49 Results for Senior Cost Accountant Jobs in Murrieta, CA

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Senior Accountant

Vista, CA
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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

Senior Accountant

Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
Our client, a large, stable division of a national leader in their industry, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join their team. This position will be responsible for performing all accounting functions including general ledger entries, accounts payable, fixed assets, tax, financial and compliance reporting, forecasting, costing files, and assisting with the annual budget. Additional duties include monthly balancing, inventory management, and recording and timely reporting of accounting records/transactions.This critical role will lead the month-end close process and will be an integral part in the implementation, communication, and interpretation of accounting and financial policies, controlling and improving systems. The Senior Accountant will also supervise external and internal audit processes, ensure proper internal controls are sustained, and provide analytical support to various departments relating to accounting issues.The successful candidate should prioritize safety and uphold the company's policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards. If you're ready to take on a fresh challenge, grow your career and contribute to making our company a safer place, apply today!Nucor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in our employment and personnel practices.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Senior Project Accountant

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
60 - 65 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is seeking a Senior Project Accountant Consultant to support a growing construction organization. This is a highly hands-on role for an accounting professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and actively managing the day-to-day project accounting function. The consultant will work closely with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate project financials, timely month-end close activities, and proper accounting for construction projects. Responsibilities • Perform day-to-day project accounting activities for assigned construction projects. • Maintain and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules to ensure project financials are complete and accurate. • Prepare and review Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting calculations and support project profitability reporting. • Review project costs and job coding to ensure expenses are properly recorded and allocated. • Perform detailed invoice reviews, validating subcontractor and vendor invoices against contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and project budgets. • Understanding of AIA billings and the process • Prepare and review monthly accruals and cut-off entries to ensure revenue and expenses are recognized in the proper accounting period. • Perform account and project-related reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed. • Support month-end close activities including journal entries, account analyses, and financial reporting. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. • Previous roles at a publicly traded company/SOX • 5+ years of accounting experience with significant experience in construction or project accounting. • Strong experience with WIP reporting, Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting, job costing, and project financial analysis. • Experience preparing and recording accruals, cut-off entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. • Experience reviewing construction-related invoices, subcontractor billings, and project cost documentation. • Working knowledge of AIA billing and construction accounting practices. • Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls. • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems. • Ability to identify issues, investigate discrepancies, and resolve problems independently. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with project teams and accounting leadership. Consultant Profile The ideal consultant is a hands-on project accountant who enjoys executing the work, not just reviewing it. This individual is comfortable owning project accounting responsibilities from transaction processing through month-end close and can quickly step into a fast-paced construction environment. Success in this role requires strong experience with WIP, POC accounting, invoice reviews, reconciliations, accruals, cut-off procedures, and project cost analysis, along with the ability to partner effectively with project managers and operations teams.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Senior Accounting Manager

Mira Loma, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
160000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to guide the accounting function in Mira Loma, California. This role is responsible for delivering timely financial results, maintaining accurate records, and creating dependable reporting that supports business performance. The position works closely with leadership to strengthen controls, refine accounting workflows, and help build a team and structure that can support continued growth. Responsibilities: • Direct daily accounting activities and ensure transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in accordance with company policies. • Manage the month-end close cycle, coordinating schedules, reviews, and reconciliations to produce timely and reliable financial statements. • Oversee general ledger integrity by reviewing journal entries, account analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations. • Prepare and present financial reports that provide leadership with clear insight into operating results and key business trends. • Partner with executive stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support informed decision-making. • Establish, monitor, and enhance internal controls to reduce risk and promote compliance across accounting processes. • Lead audit readiness efforts by coordinating documentation, responding to external audit requests, and supporting a smooth review process. • Develop and mentor accounting staff, setting performance expectations and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team. • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows through accounting automation and system enhancements where they add value to accuracy and efficiency.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Costa Mesa, CA
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Temporary / Contract
34 - 38 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly close process and help ensure financial reporting is completed accurately and on schedule. • Prepare monthly financial statements and provide clear analytical summaries and observations to the Controller. • Review and approve general ledger reconciliations to support the accuracy and completeness of account balances. • Oversee reconciliation activity tied to cross-functional departments and confirm that transactions are properly reflected in the ledger. • Evaluate and approve journal entries prepared by accounting staff to maintain strong financial controls. • Review weekly payment runs and purchase order activity to verify accuracy, documentation, and required approvals. • Support accounting operations related to receivables and partner with campus departments to ensure proper fixed asset accounting practices. • Manage data flow between accounting, payroll, and other connected systems to help maintain reliable financial information. • 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.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Pomona, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support government finance operations through a contract assignment. This role will manage complex accounting activities across grants, revenues, debt service, and enterprise funds while helping maintain accurate financial records and timely reporting. The position is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and can analyze detailed financial data, oversee critical close processes, and provide dependable support to finance leadership. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly and year-end close activities, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule. • Prepare and review journal entries, maintain general ledger integrity, and resolve discrepancies through detailed account analysis. • Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and fund activity to support complete and accurate reporting. • Administer accounting work related to government grants, including tracking expenditures, monitoring compliance, and supporting reimbursement documentation. • Produce internal and external financial reports, including schedules and supporting documents for annual reporting requirements. • Analyze revenues, enterprise fund activity, and debt service transactions to identify variances, trends, and reporting issues. • Assist with budget development, expenditure monitoring, and financial forecasting by providing reliable accounting data and analysis. • Support audits and finance management requests by preparing documentation, answering accounting questions, and ensuring adherence to applicable regulations.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

City of Industry, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in City of Industry, California. This role will oversee key close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and strengthen reconciliation processes across multiple accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound knowledge of IFRS, and the ability to work effectively with accounting systems and advanced Excel tools. Responsibilities: • Manage monthly and year-end closing tasks, ensuring financial activity is recorded completely and on schedule. • Prepare and review journal entries, account analyses, and supporting documentation to maintain ledger accuracy. • Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key financial records, resolving discrepancies promptly. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by monitoring transactions and verifying proper account classification. • Support financial reporting by compiling accurate data and assisting with the preparation of statements in accordance with applicable standards. • Use Microsoft Excel to analyze account activity, identify trends, and improve reporting efficiency. • Work within Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains to process accounting transactions and maintain reliable system records. • Partner with internal teams to clarify accounting issues, improve documentation, and strengthen month-end processes.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Fullerton, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a non-profit organization in Fullerton, California. This role combines core accounting leadership with significant payroll oversight, making it ideal for someone who is equally comfortable managing financial close activities and supporting accurate employee compensation. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to day-to-day financial integrity while strengthening key reconciliation and reporting processes. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account analyses, and supporting schedules. • Oversee payroll-related accounting work for a substantial portion of the role, ensuring timely and accurate processing through Dayforce. • Maintain the general ledger and verify that financial transactions are recorded correctly and in accordance with accounting standards. • Perform detailed reconciliations for accounts receivable, bank accounts, and other balance sheet accounts to resolve discrepancies promptly. • Prepare payroll accruals, validate related entries, and support the accurate posting of payroll expenses and liabilities. • Partner with internal stakeholders to investigate variances, improve reporting accuracy, and maintain strong financial controls. • Support recurring financial reporting by organizing documentation and ensuring the completeness of month-end deliverables.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Newport Beach, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Lead assigned aspects of the monthly close by preparing, reviewing, and validating journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. • Maintain accuracy across general ledger activity by analyzing account balances, resolving discrepancies, and documenting conclusions clearly. • Coordinate complex accounting tasks related to consolidations, including foreign currency remeasurement, intercompany eliminations, and expense allocations. • Support special accounting initiatives by organizing deliverables, preparing related entries, and ensuring complete documentation for each project. • Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency and recommend practical process enhancements that strengthen timeliness and accuracy. • Contribute to the development and application of accounting policies that promote consistent reporting across the organization. • Partner with internal and external auditors by assembling audit schedules, responding to requests, and providing detailed financial support during quarterly and year-end reviews. • Assist with internal and external financial reporting by preparing information used in management packages and regulatory filings while following established controls and compliance standards.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Brea, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in Brea, California. In this role, you will play a vital part in managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance, and supporting various accounting functions. This position requires a proactive and results-driven individual with a strong command of accounting principles and advanced Excel skills. Responsibilities: • Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. • Prepare and review general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations. • Consolidate financial reports and provide insights to support decision-making processes. • Respond to audit requests and assist in preparing documentation for compliance reviews. • Review and verify tax returns, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. • Collaborate with accounts payable and other departments to address and resolve inquiries. • Utilize advanced Excel functions, including macros, to streamline and improve reporting processes. • Work closely with financial leadership to identify opportunities for operational efficiency. • Ensure all financial records are maintained in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. • Provide support during peak periods, staying flexible to meet deadlines and business needs.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Fullerton, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a non-profit organization in Fullerton, California. This position combines core accounting leadership with significant payroll responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who is equally comfortable managing month-end activities and overseeing accurate payroll processing. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain precise financial records in a mission-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, reviewing account activity, and ensuring timely completion of financial reporting tasks. • Maintain the general ledger by recording, analyzing, and correcting transactions to support accurate financial statements. • Oversee payroll operations for a substantial portion of the role, ensuring employees are paid accurately and in compliance with applicable policies and regulations. • Reconcile accounts receivable balances and investigate discrepancies to keep records complete and current. • Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, resolving variances and documenting findings as needed. • Prepare and review supporting schedules, account analyses, and other documentation required for audits and internal review. • Partner with internal stakeholders to address accounting and payroll questions, improve accuracy, and support day-to-day financial operations. • Use payroll and accounting systems effectively, including Dayforce, to process transactions and maintain reliable records.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Sr. Payroll Accountant

Huntington Beach, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Accountant to join a service-focused organization in Huntington Beach, California. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial records tied to payroll activity, supporting close processes, and delivering reliable account analysis each month. The ideal candidate brings strong reconciliation skills, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to work across teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Responsibilities: • Drive monthly and quarterly close activities related to payroll and other assigned accounting areas, ensuring all deadlines are met with accuracy. • Prepare and review journal entries with complete support, including entries associated with payroll activity, accruals, and expense reporting. • Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, payables, accrued liabilities, revenue, and operating expenses. • Analyze payroll-related balances and fluctuations, identify unusual variances against prior periods or budget, and communicate findings to management. • Produce financial statements and supporting schedules required for divisional and group reporting in accordance with the established close calendar. • Reconcile intercompany activity, confirm supporting documentation is complete, and resolve discrepancies in coordination with internal accounting teams. • Partner with management to strengthen accounting procedures, enhance internal controls, and support compliance with U.S. accounting standards and audit requirements. • Collaborate with division and entity accounting groups on special projects and process improvements, including initiatives affecting financial systems or reporting workflows. • Safeguard sensitive financial and payroll information by handling records with a high level of confidentiality.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Orange, CA
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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.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Huntington Beach, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our finance team in Huntington Beach, California. This role supports a manufacturing environment focused on clean energy solutions and will help deliver accurate cost insights, dependable reporting, and meaningful analysis for operational and financial decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory analysis, and project-oriented accounting within a production setting. You will work closely with operations, engineering, and finance partners to improve visibility into performance, explain cost movements, and strengthen financial discipline. Responsibilities: • Support the monthly close cycle by preparing cost-related entries, reviewing results, and contributing to timely financial reporting. • Evaluate product, job, and project margins to identify performance risks, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement across the business. • Analyze standard costs, bills of materials, labor usage, and overhead absorption to ensure manufacturing costs are accurate and well understood. • Investigate variances between actual and expected results, determine root causes, and communicate findings to finance and operational leaders. • Prepare financial analyses that compare current performance against prior periods, forecasts, and budget expectations. • Partner with operations and engineering teams to improve cost visibility, strengthen data accuracy, and support informed business decisions. • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by developing reliable cost assumptions and performance insights. • Help enhance reporting processes, internal controls, and process consistency, including support for new tools or system-related improvements when needed.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Senior Finanial Analyst

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to perform modeling, planning, forecasting, and analytical reporting for a growing organization in Irvine, California. This role will partner closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders to translate financial performance into clear insights, forward-looking recommendations, and executive materials. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling expertise, a strategic mindset, and the ability to turn complex data into meaningful business decisions. Responsibilities:• Participate in the annual budget, long-range planning, and recurring forecast processes to support company objectives and financial visibility.• Build and maintain robust financial models that evaluate performance, guide decision-making, and improve the accuracy of projections.• Prepare executive-level reporting packages and presentation materials for leadership, board meetings, and private equity stakeholders.• Analyze financial and operational trends using Power BI and other reporting tools to identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.• Partner with cross-functional leaders to develop actionable insights around revenue, expenses, and overall business results.• Deliver clear variance analysis and management reporting that explains results against budget, forecast, and prior periods.• Support the continued evolution of planning and reporting capabilities through data-driven process improvements and enhanced analytical tools.• Contribute to acquisition-related analysis and future M&A evaluation efforts as the organization continues to expand.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Junior Accountant

Poway, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented junior Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Poway, California. This contract-to-permanent position is a strong fit for someone early in their accounting career who enjoys balancing accounts receivable priorities with broader accounting support. The role will contribute to daily transaction accuracy, month-end activities, and collaborative problem-solving across customer and vendor accounts. Responsibilities:• Manage the accounts receivable cycle by creating customer invoices, recording incoming payments, and keeping account balances current and accurate.• Review outstanding balances, help follow up on past-due accounts, and investigate payment issues to support timely collections.• Reconcile customer ledgers, resolve billing variances, and prepare credit adjustments when needed.• Support period-end close tasks related to receivables and assist in maintaining reliable financial records.• Enter vendor invoices, compare billing documents with purchase orders and receiving records, and help address discrepancies before processing.• Assist with weekly accounts payable disbursements, maintain vendor information, and provide additional support during busy invoice periods.• Prepare assigned journal entries and account reconciliations while keeping accounting files organized and audit-ready.• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities, create reports in Excel, and provide general accounting assistance as business needs evolve
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
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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.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for our team in San Diego, California. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing transactional accounting with project-based financial support and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position will contribute to accurate reporting, vendor coordination, and timely financial processing across multiple priorities. Responsibilities: • Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, entering payment data, preparing check runs, and resolving billing issues with accuracy and timeliness. • Handle annual 1099 preparation and processing while maintaining complete and organized supporting documentation. • Maintain vendor records and communicate with suppliers to address questions, payment matters, and account updates. • Support construction-related accounting activities by preparing loan draw packages, processing change orders, reviewing budgets, and tracking required notices, lien releases, and insurance documents. • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure account balances are accurate. • Assist with audit preparation and compliance-related reviews for properties by gathering records and supporting due diligence requests. • Update general ledger activity by preparing journal entries and helping maintain accurate financial records. • Compile monthly project financial reports and related subsidiary schedules to support management review and decision-making. • Provide administrative assistance as needed, including document filing, routine office support, and other tasks that contribute to smooth daily operations. • Take on additional duties as assigned to support team goals and overall business performance.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Irvine, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a contract position based in Irvine, California. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with strong accounts payable experience, solid general ledger knowledge, and the ability to manage financial activity accurately in a fast-paced environment. The position will contribute to invoice processing, payment administration, reconciliations, and financial reporting while helping maintain compliance across routine accounting functions. Responsibilities: • Process and review invoices for program-related, utility, and facility expenses to ensure timely and accurate payment. • Manage recurring accounts payable cycles, including preparing payments for scheduled check runs and coordinating disbursements each week. • Execute payments through electronic transactions and manual checks while maintaining complete supporting documentation. • Prepare, post, and reconcile journal entries within the general ledger to support accurate monthly financial records. • Track expenditures tied to grant-funded or government-supported programs and assist with reimbursement submission activities. • Communicate with vendors and external funding contacts to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and outstanding balances. • Perform bank reconciliations and monitor account activity to identify discrepancies and support accurate cash reporting. • Assist with month-end close tasks, including ledger review, financial data validation, and preparation of supporting schedules.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Vista, CA
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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
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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

Mission Viejo, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounting operations for a Contract position based in Mission Viejo, California. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys working with financial records, investigating discrepancies, and keeping reporting activities accurate and timely. The person in this role will contribute to core accounting processes while helping maintain reliable data for business and tax-related needs. Responsibilities: • Prepare and organize financial information needed for recurring weekly reports, ensuring figures are complete and submitted on schedule. • Process accounting support documents such as invoices, check requests, and wire transfer requests with a high level of accuracy. • Enter financial data into accounting records and perform reconciliations to confirm balances align with supporting documentation. • Investigate payment overdraft issues by reviewing account activity, identifying root causes, and helping resolve discrepancies. • Analyze month-over-month cost fluctuations and research notable variances to support financial visibility and follow-up. • Assist with journal entry preparation and posting to maintain accurate accounting records within the general ledger. • Support day-to-day research requests related to transactions, account activity, and financial exceptions. • Help maintain organized documentation for accounting activities to support internal review and reporting needs.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Oceanside, CA
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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

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 36 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working onsite and can manage a blend of transactional accounting, record maintenance, and financial data accuracy. The position will contribute to core accounting activities while helping keep financial information organized, current, and reliable. Responsibilities: • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities with accuracy and timeliness. • Prepare and post journal entries to support routine accounting transactions and monthly close work. • Maintain and reconcile general ledger records to ensure financial information is complete and accurate. • Perform data entry and data cleanup tasks to improve the quality and consistency of accounting records. • Assist with corporate tax and sales tax support activities, including organizing documentation and preparing related information. • Help compile schedules and supporting details for corporate tax return preparation and review. • Work onsite with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions and resolve record discrepancies. • Monitor financial documentation and update accounting files to support audit readiness and reporting needs.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Laguna Beach, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are inviting applications for the role of a Staff Accountant in Laguna Beach, California. This role is central to our clients real estate team, primarily focusing on accounts payable tasks using Yardi software. The role is in-office and offers an exciting opportunity for those with a background in accounting. Responsibilities:• Execute and supervise accounts payable using Yardi software• Perform check runs and contribute to other accounting tasks as needed• Offer support to property management and office tasks as required• Ensure precision and meticulousness in all financial transactions• Handle accounts receivable tasks and bank reconciliations• Maintain and manage the general ledger• Record and manage journal entries• Close financial records at the end of each month• Use accounting software like NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP effectively.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

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