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Senior Accountant

Fontana, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a values-driven organization in Fontana, California. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to core accounting operations, support accurate financial reporting, and work closely with a collaborative finance team in a detail-oriented manufacturing-related environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a motivated approach to growth within a company that values integrity, accountability, and respectful teamwork. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 if interested or call your Robert Half Recruiter Directly. Responsibilities:• Lead critical monthly accounting activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and supporting a timely close process.• Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger by reviewing financial transactions, researching discrepancies, and ensuring proper documentation.• Perform inventory and fixed asset accounting tasks, including analysis, tracking, and reconciliation to support reliable financial records.• Assist with audit preparation by organizing schedules, supporting requested documentation, and helping maintain compliance with internal and external reporting needs.• Contribute to financial planning efforts through participation in budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of operating results.• Support costing-related activities in a standard cost or job cost environment, helping monitor financial performance and reporting accuracy.• Coordinate with external financial partners such as auditors and banking contacts when needed to support accounting operations.• Collaborate with the broader accounting and finance team to improve reporting quality, strengthen processes, and support business objectiv
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

San Diego, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team in San Diego, California. This role will oversee core accounting operations, support an accurate and efficient close cycle, and strengthen processes across payables, payroll, and intercompany activity. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and a process-minded approach to improving reporting and controls. Responsibilities: • Direct accounting for operating expenditures and cost of revenue, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in the proper period. • Prepare, analyze, and approve journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle. • Administer accounting for prepaid assets, fixed assets, depreciation, leases, and accrued obligations while maintaining complete supporting records. • Oversee the full procure-to-pay workflow, including vendor setup, invoice processing, payment coordination, and enhancement of approval procedures through automation tools. • Partner with FP&A and finance leadership to explain budget-versus-actual results and contribute to management reporting deliverables. • Manage payroll accounting activities by recording payroll entries, reconciling liabilities, maintaining allocation logic, and improving visibility into labor-related costs. • Handle intercompany accounting across multiple entities, including invoicing, allocations, settlements, reconciliations, and foreign currency-related entries. • Support accounting systems optimization by participating in data migration, testing, documentation, workflow design, and internal control improvements. • Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, respond to external audit requests, and help maintain readiness across assigned accounting areas.
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Vista, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
45 - 50 USD / Hourly
A growing manufacturing company is looking for a Senior Accountant to become a key member of its accounting team. This position goes beyond transactional accounting and is designed for someone who is comfortable owning significant portions of the month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting process.You’ll work closely with accounting leadership and operational teams to understand financial activity, identify variances, and help ensure the company's financial information is accurate and timely.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Own assigned areas of the monthly close process</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries</li><li>Perform complex account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain and analyze balance sheet accounts</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports</li><li>Analyze manufacturing expenses and operational variances</li><li>Assist with inventory and cost accounting activities</li><li>Review accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other accounting schedules</li><li>Investigate unusual fluctuations and transaction discrepancies</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Prepare financial information for management review</li><li>Assist with annual audits and tax-related requests</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li><li>Partner with operations, purchasing, and finance teams</li><li>Assist with special projects and accounting initiatives</li></ul>
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Oceanside, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
48 - 52 USD / Hourly
A growing construction company is seeking a Senior Accountant to support its expanding accounting operation. This is a hands-on role for an experienced accounting professional who understands that construction accounting requires more than simply balancing the books — you need to understand project costs, contracts, billing, cash flow, and how financial performance connects to individual jobs. The Senior Accountant will partner with project managers, leadership, and the accounting team to keep financial reporting accurate and provide visibility into project performance. What You’ll Own:<ul><li>Manage key components of the monthly and year-end close</li><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts</li><li>Review project-related revenue and expenses</li><li>Monitor job costs and project profitability</li><li>Reconcile construction-related accounts</li><li>Assist with progress billing and contract accounting</li><li>Review subcontractor and vendor activity</li><li>Analyze budget-to-actual project performance</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports</li><li>Track accruals, retainage, prepaids, and other balance sheet activity</li><li>Assist with cash flow reporting and forecasting</li><li>Research project accounting discrepancies</li><li>Support annual audits, tax filings, and external accounting requests</li><li>Maintain documentation and accounting schedules</li><li>Help strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls</li><li>Partner with project management and operations teams</li><li>Support special financial and accounting projects</li></ul>
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Costa Mesa, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
34 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Costa Mesa, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, guiding the monthly close cycle, and delivering meaningful reporting insights to accounting leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment in reviewing financial activity, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external auditors. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly close process and help ensure financial reporting is completed accurately and on schedule. • Prepare monthly financial statements and provide clear analytical summaries and observations to the Controller. • Review and approve general ledger reconciliations to support the accuracy and completeness of account balances. • Oversee reconciliation activity tied to cross-functional departments and confirm that transactions are properly reflected in the ledger. • Evaluate and approve journal entries prepared by accounting staff to maintain strong financial controls. • Review weekly payment runs and purchase order activity to verify accuracy, documentation, and required approvals. • Support accounting operations related to receivables and partner with campus departments to ensure proper fixed asset accounting practices. • Manage data flow between accounting, payroll, and other connected systems to help maintain reliable financial information. • Work directly with external auditors during annual audits and assist with the preparation of organizational tax filings while ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures.
2026-09-26T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Newport Beach, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a finance team in California. This role is suited for someone who can lead core accounting activities, produce accurate financial reporting, and bring consistency to a developing team environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing close processes, supporting daily transactional accounting, and strengthening the reliability of financial operations. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly close cycle, ensuring entries are recorded accurately and deadlines are met. • Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules to provide clear visibility into business performance. • Maintain the general ledger by posting journal entries and validating account activity. • Oversee account, bank, and cash reconciliations to confirm completeness and accuracy across balances. • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, helping maintain timely and accurate transaction processing. • Contribute to team stability by promoting organized workflows, consistency, and dependable accounting practices. • Assist with cash management responsibilities, including monitoring balances and related reporting. • Provide accounting support connected to the organization’s move from QuickBooks to NetSuite, including data validation and process alignment.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

San Diego, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
38 - 45 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Senior Accountant for an opportunity with an established corporate organization. This role will support month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting while working closely with the broader accounting and finance team. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts</li><li>Prepare financial statements and internal reporting</li><li>Research and resolve accounting discrepancies</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Support external audits and provide requested documentation</li><li>Assist with process improvements and other accounting projects</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Sr. Tax Accountant

Aliso Viejo, California
remote
Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Accountant to support a high-volume tax workflow for an IT Software organization in Aliso Viejo, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on researching and resolving primarily state corporate income tax notices while also assisting with related property tax, transaction tax, and business license matters. The ideal candidate brings strong corporate tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to analyze incomplete information to determine accurate next steps and avoid unnecessary payments. Responsibilities: • Review, investigate, and respond to a large volume of incoming tax notices with an emphasis on state corporate income tax matters. • Analyze account details, filings, and payment history to determine the cause of tax notices and recommend the appropriate resolution. • Prepare documentation and correspondence needed to address notices, disputes, adjustments, and follow-up actions with tax authorities. • Support additional notice-related work involving property tax, transaction tax, and business license obligations as priorities shift. • Assist with estimated tax payment support and related corporate income tax activities to help maintain compliance. • Track open tax issues, organize supporting records, and maintain clear status updates to ensure timely resolution of outstanding items. • Collaborate with internal tax stakeholders to gather missing information, clarify filing positions, and resolve complex notice questions efficiently.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Orange, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to maintain accurate standard costing across manufactured products. • Review inventory balances and valuation methods to support reliable financial reporting and strong cost controls. • Partner closely with plant and operations leaders to evaluate manufacturing performance, explain cost variances, and identify improvement opportunities. • Prepare margin and profitability reporting that gives leadership clear insight into product performance and key cost drivers. • Support the costing of new products and updates to existing product lines by assessing materials, processes, and expected production expenses. • Monitor standard cost changes and maintain cost records within NetSuite to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy. • Assist with monthly close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, helping deliver timely and accurate results. • Contribute to process improvements, including support for accounting system-related changes that affect costing workflows and reporting.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Senior Finanial Analyst

Irvine, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to perform modeling, planning, forecasting, and analytical reporting for a growing organization in Irvine, California. This role will partner closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders to translate financial performance into clear insights, forward-looking recommendations, and executive materials. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling expertise, a strategic mindset, and the ability to turn complex data into meaningful business decisions. Responsibilities:• Participate in the annual budget, long-range planning, and recurring forecast processes to support company objectives and financial visibility.• Build and maintain robust financial models that evaluate performance, guide decision-making, and improve the accuracy of projections.• Prepare executive-level reporting packages and presentation materials for leadership, board meetings, and private equity stakeholders.• Analyze financial and operational trends using Power BI and other reporting tools to identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.• Partner with cross-functional leaders to develop actionable insights around revenue, expenses, and overall business results.• Deliver clear variance analysis and management reporting that explains results against budget, forecast, and prior periods.• Support the continued evolution of planning and reporting capabilities through data-driven process improvements and enhanced analytical tools.• Contribute to acquisition-related analysis and future M&A evaluation efforts as the organization continues to expand.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accounting Manager

Mission Viejo, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
60 - 75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Supervisor to support a construction and contractor organization in Mission Viejo, California through a long-term contract engagement. This position will lead core accounting operations, oversee accurate month-end activities, and help maintain reliable financial reporting in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, audit support experience, and the ability to guide daily general ledger and reconciliation processes. Responsibilities:• Direct month-end close activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.• Oversee general ledger operations, including review of account activity, balances, and supporting documentation.• Prepare and approve journal entries while maintaining compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.• Lead account reconciliation efforts and resolve discrepancies across high-volume transactions and balance sheet accounts.• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and delivering complete PBC documentation for financial statement audits.• Supervise accounting workflows and help maintain timely, accurate reporting for both public and private reporting environments.• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen accounting processes, support issue resolution, and improve reporting consistency.• Utilize SAP and related systems to manage accounting data, reporting, and transaction review activities.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities in San Diego, California. This role combines payables, receivables, cash activity, and general ledger support, with a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and timely follow-through. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing high-volume transactional work while contributing to month-end close, reporting, and ongoing process enhancements. Responsibilities: • Oversee end-to-end invoice processing for several entities, including reviewing documentation, confirming approvals, assigning accounting codes, and entering transactions into the financial system. • Reconcile vendor accounts, investigate billing issues, and coordinate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies while maintaining accurate vendor records and payment details. • Execute scheduled disbursements through check, ACH, and wire transfer, and prepare aging reports and supporting files to keep payables current and audit ready. • Review employee expense submissions and corporate card activity for policy compliance, receipt support, proper coding, and timely resolution of exceptions. • Record daily cash activity, complete cash reconciliations, verify deposits, and post journal entries to the appropriate general ledger accounts. • Assist with month-end accounting by preparing reconciliations, gathering bank documentation, and supporting financial activity across multiple legal entities. • Generate customer invoices, maintain accounts receivable records, monitor incoming payments through custodian platforms, and follow up on outstanding balances to improve collections. • Provide backup support for advisory fee billing, including processing fees, handling adjustments or reversals, preparing related reports, and assisting with reconciliations. • Maintain tracking reports and spreadsheet-based schedules, compile documentation for audits, and contribute to process improvements, special projects, and system-related initiatives.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Irvine, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Irvine, California for a Contract position. This role is ideal for someone with accounting experience who can work across multiple entities, manage detailed financial activity, and bring strong general ledger and accounts payable experience to a fast-paced environment. The right candidate will be comfortable handling high-volume transactional work, performing thorough reconciliations, and using Excel to analyze and organize financial data. This position requires someone who is proactive, dependable, and focused on delivering accurate results throughout the project. Responsibilities:• Perform account reconciliations across several entities by reviewing financial records, validating discrepancies, and consolidating information from multiple shared data sources and portals.• Support full-cycle accounting activities, including preparing journal entries, maintaining general ledger accuracy, and assisting with period-end close tasks.• Address a backlog of accounts payable work during the initial phase of the assignment, including three-way matching and daily processing of a high volume of invoices.• Investigate and resolve variances by tracing transactions through supporting documentation and coordinating with relevant internal stakeholders.• Use Excel to organize, analyze, and validate accounting data, including large datasets that require careful review and follow-up.• Assist with sales tax and corporate tax-related accounting support, including maintaining accurate records for filings and reporting needs.• Contribute to process efficiency by working with AI-enabled accounting tools and other technology used to support financial operations.• Maintain organized documentation and ensure financial activity is recorded in compliance with internal standards and accounting practices.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32 - 36 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant for an opportunity with an established organization. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in general accounting and hands-on experience working in NetSuite. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close while working closely with the broader accounting team. Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform day-to-day general accounting activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash-related accounting activities</li><li>Review transactions for accuracy and proper account coding</li><li>Record accruals, prepaid expenses, and other recurring journal entries</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and management reporting</li><li>Research and resolve discrepancies in the general ledger</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting records within NetSuite</li><li>Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation</li><li>Support process improvements and other accounting projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 38 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant for an opportunity with an established manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of accounting experience and a strong understanding of general accounting in a manufacturing or product-based environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Support AP, AR, and general ledger activities</li><li>Reconcile inventory and other balance sheet accounts</li><li>Assist with cost accounting and variance analysis</li><li>Review financial transactions for accuracy and proper coding</li><li>Support financial reporting, audits, and other accounting projects</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Irvine, California
remote
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Irvine, California. This position will support core accounting operations across payables, reconciliations, financial reporting, and schedule maintenance while helping ensure accurate and timely month-end activities. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, experience working in QuickBooks Online, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal leaders and external partners. Mandarin language skills are highly valued for this opportunity. Responsibilities: • Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, handling a steady volume of vendor invoices each week with accuracy and efficiency. • Examine, classify, and enter invoices in Tipalti while ensuring approvals, coding, and payment timing are properly aligned. • Contribute to month-end close by coordinating with outside bookkeeping support and accounting partners to complete required reporting activities. • Develop and update loan and interest schedules along with related documentation to support accurate financial records. • Prepare financial analyses and tailored reporting materials for company leadership and investor requests. • Reconcile balance sheet and other key accounts, investigate variances, and correct discrepancies in a timely manner. • Assist with recurring weekly and biweekly accounting tasks, including payment processing and other scheduled close support activities. • Provide limited accounts receivable support when needed to help maintain smooth day-to-day accounting operations. • Maintain complete and accurate records in QuickBooks Online and uphold strong data integrity across accounting transactions.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Rancho Bernardo, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33 - 37 USD / Hourly
A San Diego-based engineering organization supporting government and commercial projects is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its growing finance team.This position is a great fit for an accountant who wants exposure to general accounting, project financials, government contracts, and financial reporting without stepping immediately into a Senior Accountant role. What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Assist with monthly close and year-end close activities</li><li>Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries</li><li>Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Reconcile bank, credit card, prepaid, accrual, and other accounts</li><li>Assist with project and contract accounting</li><li>Review project expenses for appropriate coding</li><li>Track and reconcile project-related costs</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed</li><li>Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules</li><li>Analyze account activity and investigate unusual transactions</li><li>Assist with government contract reporting and documentation</li><li>Support annual audits and financial reviews</li><li>Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Help maintain internal accounting controls</li><li>Identify discrepancies and work with internal teams to resolve them</li></ul>
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Senior Business Analyst

Irvine, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
60 - 65 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe're seeking a Senior Business Analyst for a hybrid, agile engagement with a higher education client in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate builds relationships quickly, is comfortable approaching senior stakeholders and unfamiliar teams across multiple university departments, and can gather requirements in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Partner with senior stakeholders across multiple departments (Admissions, Advancement, Marketing, IT, Student Services, etc.) to elicit and document requirements.</li><li>Proactively engage new/unfamiliar stakeholders to build rapport and gather accurate requirements.</li><li>Facilitate workshops and working sessions; translate requirements into user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria within an Agile framework.</li><li>Collaborate with Product Owners and dev teams to groom and prioritize the backlog.</li><li>Write/validate SQL queries to support analysis and requirement validation.</li><li>Support UAT and produce clear documentation (BRDs, process maps) for technical and non-technical audiences.</li></ul>
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant - Biotech

San Diego, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Senior Accountant for an opportunity with a growing life sciences company. This role will support the month-end close, general ledger, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts</li><li>Support financial reporting and management reporting</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash accounting as needed</li><li>Assist with audit requests and maintain supporting documentation</li><li>Research and resolve accounting discrepancies</li><li>Support process improvements and special accounting projects</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

San Diego, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Accountant to support a range of tax compliance and preparation activities for individuals and businesses. This position is well suited for someone who can manage multiple return types, apply current tax regulations accurately, and maintain strong organization throughout the filing process. The ideal candidate brings sound technical tax knowledge, a careful approach to financial data, and the ability to deliver timely, accurate work. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review tax filings for individuals, corporations, and partnerships while ensuring accuracy and completeness. • Manage income tax return preparation from initial documentation through final submission in accordance with applicable regulations. • Handle sales and use tax reporting responsibilities and maintain compliance with jurisdictional requirements. • Analyze financial records and supporting documents to determine proper tax treatment and identify reporting issues. • Maintain organized tax workpapers, schedules, and supporting files to support audits, filings, and internal review. • Apply tax accounting principles to assist with calculations, reconciliations, and reporting obligations across client or business entities. • Communicate with stakeholders to gather missing information, clarify tax positions, and help keep filing deadlines on track.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Costa Mesa, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
76 - 88 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning and performance reporting for defense manufacturing programs in Costa Mesa, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on delivering clear insight into project financial health through recurring and on-demand analysis, helping stakeholders understand spending trends, forecast alignment, and overall program performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience with federally funded contract reporting, and the ability to translate complex financial data into practical business recommendations. Responsibilities: • Prepare weekly, monthly, and special-request financial reports that evaluate program results against forecasts, budgets, and operating plans. • Analyze budget-to-actual performance and identify key drivers behind cost variances, schedule impacts, and changes in resource usage. • Monitor project burn rates and spending patterns to provide timely visibility into financial status and potential risks. • Produce reporting for government-funded programs, including contract-related expenditure summaries, labor utilization details, and fund tracking documentation. • Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-making for program and finance leadership. • Perform ad hoc analysis by extracting, organizing, and interpreting financial data to address emerging business questions. • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting accuracy, validate assumptions, and strengthen financial controls across assigned projects.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Perris, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support financial operations for construction-related projects in Perris, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage project accounting activities, maintain reliable financial records, and contribute to accurate reporting and cost oversight. The role requires strong knowledge of construction accounting practices, careful review of financial data, and the ability to work confidently with project billing and accounting systems such as Deltek Vision. Responsibilities: • Manage accounting activities for construction projects, including tracking costs, monitoring budgets, and supporting accurate financial performance reporting. • Examine financial records and supporting documentation to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established accounting standards. • Record, post, reconcile, and maintain project-related transactions to ensure ledgers and financial data remain current and reliable. • Prepare billing support and project accounting documentation for construction engagements, helping ensure timely and accurate invoicing processes. • Produce financial reports, summaries, and related records that assist stakeholders with budgeting, auditing, and project decision-making. • Maintain organized filing, record retention, and tracking systems for accounting documents, contracts, and project financial information. • Perform numerical and financial analysis to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and improve the accuracy of project cost reporting. • Support fixed asset accounting activities and contribute to the proper documentation and tracking of capital-related financial information.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant - Real Estate

Rancho Santa Fe, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32 - 36 USD / Hourly
A growing real estate organization is looking for a Staff Accountant to join its finance team and support the accounting operations of a diverse property portfolio.This is a strong opportunity for an accountant who wants broader exposure to general ledger accounting, property-level financials, reconciliations, and month-end close.Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with monthly and year-end close</li><li>Maintain accurate general ledger accounts</li><li>Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts</li><li>Review property-level income and expenses</li><li>Assist with tenant-related accounting activity</li><li>Record recurring expenses, accruals, and prepaid expenses</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules</li><li>Assist with monthly financial statements</li><li>Analyze variances between budget and actual results</li><li>Support AP and AR teams as needed</li><li>Prepare supporting schedules for management reporting</li><li>Assist with annual audits and tax-related requests</li><li>Research unusual transactions and accounting discrepancies</li><li>Maintain organized financial documentation</li><li>Assist with accounting process improvements</li></ul>
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

San Diego, California
remote
Temporary / Contract
79.1635 - 91.663 USD / Hourly
Senior Project Accountant Consultant Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant Consultant to support a growing construction organization. This consultant will serve as a key member of the accounting team, providing hands-on project accounting support, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, improving processes, and partnering closely with project managers and operational leaders. The ideal candidate will bring strong construction accounting experience, audit support expertise, and the ability to quickly step into a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Oversee project accounting activities for assigned construction projects, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and GAAP. Partner with Project Managers and operational stakeholders to provide financial insights, resolve accounting issues, and support project success. Review contracts and understand project-specific accounting requirements, billing terms, and financial obligations. Prepare and support interim and year-end audit requests, maintaining thorough and accurate documentation. Review and track preliminary notices, lien waivers, and subcontractor compliance documentation. Prepare and review AIA billings and supporting schedules. Process and monitor subcontractor payments, ensuring accuracy and timely execution. Review project cost coding and validate vendor and subcontractor invoices. Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis. Assist with sales tax and job cost-related accruals in accordance with applicable regulations. Support accounts receivable activities, including billing reconciliation and cash application. Identify opportunities to streamline and improve project accounting processes, reporting, and controls. Ensure adherence to month-end, quarter-end, and annual reporting deadlines. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed. Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years of construction or project accounting experience. Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls. Experience supporting interim and year-end external audits. Experience working in publicly traded or SOX-compliant environments preferred. Proven experience with project accounting, job costing, progress billing, and subcontractor management. Working knowledge of AIA billing requirements. Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. Excellent communication and business partnering abilities. CPA, CMA, or CCIFP designation preferred. Consultant Profile The successful consultant will be a hands-on accounting professional who can quickly learn the organization's processes, support project accounting operations, improve efficiencies, and provide accurate financial reporting. This individual will thrive in a dynamic construction environment and effectively partner with both finance and project management teams to ensure timely and accurate financial execution. Location: San Diego, CA (onsite preferred) or Remote within Pacific or Central Time Zones Engagement Type: Consultant / Contract Engagement through Robert Half Management Resources.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Junior Financial Analyst

San Marcos, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 29 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is working with a San Marcos organization seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to join a collaborative Finance team. This position is designed for someone who has a solid foundation in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business and wants hands-on experience with FP&A and business reporting.Rather than being purely data-entry focused, this role gives you the opportunity to understand how financial information flows through a business and how Finance supports operational decisions.What You’ll Handle:<ul><li>Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting</li><li>Update budget and forecast templates</li><li>Prepare department-level financial schedules</li><li>Track expenses and compare spending against budget</li><li>Research and document financial variances</li><li>Assist with revenue and expense analysis</li><li>Pull financial data from internal systems and Excel</li><li>Maintain reporting databases and financial files</li><li>Help prepare management presentations and reporting packages</li><li>Support month-end close analysis</li><li>Assist with KPI and performance reporting</li><li>Identify inconsistencies in financial data and work with the team to resolve them</li><li>Assist with special projects, forecasting, and process improvements</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z