Review timecards, overtime, missed punches, meal periods, and other timekeeping exceptions.</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, bonuses, deductions, and direct deposit updates.</li><li>Research payroll discrepancies and coordinate corrections with HR and department managers.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and confidential employee information.</li><li>Review payroll deductions, garnishments, reimbursements, and benefit-related adjustments.</li><li>Reconcile payroll registers and assist with payroll-related general ledger entries.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports for management and accounting.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay statements, deductions, and timekeeping.</li><li>Assist with payroll audits, year-end reporting, and W-2 preparation.</li><li>Help identify recurring errors and recommend improvements to payroll procedures.</li><li>Ensure payroll documentation is maintained in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.</li></ul>
We are looking for a Payroll Coordinator to support payroll operations for a growing real estate property and facilities management organization in San Diego, California. This contract-to-permanent position is a strong fit for someone with hands-on payroll experience who enjoys working closely with payroll and HR partners in a collaborative hybrid environment. The role focuses on timely and accurate payroll processing, employee support related to pay and leave balances, and consistent handling of payroll records for a workforce of approximately 500 employees.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process bi-monthly payroll for approximately 500 employees, with a primary focus on non-exempt team members, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Partner with the Payroll Manager and HR team to review payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and support smooth payroll cycles from start to finish.<br>• Respond to employee questions related to pay, vacation accruals, and sick time balances, providing clear and helpful assistance.<br>• Prepare and distribute physical payroll checks during designated in-office days in a hybrid work arrangement.<br>• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation, including year-end materials such as W-2 related information.<br>• Enter, verify, and reconcile payroll changes such as earnings, deductions, and other compensation components as needed.<br>• Assist with payroll activities that may involve employees across multiple states, including California and other western states, when applicable.<br>• Use payroll systems and spreadsheets to audit information, track updates, and support accurate reporting.<br>• Help ensure payroll practices align with company procedures and applicable wage and hour requirements.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a service-focused organization in Coronado, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage recurring financial reporting, maintain accurate records, and contribute to budgeting and analytical work across multiple entities. The position also partners with internal teams on payables, receivables, compliance reporting, and financial review activities to help ensure timely and reliable accounting results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Produce monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for multiple entities, ensuring completeness and accuracy in routine reporting.<br>• Record period-end accruals, prepaid expense activity, and other adjusting entries needed to close each accounting cycle properly.<br>• Post and examine journal entries while reconciling balance sheet accounts to maintain an accurate general ledger.<br>• Contribute to the annual budgeting process and help assemble financial projections for upcoming periods.<br>• Develop pro forma models for new initiatives and evaluate projected performance through financial analysis.<br>• Conduct comparative market reviews, including rate and cost assessments, to support pricing and operational decision-making.<br>• Prepare port rent reporting, calculate related accruals, and ensure amounts are reflected correctly in the accounting records.<br>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice entry, weekly payment processing, cash application, and deposit preparation.<br>• Complete required quarterly and annual filings for government agencies and assist with lease, tenant revenue, and rent-related financial reviews.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a 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><strong>An established manufacturing company in Vista is adding a Staff Accountant to its Finance & Accounting team.</strong> This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding how a business actually operates — not just recording transactions. You'll have exposure to <strong>general ledger accounting, inventory, cost accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting</strong>, working closely with Accounting and Operations.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries</li><li>Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with monthly and year-end close</li><li>Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate variances</li><li>Assist with cost accounting and manufacturing expense analysis</li><li>Review financial transactions for accurate coding</li><li>Maintain prepaid, accrual, and fixed asset schedules</li><li>Assist with AP and AR as needed</li><li>Prepare monthly financial reports</li><li>Analyze account activity and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Support inventory counts and related accounting activities</li><li>Assist with standard cost and variance reporting</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with annual budget and forecast preparation</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li></ul>
<p>A growing Carlsbad organization is looking for a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to support its corporate accounting function. This is a well-rounded opportunity for an accountant who wants exposure to the full monthly close process and the opportunity to work alongside Finance, Operations, and leadership. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Maintain general ledger accounts</li><li>Reconcile bank, credit card, prepaid, accrual, and other balance sheet accounts</li><li>Prepare recurring accounting schedules</li><li>Review transactions for proper coding and classification</li><li>Assist with AP and AR oversight and issue resolution</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports</li><li>Research unusual account activity and discrepancies</li><li>Assist with fixed asset accounting</li><li>Support intercompany transactions and reconciliations</li><li>Assist with expense and budget-to-actual analysis</li><li>Prepare documentation for audits and tax filings</li><li>Maintain organized supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with process improvements and accounting projects</li><li>Partner with other departments to resolve accounting questions</li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounting operations for a Contract position based in Mission Viejo, California. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys working with financial records, investigating discrepancies, and keeping reporting activities accurate and timely. The person in this role will contribute to core accounting processes while helping maintain reliable data for business and tax-related needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and organize financial information needed for recurring weekly reports, ensuring figures are complete and submitted on schedule.<br>• Process accounting support documents such as invoices, check requests, and wire transfer requests with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Enter financial data into accounting records and perform reconciliations to confirm balances align with supporting documentation.<br>• Investigate payment overdraft issues by reviewing account activity, identifying root causes, and helping resolve discrepancies.<br>• Analyze month-over-month cost fluctuations and research notable variances to support financial visibility and follow-up.<br>• Assist with journal entry preparation and posting to maintain accurate accounting records within the general ledger.<br>• Support day-to-day research requests related to transactions, account activity, and financial exceptions.<br>• Help maintain organized documentation for accounting activities to support internal review and reporting needs.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a healthcare organization in San Diego, California and contribute to core accounting operations. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate general ledger activity, supporting timely month-end close, and helping ensure the integrity of financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in accounting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across recurring close tasks and special projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and other supporting schedules to facilitate an accurate and efficient monthly close process.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank activity, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner and maintaining clear documentation.<br>• Review profit and loss results, identify unusual fluctuations, and research underlying causes to support management reporting.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to help ensure financial records are complete, organized, and accurate.<br>• Contribute to financial analysis efforts by compiling data, evaluating trends, and assisting with reporting requests.<br>• Support ad hoc accounting assignments and special projects as business needs arise within the finance team.
<p>A growing North County construction company is looking for a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to join its accounting team and support multiple active projects. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands general accounting but also enjoys getting into the details behind project costs, subcontractors, billing, and job profitability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts</li><li>Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Track project-related labor, materials, and subcontractor expenses</li><li>Review job costs and compare actual spending against budgets</li><li>Assist with progress billing and customer invoices</li><li>Reconcile subcontractor and vendor accounts</li><li>Track retainage, deposits, and project-specific balances</li><li>Assist with job profitability reporting</li><li>Monitor AP and AR activity related to assigned projects</li><li>Research unusual transactions and discrepancies</li><li>Prepare financial schedules and management reports</li><li>Assist with cash flow reporting</li><li>Support external audits and tax requests</li><li>Help maintain accounting procedures and internal controls</li></ul>
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to manage core accounting activities and help maintain accurate, timely financial records for the business in Anaheim, California. This position is ideal for someone who has built a strong foundation in bookkeeping and is ready to take ownership of the full accounting cycle, from daily transaction oversight through month-end reporting. The role offers the opportunity to support leadership with reliable financial information, improve accounting processes, and contribute to a well-organized close and compliance environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the company’s general ledger by preparing journal entries and recording accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset activity with accuracy.<br>• Handle day-to-day accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash applications, and maintenance of vendor and customer records.<br>• Complete monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, intercompany balances, and other balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.<br>• Lead key month-end close tasks, including posting adjusting entries and helping ensure the close process is completed within established deadlines.<br>• Prepare monthly financial reports and perform variance analysis to support management review and informed business decisions.<br>• Record and review payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll liabilities to ensure completeness and accuracy.<br>• Assist with indirect tax and year-end compliance activities, including sales and use tax filings, 1099 preparation, property tax support, and tax package documentation.<br>• Provide audit and review support by organizing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for external partners.<br>• Maintain an orderly chart of accounts and close process documentation while identifying opportunities to strengthen accounting workflows and system use.
<p><strong>A North County construction company is adding a Staff Accountant to support its growing accounting operation.</strong> This is a hands-on position for someone who wants exposure to both traditional accounting and <strong>job/project accounting</strong>.</p><p>You'll work closely with Project Managers and Operations to make sure project costs, vendor activity, billing, and financial reporting are accurate.</p><p><strong>What You'll Own:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts</li><li>Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Review project-related expenses and job costs</li><li>Track labor, materials, subcontractor, and other project expenses</li><li>Assist with progress billing and customer invoices</li><li>Reconcile subcontractor and vendor accounts</li><li>Review project budgets versus actual spending</li><li>Assist with job profitability reporting</li><li>Monitor AP and AR activity related to projects</li><li>Track retainage, deposits, and other project-specific balances</li><li>Prepare financial reports and accounting schedules</li><li>Research unusual transactions and discrepancies</li><li>Assist with cash flow reporting</li><li>Support external accountants, auditors, and tax professionals</li><li>Help maintain accounting procedures and internal controls</li></ul>
<p>We are inviting applications for the role of a Staff Accountant in Laguna Beach, California. This role is central to our clients real estate team, primarily focusing on accounts payable tasks using Yardi software. The role is in-office and offers an exciting opportunity for those with a background in accounting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Execute and supervise accounts payable using Yardi software</p><p>• Perform check runs and contribute to other accounting tasks as needed</p><p>• Offer support to property management and office tasks as required</p><p>• Ensure precision and meticulousness in all financial transactions</p><p>• Handle accounts receivable tasks and bank reconciliations</p><p>• Maintain and manage the general ledger</p><p>• Record and manage journal entries</p><p>• Close financial records at the end of each month</p><p>• Use accounting software like NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP effectively.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working onsite and can manage a blend of transactional accounting, record maintenance, and financial data accuracy. The position will contribute to core accounting activities while helping keep financial information organized, current, and reliable.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities with accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to support routine accounting transactions and monthly close work.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger records to ensure financial information is complete and accurate.<br>• Perform data entry and data cleanup tasks to improve the quality and consistency of accounting records.<br>• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax support activities, including organizing documentation and preparing related information.<br>• Help compile schedules and supporting details for corporate tax return preparation and review.<br>• Work onsite with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions and resolve record discrepancies.<br>• Monitor financial documentation and update accounting files to support audit readiness and reporting needs.
<p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing mortgage organization in Santa Ana, California and provide hands-on support across core accounting operations. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can contribute quickly in a fast-moving close environment while partnering closely with accounting leadership. The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting mortgage-related accounting activity, and helping strengthen reporting processes as the business continues to expand.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage journal entry preparation and posting for recurring and month-end accounting activity, including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, amortization, and intercompany transactions.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts such as cash, accruals, prepaid balances, intercompany accounts, and other assets and liabilities, resolving outstanding items in a timely manner.</p><p>• Partner with the Assistant Controller to support monthly, quarterly, and annual close deliverables, including financial statements and related supporting schedules.</p><p>• Perform warehouse line reconciliation activities by tracking loan advances, paydowns, interest accruals, and related reporting requirements at the loan level.</p><p>• Record accounting entries tied to loan funding, loan sales, and gain-on-sale activity while coordinating with operational and secondary market teams to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Review investor purchase advice and remittance activity against internal records, investigate discrepancies, and complete necessary corrections.</p><p>• Assist with branch-level accounting support, including expense allocations, profitability reporting, and commission reconciliation in collaboration with payroll and HR teams.</p><p>• Prepare documentation and schedules for audits, lender reviews, regulatory examinations, and year-end reporting requirements such as 1099 and 1098 support.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements by helping streamline manual tasks, documenting recurring procedures, and supporting chart of accounts cleanup or related system refinement efforts.</p>
We are looking for an Accountant to join a team in Newport Beach, California in a Contract to Permanent capacity. This role is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who can quickly step into a fast-paced accounting environment, manage daily financial activities with limited onboarding, and support accurate reporting across property-related operations. The ideal candidate brings solid experience with accounting systems used in real estate or property management settings, along with a strong command of payroll, ledger activity, and financial statement review.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.<br>• Prepare and review bank reconciliations to ensure account accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.<br>• Process payroll activities with attention to compliance, accuracy, and established deadlines.<br>• Produce financial reports and assist with the preparation and analysis of individual and consolidated financial statements.<br>• Evaluate accounting records to confirm completeness, accuracy, and alignment with reporting requirements.<br>• Support property accounting functions by tracking financial activity related to real estate portfolios and operating entities.<br>• Utilize AppFolio or comparable property management accounting platforms to maintain records and execute core accounting tasks.<br>• Contribute effectively in a high-volume environment by prioritizing work, meeting deadlines, and handling multiple financial processes simultaneously.
<p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a busy distribution company that is adding an Accounts Payable Clerk to its accounting department.</strong> This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants exposure to the operational side of accounting.</p><p>You’ll work closely with Purchasing, Receiving, Warehouse, and Accounting to make sure invoices are accurate, properly documented, and paid on time.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process invoices for inventory, supplies, freight, and operating expenses</li><li>Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation</li><li>Verify quantities, pricing, vendor information, and payment terms</li><li>Research discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and receipts</li><li>Enter invoices into the accounting system</li><li>Maintain vendor files and W-9 documentation</li><li>Assist with vendor statement reconciliations</li><li>Track outstanding invoices and upcoming payment obligations</li><li>Prepare invoices for approval</li><li>Assist with check runs, ACH payments, and other payment processing</li><li>Research duplicate invoices and credits</li><li>Communicate with Purchasing and Receiving regarding missing information</li><li>Assist with month-end AP reporting and reconciliations</li><li>Maintain accurate digital accounting records</li></ul>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payables operations for a contract position based in California. This role focuses on accurate invoice handling, vendor account maintenance, and timely payment processing while helping keep financial records organized and compliant. The ideal candidate is dependable and comfortable working with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support reporting needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with departments across the organization to collect and interpret financial information needed for payable activities and account review.<br>• Process incoming invoices from receipt through validation, coding, and reconciliation to ensure accurate and timely payment.<br>• Review accounting reports against balances, confirm postings, and investigate variances or incorrect entries.<br>• Manage vendor accounts by coordinating payments, researching exceptions, and resolving issues related to purchase orders, invoices, or remittances.<br>• Prepare payment-related updates such as purchase order revisions and stop payment requests when needed.<br>• Reconcile payable transactions to the general ledger and maintain supporting documentation for audit readiness.<br>• Organize vendor records, including tax documentation, and assist with annual 1099 preparation and filing requirements.<br>• Examine credit card activity for accuracy, complete audits of statements, and process approved charges in accordance with company procedures.<br>• Contribute to financial recordkeeping and reporting while maintaining a thorough approach with internal and external business partners.
<p>NOW HIRING: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time | Onsite</p><p>An established hospitality organization is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support its accounting department and help maintain accurate, efficient financial operations. This individual will manage invoice processing, vendor payments, account reconciliations, and month-end activities while ensuring expenses are properly documented, approved, and recorded.</p><p>The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and comfortable working in a high-volume environment. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to process improvements while collaborating with accounting leadership, purchasing, and other departments.</p><p><br></p><p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p><strong>Accounts Payable & Vendor Management</strong></p><p>Process a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, proper approvals, and timely payment.</p><p>Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.</p><p>Review purchase orders for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with purchasing and receiving teams.</p><p>Reconcile corporate credit card statements and investigate variances.</p><p>Maintain accurate vendor records, including tax documentation, payment details, and credit applications.</p><p>Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve invoice or payment issues promptly.</p><p>Monitor outstanding invoices and maintain records to support timely payment and accurate expense reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Reconciliations & Month-End Close</strong></p><p>Reconcile accounts payable subledgers to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.</p><p>Assist with month-end closing procedures, including accruals, outstanding invoices, and account reconciliations.</p><p>Maintain closing schedules and follow up on missing documentation to ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate period.</p><p>Reconcile transaction activity across operational and financial reporting systems.</p><p>Assist with preparing periodic sales tax calculations and supporting required filings.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>General Accounting Support</strong></p><p>Assist the finance team with special projects, reporting, and additional accounting duties.</p><p>Identify inconsistencies, research numerical discrepancies, and recommend appropriate corrections.</p><p>Contribute ideas to improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have accounts payable experience, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to accuracy and timely financial processing, we invite you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Submit your resume for confidential consideration.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Robert Half is hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk for a growing professional services company in North County San Diego.</strong> This is a great opportunity for someone with 1–2 years of accounting experience who wants to build a strong foundation in Accounts Payable while working with an experienced accounting team.</p><p>The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable working with invoices, and enjoys keeping things moving behind the scenes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Enter and process a high volume of vendor invoices</li><li>Review invoices for accuracy, proper approvals, and supporting documentation</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and other backup</li><li>Code invoices to the appropriate GL accounts</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor records</li><li>Respond to basic vendor inquiries regarding invoice status and payment timing</li><li>Assist with weekly check runs and electronic payments</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies</li><li>Research duplicate invoices and payment issues</li><li>Maintain organized AP files and documentation</li><li>Assist with credit card and expense report processing</li><li>Support month-end AP activities</li><li>Prepare basic AP reports for the accounting team</li><li>Assist with other accounting projects as needed</li></ul>
<p><strong>This is the kind of Senior Accountant role that can actually move your career forward.</strong></p><p>A well-established North County organization is looking for a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join its accounting team and take ownership of complex accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>This position is designed for someone who has mastered the fundamentals of accounting and is ready for <strong>more ownership, more visibility, and more exposure to the business</strong>.</p><p>You'll work closely with the Controller and accounting leadership while becoming a key resource for financial reporting and accounting projects. This is a particularly strong opportunity for someone who eventually wants to move into an <strong>Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller</strong> position.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll be responsible for:</strong></p><ul><li>Own assigned portions of the monthly and quarterly close process.</li><li>Prepare and review complex journal entries and account reconciliations.</li><li>Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual transactions.</li><li>Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Analyze income statement and balance sheet activity.</li><li>Assist with audit schedules and respond to auditor requests.</li><li>Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities.</li><li>Prepare recurring management reports and financial analysis.</li><li>Identify accounting discrepancies and recommend corrective action.</li><li>Help improve accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls.</li><li>Participate in system implementations, process improvements, and special accounting projects.</li><li>Serve as a resource for junior accounting staff and assist with training when needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a legal organization in La Jolla, California. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting needs, and ensuring accounting activities are completed with precision and timeliness. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment when handling sensitive financial matters, and the ability to work effectively across accounting and administrative teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, maintaining prepaid and fixed asset schedules, and completing reconciliations within established deadlines.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity by preserving data accuracy, investigating variances, correcting discrepancies, and contributing to the preparation of financial statements and account analysis.<br>• Manage trust and client fund accounting, including transaction processing and monthly three-way reconciliations in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards.<br>• Support both payables and receivables functions by reviewing invoices, processing expense reimbursements, assisting with billing activity, applying cash receipts, and following up on outstanding balances.<br>• Reconcile bank, payroll, and credit card accounts on a recurring basis and resolve outstanding items to keep records current and accurate.<br>• Prepare financial schedules and ad hoc reports for leadership, external auditors, and tax advisors, while also assisting with forecasting and budget-related analysis.<br>• Organize and provide documentation needed for audits, tax preparation, insurance reviews, and other external compliance requests.<br>• Help strengthen accounting operations by following internal controls, identifying workflow improvements, and supporting automation where appropriate.<br>• Partner with accounting staff, attorneys, and administrative personnel to answer financial questions and offer guidance to less experienced team members as needed.
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 a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Poway, California in a contract capacity with permanent potential. This role supports core accounting operations and plays an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, completing close activities, and preparing timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, works well across multiple priorities, and is comfortable contributing in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily accounting transactions across payables and receivables, ensuring accurate entry, tracking, and follow-up.<br>• Complete bank and account reconciliations on a recurring basis to maintain accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Support monthly closing activities by preparing journal entries, updating the general ledger, and helping ensure deadlines are met.<br>• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and review supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.<br>• Assist in compiling financial reports and statements by organizing data and verifying accounting information.<br>• Analyze account activity, identify unusual fluctuations, and research variances to support accurate reporting.<br>• Maintain organized accounting documentation and contribute to additional finance and accounting projects as business needs evolve.