We are looking for an Accountant to join a growing team in Oceanside, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will support day-to-day financial operations for a small business environment, helping maintain accurate records and steady accounting workflows. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across payables, receivables, and inventory-related accounting while adapting to evolving business needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage outgoing payments and vendor records, ensuring invoices are reviewed, entered, and processed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Oversee customer billing and incoming payments, monitor account balances, and follow up on outstanding receivables as needed.<br>• Prepare journal entries and maintain organized financial documentation to support accurate general ledger activity.<br>• Complete bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and keep financial data current.<br>• Provide broad accounting support across daily operations, assisting with routine reporting and transaction review.<br>• Track and reconcile inventory-related accounting activity to help maintain reliable stock and valuation records.<br>• Assist the business during the shift from NetSuite to Odoo by supporting accounting data accuracy and process continuity.
<p>A growing distribution company is looking for an <strong>Accountant</strong> to join its accounting team and support the day-to-day financial operations of a busy, inventory-driven business. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on environment and wants exposure to <strong>general ledger activity, reconciliations, inventory, AP/AR, and month-end close</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll work closely with accounting and operations teams to make sure transactions are recorded accurately and financial information is ready when leadership needs it.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Record and maintain daily accounting transactions</li><li>Prepare bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity</li><li>Assist with inventory reconciliations and adjustments</li><li>Analyze discrepancies between inventory and accounting records</li><li>Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts</li><li>Review invoices and expense coding for accuracy</li><li>Assist with prepaid expenses and accruals</li><li>Monitor customer and vendor account activity</li><li>Prepare recurring financial reports</li><li>Research unusual transactions and account variances</li><li>Assist with audit and tax documentation</li><li>Support the accounting team with special projects and process improvements</li></ul>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review tax filings for individuals, corporations, and partnerships while ensuring accuracy and completeness.<br>• Manage income tax return preparation from initial documentation through final submission in accordance with applicable regulations.<br>• Handle sales and use tax reporting responsibilities and maintain compliance with jurisdictional requirements.<br>• Analyze financial records and supporting documents to determine proper tax treatment and identify reporting issues.<br>• Maintain organized tax workpapers, schedules, and supporting files to support audits, filings, and internal review.<br>• Apply tax accounting principles to assist with calculations, reconciliations, and reporting obligations across client or business entities.<br>• Communicate with stakeholders to gather missing information, clarify tax positions, and help keep filing deadlines on track.
We are looking for an experienced Grants Accountant to support financial oversight for grant-funded programs in California. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who understands regulated funding environments and can manage reporting, reconciliations, and close activities with accuracy. The role will work across budgeting, compliance, and general ledger functions to help maintain strong financial controls and reliable grant reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounting activity for grant-funded programs, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and align with applicable funding requirements.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger integrity, and support timely month-end close procedures.<br>• Monitor grant budgets, track expenditures against approved funding, and assist with financial planning for current and upcoming awards.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet and grant-related accounts, including bank reconciliations, to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records.<br>• Produce financial reports and supporting schedules for internal stakeholders and external funding sources as needed.<br>• Review accounting processes for compliance with GAAP and organization-specific grant guidelines within a government, nonprofit, or Tribal environment.<br>• Partner with program and finance teams to clarify spending activity, document allocations, and strengthen financial accountability across grant programs.
<p>A well-established real estate organization is adding an <strong>Accountant</strong> to its property accounting team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with multiple accounts, digging into discrepancies, and keeping financial records organized and accurate.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll support accounting for a portfolio of properties while partnering with property managers and internal teams on budgets, expenses, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate accounting records for assigned properties</li><li>Prepare monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Record property income and operating expenses</li><li>Review invoices and verify proper account coding</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Assist with monthly close and financial statement preparation</li><li>Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets</li><li>Review tenant and vendor account activity</li><li>Research and resolve accounting discrepancies</li><li>Assist with property budgets and expense tracking</li><li>Prepare monthly property-level financial reports</li><li>Compare actual expenses against budgets</li><li>Support annual audit and tax preparation requests</li><li>Maintain organized financial documentation</li><li>Work with property management teams to answer accounting questions</li><li>Assist with process improvements and special projects</li></ul>
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative finance team in San Diego, California. This role supports core accounting operations across receivables, payables, reconciliations, and close activities while helping maintain accurate financial records and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working cross-functionally, and able to manage multiple accounting priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the accounts receivable process from invoice generation through payment posting, applying cash accurately and following up on outstanding customer balances.<br>• Carry out routine collection efforts and work closely with customers and internal teams to encourage timely payment resolution.<br>• Coordinate with Sales to investigate billing questions, address account issues, and resolve discrepancies affecting customer invoices.<br>• Match purchase orders, receiving records, and supplier invoices to confirm completeness and accuracy before payment processing.<br>• Administer accounts payable activities, including weekly payment runs, manual disbursements, check distribution, and electronic payments such as ACH and wire transactions.<br>• Review employee expense submissions for policy compliance and process approved reimbursements in a timely manner.<br>• Prepare bank, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reconciliations each month and assist with journal entries and account analysis during period-end close.<br>• Compile aging and balance reports for customers and vendors, track unbilled liabilities, manage prepayment amortization schedules, and maintain tax and vendor documentation.<br>• Support audit requests by organizing schedules and providing supporting records, while partnering with Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, Receiving, and Operations to resolve accounting matters and improve workflow efficiency.
<p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Irvine, California for a Contract position. This role is ideal for someone with accounting experience who can work across multiple entities, manage detailed financial activity, and bring strong general ledger and accounts payable experience to a fast-paced environment. The right candidate will be comfortable handling high-volume transactional work, performing thorough reconciliations, and using Excel to analyze and organize financial data. This position requires someone who is proactive, dependable, and focused on delivering accurate results throughout the project.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations across several entities by reviewing financial records, validating discrepancies, and consolidating information from multiple shared data sources and portals.</p><p>• Support full-cycle accounting activities, including preparing journal entries, maintaining general ledger accuracy, and assisting with period-end close tasks.</p><p>• Address a backlog of accounts payable work during the initial phase of the assignment, including three-way matching and daily processing of a high volume of invoices.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve variances by tracing transactions through supporting documentation and coordinating with relevant internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Use Excel to organize, analyze, and validate accounting data, including large datasets that require careful review and follow-up.</p><p>• Assist with sales tax and corporate tax-related accounting support, including maintaining accurate records for filings and reporting needs.</p><p>• Contribute to process efficiency by working with AI-enabled accounting tools and other technology used to support financial operations.</p><p>• Maintain organized documentation and ensure financial activity is recorded in compliance with internal standards and accounting practices.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Ontario, California. This role will contribute to accurate financial reporting by managing reconciliations, assisting with close activities, and preparing key recurring reports and filings. The ideal candidate brings solid general ledger experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work effectively across multiple accounting functions while handling sensitive financial information with discretion.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record recurring and non-routine journal entries and complete reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts to ensure financial accuracy.<br>• Investigate variances, analyze account activity, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner to support reliable reporting.<br>• Monitor inventory-related transactions, compare activity to the general ledger, and address mismatches affecting manufacturing accounting records.<br>• Participate in monthly and annual close processes by preparing schedules, supporting financial statement readiness, and meeting reporting deadlines.<br>• Develop cost data and product costing support for management review while also preparing regular sales, commission, and scrap reporting.<br>• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules, ensuring updates are properly reflected in the accounting system.<br>• Prepare and submit required tax filings, including property tax and sales and use tax reports, in accordance with reporting deadlines.<br>• Provide backup support for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities and compile requested documentation for external audits and special projects.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Irvine, California. This position will support core accounting operations across payables, reconciliations, financial reporting, and schedule maintenance while helping ensure accurate and timely month-end activities. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, experience working in QuickBooks Online, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal leaders and external partners. Mandarin language skills are highly valued for this opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, handling a steady volume of vendor invoices each week with accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Examine, classify, and enter invoices in Tipalti while ensuring approvals, coding, and payment timing are properly aligned.<br>• Contribute to month-end close by coordinating with outside bookkeeping support and accounting partners to complete required reporting activities.<br>• Develop and update loan and interest schedules along with related documentation to support accurate financial records.<br>• Prepare financial analyses and tailored reporting materials for company leadership and investor requests.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet and other key accounts, investigate variances, and correct discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Assist with recurring weekly and biweekly accounting tasks, including payment processing and other scheduled close support activities.<br>• Provide limited accounts receivable support when needed to help maintain smooth day-to-day accounting operations.<br>• Maintain complete and accurate records in QuickBooks Online and uphold strong data integrity across accounting transactions.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Garden Grove, California on a Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who is comfortable working through detailed manual processes, preparing financial entries, and supporting recurring reporting activities. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound accounting fundamentals, and the ability to communicate clearly while working collaboratively with the broader team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries accurately to support monthly and ongoing accounting activities.<br>• Perform cost roll updates within SYSPRO, ensuring careful review of data in a highly manual and detail-driven process.<br>• Assist with closing journal vouchers and verify supporting information for completeness and accuracy.<br>• Produce weekly financial and operational reports using Excel and organize data for management review.<br>• Track fixed inventory records, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate status updates with relevant stakeholders.<br>• Support general ledger activity and help maintain reliable accounting records across assigned areas.<br>• Complete account reconciliations, including balance sheet and bank-related reconciliations, to identify and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Follow established procedures, respond to direction effectively, and contribute to a cooperative team environment while managing changing priorities.
<p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> for an opportunity with an established organization. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in general accounting and hands-on experience working in <strong>NetSuite</strong>. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close while working closely with the broader accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><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 <strong>NetSuite</strong></li><li>Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation</li><li>Support process improvements and other accounting projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A San Diego-based engineering organization supporting government and commercial projects is seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to join its growing finance team.</p><p>This position is a great fit for an accountant who wants exposure to <strong>general accounting, project financials, government contracts, and financial reporting</strong> without stepping immediately into a Senior Accountant role.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with monthly close and year-end close activities</li><li>Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries</li><li>Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Reconcile bank, credit card, prepaid, accrual, and other accounts</li><li>Assist with project and contract accounting</li><li>Review project expenses for appropriate coding</li><li>Track and reconcile project-related costs</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed</li><li>Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules</li><li>Analyze account activity and investigate unusual transactions</li><li>Assist with government contract reporting and documentation</li><li>Support annual audits and financial reviews</li><li>Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Help maintain internal accounting controls</li><li>Identify discrepancies and work with internal teams to resolve them</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a financial services organization in San Diego, California during a high-volume period of accounting and reporting activity. This Long-term Contract position will focus on lending-related accounting, close management, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while helping deliver accurate and timely insight to business leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and prior experience within banking, lending, mortgage, or a broader financial services environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounting treatment for loan portfolio activity, including new funding, payoffs, charge-offs, recoveries, accrued interest, and related journal entry preparation and review.<br>• Manage accounting for deferred loan fees and direct costs by tracking balances, validating amortization, and ensuring accurate ongoing reporting.<br>• Contribute to monthly and quarterly close cycles by preparing reconciliations, reviewing supporting schedules, and helping meet reporting deadlines.<br>• Compare general ledger balances to loan servicing data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.<br>• Evaluate changes in account activity through variance analysis and trend reviews covering interest income, reserves, portfolio movement, and other lending metrics.<br>• Assist with credit loss and reserve reporting by preparing analyses, reconciliations, and documentation that support management review.<br>• Examine asset quality indicators such as delinquencies, nonperforming loans, recoveries, and charge-offs to provide meaningful portfolio insights.<br>• Respond to internal and external audit requests by gathering support, explaining accounting positions, and maintaining organized documentation.<br>• Recommend and implement improvements to close, reconciliation, and reporting workflows, including work involving Oracle ERP and Jack Henry where applicable.<br>• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis requests in partnership with accounting and finance leadership.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.<br>• Prepare financial statements and consolidated reporting materials for the parent organization in alignment with its reporting calendar and requirements.<br>• Manage accrual-based accounting activities, including revenue treatment, inventory accounting, credit loss reserves, and general ledger accuracy.<br>• Review and improve the chart of accounts and strengthen accounting processes to support clear, efficient financial reporting.<br>• Develop materials and analysis to support leadership presentations for recurring board meetings.<br>• Oversee internal controls activities, including testing, corrective action follow-up, audit coordination, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.<br>• Administer tax-related accounting responsibilities such as multi-state sales and use tax compliance, exemption certificate tracking, and coordination with external tax advisors.<br>• Supervise core transactional functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, credit administration, and payroll processing.<br>• Act as the business owner for QuickBooks Enterprise, including system setup, user access, reporting, close management, and coordination on integrations, backups, and upgrades.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, pricing analysis, margin review, inventory costing, and evaluation of future accounting or ERP systems.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Costa Mesa, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, guiding the monthly close cycle, and delivering meaningful reporting insights to accounting leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment in reviewing financial activity, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external auditors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process and help ensure financial reporting is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Prepare monthly financial statements and provide clear analytical summaries and observations to the Controller.<br>• Review and approve general ledger reconciliations to support the accuracy and completeness of account balances.<br>• Oversee reconciliation activity tied to cross-functional departments and confirm that transactions are properly reflected in the ledger.<br>• Evaluate and approve journal entries prepared by accounting staff to maintain strong financial controls.<br>• Review weekly payment runs and purchase order activity to verify accuracy, documentation, and required approvals.<br>• Support accounting operations related to receivables and partner with campus departments to ensure proper fixed asset accounting practices.<br>• Manage data flow between accounting, payroll, and other connected systems to help maintain reliable financial information.<br>• Work directly with external auditors during annual audits and assist with the preparation of organizational tax filings while ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team in California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage reporting activities, support audit and tax processes, and work confidently with large data sets in Excel. The successful candidate will bring a proactive approach, strong ownership of deliverables, and the ability to collaborate closely with accounting and business partners in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and consolidate financial reports to support accurate monthly and periodic reporting.<br>• Review account activity, reconcile key balance sheet and bank accounts, and resolve variances in a timely manner.<br>• Record and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities and help ensure deadlines are met with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Respond to audit requests by gathering documentation, answering follow-up questions, and supporting issue resolution.<br>• Participate in tax return review activities by organizing financial information and validating supporting schedules.<br>• Partner with accounts payable and other internal stakeholders to track requests, provide updates, and keep deliverables moving forward.<br>• Use advanced Excel capabilities, including formulas, reporting tools, and macros, to analyze data and improve reporting efficiency.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting team in Newport Beach, California. This role is responsible for supporting an accurate and timely close process while helping maintain the integrity of consolidated financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively across monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead assigned aspects of the monthly close by preparing, reviewing, and validating journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.<br>• Maintain accuracy across general ledger activity by analyzing account balances, resolving discrepancies, and documenting conclusions clearly.<br>• Coordinate complex accounting tasks related to consolidations, including foreign currency remeasurement, intercompany eliminations, and expense allocations.<br>• Support special accounting initiatives by organizing deliverables, preparing related entries, and ensuring complete documentation for each project.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency and recommend practical process enhancements that strengthen timeliness and accuracy.<br>• Contribute to the development and application of accounting policies that promote consistent reporting across the organization.<br>• Partner with internal and external auditors by assembling audit schedules, responding to requests, and providing detailed financial support during quarterly and year-end reviews.<br>• Assist with internal and external financial reporting by preparing information used in management packages and regulatory filings while following established controls and compliance standards.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a finance team in California. This role is suited for someone who can lead core accounting activities, produce accurate financial reporting, and bring consistency to a developing team environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing close processes, supporting daily transactional accounting, and strengthening the reliability of financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close cycle, ensuring entries are recorded accurately and deadlines are met.<br>• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules to provide clear visibility into business performance.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by posting journal entries and validating account activity.<br>• Oversee account, bank, and cash reconciliations to confirm completeness and accuracy across balances.<br>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, helping maintain timely and accurate transaction processing.<br>• Contribute to team stability by promoting organized workflows, consistency, and dependable accounting practices.<br>• Assist with cash management responsibilities, including monitoring balances and related reporting.<br>• Provide accounting support connected to the organization’s move from QuickBooks to NetSuite, including data validation and process alignment.
<p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> for an opportunity with an established corporate organization. This role will support month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting while working closely with the broader accounting and finance team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts</li><li>Prepare financial statements and internal reporting</li><li>Research and resolve accounting discrepancies</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Support external audits and provide requested documentation</li><li>Assist with process improvements and other accounting projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a values-driven organization in Fontana, California. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to core accounting operations, support accurate financial reporting, and work closely with a collaborative finance team in a detail-oriented manufacturing-related environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a motivated approach to growth within a company that values integrity, accountability, and respectful teamwork. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 if interested or call your Robert Half Recruiter Directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead critical monthly accounting activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and supporting a timely close process.</p><p>• Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger by reviewing financial transactions, researching discrepancies, and ensuring proper documentation.</p><p>• Perform inventory and fixed asset accounting tasks, including analysis, tracking, and reconciliation to support reliable financial records.</p><p>• Assist with audit preparation by organizing schedules, supporting requested documentation, and helping maintain compliance with internal and external reporting needs.</p><p>• Contribute to financial planning efforts through participation in budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of operating results.</p><p>• Support costing-related activities in a standard cost or job cost environment, helping monitor financial performance and reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Coordinate with external financial partners such as auditors and banking contacts when needed to support accounting operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with the broader accounting and finance team to improve reporting quality, strengthen processes, and support business objectiv</p>
<p>A busy organization supporting <strong>construction and government-funded projects</strong> is seeking a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to take ownership of complex accounting activities and help maintain strong financial controls.</p><p>This role is perfect for an experienced accountant who enjoys working in a project-based environment where <strong>job costs, contracts, billing, budgets, compliance, and financial reporting</strong> all come together.</p><p>You'll have significant visibility across the organization and will work closely with project managers, operations, leadership, and external partners.</p><p><strong>What You'll Own</strong></p><ul><li>Manage monthly close activities and prepare complex journal entries</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and research discrepancies</li><li>Monitor project-related revenue, expenses, and job costs</li><li>Review project budgets against actual expenditures</li><li>Analyze job-cost reports and investigate variances</li><li>Support contract billing and ensure invoices align with contractual requirements</li><li>Assist with government contract accounting and documentation</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting</li><li>Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections related to project billing</li><li>Review subcontractor and vendor invoices for proper coding and approval</li><li>Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Support external audits and government compliance reviews</li><li>Strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls</li><li>Work with project managers to improve financial visibility and profitability</li><li>Identify accounting discrepancies before they become larger issues</li></ul>
<p>A growing construction company is seeking a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to support its expanding accounting operation. This is a hands-on role for an experienced accounting professional who understands that construction accounting requires more than simply balancing the books — you need to understand <strong>project costs, contracts, billing, cash flow, and how financial performance connects to individual jobs. </strong>The Senior Accountant will partner with project managers, leadership, and the accounting team to keep financial reporting accurate and provide visibility into project performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Own:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage key components of the monthly and year-end close</li><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts</li><li>Review project-related revenue and expenses</li><li>Monitor job costs and project profitability</li><li>Reconcile construction-related accounts</li><li>Assist with progress billing and contract accounting</li><li>Review subcontractor and vendor activity</li><li>Analyze budget-to-actual project performance</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports</li><li>Track accruals, retainage, prepaids, and other balance sheet activity</li><li>Assist with cash flow reporting and forecasting</li><li>Research project accounting discrepancies</li><li>Support annual audits, tax filings, and external accounting requests</li><li>Maintain documentation and accounting schedules</li><li>Help strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls</li><li>Partner with project management and operations teams</li><li>Support special financial and accounting projects</li></ul>
<p>A growing manufacturing company is looking for a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to become a key member of its accounting team. This position goes beyond transactional accounting and is designed for someone who is comfortable owning significant portions of the <strong>month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting process</strong>.</p><p>You’ll work closely with accounting leadership and operational teams to understand financial activity, identify variances, and help ensure the company's financial information is accurate and timely.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Own assigned areas of the monthly close process</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries</li><li>Perform complex account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain and analyze balance sheet accounts</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports</li><li>Analyze manufacturing expenses and operational variances</li><li>Assist with inventory and cost accounting activities</li><li>Review accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other accounting schedules</li><li>Investigate unusual fluctuations and transaction discrepancies</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Prepare financial information for management review</li><li>Assist with annual audits and tax-related requests</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li><li>Partner with operations, purchasing, and finance teams</li><li>Assist with special projects and accounting initiatives</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting / Finance to lead the organization’s accounting operations and financial governance in Ontario, California. This role will oversee critical close activities, reporting accuracy, compliance controls, and audit readiness while supporting sound business decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep accounting leadership experience, strong financial discipline, and the ability to guide teams effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct accounting and finance operations, ensuring accurate records, timely reporting, and consistent execution of core financial processes.</p><p>• Lead month-end and period-end close activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial results to maintain reporting integrity.</p><p>• Oversee preparation of financial statements and management reports, delivering clear and reliable information to support business performance analysis.</p><p>• Manage audit coordination and compliance efforts, including support for financial statement audits and adherence to SOX-related controls.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures to improve accuracy, reduce risk, and maintain alignment with regulatory and company standards.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional leaders across departments and locations to resolve financial issues, improve processes, and support operational objectives.</p><p>• Provide leadership and development for accounting staff, setting expectations, coaching performance, and building a high-performing team.</p><p>• Support the effective use of accounting systems and tools, including reconciliation and close management platforms.</p>
Senior Project Accountant Consultant<br><br>Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant Consultant to support a growing construction organization. This consultant will serve as a key member of the accounting team, providing hands-on project accounting support, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, improving processes, and partnering closely with project managers and operational leaders. The ideal candidate will bring strong construction accounting experience, audit support expertise, and the ability to quickly step into a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities<br>Oversee project accounting activities for assigned construction projects, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and GAAP.<br>Partner with Project Managers and operational stakeholders to provide financial insights, resolve accounting issues, and support project success.<br>Review contracts and understand project-specific accounting requirements, billing terms, and financial obligations.<br>Prepare and support interim and year-end audit requests, maintaining thorough and accurate documentation.<br>Review and track preliminary notices, lien waivers, and subcontractor compliance documentation.<br>Prepare and review AIA billings and supporting schedules.<br>Process and monitor subcontractor payments, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.<br>Review project cost coding and validate vendor and subcontractor invoices.<br>Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.<br>Assist with sales tax and job cost-related accruals in accordance with applicable regulations.<br>Support accounts receivable activities, including billing reconciliation and cash application.<br>Identify opportunities to streamline and improve project accounting processes, reporting, and controls.<br>Ensure adherence to month-end, quarter-end, and annual reporting deadlines.<br>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed.<br>Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.<br>Qualifications<br>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.<br>5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years of construction or project accounting experience.<br>Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls.<br>Experience supporting interim and year-end external audits.<br>Experience working in publicly traded or SOX-compliant environments preferred.<br>Proven experience with project accounting, job costing, progress billing, and subcontractor management.<br>Working knowledge of AIA billing requirements.<br>Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.<br>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<br>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.<br>Excellent communication and business partnering abilities.<br>CPA, CMA, or CCIFP designation preferred.<br>Consultant Profile<br><br>The successful consultant will be a hands-on accounting professional who can quickly learn the organization's processes, support project accounting operations, improve efficiencies, and provide accurate financial reporting. This individual will thrive in a dynamic construction environment and effectively partner with both finance and project management teams to ensure timely and accurate financial execution.<br><br>Location: San Diego, CA (onsite preferred) or Remote within Pacific or Central Time Zones<br><br>Engagement Type: Consultant / Contract Engagement through Robert Half Management Resources.