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Accounts Payable Specialist

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations and maintain accurate financial records for a long-term contract opportunity in San Diego, California. This role focuses on invoice processing, expense review, reconciliations, and timely issue resolution while partnering with vendors and internal teams. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced accounting environment. Responsibilities: • Review vendor invoices for accuracy, proper approvals, and correct coding before entering them into the payment workflow. • Examine employee expense submissions, identify exceptions or policy concerns, and escalate issues when needed for resolution. • Maintain and monitor approved supplier records and payment guidelines to help prevent unauthorized transactions. • Support year-end tax reporting activities by tracking 1099 information and preparing related reports. • Investigate billing and payment discrepancies that could delay purchasing activity or vendor payments, and work with stakeholders to resolve them promptly. • Respond to urgent payment matters, including time-sensitive orders and account holds, to minimize business disruption. • Organize, scan, and retain invoices, checks, and supporting documentation in accordance with recordkeeping standards. • Assist with audit requests by gathering documentation and providing accurate accounts payable support materials. • Reconcile supplier and bank statements, update deposit records regularly, and prepare scheduled as well as ad hoc reports. • Provide responsive service to internal departments and external partners while completing additional accounts payable tasks assigned by leadership.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Rancho Santa Fe, CA
onsite
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

Accounts Payable Clerk

Vista, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a busy distribution company that is adding an Accounts Payable Clerk to its accounting department. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants exposure to the operational side of accounting.You’ll work closely with Purchasing, Receiving, Warehouse, and Accounting to make sure invoices are accurate, properly documented, and paid on time. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process invoices for inventory, supplies, freight, and operating expenses</li><li>Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation</li><li>Verify quantities, pricing, vendor information, and payment terms</li><li>Research discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and receipts</li><li>Enter invoices into the accounting system</li><li>Maintain vendor files and W-9 documentation</li><li>Assist with vendor statement reconciliations</li><li>Track outstanding invoices and upcoming payment obligations</li><li>Prepare invoices for approval</li><li>Assist with check runs, ACH payments, and other payment processing</li><li>Research duplicate invoices and credits</li><li>Communicate with Purchasing and Receiving regarding missing information</li><li>Assist with month-end AP reporting and reconciliations</li><li>Maintain accurate digital accounting records</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Carlsbad, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
24 - 28 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk for a growing professional services company in North County San Diego. This is a great opportunity for someone with 1–2 years of accounting experience who wants to build a strong foundation in Accounts Payable while working with an experienced accounting team.The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable working with invoices, and enjoys keeping things moving behind the scenes. What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Enter and process a high volume of vendor invoices</li><li>Review invoices for accuracy, proper approvals, and supporting documentation</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and other backup</li><li>Code invoices to the appropriate GL accounts</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor records</li><li>Respond to basic vendor inquiries regarding invoice status and payment timing</li><li>Assist with weekly check runs and electronic payments</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies</li><li>Research duplicate invoices and payment issues</li><li>Maintain organized AP files and documentation</li><li>Assist with credit card and expense report processing</li><li>Support month-end AP activities</li><li>Prepare basic AP reports for the accounting team</li><li>Assist with other accounting projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

San Marcos, CA
onsite
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

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

Accounts Receivable Specialist Commercial Real Estate

Carlsbad, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 36 USD / Hourly
A well-established real estate organization is adding an Accounts Receivable Specialist to its property accounting team. This role is a little different from traditional corporate AR because you'll manage receivables connected to a portfolio of properties and work directly with tenants and property managers.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage AR activity for an assigned portfolio of properties</li><li>Prepare recurring tenant invoices and charges</li><li>Post rent and other tenant payments</li><li>Monitor tenant aging and delinquent balances</li><li>Reconcile tenant accounts and monthly statements</li><li>Research discrepancies between leases, invoices, and payments</li><li>Process credits, adjustments, and account corrections</li><li>Communicate with tenants regarding outstanding balances</li><li>Partner with Property Managers to resolve billing issues</li><li>Track collection activity and payment commitments</li><li>Research unapplied and unidentified payments</li><li>Prepare tenant account statements</li><li>Reconcile AR activity to the general ledger</li><li>Assist with monthly property-level reporting</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close</li><li>Maintain documentation for audits and financial reviews</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oceanside, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Oceanside, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone who is highly accurate, comfortable working with paper-based time records, and confident managing payroll in a fast-paced construction environment. You will play a key part in verifying time data, resolving discrepancies across multiple job sites, and ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Gather paper timesheets from internal contacts and field personnel, then organize and prepare them for payroll entry and review. • Investigate missing or unclear time details by confirming employee assignments and matching hours to the correct job sites. • Review payroll information carefully to validate rates, piece-work earnings, and other pay details before processing. • Process weekly payroll through Paychex for a large workforce, maintaining accuracy across high employee volumes. • Enter time and pay data from manual records into the payroll system while checking for duplicate names and other identifying inconsistencies. • Prepare and sort employee checks into the appropriate folders, ensuring earnings tied to multiple jobs are recorded correctly. • Resolve payroll discrepancies promptly by researching timecards, pay calculations, and supporting documentation. • Maintain accurate payroll records and follow established procedures for weekly payroll operations in a construction setting.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Diego, CA
onsite
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

Accounts Receivable Clerk

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a consultancy team in San Diego, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position focuses on collections support, account follow-up, and maintaining strong client relationships while helping keep receivables current and well documented. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple account issues with accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities: • Manage collection activities for assigned accounts by following up on outstanding balances and encouraging timely payment. • Build productive relationships with members and chairs to support respectful, solutions-focused communication throughout the payment process. • Review delinquent accounts and propose practical payment arrangements for clients with larger past-due balances. • Maintain detailed records of conversations, payment activity, commitments, and account updates to support accurate reporting. • Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate complex account issues and help identify appropriate resolution strategies. • Assist with month-end accounts receivable activities by updating account statuses and preparing progress information for leadership. • Prepare draft final invoices for departing members to help ensure account balances are closed accurately. • Complete additional administrative or collections-related assignments as directed by management.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable - Construction

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28 - 33 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for an opportunity with an established construction company. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of AP experience and a strong understanding of construction-related invoicing and payables. Responsibilities<ul><li>Process high-volume invoices and ensure accurate coding and approvals</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documentation</li><li>Manage vendor setup, payments, and account reconciliations</li><li>Review invoices for proper job, cost code, and GL coding</li><li>Assist with subcontractor payments, lien releases, and compliance documentation</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support month-end close and AP reporting</li><li>Communicate with vendors, project managers, and internal accounting teams</li><li>Maintain accurate AP records and documentation</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk Billing & Cash Application

Fallbrook, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
24 - 27 USD / Hourly
A busy North County accounting department is looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join its team. This is a great opportunity for someone with entry-level to early-career accounting experience who wants to build strong AR skills and eventually grow into an AR Specialist or Staff Accountant position.You'll work with customer accounts, payments, invoices, and reconciliations while partnering closely with the Accounting and Customer Service teams.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Post daily customer payments to accounts</li><li>Process checks, ACH, credit card, and electronic payments</li><li>Apply payments to the appropriate invoices</li><li>Maintain accurate customer account records</li><li>Prepare and send customer statements</li><li>Review outstanding invoices and aging reports</li><li>Follow up on missing or unidentified payments</li><li>Research short payments, overpayments, and account discrepancies</li><li>Assist with customer billing questions</li><li>Process approved credits and adjustments</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts</li><li>Assist with AR aging and collection follow-up</li><li>Maintain documentation of account activity</li><li>Assist with month-end AR reconciliations</li><li>Prepare basic AR reports</li><li>Support the accounting team with data entry and special projects</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Legal Billing Specialist

La Jolla, CA
remote
Temporary to Hire
34 - 36 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Biller to join a legal organization in La Jolla, California in a contract capacity with permanent potential. This position supports the full billing cycle by preparing accurate invoices, coordinating electronic submissions, and addressing billing questions in a timely manner. The ideal candidate brings strong legal billing experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage a high-volume workload while meeting client-specific requirements. Responsibilities: • Prepare, revise, and finalize prebills based on attorney direction, including tasks such as allocating charges among clients, applying retainer balances, and readying invoices for submission. • Process billable time and related charges for attorneys and paralegals in accordance with client billing instructions and firm standards. • Transmit invoices through electronic billing platforms and investigate submission rejections or technical issues until resolved. • Manage a substantial billing volume each cycle while maintaining accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. • Verify invoice details and supporting records to ensure all billing information is correct before release. • Research billing discrepancies, respond to inquiries, and provide practical solutions to resolve account-related concerns. • Apply client guidelines consistently, including requirements tied to rates, billing schedules, documentation, and cost controls. • Partner with the Billing Manager, billing team, and legal staff to address exceptions, coordinate priorities, and support billing-related projects. • Use billing software effectively, including troubleshooting system issues that affect invoice preparation or submission.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist - Dayforce Exp

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
30 - 36 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support a 600+ employee SaaS healthcare company through a payroll system transition from ADP to Dayforce.This role will work closely with the third-party implementation team and internal HR/Payroll leadership to help ensure a smooth transition. The ideal candidate has prior experience going through a payroll system conversion and can serve as a knowledgeable internal resource throughout the process. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Partner with the third-party implementation team throughout the ADP-to-Dayforce transition</li><li>Provide payroll expertise and internal business requirements to the implementation team</li><li>Review and validate employee/payroll data during the transition</li><li>Assist with testing, parallel payrolls, reconciliations, and identifying discrepancies</li><li>Help document current payroll processes and ensure they are accurately reflected in the new system</li><li>Support troubleshooting and issue resolution during implementation and go-live</li><li>Assist with ongoing payroll processing and other day-to-day payroll needs as needed</li></ul>
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

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
onsite
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

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

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
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

Vista, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 37 USD / Hourly
A North County construction company is adding a Staff Accountant to support its growing accounting operation. This is a hands-on position for someone who wants exposure to both traditional accounting and job/project accounting.You'll work closely with Project Managers and Operations to make sure project costs, vendor activity, billing, and financial reporting are accurate.What You'll Own:<ul><li>Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts</li><li>Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Review project-related expenses and job costs</li><li>Track labor, materials, subcontractor, and other project expenses</li><li>Assist with progress billing and customer invoices</li><li>Reconcile subcontractor and vendor accounts</li><li>Review project budgets versus actual spending</li><li>Assist with job profitability reporting</li><li>Monitor AP and AR activity related to projects</li><li>Track retainage, deposits, and other project-specific balances</li><li>Prepare financial reports and accounting schedules</li><li>Research unusual transactions and discrepancies</li><li>Assist with cash flow reporting</li><li>Support external accountants, auditors, and tax professionals</li><li>Help maintain accounting procedures and internal controls</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Carlsbad, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in California in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role will support core accounting operations across credit and collections, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activities while helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work across departments to resolve account issues and support close processes. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily credit and collections activities by reviewing customer balances, tracking overdue invoices, and ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding accounts. • Evaluate customer financial profiles to help determine credit eligibility, recommend appropriate exposure limits, and monitor ongoing risk. • Investigate payment delays, billing questions, and account discrepancies, working directly with customers and internal teams to reach resolution. • Maintain accounts receivable records through account reconciliations, aging analysis, unapplied cash review, and support accurate cash posting. • Assist with invoicing activities and provide additional coverage for receivables functions when workload demands require it. • Offer backup support for accounts payable tasks, including invoice review, vendor statement reconciliation, and payment processing assistance. • Prepare journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations while researching unusual balances and documenting findings. • Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by updating schedules, assembling supporting documentation, and responding to audit requests. • Recommend improvements to accounting workflows, internal controls, and reporting practices to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

AR/Accounting Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
AR / Accounting Assistant – Temp-to-HireRobert Half is seeking an AR / Accounting Assistant for a temp-to-hire opportunity with an established manufacturing company. This position is a great fit for someone with 1–2 years of accounting experience who is looking to continue developing their skills in a hands-on accounting environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with day-to-day accounts receivable and accounting functions</li><li>Process customer invoices, payments, and cash receipts</li><li>Post and apply payments to customer accounts</li><li>Assist with account reconciliations and research outstanding balances</li><li>Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on past-due invoices</li><li>Assist with billing and resolving customer account discrepancies</li><li>Enter and maintain accounting data accurately within SAP</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Assist with general ledger and other accounting tasks as needed</li><li>Communicate with customers and internal teams regarding billing and payment questions</li><li>Maintain organized and accurate accounting records</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

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

Senior Accountant

Vista, CA
onsite
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

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