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41 results for Cost Accounting Manager in Murrieta, CA

Cost Accountant

Encinitas, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
A well-established manufacturing company in North County San Diego is adding a Cost Accountant to its finance team. This position is ideal for someone who understands that manufacturing accounting goes beyond the general ledger — you need to understand materials, labor, production, inventory, overhead, and margins.You'll work directly with accounting, operations, purchasing, and production teams to ensure the company's costs are accurately captured and reported.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain and analyze standard and actual product costs</li><li>Review material, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs</li><li>Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate variances</li><li>Analyze production costs and identify unusual fluctuations</li><li>Prepare monthly cost and inventory reports</li><li>Assist with standard cost updates and annual cost reviews</li><li>Calculate and analyze manufacturing variances</li><li>Review bills of materials and production-related financial data</li><li>Partner with operations to understand production efficiencies and cost drivers</li><li>Assist with month-end close, including inventory and cost-related journal entries</li><li>Support physical inventory counts and cycle-count analysis</li><li>Analyze gross margin by product, customer, or product line</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting related to production costs</li><li>Help improve costing procedures, reporting, and internal controls</li><li>Provide financial information to management to support pricing and operational decisions</li></ul>
2026-09-07T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Orange, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing and retail business in Orange, California. This position will focus on product costing, inventory valuation, and financial analysis that helps leadership understand margin performance and production efficiency. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, bringing structure to cost data, and contributing to informed business decisions in a hands-on environment. Responsibilities: • Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to maintain accurate standard costing across manufactured products. • Review inventory balances and valuation methods to support reliable financial reporting and strong cost controls. • Partner closely with plant and operations leaders to evaluate manufacturing performance, explain cost variances, and identify improvement opportunities. • Prepare margin and profitability reporting that gives leadership clear insight into product performance and key cost drivers. • Support the costing of new products and updates to existing product lines by assessing materials, processes, and expected production expenses. • Monitor standard cost changes and maintain cost records within NetSuite to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy. • Assist with monthly close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, helping deliver timely and accurate results. • Contribute to process improvements, including support for accounting system-related changes that affect costing workflows and reporting.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

City of Industry, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team in City of Industry, California and provide financial insight that supports sound manufacturing and commercial decisions. This position plays a key role in monitoring product and job costs, maintaining reliable inventory accounting, and helping business leaders understand margin performance across operations. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in cost accounting, hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to improve accuracy, controls, and profitability. Responsibilities: • Manage product and job costing records in Epicor Kinetic, including standard costs, cost structures, bills of material, routings, labor assumptions, and overhead allocations. • Evaluate differences between expected and actual costs across materials, labor, freight, subcontracting, tariffs, and other manufacturing inputs, then identify drivers and recommend corrective actions. • Review job activity, completion status, estimated total costs, and exception items to ensure financial results are recorded accurately and on time. • Partner with Operations and Engineering to confirm the accuracy of labor standards, yields, scrap assumptions, cycle times, and manufacturing routings used in costing. • Support financial evaluation for new products, design updates, sourcing alternatives, make-versus-buy decisions, and customer pricing considerations. • Reconcile inventory, work-in-process, accrued receipts, purchase price variance, subcontract activity, and related manufacturing balances to the general ledger. • Participate in month-end close by preparing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, variance reporting, and profitability analysis for management review. • Monitor inventory controls through cycle counts, physical inventory support, review of adjustments, and analysis of obsolete stock, rework, scrap, and transaction exceptions. • Collaborate with plant and business stakeholders to turn cost and margin data into recommendations that improve pricing, sourcing, efficiency, and overall profitability. • Assist with reporting enhancements, audit support, documentation of controls, and process standardization efforts across locations, including broader organizational and master-data improvement initiatives.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Rancho Bernardo, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
34 - 38 USD / Hourly
Cost Accountant – Education & Institutional OperationsA growing education organization is looking for a Cost Accountant to bring structure, accuracy, and financial insight to its day-to-day accounting operations. This is a great opportunity for an accountant who enjoys working with budgets, program costs, reconciliations, and financial reporting and wants to be part of an organization with a mission-driven environment. This role will work closely with finance and operational teams to understand where dollars are being spent, ensure expenses are properly allocated, and help leadership make informed financial decisions.What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Track and analyze costs associated with educational programs, departments, and operational initiatives</li><li>Prepare monthly cost reports and investigate significant variances</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting</li><li>Reconcile general ledger accounts and supporting schedules</li><li>Review invoices and expenses for appropriate coding and departmental allocation</li><li>Analyze labor, supply, facility, and program-related expenses</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Maintain accurate cost and financial data within the accounting system</li><li>Prepare recurring financial reports for department leadership</li><li>Partner with non-finance teams to clarify expenses and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Assist with audits by gathering schedules, documentation, and supporting detail</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and accounting processes</li></ul>
2026-09-07T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

San Diego, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
51.4615 - 59.587 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Oversee accounting treatment for loan portfolio activity, including new funding, payoffs, charge-offs, recoveries, accrued interest, and related journal entry preparation and review. • Manage accounting for deferred loan fees and direct costs by tracking balances, validating amortization, and ensuring accurate ongoing reporting. • Contribute to monthly and quarterly close cycles by preparing reconciliations, reviewing supporting schedules, and helping meet reporting deadlines. • Compare general ledger balances to loan servicing data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner. • Evaluate changes in account activity through variance analysis and trend reviews covering interest income, reserves, portfolio movement, and other lending metrics. • Assist with credit loss and reserve reporting by preparing analyses, reconciliations, and documentation that support management review. • Examine asset quality indicators such as delinquencies, nonperforming loans, recoveries, and charge-offs to provide meaningful portfolio insights. • Respond to internal and external audit requests by gathering support, explaining accounting positions, and maintaining organized documentation. • Recommend and implement improvements to close, reconciliation, and reporting workflows, including work involving Oracle ERP and Jack Henry where applicable. • Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis requests in partnership with accounting and finance leadership.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Carlsbad, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations in Carlsbad, California while serving as the senior finance leader on site. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic oversight with direct execution, from managing close activities to shaping accounting practices and reporting. The role works closely with company leadership and provides meaningful influence over financial controls, compliance, systems, and business support. Responsibilities: • Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. • Prepare financial statements and consolidated reporting materials for the parent organization in alignment with its reporting calendar and requirements. • Manage accrual-based accounting activities, including revenue treatment, inventory accounting, credit loss reserves, and general ledger accuracy. • Review and improve the chart of accounts and strengthen accounting processes to support clear, efficient financial reporting. • Develop materials and analysis to support leadership presentations for recurring board meetings. • Oversee internal controls activities, including testing, corrective action follow-up, audit coordination, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures. • Administer tax-related accounting responsibilities such as multi-state sales and use tax compliance, exemption certificate tracking, and coordination with external tax advisors. • Supervise core transactional functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, credit administration, and payroll processing. • Act as the business owner for QuickBooks Enterprise, including system setup, user access, reporting, close management, and coordination on integrations, backups, and upgrades. • Partner with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, pricing analysis, margin review, inventory costing, and evaluation of future accounting or ERP systems.
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Oversee the accounts receivable process from invoice generation through payment posting, applying cash accurately and following up on outstanding customer balances. • Carry out routine collection efforts and work closely with customers and internal teams to encourage timely payment resolution. • Coordinate with Sales to investigate billing questions, address account issues, and resolve discrepancies affecting customer invoices. • Match purchase orders, receiving records, and supplier invoices to confirm completeness and accuracy before payment processing. • Administer accounts payable activities, including weekly payment runs, manual disbursements, check distribution, and electronic payments such as ACH and wire transactions. • Review employee expense submissions for policy compliance and process approved reimbursements in a timely manner. • Prepare bank, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reconciliations each month and assist with journal entries and account analysis during period-end close. • Compile aging and balance reports for customers and vendors, track unbilled liabilities, manage prepayment amortization schedules, and maintain tax and vendor documentation. • 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.
2026-08-25T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Irvine, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities:• Perform account reconciliations across several entities by reviewing financial records, validating discrepancies, and consolidating information from multiple shared data sources and portals.• Support full-cycle accounting activities, including preparing journal entries, maintaining general ledger accuracy, and assisting with period-end close tasks.• 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.• Investigate and resolve variances by tracing transactions through supporting documentation and coordinating with relevant internal stakeholders.• Use Excel to organize, analyze, and validate accounting data, including large datasets that require careful review and follow-up.• Assist with sales tax and corporate tax-related accounting support, including maintaining accurate records for filings and reporting needs.• Contribute to process efficiency by working with AI-enabled accounting tools and other technology used to support financial operations.• Maintain organized documentation and ensure financial activity is recorded in compliance with internal standards and accounting practices.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Ontario, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Record recurring and non-routine journal entries and complete reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts to ensure financial accuracy. • Investigate variances, analyze account activity, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner to support reliable reporting. • Monitor inventory-related transactions, compare activity to the general ledger, and address mismatches affecting manufacturing accounting records. • Participate in monthly and annual close processes by preparing schedules, supporting financial statement readiness, and meeting reporting deadlines. • Develop cost data and product costing support for management review while also preparing regular sales, commission, and scrap reporting. • Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules, ensuring updates are properly reflected in the accounting system. • Prepare and submit required tax filings, including property tax and sales and use tax reports, in accordance with reporting deadlines. • Provide backup support for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities and compile requested documentation for external audits and special projects.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Irvine, California
remote
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, handling a steady volume of vendor invoices each week with accuracy and efficiency. • Examine, classify, and enter invoices in Tipalti while ensuring approvals, coding, and payment timing are properly aligned. • Contribute to month-end close by coordinating with outside bookkeeping support and accounting partners to complete required reporting activities. • Develop and update loan and interest schedules along with related documentation to support accurate financial records. • Prepare financial analyses and tailored reporting materials for company leadership and investor requests. • Reconcile balance sheet and other key accounts, investigate variances, and correct discrepancies in a timely manner. • Assist with recurring weekly and biweekly accounting tasks, including payment processing and other scheduled close support activities. • Provide limited accounts receivable support when needed to help maintain smooth day-to-day accounting operations. • Maintain complete and accurate records in QuickBooks Online and uphold strong data integrity across accounting transactions.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, California
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

Rancho Bernardo, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33 - 37 USD / Hourly
A San Diego-based engineering organization supporting government and commercial projects is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its growing finance team.This position is a great fit for an accountant who wants exposure to general accounting, project financials, government contracts, and financial reporting without stepping immediately into a Senior Accountant role. What You'll Be Doing<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>
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accounting Manager

Mission Viejo, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
60 - 75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Supervisor to support a construction and contractor organization in Mission Viejo, California through a long-term contract engagement. This position will lead core accounting operations, oversee accurate month-end activities, and help maintain reliable financial reporting in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, audit support experience, and the ability to guide daily general ledger and reconciliation processes. Responsibilities:• Direct month-end close activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.• Oversee general ledger operations, including review of account activity, balances, and supporting documentation.• Prepare and approve journal entries while maintaining compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.• Lead account reconciliation efforts and resolve discrepancies across high-volume transactions and balance sheet accounts.• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and delivering complete PBC documentation for financial statement audits.• Supervise accounting workflows and help maintain timely, accurate reporting for both public and private reporting environments.• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen accounting processes, support issue resolution, and improve reporting consistency.• Utilize SAP and related systems to manage accounting data, reporting, and transaction review activities.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

San Diego, California
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

Finance Manager

San Diego, California
remote
Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
A Robert Half Management Resources client is seeking an experienced FP&A Consultant to support a growing organization through an acquisition and related strategic initiatives. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, this consultant will play a key role in financial modeling, forecasting, capacity planning, and analysis of large, complex datasets. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, the ability to evaluate and improve existing models, and experience supporting business transformation, growth, or integration initiatives. Estimated at 3-6 months. 100% remote Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to support strategic decision-making. Review, troubleshoot, and improve existing forecasting and planning models for accuracy and scalability. Build and maintain capacity planning models to support operational and workforce planning. Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes. Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to evaluate business opportunities and risks. Analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights. Utilize SQL to extract, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources. Support acquisition and integration activities, including financial analysis, synergy tracking, and reporting. Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, HR, and executive leadership to develop key performance metrics and reporting. Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and management presentations. Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to planning, reporting, and analytics capabilities. Qualifications 5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or related experience. Advanced financial modeling experience required. Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Experience developing driver-based forecasting models. Hands-on experience with Adaptive Planning (Workday Adaptive Planning) preferred. Advanced SQL skills and experience working with large datasets. Strong Excel and financial systems expertise. Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, business transformations, or other strategic initiatives preferred. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and business partnering skills. Preferred Experience Capacity planning and resource modeling. Scenario and sensitivity analysis. KPI development and performance reporting. Financial systems optimization. Data validation, reconciliation, and reporting automation. Integration planning and post-acquisition reporting. Executive and board-level reporting support. Process improvement and financial planning transformation initiatives. Ideal Candidate The successful consultant will be a hands-on finance detail oriented with strong modeling and analytical capabilities who can quickly assess existing planning processes, identify improvement opportunities, and provide actionable insights to leadership during a period of growth and organizational change. This individual will be comfortable working with large datasets, enhancing existing models, and supporting acquisition-related initiatives while partnering effectively across the organization.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Grants Accountant

Banning, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
72000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Manage accounting activity for grant-funded programs, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and align with applicable funding requirements. • Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger integrity, and support timely month-end close procedures. • Monitor grant budgets, track expenditures against approved funding, and assist with financial planning for current and upcoming awards. • Reconcile balance sheet and grant-related accounts, including bank reconciliations, to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records. • Produce financial reports and supporting schedules for internal stakeholders and external funding sources as needed. • Review accounting processes for compliance with GAAP and organization-specific grant guidelines within a government, nonprofit, or Tribal environment. • Partner with program and finance teams to clarify spending activity, document allocations, and strengthen financial accountability across grant programs.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

San Diego, New York
remote
Temporary / Contract
79.1635 - 91.663 USD / Hourly
Senior Project Accountant Consultant 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. Responsibilities Oversee project accounting activities for assigned construction projects, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and GAAP. Partner with Project Managers and operational stakeholders to provide financial insights, resolve accounting issues, and support project success. Review contracts and understand project-specific accounting requirements, billing terms, and financial obligations. Prepare and support interim and year-end audit requests, maintaining thorough and accurate documentation. Review and track preliminary notices, lien waivers, and subcontractor compliance documentation. Prepare and review AIA billings and supporting schedules. Process and monitor subcontractor payments, ensuring accuracy and timely execution. Review project cost coding and validate vendor and subcontractor invoices. Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis. Assist with sales tax and job cost-related accruals in accordance with applicable regulations. Support accounts receivable activities, including billing reconciliation and cash application. Identify opportunities to streamline and improve project accounting processes, reporting, and controls. Ensure adherence to month-end, quarter-end, and annual reporting deadlines. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed. Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years of construction or project accounting experience. Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls. Experience supporting interim and year-end external audits. Experience working in publicly traded or SOX-compliant environments preferred. Proven experience with project accounting, job costing, progress billing, and subcontractor management. Working knowledge of AIA billing requirements. Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. Excellent communication and business partnering abilities. CPA, CMA, or CCIFP designation preferred. Consultant Profile 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. Location: San Diego, CA (onsite preferred) or Remote within Pacific or Central Time Zones Engagement Type: Consultant / Contract Engagement through Robert Half Management Resources.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

Chino, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
135000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead the finance and accounting function for a nonprofit organization in Chino, California. This role will guide day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen team performance, and deliver accurate financial reporting across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting expertise, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining compliance with funding and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities:• Direct accounting activities across multiple entities, including ledger management, payables, receivables, payroll-related accounting, fixed assets, cash activity, reconciliations, and revenue tracking.• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles with an emphasis on timely completion, accuracy, and stronger departmental workflows.• Review and produce financial statements, internal management reports, and variance analysis to support leadership decision-making.• Collaborate with executive leaders, committees, and board-facing stakeholders by preparing clear financial materials and supporting presentations.• Partner with department heads on annual budgets, rolling forecasts, long-term planning, and budget-to-actual performance reviews.• Oversee accounting and reporting for grants, restricted funding, and program-based financial activity while ensuring adherence to donor and regulatory requirements.• Establish and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation standards to support compliance, audit readiness, and risk reduction.• Lead financial analysis tied to programs and events, including cost allocation, margin evaluation, and post-activity financial review.• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high-quality execution.• Support tax filings, grant reporting, regulatory submissions, cash flow planning, and other finance-related priorities assigned by leadership.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant - Real Estate

Rancho Santa Fe, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32 - 36 USD / Hourly
A growing real estate organization is looking for a Staff Accountant to join its finance team and support the accounting operations of a diverse property portfolio.This is a strong opportunity for an accountant who wants broader exposure to general ledger accounting, property-level financials, reconciliations, and month-end close.Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with monthly and year-end close</li><li>Maintain accurate general ledger accounts</li><li>Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts</li><li>Review property-level income and expenses</li><li>Assist with tenant-related accounting activity</li><li>Record recurring expenses, accruals, and prepaid expenses</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules</li><li>Assist with monthly financial statements</li><li>Analyze variances between budget and actual results</li><li>Support AP and AR teams as needed</li><li>Prepare supporting schedules for management reporting</li><li>Assist with annual audits and tax-related requests</li><li>Research unusual transactions and accounting discrepancies</li><li>Maintain organized financial documentation</li><li>Assist with accounting process improvements</li></ul>
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Oceanside, California
remote
Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Manage outgoing payments and vendor records, ensuring invoices are reviewed, entered, and processed accurately and on schedule. • Oversee customer billing and incoming payments, monitor account balances, and follow up on outstanding receivables as needed. • Prepare journal entries and maintain organized financial documentation to support accurate general ledger activity. • Complete bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and keep financial data current. • Provide broad accounting support across daily operations, assisting with routine reporting and transaction review. • Track and reconcile inventory-related accounting activity to help maintain reliable stock and valuation records. • Assist the business during the shift from NetSuite to Odoo by supporting accounting data accuracy and process continuity.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Oceanside, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32 - 40 USD / Hourly
A growing distribution company is looking for an Accountant 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 general ledger activity, reconciliations, inventory, AP/AR, and month-end close. 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.What You’ll Do:<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>
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting / Finance

Rancho Cucamonga, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 220000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Direct accounting and finance operations, ensuring accurate records, timely reporting, and consistent execution of core financial processes.• Lead month-end and period-end close activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial results to maintain reporting integrity.• Oversee preparation of financial statements and management reports, delivering clear and reliable information to support business performance analysis.• Manage audit coordination and compliance efforts, including support for financial statement audits and adherence to SOX-related controls.• Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures to improve accuracy, reduce risk, and maintain alignment with regulatory and company standards.• Partner with cross-functional leaders across departments and locations to resolve financial issues, improve processes, and support operational objectives.• Provide leadership and development for accounting staff, setting expectations, coaching performance, and building a high-performing team.• Support the effective use of accounting systems and tools, including reconciliation and close management platforms.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

San Luis Rey, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
38 - 48 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing consumer products organization in North County San Diego that is looking for a Financial Analyst to join its Finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into the numbers but also wants to understand the why behind the numbers. You’ll work closely with Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Operations to analyze business performance, prepare forecasts, and provide reporting that helps leadership make informed decisions.This role would be a strong fit for someone who enjoys a combination of FP&A, reporting, budgeting, and business analysis rather than spending the entire day focused on traditional accounting.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and management reports</li><li>Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance</li><li>Investigate revenue, expense, and margin variances and communicate key findings</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting</li><li>Maintain and update financial models used for business planning</li><li>Track departmental spending and operating expenses</li><li>Partner with Sales and Operations to understand business trends and performance</li><li>Prepare recurring dashboards and KPI reporting</li><li>Assist with month-end financial analysis and accrual review</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and data accuracy</li><li>Build ad hoc analyses for leadership and department heads</li><li>Translate financial information into clear takeaways for non-finance partners</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Valley Center, California
onsite
Temporary / Contract
42 - 48 USD / Hourly
A well-established San Diego organization is adding a Financial Analyst to support its Finance and Operations teams. This position sits at the intersection of finance and day-to-day business operations, making it a great fit for someone who likes to analyze financial information, spot trends, and turn data into useful business insights.You’ll have ownership over recurring reporting while also getting involved in forecasting, headcount analysis, operating expenses, and longer-term business planning.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop monthly and quarterly financial reports</li><li>Analyze operating expenses, revenue, and departmental performance</li><li>Prepare budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual analyses</li><li>Maintain financial models and planning schedules</li><li>Assist with annual operating plan and forecasting cycles</li><li>Monitor headcount, labor costs, and department spending</li><li>Research significant financial variances and provide explanations</li><li>Partner with Accounting on month-end reporting and financial data validation</li><li>Create dashboards and reporting packages for leadership</li><li>Analyze trends and identify areas requiring additional investigation</li><li>Support business cases, cost analyses, and special financial projects</li><li>Improve existing reporting processes and automate repetitive Excel work</li><li>Present findings and recommendations to Finance and Operations leadership</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Banning, California
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
82000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support data-driven planning and fiscal decision-making for a growing government organization in California. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can interpret financial information, build useful models, and translate complex data into practical recommendations for leadership. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis in a collaborative public-sector environment. Responsibilities: • Develop financial models and analytical tools to evaluate trends, forecast outcomes, and support strategic planning. • Review budget-to-actual results, identify key variances, and explain financial performance to internal stakeholders. • Gather, organize, and interpret financial and operational data from multiple sources to support reporting and decision-making. • Prepare ad hoc analyses that help leadership assess costs, risks, and resource allocation needs. • Monitor financial activity and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality. • Partner with accounting, operations, and management teams to deliver timely insights on fiscal performance and planning priorities. • Create clear reports and presentations that summarize findings, highlight issues, and outline actionable recommendations. • Assist with ongoing analytical initiatives, including data validation and updates to financial reporting or modeling processes when needed.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z