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Accounts Payable Specialist

Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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Temporary / Contract
31 - 33 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is hiring an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a growing healthcare organization. This is a hands-on AP position for someone who knows the full invoice-to-payment cycle and can confidently manage vendor questions, invoice discrepancies, approvals, and reconciliations.This person will become a key point of contact between Accounting, Procurement, department managers, and vendors. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage the full-cycle AP process from invoice receipt through payment</li><li>Process high-volume invoices while maintaining accuracy</li><li>Review invoices for appropriate coding, approvals, and supporting documentation</li><li>Assign invoices to GL accounts, departments, and cost centers</li><li>Match invoices against purchase orders and contracts</li><li>Investigate pricing, quantity, and billing discrepancies</li><li>Maintain vendor master data and payment information</li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment questions</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and outstanding balances</li><li>Prepare and process weekly payment batches</li><li>Assist with ACH and check payments</li><li>Monitor AP aging and prioritize time-sensitive invoices</li><li>Research duplicate payments, credits, and unapplied items</li><li>Assist with monthly AP accruals and month-end close</li><li>Prepare AP reporting and reconciliation schedules</li><li>Support annual audit requests and documentation</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Oceanside, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32 - 34 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist for an established construction company in North County. This is a great opportunity for an AP professional who likes more than simply entering invoices. You’ll work directly with Project Managers, vendors, subcontractors, and the Accounting team to keep project-related payables moving accurately and on schedule. What You’ll Handle:<ul><li>Process a high volume of subcontractor and vendor invoices</li><li>Review invoices against contracts, purchase orders, and project documentation</li><li>Code invoices by project, job, cost code, and GL account</li><li>Verify appropriate approvals before invoices are released for payment</li><li>Process subcontractor payment requests</li><li>Review lien waivers and supporting compliance documentation</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Communicate with Project Managers regarding missing approvals or documentation</li><li>Manage vendor setup and W-9 documentation</li><li>Prepare weekly check runs and electronic payments</li><li>Track outstanding invoices and payment commitments</li><li>Research duplicate invoices and credit memos</li><li>Assist with AP aging and month-end close</li><li>Support AP accruals and project cost reporting</li><li>Maintain organized documentation for audits and project files</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Oceanside, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32 - 40 USD / Hourly
A growing distribution company is looking for an Accountant to join its accounting team and support the day-to-day financial operations of a busy, inventory-driven business. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on environment and wants exposure to general ledger activity, reconciliations, inventory, AP/AR, and month-end close. You’ll work closely with accounting and operations teams to make sure transactions are recorded accurately and financial information is ready when leadership needs it.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Record and maintain daily accounting transactions</li><li>Prepare bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity</li><li>Assist with inventory reconciliations and adjustments</li><li>Analyze discrepancies between inventory and accounting records</li><li>Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts</li><li>Review invoices and expense coding for accuracy</li><li>Assist with prepaid expenses and accruals</li><li>Monitor customer and vendor account activity</li><li>Prepare recurring financial reports</li><li>Research unusual transactions and account variances</li><li>Assist with audit and tax documentation</li><li>Support the accounting team with special projects and process improvements</li></ul>
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

San Marcos, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 34 USD / Hourly
A growing healthcare organization in North County is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its accounting team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys the investigative side of AR — researching payments, resolving discrepancies, cleaning up aging balances, and figuring out why an account isn't paying as expected.You’ll work closely with Billing, Accounting, Customer Service, and Operations to keep receivables accurate and moving. What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Manage an assigned portfolio of customer accounts</li><li>Monitor AR aging and prioritize collection activity</li><li>Post and reconcile incoming payments</li><li>Research unapplied cash and short payments</li><li>Investigate billing and account discrepancies</li><li>Contact customers regarding outstanding balances</li><li>Prepare account statements and payment documentation</li><li>Process credits, adjustments, and approved write-offs</li><li>Reconcile AR subledger activity to the general ledger</li><li>Research historical account activity when payment issues arise</li><li>Maintain detailed notes regarding collection activity</li><li>Partner with Billing to correct invoice issues</li><li>Assist with month-end AR reconciliations</li><li>Prepare recurring AR reports and aging schedules</li><li>Support audit requests and special accounting projects</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
51.4615 - 59.587 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a financial services organization in San Diego, California during a high-volume period of accounting and reporting activity. This Long-term Contract position will focus on lending-related accounting, close management, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while helping deliver accurate and timely insight to business leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and prior experience within banking, lending, mortgage, or a broader financial services environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee accounting treatment for loan portfolio activity, including new funding, payoffs, charge-offs, recoveries, accrued interest, and related journal entry preparation and review. • Manage accounting for deferred loan fees and direct costs by tracking balances, validating amortization, and ensuring accurate ongoing reporting. • Contribute to monthly and quarterly close cycles by preparing reconciliations, reviewing supporting schedules, and helping meet reporting deadlines. • Compare general ledger balances to loan servicing data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner. • Evaluate changes in account activity through variance analysis and trend reviews covering interest income, reserves, portfolio movement, and other lending metrics. • Assist with credit loss and reserve reporting by preparing analyses, reconciliations, and documentation that support management review. • Examine asset quality indicators such as delinquencies, nonperforming loans, recoveries, and charge-offs to provide meaningful portfolio insights. • Respond to internal and external audit requests by gathering support, explaining accounting positions, and maintaining organized documentation. • Recommend and implement improvements to close, reconciliation, and reporting workflows, including work involving Oracle ERP and Jack Henry where applicable. • Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis requests in partnership with accounting and finance leadership.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Oceanside, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
50 - 55 USD / Hourly
An established North County organization is looking for an Accounting Manager to lead its day-to-day accounting operations and serve as a key partner to company leadership. This is a hands-on management role for someone who enjoys being close to the numbers rather than sitting exclusively in a supervisory capacity.The Accounting Manager will oversee the accounting cycle, month-end close, financial reporting, AP/AR, reconciliations, and internal controls while helping improve the overall efficiency of the department.What You'll Own:<ul><li>Manage daily accounting operations and accounting workflows</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, cash activity, and general ledger functions</li><li>Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes</li><li>Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and review monthly financial statements</li><li>Analyze financial results and explain significant variances</li><li>Maintain the chart of accounts and accounting policies</li><li>Oversee bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital</li><li>Manage accounting schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other accounts</li><li>Review AR aging, collections, and customer account activity</li><li>Oversee vendor payments and AP aging</li><li>Coordinate payroll-related accounting activities</li><li>Establish and maintain effective internal controls</li><li>Assist with annual budgets and financial forecasts</li><li>Coordinate with external CPA, tax professionals, and auditors</li><li>Prepare schedules and documentation for audits and tax filings</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems and processes</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 128000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead financial operations for a non-profit organization in San Diego, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance with grant, contract, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep accounting knowledge, and the ability to support sound financial decision-making across the organization. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to deliver timely and reliable financial reports. • Oversee the daily performance, upkeep, and improvement of accounting systems to support efficient financial operations. • Maintain the general ledger structure, chart of accounts, cost allocation methods, and fixed asset records in alignment with non-profit and regulatory standards. • Design, implement, and monitor accounting policies and procedures that reinforce internal controls and proper separation of responsibilities. • Review financial activity to confirm accuracy, proper documentation, and protection of organizational assets. • Partner with external auditors and funding agencies by preparing schedules, records, and supporting materials for annual audits and grant or contract reviews. • Ensure all required tax filings and government reports are completed accurately and submitted on schedule. • Produce financial statements, cash flow analyses, budget-to-actual comparisons, aging reports, and other management reports as needed. • Lead departmental planning, budgeting, and process improvements while supervising, developing, and retaining accounting staff. • Build collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners, while keeping the team informed of evolving accounting standards and compliance requirements.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Carlsbad, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations in Carlsbad, California while serving as the senior finance leader on site. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic oversight with direct execution, from managing close activities to shaping accounting practices and reporting. The role works closely with company leadership and provides meaningful influence over financial controls, compliance, systems, and business support. Responsibilities: • Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. • Prepare financial statements and consolidated reporting materials for the parent organization in alignment with its reporting calendar and requirements. • Manage accrual-based accounting activities, including revenue treatment, inventory accounting, credit loss reserves, and general ledger accuracy. • Review and improve the chart of accounts and strengthen accounting processes to support clear, efficient financial reporting. • Develop materials and analysis to support leadership presentations for recurring board meetings. • Oversee internal controls activities, including testing, corrective action follow-up, audit coordination, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures. • Administer tax-related accounting responsibilities such as multi-state sales and use tax compliance, exemption certificate tracking, and coordination with external tax advisors. • Supervise core transactional functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, credit administration, and payroll processing. • Act as the business owner for QuickBooks Enterprise, including system setup, user access, reporting, close management, and coordination on integrations, backups, and upgrades. • Partner with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, pricing analysis, margin review, inventory costing, and evaluation of future accounting or ERP systems.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
This is the kind of Senior Accountant role that can actually move your career forward.A well-established North County organization is looking for a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team and take ownership of complex accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This position is designed for someone who has mastered the fundamentals of accounting and is ready for more ownership, more visibility, and more exposure to the business.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 Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller position. What you'll be responsible for:<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>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Vista, CA
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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, CA
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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

Senior Accountant

San Diego, CA
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

La Jolla, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, maintaining prepaid and fixed asset schedules, and completing reconciliations within established deadlines. • Oversee general ledger activity by preserving data accuracy, investigating variances, correcting discrepancies, and contributing to the preparation of financial statements and account analysis. • Manage trust and client fund accounting, including transaction processing and monthly three-way reconciliations in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards. • 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. • Reconcile bank, payroll, and credit card accounts on a recurring basis and resolve outstanding items to keep records current and accurate. • Prepare financial schedules and ad hoc reports for leadership, external auditors, and tax advisors, while also assisting with forecasting and budget-related analysis. • Organize and provide documentation needed for audits, tax preparation, insurance reviews, and other external compliance requests. • Help strengthen accounting operations by following internal controls, identifying workflow improvements, and supporting automation where appropriate. • Partner with accounting staff, attorneys, and administrative personnel to answer financial questions and offer guidance to less experienced team members as needed.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Payroll Specialist – TemporaryRobert Half is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a temporary opportunity with an established organization. This position will support payroll processing for multiple locations as part of a larger payroll team. The ideal candidate has hands-on payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage detailed payroll information accurately and efficiently. Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll for multiple locations and employee groups</li><li>Review timekeeping, payroll data, deductions, and employee information for accuracy</li><li>Assist with payroll adjustments, corrections, and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Ensure accurate processing of earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related items</li><li>Work closely with HR, accounting, and other payroll team members to address payroll questions and issues</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Utilize Excel to review, organize, and analyze payroll data</li><li>Support the payroll team with various payroll and administrative projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

San Diego, CA
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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. Accounts Payable Specialist

Solana Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
34 - 38 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company that is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to take ownership of its day-to-day AP operations. This role is a great fit for someone who knows AP inside and out and is comfortable working with Purchasing, Operations, Inventory, and vendors.This isn't a basic invoice-entry position — you'll be expected to troubleshoot discrepancies, understand the flow of purchasing and receiving, and help improve the AP process.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Own the full-cycle AP process for a high-volume manufacturing environment</li><li>Review and approve invoice coding and supporting documentation</li><li>Perform three-way matching between POs, receipts, and invoices</li><li>Research pricing, quantity, freight, and tax discrepancies</li><li>Manage vendor statements and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain vendor master information</li><li>Prepare payment batches and manage payment schedules</li><li>Monitor AP aging and cash requirements</li><li>Research duplicate payments, credits, and outstanding items</li><li>Coordinate with Purchasing and Receiving to resolve invoice issues</li><li>Assist with monthly AP accruals and close</li><li>Prepare AP reconciliations and management reports</li><li>Support 1099 preparation and year-end activities</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve invoice processing and automation</li><li>Help train or provide guidance to junior AP staff</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

San Diego, CA
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

Accountant - Non-Profit

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
obert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant for an opportunity with an established nonprofit organization. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of accounting experience and a strong understanding of general accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close. Nonprofit experience is preferred.Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Manage general ledger activity and maintain accurate accounting records</li><li>Support AP, AR, and cash accounting</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and budget-to-actual analysis</li><li>Track and reconcile restricted and unrestricted funds</li><li>Support grant accounting and reporting as needed</li><li>Assist with audits and other accounting projects</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Vista, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
34 - 41 USD / Hourly
An established manufacturing company in Vista is adding a Staff Accountant to its Finance & Accounting team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding how a business actually operates — not just recording transactions. You'll have exposure to general ledger accounting, inventory, cost accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting, working closely with Accounting and Operations.Responsibilities:<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>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33 - 40 USD / Hourly
A growing Carlsbad organization is looking for a Staff Accountant 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. Key Responsibilities:<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>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Oceanside, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
A growing North County construction company is looking for a Staff Accountant 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. What You’ll Do:<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>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
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

San Diego, CA
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

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 36 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities with accuracy and timeliness. • Prepare and post journal entries to support routine accounting transactions and monthly close work. • Maintain and reconcile general ledger records to ensure financial information is complete and accurate. • Perform data entry and data cleanup tasks to improve the quality and consistency of accounting records. • Assist with corporate tax and sales tax support activities, including organizing documentation and preparing related information. • Help compile schedules and supporting details for corporate tax return preparation and review. • Work onsite with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions and resolve record discrepancies. • Monitor financial documentation and update accounting files to support audit readiness and reporting needs.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

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