7 Results for Accounting Assistant Jobs in Palm Springs, CA

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Administrative Assistant

Yucca Valley, California
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support engineering, land development, and public improvement activities for a non-profit organization in California. This Long-term Contract position requires an organized individual who can coordinate records, research project information, prepare documentation, and assist with public and internal inquiries. The ideal candidate will bring strong administrative judgment, technical writing ability, and confidence working with maps, reports, permits, and project tracking tools in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Coordinate and maintain project files related to engineering, transportation, and capital improvement work, ensuring plans, surveys, inspections, maps, and supporting records remain organized and accessible. • Assist with project administration by preparing documentation for grants, monitoring costs, supporting reimbursement requests, and tracking schedules, authorizations, contracts, and deadlines. • Review incoming plans, maps, and related submissions, log materials accurately, route documents for further review, follow plan-check progress, and communicate required updates to stakeholders. • Research parcel information, easements, rights-of-way, permits, and historical records while updating databases and tracking tools used for technical reference and project support. • Prepare correspondence, inspection summaries, agenda materials, resolutions, and change-related documentation to support departmental operations and decision-making. • Provide public-facing assistance by responding to requests for maps, permits, reports, benchmarks, and improvement records, while helping address complaints and coordinate issue resolution among involved parties. • Support compliance activities by monitoring development-related submissions, fees, bonds, agreements, approvals, and permit records in alignment with local requirements and established procedures. • Contribute to studies and reporting efforts by compiling findings from field reviews, office research, surveys, traffic data, and related project information, then preparing clear written summaries and recommendations. • Perform basic drafting and design support for infrastructure-related work such as streets, sidewalks, and development improvements, and help distribute updated drawings and related materials. • Maintain departmental records and online document postings, keeping tracking lists, engineering files, and public reference materials current as assigned.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Executive Assistant

Valley Center, California
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Temporary / Contract
34 - 43 USD / Hourly
A private real estate and investment organization is seeking a polished, highly organized Executive Assistant to support a busy executive and assist with a combination of business and administrative priorities. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable in a high-trust environment and can handle sensitive information, shifting schedules, vendor coordination, travel arrangements, and personal and professional administrative needs with discretion.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage a dynamic executive calendar and prioritize competing commitments</li><li>Coordinate meetings with internal teams, clients, investors, and outside partners</li><li>Arrange domestic and international travel</li><li>Build detailed travel itineraries and coordinate transportation and accommodations</li><li>Manage executive correspondence and email follow-up</li><li>Draft and prepare professional communications</li><li>Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, reports, and briefing materials</li><li>Track action items and ensure important follow-ups are completed</li><li>Coordinate vendors, contractors, and service providers</li><li>Assist with property-related administrative coordination</li><li>Review and organize invoices, receipts, and expense reports</li><li>Maintain confidential financial and business documentation</li><li>Coordinate appointments and special events</li><li>Assist with business development and client-related projects</li><li>Maintain organized digital files and records</li><li>Research vendors, services, and business information as needed</li><li>Handle last-minute changes calmly and efficiently</li><li>Take ownership of special projects from start to finish</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Riverside, California
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 25 USD / Hourly
Job Title: Accounting AssistantJob SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role will assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, data entry, reconciliations, and other general accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of debits and credits, basic accounting principles, and strong organizational skills.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process accounts payable invoices, verify accuracy, and assist with timely payments.</li><li>Prepare and post accounts receivable transactions, apply payments, and help follow up on outstanding balances.</li><li>Record financial transactions accurately in the accounting system.</li><li>Assist with maintaining the general ledger and ensuring proper coding of expenses and revenues.</li><li>Support account reconciliations, including bank statements and vendor accounts.</li><li>Review invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Help prepare journal entries and assist with month-end closing activities.</li><li>Maintain organized and accurate financial records and files.</li><li>Respond to vendor and customer inquiries regarding billing, payments, and account status.</li><li>Assist with reporting and other administrative accounting duties as needed.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Previous experience in an accounting assistant, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounts receivable role preferred.</li><li>Understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits, credits, and account reconciliation.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Good communication and organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.</li><li>Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred, but not required.</li></ul>Preferred Skills<ul><li>Experience with invoice processing and payment posting.</li><li>Familiarity with general ledger support and journal entries.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and a high level of professionalism.</li></ul>
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Jr. Accountant / Accounts Receivable Clerk

San Bernardino, California
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 62400 USD / Yearly
Candidates looking to grow with a thriving Produce Distribution company will be interested in this Jr. Accountant / Accounts Receivable (A/R) position. If you're looking for a Jr. Accountant / Accounts Receivable position with a noteworthy benefits package, this dynamic organization has an opening available through Robert Half. The Jr. Accountant / Accounts Receivable Clerk role, based in the San Bernardino, California region, is a permanent position. Responsibilities include entering, posting and reconciling batches, researching and resolving customer A/R issues, preparing aging reports, placing billing and collection calls, maintaining cash receipts journal, reconciliations, and updating and reconciling sub-ledger to G/L. Key responsibilities - Billing, cash application, credit/debit memos, collections. - Validate documents and codes - Process accounts receivable and collection calls - Carry out, convey, and strengthen the mission, values and culture of the company - Correspond with clients to resolve payment issues and set up payment plans - Handle monthly closings and annual reports, including processing payments and compiling segments in compliance with GAAP - Reply to information requests from stakeholders, including shippers, customers, and the sales/marketing department - Post and balance financial data in various ledgers to reconcile bank accounts - Follow standard procedures to execute general accounting tasks - Other accounting projects as needed.
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Grants Accountant

Banning, California
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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

Project Accountant

Perris, California
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Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support financial operations for construction-related projects in Perris, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage project accounting activities, maintain reliable financial records, and contribute to accurate reporting and cost oversight. The role requires strong knowledge of construction accounting practices, careful review of financial data, and the ability to work confidently with project billing and accounting systems such as Deltek Vision. Responsibilities: • Manage accounting activities for construction projects, including tracking costs, monitoring budgets, and supporting accurate financial performance reporting. • Examine financial records and supporting documentation to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established accounting standards. • Record, post, reconcile, and maintain project-related transactions to ensure ledgers and financial data remain current and reliable. • Prepare billing support and project accounting documentation for construction engagements, helping ensure timely and accurate invoicing processes. • Produce financial reports, summaries, and related records that assist stakeholders with budgeting, auditing, and project decision-making. • Maintain organized filing, record retention, and tracking systems for accounting documents, contracts, and project financial information. • Perform numerical and financial analysis to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and improve the accuracy of project cost reporting. • Support fixed asset accounting activities and contribute to the proper documentation and tracking of capital-related financial information.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Audit Supervisor

Riverside, California
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
Prestigious Inland Empire CPA firm has an outstanding opportunity to join their company as an Audit Senior or Manager to work with firm Staff and Partners. This is an excellent firm where the new candidate will find a very detail oriented environment, highly educated and intelligent teammates, where your contributions will be recognized, and where you will have a broad client base in many varied industries with a heavy focus in manufacturing. The ideal candidate with have 3+ years of public accounting experience with an audit/accounting (AA) focus but including some individual and corporate tax knowledge. This individual will be assigned or lead on client audits and reviews and will develop the ability to perform all aspects of an audit. This firm is growing very quickly and provides excellent detail oriented growth and advancement opportunity. The Partners wants a person on their team who has high personal standards, good team working skills, excellent accounting education and understanding, and who enjoys client contact. Company provides excellent medical benefits and detail oriented training. Firm pays market wages depending upon experience plus time and a half for all overtime required. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required as are excellent Excel and computer skills. Requirements: 2+ years of public accounting experience for Senior, 5+ years of experience for Manager CPA license or CPA Candidate Experience in commercial audits and reviews required - in the construction, manufacturing, distribution industries a plus. Strong computer, communication and people development skills, including training and instruction A strong team leader with the ability to supervise staff, manage projects and work professionally with partners, staff, and clients. Ability to stay current on all general detail oriented pronouncements and developments, and interact with peer review auditorsIf you are currently registered with Robert Half, contact your Recruiting Manager. Please reference job order number 00500-120616. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. If you are not currently registered with Robert Half, please contact your Recruiter or call Yvette Merk at (909) 493-6082 immedIately!
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

7 results for Accounting Assistant in Palm Springs, CA