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57 results for Payroll Clerk in Manhattan Beach, CA
- El Segundo, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 24 - 27 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support general accounting operations for a retail organization in El Segundo, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong general ledger knowledge, enjoys working with detailed financial information, and can help keep reporting and close activities on schedule. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative accounting team while supporting routine reporting, reconciliations, and audit preparation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive assigned month-end close activities by monitoring timelines, confirming entry completion, and helping produce monthly financial reporting.<br>• Record recurring and standard journal entries related to accruals, prepaid balances, and operating expenses with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Complete reconciliations for designated general ledger accounts, identify variances, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.<br>• Review period-end transaction activity across multiple records or systems and investigate inconsistencies to ensure reliable financial data.<br>• Prepare quarterly analyses, supporting schedules, and other documentation needed for internal and external reporting cycles.<br>• Assist with year-end, quarter-end, and audit deliverables by organizing schedules, compiling support, and responding to information requests.<br>• Provide operational accounting support for payment processing activities, including check-related review and deposit backup coverage when needed.<br>• Follow established accounting policies, maintain internal control standards, and contribute to ad hoc projects and financial analysis assignments.
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Torrance, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Staff Accountant – South Bay/Torrance Area</p><p>Our client, a well-established and growing company in the South Bay/Torrance area, is seeking a <strong>motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant</strong> to join their expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a <strong>recent accounting graduate or a professional with 2+ years of experience</strong> who wants to build a long-term career in accounting and gain hands-on exposure to all areas of corporate finance.</p><p>In this role, you’ll play a key part in the company’s accounting operations, including preparing and consolidating financial statements, reconciling accounts, assisting with audits, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close. You’ll collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with accounting policies and support ongoing process improvements. This position offers a chance to grow your technical skills, learn from experienced mentors, and take on increasing responsibility over time.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and variance analyses</li><li>Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes</li><li>Support audits, budgets, and forecasts</li><li>Contribute to automation and process improvement projects</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>2+ years of experience in accounting <strong>or</strong> recent grad with strong internship experience</li><li>Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting</li><li>Strong Excel and analytical skills</li><li>Detail-oriented with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities</li></ul><p><strong>Why You’ll Love It Here:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits</li><li>Exposure to all areas of accounting and finance</li><li>Collaborative, growth-oriented team environment</li><li>Real opportunity for career advancement and professional development</li></ul><p>If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career and join a company that values learning, teamwork, and growth, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join this thriving South Bay/Torrance team!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call (562) 800-3913 and ask for Preston Doran. Please reference job order number 00460-0012925811 email resume to [email protected]</p>
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00Z
- Long Beach, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a hospitality finance team in Long Beach, California on a Contract basis. This role supports daily accounting operations, accounts receivable activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting while partnering with hotel leadership to maintain accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a service-focused mindset, and the ability to manage multiple financial priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting activities to keep finance operations accurate, organized, and running efficiently.<br>• Support finance leadership with budget reviews, variance analysis, forecasting, and interpretation of operating results for department stakeholders.<br>• Prepare balance sheet account analyses and contribute to monthly benchmarking and operational performance reporting.<br>• Monitor internal controls and assist with audit readiness by reviewing processes for compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.<br>• Reconcile daily credit card activity and bank transactions, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Coordinate credit-related activities, including aging review, collection follow-up, direct billing support, and monthly credit meeting preparation.<br>• Oversee group billing administration from contract setup through final payment, including deposits, commissions, invoicing, and client communication.<br>• Partner with front office and operational teams to clear outstanding guest ledger items, address billing inquiries, and process refunds professionally.<br>• Record journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support tax-related accounting tasks such as sales tax and corporate tax reporting requirements.
- 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Culver City, CA
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 26.9135 - 31.163 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Culver City, California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This opportunity is well suited for an entry-level or early-career accounting team member who wants to build hands-on experience across payables, reconciliations, and month-end support. The role offers exposure to core accounting operations while working in a collaborative environment that values accuracy, organization, and career development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage a high volume of vendor invoices each month, ensuring timely and accurate accounts payable processing.<br>• Create and post journal entries to maintain complete and reliable financial records.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet and other assigned accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed.<br>• Assist with general ledger activities and contribute to monthly close tasks and supporting documentation.<br>• Partner with the accounting team to maintain organized records and uphold internal financial controls.<br>• Provide day-to-day accounting support across routine operational and reporting needs.<br>• Contribute to accounting-related projects, including support for the upcoming NetSuite implementation.
- 2026-11-14T00:00:00Z
- Malibu, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Malibu, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy across multiple entities and property-related accounts. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across payables, reconciliations, and general ledger activities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a large volume of accounts payable transactions with careful attention to accuracy, approvals, and deadlines.<br>• Review and maintain vendor documentation, including W-9 records and 1099 reporting requirements, to support year-end compliance.<br>• Assign invoices to the correct general ledger accounts, entities, and properties to ensure proper financial tracking.<br>• Prepare and complete bank, credit card, and cash reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.<br>• Assist with wire activity and related accounting entries while maintaining organized supporting documentation.<br>• Record journal entries and support ongoing general ledger maintenance to keep financial records current and accurate.<br>• Analyze accounting data in spreadsheets, using tools such as pivot tables to manage larger data sets and identify exceptions.<br>• Support tax-related accounting activities, including coordination for corporate tax and sales tax reporting as needed.
- 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
- Laguna Beach, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are inviting applications for the role of a Staff Accountant in Laguna Beach, California. This role is central to our clients real estate team, primarily focusing on accounts payable tasks using Yardi software. The role is in-office and offers an exciting opportunity for those with a background in accounting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Execute and supervise accounts payable using Yardi software</p><p>• Perform check runs and contribute to other accounting tasks as needed</p><p>• Offer support to property management and office tasks as required</p><p>• Ensure precision and meticulousness in all financial transactions</p><p>• Handle accounts receivable tasks and bank reconciliations</p><p>• Maintain and manage the general ledger</p><p>• Record and manage journal entries</p><p>• Close financial records at the end of each month</p><p>• Use accounting software like NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP effectively.</p>
- 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z
- Torrance, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a meticulous Accounting Coordinator to join a team in Torrance, California and provide hands-on support across daily accounting operations. This Long-term Contract position offers <strong>part-time hours </strong>and is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, investigating discrepancies, and producing dependable Excel-driven reporting. The role works closely with internal stakeholders to support reconciliations, payables activity, reporting needs, and month-end accounting tasks in an in-office environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card activity, investigate variances, and ensure transactions are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Review daily deposits and related financial activity to maintain accurate reporting and support consistent cash tracking.</p><p>• Assist with payment processing, including check runs and credit card obligations, while helping monitor short-term cash flow needs.</p><p>• Contribute to monthly financial reporting by preparing supporting schedules, reviewing figures, and highlighting items that require attention.</p><p>• Support accounts payable processing by reviewing invoices, tracking approvals, coding documentation, and maintaining organized records.</p><p>• Perform three-way matching across purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices, then follow through on any pricing, quantity, or documentation discrepancies.</p><p>• Build, update, and refine Excel-based reports covering cash activity, trends, financial summaries, billing, inventory, and equipment utilization.</p><p>• Review output from QuickBooks and related systems, correct data issues when appropriate, and escalate exceptions that may affect reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Assist with collections follow-up by reviewing aging reports, coordinating on payment issues, and helping resolve internal discrepancies that delay collections.</p><p>• Provide support during month-end close and assist with documentation needed for sales tax support and year-end tax preparation materials.</p>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z