Accountant Entry Level Jobs in Monterey, CA

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Accountant

Salinas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33 - 34 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Salinas, California. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to build hands-on experience across day-to-day financial activities while working within established accounting guidelines and company procedures. The ideal candidate will contribute to accurate financial processing, maintain organized records, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to help keep accounting workflows running smoothly. Responsibilities: • Process routine financial transactions across accounts payable and accounts receivable while maintaining accuracy and timely completion • Assist with general ledger activities by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and supporting the integrity of financial records • Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure transactions are properly recorded and resolved • Contribute to month-end close efforts by organizing supporting documentation and helping complete assigned close tasks on schedule • Apply company policies and accounting standards with close attention to detail when handling daily accounting work and related documentation • Support internal control practices by following established procedures and maintaining appropriate records for review • Communicate with internal business partners to answer questions, gather needed information, and support accounting processes • Provide general assistance with administrative and transactional accounting functions as assigned by the finance team
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Salinas, CA
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Temporary to Hire
25.3365 - 29.337 USD / Hourly
Location: Salinas, CA >>>>100% ONSITEPay Rate: $28-$32/hrPosition: Accounting Analyst We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to support day-to-day financial operations for a growing team in Salinas, California. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who brings strong accounting fundamentals, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to stay organized while balancing competing deadlines. The right candidate will contribute across payables, receivables, and reconciliation activities while building effective working relationships with internal partners and vendors. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices accurately, assign proper coding, and help maintain timely accounts payable workflows.• Assist with accounts receivable activities, including tracking incoming payments and supporting account follow-up as needed.• Perform bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, research variances, and help resolve outstanding items.• Maintain organized financial records and documentation to support reporting, audits, and routine accounting review.• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to address billing questions, payment issues, and account concerns professionally.• Use Excel and accounting systems to update financial data, prepare schedules, and support daily transaction review.• Manage multiple accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.• Support additional accounting projects and process-related assignments as business needs evolve.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Castroville, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
8000 - 82000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction and contractor-focused business in Castroville, California. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely reporting, and helping keep daily accounting activities running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger work, along with strong familiarity with modern accounting systems. Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and maintaining accurate vendor records.• Oversee accounts receivable processes by issuing invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on collections as needed.• Perform bank and account reconciliations to verify transactions, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate cash reporting.• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting documentation.• Assist with month-end close activities by organizing financial data, reviewing account balances, and helping ensure deadlines are met.• Maintain accurate accounting records and contribute to the preparation of routine internal financial reports.• Use accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP to process transactions and support financial tracking.• Partner with internal teams to clarify billing, payment, and account questions and improve day-to-day accounting accuracy. Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

San Jose, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
105000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
Colleen McAuliffe from Robert half is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our client's team in San Jose, California. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to oversee accounting operations, ensure compliance with industry standards, and contribute to the financial integrity of our organization. This position is ideal for an individual with a strong background in construction accounting and a proactive approach to managing complex financial tasks. Responsibilities:• Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports to ensure accuracy.• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, delivering timely and precise financial statements.• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, with a focus on construction job cost accounting.• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes, ensuring operational accuracy.• Collaborate closely with project managers to track job costing, work-in-progress schedules, and conduct variance analyses.• Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives, providing critical financial insights.• Ensure adherence to industry standards and internal controls to maintain regulatory compliance.• Assist in preparing documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy across accounting functions.• Provide mentorship and guidance to entry-level accounting staff to foster team development.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper Assistant

Sand City, CA
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Temporary to Hire
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Bookkeeper Assistant to support daily accounting operations for a construction-related business in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, managing payable activity, and contributing to timely month-end reporting. The role offers the chance to work across multiple entities while helping the accounting team stay organized and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Handle invoice processing and maintain accounts payable records for multiple related business entities with a high level of accuracy. • Track purchase orders, verify supporting documentation, and ensure expenses are properly matched before payment is issued. • Reconcile company credit card activity and investigate discrepancies to keep financial records current and complete. • Conduct recurring audit reviews, including weekly purchase audits and monthly statement checks, and submit findings within established deadlines. • Assist with month-end accounting activities by confirming payable and purchasing transactions are fully captured and ready for close. • Prepare recurring financial and operational reports, including profit and loss summaries and other scheduled reporting for internal review. • Support the accounting team with bookkeeping tasks, bank reconciliations, and general record maintenance as needed. • Learn company-specific accounting tools and follow internal procedures to maintain consistency across workflows.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Sr. Payroll Accountant

Castroville, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Accountant to join a respected construction organization in California. This onsite role is suited for a detail-oriented payroll accountant who can manage weekly payroll operations, support benefits administration, and maintain compliance in a fast-paced environment. The position works closely with finance and internal teams to ensure employee pay, reporting, and related records are handled accurately and confidentially. Responsibilities:• Administer weekly payroll for union and nonunion employees, ensuring wages are processed accurately and on schedule.• Audit timesheets, pay adjustments, overtime, garnishments, deductions, and benefit-related payroll entries before final submission.• Coordinate payroll activity across multiple union agreements, including classification-specific rates, fringe calculations, and required deductions.• Prepare and submit union remittance and benefit documentation, confirming contributions and payments are completed by required deadlines.• Oversee payroll-related employee setup and status changes, including tax elections, direct deposit details, deductions, and benefits enrollment updates.• Maintain organized payroll, benefits, and personnel records while safeguarding sensitive compensation and employee information.• Research payroll discrepancies and resolve issues promptly to prevent delays or inaccuracies in employee compensation.• Produce workers’ compensation payroll reports and supporting wage records for internal and external reporting needs.• Partner with internal stakeholders on prevailing wage and certified payroll matters and assist with payroll system issue resolution and data validation between platforms. Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

San Jose, CA
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Temporary to Hire
40 - 43.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in San Jose, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone with strong invoice processing experience who can manage payment workflows with accuracy, maintain organized financial records, and support daily accounts payable operations. The position offers the opportunity to work across multiple financial platforms while partnering with internal stakeholders to help keep vendor payments timely and compliant. Once hired, you will have access to full medical benefits, a 401k plan, and a discretionary bonus. Apply today! Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process vendor invoices from receipt through payment, ensuring details are accurate, properly approved, and entered with the correct general ledger coding.</li><li>Manage payment activity through ACH, printed checks, and other approved methods while maintaining strong attention to timing, controls, and documentation.</li><li>Review and reconcile transaction data across systems such as Bill.com, QuickBooks Online, banking platforms, and company recordkeeping tools to support accurate accounts payable reporting.</li><li>Monitor bank-related workflows, including payment verification and Positive Pay activities, to help reduce exceptions and support secure disbursements.</li><li>Research invoice discrepancies, vendor credit issues, and work order-related questions, then coordinate with internal teams to resolve outstanding items promptly.</li><li>Maintain organized digital records and supporting documentation using business applications and shared productivity tools within Microsoft 365.</li><li>Assist with card spend tracking, toll chargeback processing, and other expense-related administrative tasks tied to payables operations.</li><li>Support period-end accounts payable activities by following closed-period controls and helping ensure transactions are recorded in the proper accounting window.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Project Accountant

Saratoga, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Client will only consider Current Project Accountants working on large scale projects. 100% remote for candidates who are accustomed to working remote, and available and working during normal business hours. Ideal candidate has NetSuite and Procore. We are looking for an experienced Sr. Project Accountant to oversee the financial performance of large-scale construction projects in Saratoga, California. This role focuses on maintaining accurate project cost records, delivering timely financial insight, and supporting sound decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project and finance teams in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee accounting activities for major capital construction projects from initial setup through final financial close.• Monitor budgets, committed costs, incurred expenses, and forecast updates while investigating and clarifying cost variances.• Prepare recurring project financial reports and cost summaries for internal stakeholders and leadership review.• Evaluate spending classifications to ensure costs are recorded correctly as capital or operating expenses in line with accounting guidance and company policy.• Review contractor and supplier invoices for accuracy, approve eligible charges, and coordinate timely processing.• Support billing administration, including progress-based, milestone-based, and cost-reimbursable invoicing as required by project terms.• Maintain accurate work-in-progress balances, retainage schedules, accrual entries, and other project-related accounting records.• Assist with cash flow planning and help identify funding needs across active projects.• Partner with Project Managers to highlight financial risks, improve cost control, and support audit requests with complete project documentation
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accounting Manager

Monterey, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting functions for a hospitality-focused organization in Monterey, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening controls, and delivering timely reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with both operational teams and finance partners in a service-oriented environment. Responsibilities:• Direct daily accounting activities to ensure records are complete, accurate, and aligned with company policy and regulatory standards.• Lead the preparation and review of reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and other financial documentation required for monthly reporting.• Manage receivables by applying payments, balancing daily activity, investigating variances, and addressing account issues promptly.• Oversee payables operations, including invoice approval workflows, coding accuracy, vendor account balancing, payment processing, and check runs.• Coordinate payroll-related accounting tasks, including employee status updates, compensation changes, payroll review, and bi-weekly reconciliation.• Complete bank reconciliations and drive the month-end close process to produce reliable financial statements and management reports.• Partner with department leaders to improve financial procedures, support accurate expense coding, and monitor performance against budget.• Track overdue balances, issue collection communications, and follow established procedures to resolve delinquent accounts.• Contribute to tax and audit activities by preparing required support, including annual 1099 reporting and responses to accounting inquiries. Posted by Recruiting Director Scott G. Moore (Apply here and connect on LinkedIn)
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

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