<p><strong>Payroll Manager (Remote after Training) | Hospitality Industry</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We're partnering with a well-established luxury hospitality organization to identify a <strong>Payroll Manager</strong> to oversee payroll operations for approximately <strong>400 employees across multiple locations</strong>.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with <strong>hospitality, restaurant, union, employee payroll experience</strong> who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while partnering closely with HR and Finance.</p><p><br></p><p>📍 <strong>Location:</strong> Initial onsite training in Santa Monica (flexible hybrid training available), then fully remote</p><p>💰 <strong>Compensation:</strong> $80,000-$90,000 base salary </p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 600 employees across multiple locations</li><li>Ensure accurate payroll calculations including wages, overtime, tips, commissions, deductions, and garnishments</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and system data</li><li>Manage payroll tax filings, quarterly reporting, W-2s, and year-end processing</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Partner with HR on new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, and employee status changes</li><li>Generate labor cost, overtime, and payroll analytics reports for leadership</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li></ul><p>What We're Looking For:</p><p>✅ Hospitality, restaurant, or hotel payroll experience</p><p>✅ Experience processing payroll for tipped and/or union employees</p><p>✅ UKG or ADP Workforce Now experience</p><p>✅ Strong communication skills and confident presence</p><p>✅ Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities</p><p>✅ Payroll, accounting, or finance background preferred</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits</p><ul><li>3 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays</li><li>401(k) with 3% company match</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>ClassPass or Equinox discount program</li><li>Cell phone reimbursement</li><li>Hotel and dining discount</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Tax Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This role offers the flexibility of remote work and part-time hours, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals with substantial experience seeking a dynamic yet balanced position. Based in Long Beach, California, this role will focus on delivering high-quality tax preparation and compliance services to individuals and businesses.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns using Intuit ProConnect Tax Online to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Verify and input tax data meticulously, referencing prior-year files for accuracy and consistency.<br>• Ensure adherence to federal and state tax regulations, maintaining compliance across all tax filings.<br>• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, providing exceptional service and addressing their tax-related inquiries.<br>• Handle additional tax-related tasks during peak periods to support the team and meet deadlines.<br>• Collaborate with colleagues to identify and resolve discrepancies in tax filings or data.<br>• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure accurate application in tax preparation.<br>• Manage high volumes of data entry work while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.<br>• Provide insights and recommendations to clients based on their tax situations, enhancing their financial outcomes.
<p>Our recruiting team is searching for a hands-on Senior Accountant to join a well-established construction and engineering organization supporting a variety of active projects throughout the region. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with project managers, operations leadership, and finance professionals while overseeing project-level accounting and supporting the company's broader financial reporting needs. The right candidate will understand how project activity flows through the accounting department, enjoy digging into job cost details, and be comfortable identifying financial discrepancies before they impact project profitability. This is a great fit for someone who brings strong technical accounting knowledge but also enjoys being involved in the operational side of the business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee accounting activity for multiple active projects, ensuring costs and revenue are recorded accurately and in the appropriate accounting periods.</li><li>Review project budgets, cost reports, commitments, change orders, and job cost transactions for accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and post monthly journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other general ledger adjustments.</li><li>Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies between project management and accounting systems.</li><li>Monitor labor, materials, subcontractor expenses, equipment costs, and other project-related expenditures.</li><li>Assist with percentage-of-completion accounting and revenue recognition for long-term projects, where applicable.</li><li>Analyze project profitability and identify unexpected cost overruns, margin fluctuations, and budget variances.</li><li>Work closely with project managers to review financial performance and provide timely reporting on project costs.</li><li>Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable activity related to project billing and vendor payments.</li><li>Support progress billing, contract documentation, and project-related financial schedules.</li><li>Participate in monthly and year-end close, ensuring project financials are complete and properly supported.</li><li>Prepare financial reports and analysis for senior leadership, including explanations of significant variances.</li><li>Assist with external audits, tax preparation requests, and internal financial reviews.</li><li>Recommend improvements to job costing procedures, reporting tools, and accounting controls.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing organization with an established finance department and an expanding portfolio of business operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working beyond basic transaction processing and wants to take ownership of complex reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. The Senior Accountant will play an important role in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, identifying opportunities to improve accounting procedures, and providing meaningful financial information to leadership. The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, and comfortable balancing independent responsibilities with collaboration across departments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of assigned general ledger accounts and ensure all balances are accurate, properly supported, and reconciled on a monthly basis.</li><li>Prepare and review complex journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, amortization, depreciation, and recurring adjustments.</li><li>Lead portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual fluctuations, discrepancies, or account activity.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements, management reporting packages, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Analyze income statement activity and provide explanations for variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and related account reconciliations.</li><li>Support revenue and expense recognition procedures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.</li><li>Partner with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and operational teams to ensure transactions are accurately recorded.</li><li>Assist with annual financial audits and provide supporting documentation to external auditors.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and improve reporting accuracy.</li><li>Assist with special projects, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives as the business continues to grow.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Are you a meticulous and detail-oriented Senior Accountant? As a Senior Accountant, you will be in charge of financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. Our positions offer great long-term potential and stellar compensation and benefits packages. </p><p><br></p><p>Financial Analysis:</p><p>· Conduct in-depth financial analysis to provide insights into the organization's financial performance.</p><p>· Analyze trends, variances, and key performance indicators to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>Month-End and Year-End Closing:</p><p>· Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes.</p><p>· Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>Financial Reporting:</p><p>· Prepare and present detailed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>· Communicate financial results, trends, and forecasts to senior management.</p><p>Budgeting and Forecasting:</p><p>· Collaborate with management in the development and monitoring of budgets.</p><p>· Assist in the forecasting process, providing financial projections and insights.</p><p>Supervision and Training:</p><p>· Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff</p><p>· Provide guidance on complex accounting issues and ensure the accuracy of their work.</p><p>Compliance and Audits:</p><p>· Ensure compliance with accounting principles, company policies, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>· Coordinate and support internal and external audits.</p><p>Process Improvement:</p><p>· Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within the accounting department.</p><p>· Implement changes to enhance the overall effectiveness of financial processes.</p><p><br></p><p>If interested, please send your resume AND THEN call 626.463.2030 to schedule your interview.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a portfolio of office and retail assets in California. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who is comfortable managing property-level reporting, maintaining accurate records, and partnering with internal stakeholders to keep financial performance on track. The position requires strong hands-on experience with Yardi, solid knowledge of commercial real estate accounting, and the ability to work on site five days per week.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting activity for assigned commercial properties, including cash receipts, deposits, invoice processing, tenant charges, and account updates within Yardi.<br>• Complete month-end close tasks by recording operating activity, preparing supporting schedules, and ensuring the general ledger reflects accurate financial results.<br>• Track and post revenue and expense activity such as rent, ancillary income, prepaid items, accrued liabilities, debt service, payroll, and management-related costs.<br>• Reconcile key accounts on a regular basis, including bank accounts, security deposits, cash receipts, and other balance sheet items tied to property operations.<br>• Maintain fixed asset records and calculate recurring depreciation and amortization entries in accordance with accounting requirements.<br>• Review actual performance against budgets and forecasts, investigate notable variances, and provide clear explanations to support management decisions.<br>• Prepare recurring financial packages for investors and lenders, contribute to cash flow forecasting, and assist with annual budgeting and quarterly combined reporting.<br>• Partner with asset management and external auditors on capitalization matters, audit support, intercompany reconciliations, billings, and additional financial analysis as needed.
We are looking for a Property Accountant to support the financial and operational performance of a portfolio of retail and mixed-use assets in San Pedro, California. This role combines accounting expertise with day-to-day property coordination, requiring someone who can manage reporting, monitor expenses, and help maintain strong tenant and vendor relationships. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with detailed financial data, and able to contribute to both property operations and overall asset performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounting support for retail and mixed-use properties, helping maintain efficient operations and a positive tenant experience.<br>• Build, monitor, and evaluate annual budgets, expense activity, and financial forecasts to support informed property decisions.<br>• Examine and reconcile common area maintenance billings, insurance recoveries, and property tax allocations for accuracy.<br>• Produce rent rolls, financial summaries, and variance reporting in Excel, using advanced functions and pivot tables to identify trends.<br>• Manage accounts receivable activities by tracking outstanding balances, preparing tenant account statements, and assisting with collection efforts.<br>• Provide administrative and financial support for lease activity, including renewals, rent increases, and related record updates.<br>• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and tenants to address property maintenance concerns and operational matters in a timely manner.<br>• Verify that insurance certificates, vendor agreements, and compliance records remain current and aligned with property requirements.<br>• Work closely with the property management team to uncover savings opportunities and strengthen net operating income.<br>• Assist with leasing support by contributing to property tours, reviewing market conditions, and helping maintain competitive positioning.
We are looking for a Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a real estate portfolio in Newport Beach, California. This role is ideal for someone who brings hands-on experience with property-level accounting, strong attention to detail, and confidence managing recurring financial processes in a fast-paced environment. The position will focus on maintaining accurate records, supporting monthly reporting, and working with properties that include medical office buildings and senior housing communities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for assigned properties, ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.<br>• Process invoices, payments, tenant billings, and cash receipts while maintaining organized accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows.<br>• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to support reliable financial reporting.<br>• Perform full-cycle month-end close tasks, including journal entries, accruals, account analysis, and general ledger review.<br>• Prepare and review common area maintenance reconciliations for applicable properties and help resolve related questions.<br>• Maintain property accounting data within Yardi and use the system to support reporting, transaction processing, and account oversight.<br>• Support accounting needs for a portfolio that includes medical office properties and senior living or senior housing assets.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure reporting deadlines are met and accounting activity aligns with established procedures.
<p>We are looking for an Accountant to join a mission-driven non-profit organization in Los Angeles, California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage core accounting activities, support financial reporting, and contribute to compliance in a collaborative environment. The role offers the chance to work across day-to-day accounting, audit support, budgeting, and process improvement while helping strengthen financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting activities and help ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing postings, preparing reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies across bank and balance sheet accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and assess journal entries, year-end adjustments, and supporting schedules for items such as receivables, accruals, deferred revenue, and other closing transactions.</p><p>• Develop monthly financial reports, variance commentary, and statement support to provide clear insight into organizational performance.</p><p>• Guide accounting staff by distributing work, reviewing completed tasks, and offering day-to-day coaching to support quality and efficiency.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation by assembling schedules, assisting external auditors, and helping address items identified during audit review.</p><p>• Support regulatory and tax-related reporting, including annual information return documentation and required 1099 filings.</p><p>• Assist with budget planning, government billing, and expenditure reporting while monitoring restricted and unrestricted funding activity.</p><p>• Process payroll-related accounting tasks, verify payment documentation, and confirm transactions are properly supported before submission.</p><p>• Work with finance leadership to strengthen internal controls, improve accounting procedures, and enhance reporting workflows through process and system efficiencies.</p>
We are looking for an Accountant to support month-end accounting activities for a Contract position based in El Monte, California. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling transactional finance work while helping maintain accurate records and timely close processes. The role offers hands-on involvement across receivables, payables, reconciliations, and audit preparation in a fast-paced accounting environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage customer account follow-up activities, including collections-related matters and escrow documentation processing.<br>• Set up and maintain customer account records, ensuring registrations are entered accurately and completely.<br>• Receive and review invoice submissions from internal teams before routing them for proper accounting treatment.<br>• Verify payment journal details, correct discrepancies as needed, and record invoices in the accounting system.<br>• Create and post adjusting journal entries to support accurate month-end close results.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts by comparing ledger activity to banking records and resolving outstanding items.<br>• Assemble supporting schedules and documentation requested for audit review.<br>• Assist with general accounting and data entry tasks that help maintain orderly financial records and reporting accuracy.
<p>Director of Accounting</p><p><strong>Long Beach, CA | Hybrid Schedule</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing distribution company in Long Beach, CA, to identify an experienced Director of Accounting to lead and strengthen its accounting operations.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, hands-on accounting leader with a strong background in <strong>Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and distribution</strong>. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership skills, strong technical accounting expertise, and the ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, and support continued business growth.</p><p><strong>An active CPA certification is required.</strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead daily accounting operations, including general accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.</li><li>Oversee month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.</li><li>Manage the Microsoft Dynamics Business Central environment and identify opportunities for system enhancements.</li><li>Develop and strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls.</li><li>Drive automation and process improvements, particularly within accounts payable.</li><li>Review financial reporting and present meaningful financial insights to senior leadership.</li><li>Partner with executive management on financial and operational initiatives.</li><li>Coordinate external audits and support audited financial statement preparation.</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and payroll administration through a third-party provider.</li><li>Ensure multi-state sales and use tax compliance.</li><li>Evaluate reporting tools, including Continia and Jet Reports, to improve financial visibility and analytics.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Active CPA certification required.</li><li>Progressive accounting leadership experience at the Director, Controller, or equivalent level.</li><li>Strong CPG and distribution industry background required.</li><li>Experience with inventory accounting and cost of goods sold.</li><li>Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, audits, and internal controls.</li><li>Proven experience managing the month-end and year-end close process.</li><li>Microsoft Dynamics Business Central experience strongly preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with Continia and Jet Reports is a plus.</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Consider This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>Join a growing company with an opportunity to make a significant impact.</li><li>Work closely with executive leadership.</li><li>Lead process improvements and accounting initiatives.</li><li>Hybrid work schedule.</li></ul><p>If you are a CPA with CPG and distribution experience looking for an opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow with an expanding organization, we would love to hear from you!</p><p>Apply today through Robert Half.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013541388. email resume to [email protected]</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and review invoices for program-related, utility, and facility expenses to ensure timely and accurate payment.<br>• Manage recurring accounts payable cycles, including preparing payments for scheduled check runs and coordinating disbursements each week.<br>• Execute payments through electronic transactions and manual checks while maintaining complete supporting documentation.<br>• Prepare, post, and reconcile journal entries within the general ledger to support accurate monthly financial records.<br>• Track expenditures tied to grant-funded or government-supported programs and assist with reimbursement submission activities.<br>• Communicate with vendors and external funding contacts to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and outstanding balances.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor account activity to identify discrepancies and support accurate cash reporting.<br>• Assist with month-end close tasks, including ledger review, financial data validation, and preparation of supporting schedules.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Irvine, California. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support reporting and forecasting activities, and contribute to a reliable close process that informs business decisions. This position offers broad exposure to day-to-day accounting operations and provides a strong foundation for continued growth within a collaborative, fully in-office environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and post journal entries to the general ledger while keeping supporting schedules and subledgers accurate and up to date.<br>• Perform reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, including cash, revenue, payables, receivables, payroll, intercompany activity, fixed assets, prepaid items, and accrued expenses.<br>• Review financial information for completeness and accuracy so the company’s accounting records properly reflect operating results and financial position.<br>• Assist with budgeting, forecast preparation, and spending analysis to support planning and ongoing financial visibility.<br>• Help prepare management reports, performance scorecards, and required financial statements for internal and external reporting needs.<br>• Monitor treasury activity by compiling cash summaries, tracking balances, and maintaining rolling cash flow projections.<br>• Work closely with operational teams to calculate monthly commissions and resolve billing or accounting questions across departments.<br>• Respond to changing business priorities by handling ad hoc financial analysis, special projects, and administrative support for the accounting function.
<p>A growing organization is looking for a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team and support day-to-day financial operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into the numbers, maintaining clean records, and getting involved in the full month-end close process.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.</li><li>Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.</li><li>Review expenses, accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset activity.</li><li>Research account variances and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Maintain organized schedules and documentation for audits.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team in Newport Beach, California on a Contract to permanent basis. This role is well suited for an early-career accounting team member who enjoys owning core close activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across general ledger work, reconciliations, and accounting data management while partnering with a collaborative team in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support the monthly close process by preparing entries, organizing supporting documentation, and helping ensure deadlines are met.<br>• Record journal entries accurately within the general ledger and verify that transactions are properly classified.<br>• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable cash records.<br>• Enter and maintain accounting information in Yardi Voyager 8 with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Provide limited accounts payable support as business needs evolve, including assisting with invoice-related tasks when needed.<br>• Help maintain clean and organized financial data to support reporting, audits, and routine accounting operations.<br>• Work closely with team members to address changing priorities and contribute effectively during periods of operational change.
<p>A well-established manufacturing company is looking to bring on a Staff Accountant with an interest in inventory, cost analysis, and operational accounting. This position works closely with production, purchasing, and warehouse teams to ensure financial records accurately reflect business activity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate quantity or valuation variances.</li><li>Assist with standard costing, job costing, and manufacturing expense analysis.</li><li>Prepare journal entries, accruals, and month-end account reconciliations.</li><li>Review production costs, purchase price variances, and inventory adjustments.</li><li>Support cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes.</li><li>Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs.</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and audit requests.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support general accounting operations for a retail organization in El Segundo, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong general ledger knowledge, enjoys working with detailed financial information, and can help keep reporting and close activities on schedule. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative accounting team while supporting routine reporting, reconciliations, and audit preparation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive assigned month-end close activities by monitoring timelines, confirming entry completion, and helping produce monthly financial reporting.<br>• Record recurring and standard journal entries related to accruals, prepaid balances, and operating expenses with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Complete reconciliations for designated general ledger accounts, identify variances, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.<br>• Review period-end transaction activity across multiple records or systems and investigate inconsistencies to ensure reliable financial data.<br>• Prepare quarterly analyses, supporting schedules, and other documentation needed for internal and external reporting cycles.<br>• Assist with year-end, quarter-end, and audit deliverables by organizing schedules, compiling support, and responding to information requests.<br>• Provide operational accounting support for payment processing activities, including check-related review and deposit backup coverage when needed.<br>• Follow established accounting policies, maintain internal control standards, and contribute to ad hoc projects and financial analysis assignments.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a hospitality finance team in Long Beach, California on a Contract basis. This role supports daily accounting operations, accounts receivable activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting while partnering with hotel leadership to maintain accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a service-focused mindset, and the ability to manage multiple financial priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting activities to keep finance operations accurate, organized, and running efficiently.<br>• Support finance leadership with budget reviews, variance analysis, forecasting, and interpretation of operating results for department stakeholders.<br>• Prepare balance sheet account analyses and contribute to monthly benchmarking and operational performance reporting.<br>• Monitor internal controls and assist with audit readiness by reviewing processes for compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.<br>• Reconcile daily credit card activity and bank transactions, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Coordinate credit-related activities, including aging review, collection follow-up, direct billing support, and monthly credit meeting preparation.<br>• Oversee group billing administration from contract setup through final payment, including deposits, commissions, invoicing, and client communication.<br>• Partner with front office and operational teams to clear outstanding guest ledger items, address billing inquiries, and process refunds professionally.<br>• Record journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support tax-related accounting tasks such as sales tax and corporate tax reporting requirements.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Execute and supervise accounts payable using Yardi software</p><p>• Perform check runs and contribute to other accounting tasks as needed</p><p>• Offer support to property management and office tasks as required</p><p>• Ensure precision and meticulousness in all financial transactions</p><p>• Handle accounts receivable tasks and bank reconciliations</p><p>• Maintain and manage the general ledger</p><p>• Record and manage journal entries</p><p>• Close financial records at the end of each month</p><p>• Use accounting software like NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP effectively.</p>
<p>Staff Accountant – South Bay/Torrance Area</p><p>Our client, a well-established and growing company in the South Bay/Torrance area, is seeking a <strong>motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant</strong> to join their expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a <strong>recent accounting graduate or a professional with 2+ years of experience</strong> who wants to build a long-term career in accounting and gain hands-on exposure to all areas of corporate finance.</p><p>In this role, you’ll play a key part in the company’s accounting operations, including preparing and consolidating financial statements, reconciling accounts, assisting with audits, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close. You’ll collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with accounting policies and support ongoing process improvements. This position offers a chance to grow your technical skills, learn from experienced mentors, and take on increasing responsibility over time.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and variance analyses</li><li>Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes</li><li>Support audits, budgets, and forecasts</li><li>Contribute to automation and process improvement projects</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>2+ years of experience in accounting <strong>or</strong> recent grad with strong internship experience</li><li>Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting</li><li>Strong Excel and analytical skills</li><li>Detail-oriented with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities</li></ul><p><strong>Why You’ll Love It Here:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits</li><li>Exposure to all areas of accounting and finance</li><li>Collaborative, growth-oriented team environment</li><li>Real opportunity for career advancement and professional development</li></ul><p>If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career and join a company that values learning, teamwork, and growth, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join this thriving South Bay/Torrance team!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call (562) 800-3913 and ask for Preston Doran. Please reference job order number 00460-0012925811 email resume to [email protected]</p>
<p>The <strong>Staff Accountant / Payroll Specialist</strong> supports accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial reporting by performing general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal-entry preparation, and payroll processing activities. This position works collaboratively with Finance and Human Resources while maintaining appropriate segregation of duties, confidentiality, internal controls, and compliance with Hillsides policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.</p><p>The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and comfortable working with sensitive financial and employee information. This role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. <strong>This role will be a hybrid remote position. Employees must live with in a 30 mile radius of the site. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>General Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare, review, and post routine and adjusting journal entries.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.</li><li>Maintain accurate supporting documentation for accounting transactions.</li><li>Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and other accounting functions as needed.</li><li>Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper account coding.</li><li>Assist with preparation of financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for internal and external reporting.</li><li>Support annual audits and provide requested documentation and account analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll accurately and timely in accordance with established payroll schedules and applicable requirements.</li><li>Review payroll information, including timekeeping records, earnings, deductions, benefits, leave balances, and other payroll-related transactions.</li><li>Coordinate with Human Resources regarding employee status changes, new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and benefit deductions.</li><li>Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and payroll liabilities.</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll questions in coordination with Human Resources.</li><li>Prepare and maintain payroll reports and supporting documentation.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, W-2s, and other required payroll documentation.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an accomplished Sr. Tax Accountant to join a growing advisory and tax practice in California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a public tax specialist who can manage sophisticated returns with minimal oversight while applying sound accounting knowledge and thoughtful tax judgment. The role supports a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and real estate-focused entities, with an emphasis on accurate compliance work and proactive client service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare complex federal and California tax filings for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, corporations, and trusts with a high degree of independence.<br>• Manage returns involving layered ownership structures, K-1 activity, investment income, rental properties, and closely held business interests.<br>• Evaluate partnership and S corporation tax matters such as basis calculations, owner transactions, depreciation treatment, and related reporting considerations.<br>• Complete multi-state filings and resolve differences between federal and state reporting requirements, including California-specific obligations.<br>• Examine prior-year returns, financial records, fixed-asset schedules, and supporting documents to ensure complete and accurate tax preparation.<br>• Identify missing data, unusual account activity, and potential tax issues early, then follow up with clients or internal reviewers to resolve them efficiently.<br>• Produce organized workpapers and near-final returns that are ready for streamlined managerial review.<br>• Communicate directly with clients regarding open items, clarifications, estimated payments, extensions, planning support, and tax notices.<br>• Use paperless and technology-enabled workflows, including tax, document management, and research tools, to improve efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Provide guidance to newer team members when needed and contribute to a collaborative tax preparation environment.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage monthly and year-end closing tasks, ensuring financial activity is recorded completely and on schedule.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, account analyses, and supporting documentation to maintain ledger accuracy.<br>• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key financial records, resolving discrepancies promptly.<br>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by monitoring transactions and verifying proper account classification.<br>• Support financial reporting by compiling accurate data and assisting with the preparation of statements in accordance with applicable standards.<br>• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze account activity, identify trends, and improve reporting efficiency.<br>• Work within Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains to process accounting transactions and maintain reliable system records.<br>• Partner with internal teams to clarify accounting issues, improve documentation, and strengthen month-end processes.
Robert Half Management Resources is actively recruiting for an strong Sr. Accountant to join the loan staff practice. The consultant’s primary responsibilities will be supporting the accounting team with month end close, booking journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, doing flux analysis and complex accounting entries. In addition, the consultant will need a strong understanding of GAAP accounting. This role is onsite.<br><br>Technical Skills:<br> - Strong month end close experience (Booking entries, Reconciliations, critical thinking skills) <br> - Complex financial transaction experience (Accruals, Bonds, Loans, Debt covenants) <br> - Capital projects (depreciation, additions, disposals)<br> - Analyze monthly financial statements’ actual to budget and balance sheet flux analysis<br> - Support external audit if needed<br> - Heavy excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, large data sets) <br><br>Soft Skills:<br> - Ability to understand business processes quickly<br> - Communicates effectively with various levels within the organization
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.