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Payroll Clerk

Irvine, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26.125 - 30.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team in Irvine, California on a contract basis for a 3-6 month assignment. This part-time, onsite opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who can step in quickly, manage payroll processing with accuracy, and support critical year-end activities. The role will focus on maintaining smooth payroll operations for a multi-group employee population while ensuring compliance with applicable payroll rules and deadlines. Responsibilities: • Process recurring payroll cycles accurately for a workforce of approximately 160 employees across multiple pay groups, including both exempt and non-exempt staff. • Review timecards, identify discrepancies, and partner with managers to resolve edits before payroll is finalized. • Administer payroll activities using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring employee data and payroll records remain current and accurate. • Support full-cycle payroll tasks from data review through final submission, with a strong emphasis on error prevention and timeliness. • Handle year-end payroll responsibilities, including preparation and coordination of forms such as W-2s and 1095-Cs. • Apply multi-state payroll knowledge to help maintain compliance with wage, tax, and reporting requirements. • Assist with payroll-related inquiries and provide clear follow-up on pay, deductions, and processing questions. • Contribute to consistent payroll operations during a high-volume period and adapt to occasional longer workdays when needed.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 28 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support the payroll team of a growing manufacturing and distribution company. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, keeping employee records organized, and making sure payroll information is accurate before each processing deadline. The successful candidate will help maintain timekeeping records, research discrepancies, and coordinate with supervisors and HR to resolve missing punches, incorrect hours, and employee information changes. This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll or accounting experience who wants to build their skills in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review employee timesheets, timecards, and attendance records for accuracy.</li><li>Enter payroll data and verify regular hours, overtime, PTO, and other applicable earnings.</li><li>Follow up with department supervisors regarding missing punches or unapproved timecards.</li><li>Update employee payroll records for new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, and direct deposit updates.</li><li>Assist with payroll processing and verify data before submission.</li><li>Research discrepancies involving hours worked, deductions, and pay statements.</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions regarding timekeeping and payroll.</li><li>Maintain confidential payroll files and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and assist with reconciliations and internal audits.</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting to ensure employee records remain accurate and current.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Palomar Mountain, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing professional services organization to identify a Payroll Clerk who can support payroll processing and employee record maintenance across multiple departments. This opportunity is well suited to a payroll professional who is comfortable handling sensitive information, researching pay discrepancies, and keeping employee data organized in a deadline-driven environment. Working closely with payroll, HR, and accounting, this person will help ensure payroll inputs are complete, employee changes are processed correctly, and payroll questions receive timely attention. Candidates who have worked with multi-state employee populations or cloud-based HRIS and payroll systems will be especially attractive.Responsibilities<ul><li>Collect and review payroll inputs, including timesheets, PTO, bonuses, commissions, and employee changes.</li><li>Enter and validate payroll data before scheduled processing deadlines.</li><li>Process updates related to new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and direct deposit elections.</li><li>Assist with payroll deductions, benefit-related changes, and employee status updates.</li><li>Review payroll registers for missing information, unusual variances, and data-entry errors.</li><li>Research employee pay questions and coordinate corrections with the payroll team.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll files and confidential documentation.</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audit requests.</li><li>Track outstanding approvals and follow up with managers and HR business partners.</li><li>Support year-end activities, including payroll documentation and W-2 preparation.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Escondido, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is hiring an Accounting Clerk for a busy distribution company in Escondido! This position is ideal for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, keeping financial records accurate, and helping an accounting department stay on top of daily transactions. You'll focus on cash applications and accounts receivable support while working with customer service and sales teams to research payment discrepancies.The company is looking for a reliable professional who can manage repetitive tasks without losing accuracy, communicate clearly when information is missing, and take ownership of outstanding items. What You'll Do:<ul><li>Apply customer payments to the correct invoices and accounts.</li><li>Enter checks, ACH payments, and electronic remittances into the accounting system.</li><li>Review remittance details and investigate unapplied or unidentified cash.</li><li>Maintain accurate customer account records and payment documentation.</li><li>Assist with daily deposit tracking and cash receipt reporting.</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and identify duplicate or missing payments.</li><li>Help prepare accounts receivable aging reports.</li><li>Communicate with customer service and sales teams to resolve payment questions.</li><li>Research short payments, credit memos, and invoice discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with invoice copies, account statements, and customer account updates.</li><li>Maintain organized electronic records for cash receipts and supporting documentation.</li><li>Support month-end close by confirming payment postings and outstanding balances.</li></ul>
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Fallbrook, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 27 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy wholesale distribution business supporting purchasing, inventory, and daily accounting operations. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who enjoys structured work, accurate data entry, and helping a finance team stay on top of vendor invoices and payment deadlines. The ideal candidate is dependable, comfortable working with spreadsheets, and willing to investigate discrepancies rather than simply entering transactions. Someone with previous experience in distribution, purchasing, inventory, or general office accounting would be a great fit. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system and verify amounts, dates, and payment terms.</li><li>Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents.</li><li>Confirm invoices are coded to the appropriate expense or inventory accounts.</li><li>Organize invoice backups and maintain accurate digital files.</li><li>Assist with vendor statement reconciliations and research missing invoices.</li><li>Flag duplicate charges, pricing differences, and discrepancies for review.</li><li>Help prepare check runs and electronic payment batches.</li><li>Track invoices awaiting approval and follow up with purchasing or warehouse staff.</li><li>Respond to routine vendor inquiries regarding invoice receipt and payment status.</li><li>Assist with employee expense reports, credit card receipts, and basic spreadsheet updates.</li><li>Support month-end AP tasks and other accounting projects as needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a non-profit organization in San Diego, California in a contract opportunity with permanent potential. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed financial work, can manage invoice processing with accuracy, and communicates effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders. The position supports day-to-day payables operations, payment processing, and financial recordkeeping while helping maintain timely and accurate transaction flow. Responsibilities: • Examine incoming invoices against purchase documentation and receiving details to confirm accuracy, completion, and correct account coding before payment. • Prepare payment batches and assemble the required backup materials so checks are ready for management approval and signature. • Investigate discrepancies related to billing amounts, missing approvals, pricing issues, or incomplete receiving records by coordinating with appropriate contacts. • Track outstanding vendor balances and scheduled payments to help capture eligible early-payment discounts and maintain current accounts. • Receive and record student payments for incidental fees and bookstore-related items, then organize funds and documentation for deposit processing. • Create periodic and on-demand reports covering supplier activity, spending patterns, and other accounts payable data for review. • Maintain accurate data entry within financial systems and support general accounts payable administration as needed. • Carry out additional finance-related tasks and departmental support duties assigned by leadership.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Riverside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
42.75 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Riverside, California on a Contract basis. This position supports accurate bi-weekly payroll operations in a fast-moving environment and plays a key role in reviewing time and pay information before processing. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, solid payroll systems knowledge, and the ability to communicate clearly with employees and managers while meeting deadlines. Responsibilities: • Manage bi-weekly payroll processing from initial review through final submission, ensuring deadlines are consistently met. • Gather employee time records, check entries for completeness, and verify hours and pay-related details before payroll is finalized. • Examine payroll information for errors or inconsistencies and work with appropriate parties to correct issues in advance of processing. • Prepare and analyze journal reports and other payroll documentation to support accurate recordkeeping and reporting. • Maintain organized payroll files and help ensure payroll activities align with company policies and established procedures. • Respond to questions from employees and supervisors regarding timekeeping, payroll calculations, and related concerns. • Support reconciliations, record updates, and additional payroll administration tasks as business needs require. • Use payroll platforms effectively, including Tyler Technologies Munis when applicable, to complete payroll-related activities efficiently.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Pauma Valley, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
45 - 53 USD / Hourly
A growing healthcare services organization is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a diverse, multi-location workforce. This role is ideal for a payroll leader who understands the importance of accurate, timely employee pay and can manage complex payroll requirements while improving systems, controls, and team performance. The Payroll Manager will partner closely with HR, accounting, and operational leadership to ensure payroll data is accurate, employee changes are processed correctly, and payroll practices remain aligned with applicable federal and California requirements. Experience supporting hourly employees across multiple locations is especially valuable.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-location employee population.</li><li>Manage payroll calendars, review payroll registers, and ensure timely processing of scheduled pay cycles.</li><li>Supervise payroll staff and establish clear review procedures and processing standards.</li><li>Review timekeeping data, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings.</li><li>Ensure accurate processing of employee deductions, garnishments, benefit changes, and tax withholding updates.</li><li>Maintain compliance with applicable wage-and-hour requirements, including overtime and meal/rest period rules.</li><li>Coordinate payroll tax filings, reconciliations, quarter-end reporting, and year-end activities.</li><li>Partner with HR on onboarding, terminations, compensation changes, leave-related updates, and employee records.</li><li>Research payroll discrepancies and oversee corrections and off-cycle payments.</li><li>Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and collaborate with accounting during month-end close.</li><li>Maintain payroll controls, confidential records, and audit documentation.</li><li>Evaluate payroll systems and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, reporting, and automation.</li></ul>
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Oceanside, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23 - 27 USD / Hourly
A busy wholesale distribution company is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support customer billing, cash applications, and account maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, researching discrepancies, and keeping customer accounts accurate. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with transaction details, and proactive about resolving payment questions. Previous AR experience is preferred, but candidates with billing, bookkeeping, or accounting support experience may also be a fit. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Apply customer payments received through checks, ACH, wire transfers, and other approved methods.</li><li>Review remittance information and match payments to outstanding invoices.</li><li>Research unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and account discrepancies.</li><li>Generate invoices, account statements, and billing documentation.</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and investigate outstanding balances.</li><li>Communicate with customers regarding payment questions and missing remittance details.</li><li>Maintain accurate payment records and update account notes in the accounting system.</li><li>Assist with AR aging reports and identify accounts requiring follow-up.</li><li>Coordinate with sales, customer service, and shipping teams to resolve billing disputes.</li><li>Support month-end close through account reconciliations and reporting.</li></ul>
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk Accounts Payable & Expense Processing

Oceanside, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a healthcare services organization in Oceanside to find a dependable Accounting Clerk to support its day-to-day financial operations! This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys keeping records organized, processing transactions, and helping an accounting team maintain accurate documentation in a deadline-driven environment.You'll focus on invoice entry, expense documentation, and basic account maintenance while working with internal departments to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with confidential information, and ready to contribute wherever the team needs support. Responsibilities Include:<ul><li>Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system and verify required documentation.</li><li>Review invoice details, payment terms, and approval status before processing.</li><li>Code routine expenses to the appropriate general ledger accounts.</li><li>Organize receipts, purchase records, and vendor documentation.</li><li>Assist with weekly payment preparation and invoice tracking.</li><li>Maintain vendor files and update account information as needed.</li><li>Reconcile credit card transactions and employee expense reports.</li><li>Assist with bank and account reconciliations.</li><li>Track outstanding invoices and follow up on missing approvals.</li><li>Research duplicate invoices, incorrect amounts, and other transaction discrepancies.</li><li>Support accounts payable aging reports and month-end documentation.</li><li>Maintain accurate electronic records and follow company confidentiality procedures.</li><li>Provide general accounting and administrative support to the finance team.</li></ul>
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Palomar Mountain, CA
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Temporary / Contract
21 - 26 USD / Hourly
A small regional distributor is seeking a reliable Shipping & Receiving Clerk to support daily product movement, incoming deliveries, and customer order fulfillment. This role is a good fit for someone who likes practical, hands-on work and takes pride in keeping orders accurate and organized. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently while coordinating closely with vendors, delivery drivers, and the warehouse team.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Receive incoming merchandise and verify quantities against purchase orders and packing slips.</li><li>Pick, pack, label, and prepare customer orders for shipment or local delivery.</li><li>Schedule carrier pickups and coordinate delivery arrangements.</li><li>Inspect incoming products for visible damage and report discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain organized shipping and receiving records.</li><li>Update inventory transactions in the company’s order management system.</li><li>Track outgoing shipments and follow up on missing delivery confirmations.</li><li>Keep shipping supplies stocked and the work area clean and organized.</li><li>Assist with returns, exchanges, and basic inventory counts.</li><li>Communicate order status and shipping issues to the appropriate team members.</li></ul>
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Benefits and Payroll Manager

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
43 - 60 USD / Hourly
Job SummaryOur client, a growing hospitality property management company with multiple locations throughout California, is seeking a Benefits & Payroll Manager to oversee payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and related HR operations for approximately 300–400 employees.This individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll, effective benefits administration, and compliance with California employment regulations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced managing payroll and benefits for a multi-location workforce. Experience with Paycom is strongly preferred. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 300–400 employees across multiple California locations using Paycom.</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, paid time off, and other payroll adjustments.</li><li>Maintain compliance with California wage and hour laws, including overtime, meal and rest period requirements, paid sick leave, and final pay requirements.</li><li>Review payroll reports, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure accurate payroll records and reporting.</li><li>Oversee employee benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.</li><li>Manage benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and employee benefit changes.</li><li>Coordinate with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators to resolve employee questions and coverage issues.</li><li>Reconcile benefits deductions and carrier invoices to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Support COBRA administration, ACA reporting, and other applicable payroll and benefits compliance requirements.</li><li>Maintain employee records, payroll data, and benefits information within Paycom.</li><li>Generate payroll, benefits, and headcount reports for management and support payroll audits and reconciliations.</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and property leadership to address payroll and benefits questions and improve processes across multiple locations.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee information and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Legal Collections Clerk

Carlsbad, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22 - 27 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a motivated Legal Collections Clerk to join the accounting and collections team of an established law firm. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys communicating with clients, researching account details, and helping resolve outstanding balances in a professional, deadline-driven environment. The Collections Clerk will support attorneys and collection representatives by maintaining accurate account records, conducting payment follow-ups, and coordinating with external contacts to move accounts toward resolution. Candidates with experience in a law firm, debt recovery, customer service, or accounts receivable environment are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Contact clients, debtors, and other relevant parties regarding outstanding balances and payment status.</li><li>Make outbound calls and send written correspondence to follow up on delinquent accounts.</li><li>Review account records, payment histories, and supporting documentation to confirm outstanding amounts.</li><li>Document collection attempts, conversations, payment commitments, and account updates in the firm's system.</li><li>Assist with processing payments and updating account balances.</li><li>Coordinate with attorneys, legal assistants, and internal collections staff to address account questions.</li><li>Communicate with banks, employers, and other third parties when additional information is needed for account resolution.</li><li>Research returned payments, incorrect account information, and other collection-related discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain organized electronic files and ensure collection documentation is complete.</li><li>Handle sensitive financial and personal information with discretion.</li><li>Escalate complex disputes or unresolved accounts to the appropriate team member.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their team in an on-site role. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with experience handling day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and supporting overall accounting operations. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for managing core accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger support. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, and comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are recorded properly</li><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and other financial records</li><li>Assist with payroll processing and related recordkeeping</li><li>Prepare journal entries and support general ledger maintenance</li><li>Monitor cash flow and assist with reporting on financial activity</li><li>Help with month-end close and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain organized financial files and documentation</li><li>Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal team members regarding accounting matters</li><li>Support the accounting team with administrative and financial tasks as needed</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Coronado, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Produce monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for multiple entities, ensuring completeness and accuracy in routine reporting. • Record period-end accruals, prepaid expense activity, and other adjusting entries needed to close each accounting cycle properly. • Post and examine journal entries while reconciling balance sheet accounts to maintain an accurate general ledger. • Contribute to the annual budgeting process and help assemble financial projections for upcoming periods. • Develop pro forma models for new initiatives and evaluate projected performance through financial analysis. • Conduct comparative market reviews, including rate and cost assessments, to support pricing and operational decision-making. • Prepare port rent reporting, calculate related accruals, and ensure amounts are reflected correctly in the accounting records. • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice entry, weekly payment processing, cash application, and deposit preparation. • Complete required quarterly and annual filings for government agencies and assist with lease, tenant revenue, and rent-related financial reviews.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Oversee the accounts receivable process from invoice generation through payment posting, applying cash accurately and following up on outstanding customer balances. • Carry out routine collection efforts and work closely with customers and internal teams to encourage timely payment resolution. • Coordinate with Sales to investigate billing questions, address account issues, and resolve discrepancies affecting customer invoices. • Match purchase orders, receiving records, and supplier invoices to confirm completeness and accuracy before payment processing. • Administer accounts payable activities, including weekly payment runs, manual disbursements, check distribution, and electronic payments such as ACH and wire transactions. • Review employee expense submissions for policy compliance and process approved reimbursements in a timely manner. • Prepare bank, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reconciliations each month and assist with journal entries and account analysis during period-end close. • Compile aging and balance reports for customers and vendors, track unbilled liabilities, manage prepayment amortization schedules, and maintain tax and vendor documentation. • 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.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Irvine, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Process and review invoices for program-related, utility, and facility expenses to ensure timely and accurate payment. • Manage recurring accounts payable cycles, including preparing payments for scheduled check runs and coordinating disbursements each week. • Execute payments through electronic transactions and manual checks while maintaining complete supporting documentation. • Prepare, post, and reconcile journal entries within the general ledger to support accurate monthly financial records. • Track expenditures tied to grant-funded or government-supported programs and assist with reimbursement submission activities. • Communicate with vendors and external funding contacts to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and outstanding balances. • Perform bank reconciliations and monitor account activity to identify discrepancies and support accurate cash reporting. • Assist with month-end close tasks, including ledger review, financial data validation, and preparation of supporting schedules.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, entering payment data, preparing check runs, and resolving billing issues with accuracy and timeliness. • Handle annual 1099 preparation and processing while maintaining complete and organized supporting documentation. • Maintain vendor records and communicate with suppliers to address questions, payment matters, and account updates. • Support construction-related accounting activities by preparing loan draw packages, processing change orders, reviewing budgets, and tracking required notices, lien releases, and insurance documents. • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure account balances are accurate. • Assist with audit preparation and compliance-related reviews for properties by gathering records and supporting due diligence requests. • Update general ledger activity by preparing journal entries and helping maintain accurate financial records. • Compile monthly project financial reports and related subsidiary schedules to support management review and decision-making. • Provide administrative assistance as needed, including document filing, routine office support, and other tasks that contribute to smooth daily operations. • Take on additional duties as assigned to support team goals and overall business performance.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Vista, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33 - 41 USD / Hourly
A growing manufacturing company is looking for a Staff Accountant to support general ledger accounting, production-related financial analysis, and month-end close. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys digging into the numbers, understanding how operational activity impacts financial performance, and helping leadership maintain reliable financial reporting.Working alongside the accounting manager and operations team, you will help reconcile accounts, investigate variances, and maintain accurate records related to inventory and production costs.Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and other general ledger activity.</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts and research unusual fluctuations.</li><li>Assist with monthly and year-end close activities.</li><li>Review inventory transactions and assist with inventory reconciliations.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing costs, production variances, and cost-of-goods-sold activity.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records.</li><li>Review expense allocations and verify appropriate general ledger coding.</li><li>Prepare financial schedules and supporting reports for management.</li><li>Assist with audit requests and maintain documentation for financial controls.</li><li>Partner with operations and purchasing to investigate inventory or cost discrepancies.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures and reporting accuracy.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Marcos, CA
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Temporary / Contract
31 - 36 USD / Hourly
A mission-driven organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, account reconciliations, and grant-related accounting activities. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys technical accounting work and wants to contribute to an organization where accurate financial management supports meaningful community programs.The successful candidate will partner with the finance team to maintain the general ledger, monitor program expenses, and ensure financial documentation is complete and audit-ready. Previous nonprofit experience is helpful, although candidates with strong general accounting fundamentals may also be considered.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and selected program-related accounts.</li><li>Assist with monthly financial statements and management reporting.</li><li>Track program expenses against approved budgets and funding allocations.</li><li>Help maintain grant expenditure schedules and supporting documentation.</li><li>Review invoices and expense reports for appropriate coding and approvals.</li><li>Assist with budget-to-actual analysis and investigate material variances.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Prepare documentation for annual audits and grant compliance reviews.</li><li>Coordinate with program managers to obtain missing financial information.</li><li>Maintain organized accounting records and support improvements to financial procedures.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Newport Beach, CA
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Temporary to Hire
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team in Newport Beach, California on a Contract to permanent basis. This role is well suited for an early-career accounting team member who enjoys owning core close activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across general ledger work, reconciliations, and accounting data management while partnering with a collaborative team in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Support the monthly close process by preparing entries, organizing supporting documentation, and helping ensure deadlines are met. • Record journal entries accurately within the general ledger and verify that transactions are properly classified. • Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable cash records. • Enter and maintain accounting information in Yardi Voyager 8 with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness. • Provide limited accounts payable support as business needs evolve, including assisting with invoice-related tasks when needed. • Help maintain clean and organized financial data to support reporting, audits, and routine accounting operations. • Work closely with team members to address changing priorities and contribute effectively during periods of operational change.
2026-10-31T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 40 USD / Hourly
A growing medical device company is looking for a Staff Accountant to support general ledger activities, monthly financial close, and financial reporting. This opportunity is well suited to an accounting professional who enjoys understanding the full picture behind financial statements and wants exposure to a regulated, detail-oriented industry. Working alongside the accounting manager and finance team, you’ll help maintain accurate financial records, investigate variances, and ensure transactions are recorded in the correct period. Experience in manufacturing, medical devices, or inventory-based accounting is a plus. Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, and other general ledger activity.</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate unusual variances.</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Maintain supporting schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities.</li><li>Review expense transactions and verify appropriate account coding.</li><li>Assist with inventory-related reconciliations and cost-of-goods-sold analysis.</li><li>Prepare account analysis and financial reports for management review.</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations as needed.</li><li>Gather documentation for external audits and internal financial reviews.</li><li>Identify discrepancies and work with other departments to resolve accounting issues.</li><li>Help improve documentation, close procedures, and reporting accuracy.</li></ul>
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Prepare journal entries, accruals, and other supporting schedules to facilitate an accurate and efficient monthly close process. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank activity, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner and maintaining clear documentation. • Review profit and loss results, identify unusual fluctuations, and research underlying causes to support management reporting. • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to help ensure financial records are complete, organized, and accurate. • Contribute to financial analysis efforts by compiling data, evaluating trends, and assisting with reporting requests. • Support ad hoc accounting assignments and special projects as business needs arise within the finance team.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Laguna Beach, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Execute and supervise accounts payable using Yardi software• Perform check runs and contribute to other accounting tasks as needed• Offer support to property management and office tasks as required• Ensure precision and meticulousness in all financial transactions• Handle accounts receivable tasks and bank reconciliations• Maintain and manage the general ledger• Record and manage journal entries• Close financial records at the end of each month• Use accounting software like NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP effectively.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
34 - 36 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their team in an on-site role. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of general ledger accounting, and experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other financial records</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed</li><li>Prepare financial reports and assist with variance analysis</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records</li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation</li><li>Research and resolve accounting discrepancies</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments to support financial operations</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

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