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Payroll Manager

Poway, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in Poway, California. This role will guide payroll execution, strengthen compliance practices, and build efficient processes that support a growing business. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of multi-state payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and payroll systems, along with the leadership skills to drive consistency and accuracy across the function. Responsibilities: • Direct end-to-end payroll activities for multiple entities and business lines, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule. • Create and refine payroll policies, internal controls, and standardized procedures to improve consistency across the organization. • Oversee prevailing wage administration and certified payroll reporting for public works and other contract-driven projects. • Monitor payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including California wage and hour requirements and government contract obligations. • Manage payroll tax activities, quarter-end and year-end processing, and W-2 preparation to support accurate regulatory reporting. • Act as the internal expert for ADP Workforce Now, enhancing system setup, reporting, automation, and overall payroll workflow efficiency. • Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues, implement system improvements, and support future integrations. • Lead payroll due diligence and onboarding efforts for acquired businesses, including process alignment, platform conversion, and post-integration stabilization. • Collaborate with Accounting on reconciliations, accruals, labor allocations, job costing, close activities, and payroll reporting for leadership review.
2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Oceanside, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who excels in a high-volume environment, enjoys resolving payroll discrepancies, and takes pride in producing accurate pay for a large field workforce. The role requires close coordination with job site records, careful review of manual timekeeping documents, and dependable payroll processing using Paychex. Responsibilities:• Gather and review paper timesheets from field employees and internal contacts to prepare weekly payroll for a large employee population.• Investigate missing or unclear time entries by verifying the correct job site, employee details, and hours worked before payroll is finalized.• Process full-cycle payroll through Paychex with a strong focus on wage accuracy, piece-rate calculations, and timely completion.• Compare pay data against submitted records to identify discrepancies and correct errors before checks are issued.• Manage payroll for approximately 400 or more employees each week while maintaining consistent accuracy under deadlines.• Organize and distribute payroll checks into the appropriate employee folders, ensuring earnings tied to multiple jobs are recorded correctly.• Handle manual payroll tasks and check-related activities as needed to support weekly payroll operations.• Maintain careful attention to employee identification details, especially when working with individuals who have similar names.
2026-08-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Solana Beach, CA
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Temporary / Contract
51.4615 - 59.587 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the assessment and modernization of a complex, high-volume payables operation in Solana Beach, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity will focus on improving efficiency, strengthening controls, and building a scalable automation approach across 19 entities. The consultant will partner with finance, operations, IT, and leadership teams to redesign workflows, recommend practical technology solutions, and support implementation of a more effective AP function. Responsibilities: • Review the current accounts payable process across multiple entities and identify areas where automation can reduce manual effort and improve consistency. • Analyze invoice intake, approval routing, vendor administration, payment activity, and reporting practices to uncover operational gaps and enhancement opportunities. • Recommend and help deploy an accounts payable automation solution using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central capabilities and/or a compatible third-party platform. • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define the most effective long-term approach for payables processing, controls, and system support. • Create clear future-state process documentation, including approval structures, internal controls, exception handling, and workflow design. • Lead core project activities such as process mapping, business requirements gathering, testing coordination, and implementation support. • Improve efficiency for both purchase order and non-purchase order invoice processing while reducing paper-based approvals and manual data entry. • Support user training and change adoption efforts while establishing performance metrics that strengthen accuracy, timeliness, and scalability within AP.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
A growing healthcare organization in Vista is looking for an AP Manager to take ownership of its accounts payable function. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing invoice processing, vendor relationships, payment cycles, reconciliations, and AP controls. The ideal candidate knows how to lead a team but isn't afraid to jump into the details when something needs to be investigated or resolved.Your responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the company's full-cycle AP function</li><li>Supervise and mentor AP staff</li><li>Establish priorities and monitor daily invoice workflow</li><li>Review invoice coding and approval requirements</li><li>Oversee three-way matching and purchase order processes</li><li>Manage weekly payment runs</li><li>Review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain vendor master data and controls</li><li>Monitor AP aging and outstanding invoices</li><li>Partner with Purchasing and department leaders</li><li>Investigate duplicate invoices and payment issues</li><li>Oversee month-end AP close and accruals</li><li>Assist with 1099 preparation and year-end activities</li><li>Develop AP policies and procedures</li><li>Track AP metrics and identify process improvements</li><li>Support internal and external audits</li></ul>
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Solana Beach, CA
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Temporary / Contract
42 - 52 USD / Hourly
Job costs, subcontractors, vendors, retainage—you know AP is more complicated when every invoice is tied to a project.A growing construction company in Solana Beach is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead its project-based AP operations. You'll work closely with Project Managers, Purchasing, Accounting, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure invoices are properly coded, approved, and paid. This role is ideal for someone who understands that construction AP requires strong attention to job costing, purchase orders, contracts, lien documentation, and payment deadlines.What you'll be responsible for<ul><li>Oversee full-cycle AP for multiple construction projects</li><li>Lead and develop the AP team</li><li>Review subcontractor and vendor invoices</li><li>Ensure invoices are coded to the appropriate projects and cost categories</li><li>Oversee three-way matching between POs, receipts, and invoices</li><li>Monitor subcontractor documentation and approvals</li><li>Review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Manage payment schedules and cash requirements</li><li>Monitor retainage and project-related payables</li><li>Partner with Project Managers to resolve invoice issues</li><li>Review AP aging and identify outstanding liabilities</li><li>Lead month-end AP close and accrual processes</li><li>Assist with job-cost reporting</li><li>Maintain vendor records and payment controls</li><li>Establish and improve AP procedures</li><li>Prepare AP metrics and management reports</li><li>Support audits and year-end accounting activities</li></ul>
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

OFFICE MANAGER

San Marcos, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 35 USD / Hourly
You know that person who somehow knows where everything is, who needs what, and what needs to happen next? That's this job.A growing professional services organization in San Marcos is looking for an Office Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day office environment.This isn't a receptionist position. You'll have responsibility for office operations, vendors, facilities, employee support, purchasing, and administrative processes, while serving as a key point of contact for both employees and leadership.Current San Diego-area hiring continues to show demand for office management roles that combine facilities, administrative operations, billing, and internal support. Your territory📦 Office Operations Keep supplies, equipment, mail, vendors, and office services running smoothly.👥 Employee Support Help employees with office needs, onboarding logistics, and workplace requests.📋 Vendor Management Coordinate with building management, service providers, suppliers, and contractors.💰 Administrative Finance Assist with invoices, purchase orders, expenses, and basic budget tracking.🛠️ Problem Solving When something breaks, disappears, or needs to get done yesterday—you'll be the person figuring it out.Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee daily office operations</li><li>Manage office supplies and purchasing</li><li>Coordinate vendors and building services</li><li>Maintain relationships with landlords and service providers</li><li>Assist with office moves, renovations, and maintenance</li><li>Process invoices and purchase orders</li><li>Track office expenses</li><li>Support employee onboarding and workplace setup</li><li>Coordinate meetings, events, and company activities</li><li>Maintain office policies and procedures</li><li>Assist leadership with administrative projects</li><li>Identify opportunities to make office processes more efficient</li></ul>
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Office Manager

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an organized and proactive Office Manager to oversee daily office operations and support a productive, efficient workplace. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating administrative functions, managing office resources, and helping ensure smooth communication across teams. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day office operations and administrative processes</li><li>Manage office supplies, vendor relationships, and facility needs</li><li>Coordinate schedules, meetings, and office communications</li><li>Support onboarding, records management, and internal documentation</li><li>Assist with budgeting, expense tracking, and basic reporting</li><li>Maintain office policies, procedures, and workflow efficiency</li><li>Provide administrative support to leadership and staff as needed</li><li>Help coordinate special projects and cross-functional initiatives</li></ul>
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager

La Jolla, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting team in California. This role is suited for someone who can oversee a varied client portfolio, deliver accurate tax work across multiple entity types, and build trusted client relationships through clear guidance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation and review of tax filings for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and estates while maintaining accuracy and compliance. • Manage multiple client engagements at once, establishing priorities, monitoring timelines, and ensuring responsive, high-quality service. • Provide practical tax guidance to clients by explaining complex regulations in a clear and approachable manner. • Conduct technical research on tax matters and apply findings to support planning, reporting, and compliance needs. • Prepare and review annual income tax provisions and federal tax returns for a range of business and individual clients. • Support matters related to entity formation and advise clients on tax considerations connected to organizational structure. • Use industry-standard tools and software, including Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and tax preparation platforms such as Lacerte, to complete engagements efficiently. • Identify tax issues, resolve filing challenges, and recommend effective solutions that align with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Manager

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
52.25 - 60.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead receivables operations for a fast-moving, multi-entity organization in San Diego, California. This Contract position requires a hands-on leader who can strengthen collection performance, improve cash flow results, and provide meaningful reporting to finance leadership. The ideal candidate will combine people leadership, operational discipline, and analytical insight to elevate accounts receivable processes and support broader financial objectives. Responsibilities: • Direct and develop the accounts receivable and collections team, setting clear expectations, tracking results, and promoting a high-performance environment. • Build and execute collection strategies that accelerate cash receipts, address overdue balances, and improve overall working capital performance. • Review aging trends, payment activity, and customer behavior to identify collection risks and reduce long-outstanding receivables. • Produce recurring accounts receivable reports and dashboards for finance leaders, highlighting collection results, aging movement, write-offs, recoveries, and portfolio trends. • Partner with billing, revenue, finance, and customer-facing teams to resolve disputes, improve payment timing, and support coordinated account management. • Manage escalated collection matters and oversee relationships with outside collection partners when additional recovery support is needed. • Identify opportunities to streamline receivables workflows through automation, process redesign, and stronger system utilization. • Support finance initiatives involving tools, reporting enhancements, and operational process changes that improve forecasting, scalability, and efficiency.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Benefits Manager

Temecula, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Job Title: Benefits ManagerEmployment Type: Full-Time OverviewAn established, multi-site organization is seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to oversee the strategy, administration, and ongoing enhancement of employee benefits programs. This role is well suited for a hands-on benefits professional who can balance day-to-day operations with broader planning initiatives, while ensuring employees receive accurate, responsive, and high-quality support.The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in health and welfare plans, retirement administration, compliance, vendor management, and annual enrollment processes. This individual will also serve as a key internal resource for resolving complex benefits issues and improving operational effectiveness across benefits-related workflows. Key ResponsibilitiesManage the administration of employee benefit offerings, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, and retirement plansLead the full annual enrollment cycle, including planning, system coordination, employee communications, implementation, and post-enrollment reviewAct as the primary internal expert for benefit-related questions, escalations, and issue resolutionOversee relationships with external brokers, carriers, retirement partners, and benefit vendors to ensure service quality and effective plan administrationMonitor benefits billing, reconciliations, payroll deductions, audits, and overall data accuracy across systemsAdminister 401(k) plan operations, including coordination with service providers, participant data review, compliance-related activities, and required reporting supportHelp ensure adherence to applicable benefits regulations and requirements, including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISAPartner with HR leadership on renewal planning, cost analysis, vendor evaluations, plan recommendations, and process enhancementsCollaborate closely with Payroll and HRIS teams to maintain accurate deductions, eligibility rules, file feeds, and benefit system configurationIdentify opportunities to strengthen controls, streamline workflows, improve employee communication, and enhance the overall benefits experience Qualifications5+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits administrationStrong background managing health and welfare benefit programsDemonstrated experience leading open enrollment and handling complex benefits operationsExperience working with benefit brokers, carriers, retirement providers, and third-party vendorsKnowledge of applicable compliance areas such as ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISAExperience with benefits audits, reconciliations, payroll coordination, and data integrity oversightStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilitiesAdvanced communication skills and a service-oriented approach to employee supportBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

San Diego, CA
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Temporary to Hire
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a growing team in San Diego, California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in accounts payable who can manage a high volume of transactions with accuracy and efficiency. In this role, you will partner closely with another accounts payable team member to support day-to-day payment operations, maintain strong vendor relationships, and help keep financial records organized and current. Responsibilities: • Process a large volume of vendor invoices while ensuring accurate coding and timely entry into the accounting system. • Prepare and support payment activities, including check runs and related accounts payable documentation. • Maintain vendor records, respond to payment inquiries, and assist with resolving invoice discrepancies. • Review and process employee expense reimbursements in accordance with company guidelines. • Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and help ensure supporting documentation is complete. • Work collaboratively with another accounts payable team member to divide priorities and keep workflows running smoothly. • Use Sage and Excel to track transactions, update records, and support reporting needs within the AP function.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payment operations for a Contract position based in Oceanside, California. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling a steady volume of invoices while maintaining accurate financial records. The position will focus on vendor coordination, invoice review, and payment processing to help ensure accounts payable activities are completed on time and with precision. Responsibilities: • Manage the full cycle of accounts payable activities, including reviewing, coding, and entering invoices accurately into the system. • Communicate with vendors to establish and maintain account records and resolve payment or documentation questions as needed. • Process non-purchase order invoices and assist with purchase order-related invoices while learning internal procedures and approval workflows. • Prepare and complete weekly check runs to ensure vendors are paid according to established schedules. • Review invoice details carefully to confirm proper coding, approvals, and timely month-end processing. • Support asset record updates by reclassifying or re-tagging items to maintain accurate tracking documentation. • Handle an average monthly invoice volume of approximately 250 transactions while meeting deadlines and quality standards. • Maintain organized accounts payable files and records to support audit readiness and reporting accuracy.
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Finance Manager

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
A Robert Half Management Resources client is seeking an experienced FP&A Consultant to support a growing organization through an acquisition and related strategic initiatives. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, this consultant will play a key role in financial modeling, forecasting, capacity planning, and analysis of large, complex datasets. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, the ability to evaluate and improve existing models, and experience supporting business transformation, growth, or integration initiatives. Estimated at 3-6 months. 100% remote Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to support strategic decision-making. Review, troubleshoot, and improve existing forecasting and planning models for accuracy and scalability. Build and maintain capacity planning models to support operational and workforce planning. Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes. Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to evaluate business opportunities and risks. Analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights. Utilize SQL to extract, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources. Support acquisition and integration activities, including financial analysis, synergy tracking, and reporting. Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, HR, and executive leadership to develop key performance metrics and reporting. Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and management presentations. Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to planning, reporting, and analytics capabilities. Qualifications 5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or related experience. Advanced financial modeling experience required. Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Experience developing driver-based forecasting models. Hands-on experience with Adaptive Planning (Workday Adaptive Planning) preferred. Advanced SQL skills and experience working with large datasets. Strong Excel and financial systems expertise. Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, business transformations, or other strategic initiatives preferred. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and business partnering skills. Preferred Experience Capacity planning and resource modeling. Scenario and sensitivity analysis. KPI development and performance reporting. Financial systems optimization. Data validation, reconciliation, and reporting automation. Integration planning and post-acquisition reporting. Executive and board-level reporting support. Process improvement and financial planning transformation initiatives. Ideal Candidate The successful consultant will be a hands-on finance professional with strong modeling and analytical capabilities who can quickly assess existing planning processes, identify improvement opportunities, and provide actionable insights to leadership during a period of growth and organizational change. This individual will be comfortable working with large datasets, enhancing existing models, and supporting acquisition-related initiatives while partnering effectively across the organization.
2026-08-25T00:00:00Z