<p>A growing commercial construction company in San Marcos is looking for a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to join its accounting team. This position is ideal for someone who has moved beyond entry-level accounting and is ready to take ownership of reconciliations, month-end close, job costing, and project-related financial reporting.</p><p>You'll work closely with Project Managers, Operations, and Accounting leadership, giving you visibility into both the accounting side and operational side of the business.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare journal entries and support monthly close</li><li>Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with project accounting and job-cost tracking</li><li>Review project expenses and investigate variances</li><li>Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities</li><li>Assist with subcontractor and vendor accounting</li><li>Prepare monthly financial reports and account analysis</li><li>Maintain accrual, prepaid, and fixed asset schedules</li><li>Assist with WIP reporting and project financial analysis</li><li>Support annual audits and year-end accounting activities</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li></ul>
<p><strong>Help Bring the Numbers Behind Construction Projects Together</strong></p><p>A growing commercial construction company is seeking an <strong>Accountant</strong> to support project accounting and day-to-day financial operations. This position is a strong fit for someone who understands that construction accounting requires more than simply processing transactions—you need to understand where costs are going and how they impact each project.</p><p>You'll partner with Project Managers, Operations, and Accounting leadership to maintain accurate job costing and financial reporting.</p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accounting records for multiple active construction projects</li><li>Prepare journal entries and monthly account reconciliations</li><li>Review project costs and investigate unusual variances</li><li>Assist with job costing and work-in-progress reporting</li><li>Process and review Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions</li><li>Assist with subcontractor billing and payment documentation</li><li>Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts</li><li>Support monthly and year-end close</li><li>Prepare financial reports for management</li><li>Assist with audits and year-end financial requests</li></ul>
<p><strong>Projects don't run themselves. Someone has to keep every moving piece connected.</strong></p><p>A growing construction and engineering organization in <strong>Oceanside</strong> is looking for a <strong>Project Coordinator</strong> to support multiple active projects from kickoff through completion.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone who is naturally organized but doesn't want a traditional desk-only administrative position. You'll be working with <strong>Project Managers, vendors, clients, field teams, and internal departments</strong>, helping keep timelines, documents, purchasing, and communication on track.</p><p><strong>What you'll be responsible for</strong></p><ul><li>Support Project Managers with day-to-day project coordination</li><li>Maintain project schedules and milestone trackers</li><li>Coordinate meetings and project updates</li><li>Track project documentation and approvals</li><li>Assist with purchase orders and vendor coordination</li><li>Monitor outstanding items and follow up with responsible parties</li><li>Maintain project budgets and expense tracking</li><li>Prepare status reports and project spreadsheets</li><li>Coordinate communication between field and office teams</li><li>Assist with change orders and project documentation</li><li>Organize contracts, proposals, and project files</li><li>Help prepare project closeout documentation</li><li>Identify scheduling or documentation issues before they become delays</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>If you know bookkeeping AND understand how a job-based business makes money, keep reading.</strong></p><p>A growing construction and specialty trades company in <strong>Escondido</strong> is adding a <strong>Full Charge Bookkeeper</strong> to its accounting team.</p><p>This position goes beyond keeping the books current. You'll help connect the financial side of the business to what's happening in the field — tracking <strong>job costs, vendors, customer payments, payroll-related accounting, and project profitability</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🏗️ Your responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>JOB COSTING:</strong> Track labor, materials, subcontractors, and other expenses against individual projects.</p><p><strong>VENDOR ACCOUNTING:</strong> Manage invoices, statements, payments, and vendor records.</p><p><strong>CUSTOMER BILLING:</strong> Prepare invoices, monitor receivables, and assist with payment follow-up.</p><p><strong>MONTH-END CLOSE:</strong> Reconcile accounts and prepare schedules for financial reporting.</p><p><strong>PAYROLL SUPPORT:</strong> Coordinate payroll-related accounting entries and verify labor costs.</p><p><strong>FINANCIAL REPORTING:</strong> Provide management with accurate P& L and project-level information.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>You'll also:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Maintain the general ledger</li><li>Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations</li><li>Process AP and AR</li><li>Post journal entries and accruals</li><li>Track customer deposits and retainage</li><li>Review project expenses for accuracy</li><li>Assist with WIP and job-cost reporting</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements</li><li>Monitor cash flow and outstanding receivables</li><li>Coordinate with Project Managers and ownership</li><li>Support CPA requests, audits, and year-end close</li></ul>
<p><strong>Ready to Get Your Foot in the Door with a Growing Accounting Team?</strong></p><p>A well-established construction services company in Escondido is looking for an <strong>Accounting Clerk</strong> to provide day-to-day support to its accounting department. This is a great opportunity for someone with some accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience who wants to build a stronger foundation in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general accounting. You'll work closely with the accounting team, project managers, and vendors while learning how financial transactions flow through a busy construction organization.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Enter vendor invoices and customer transactions into the accounting system</li><li>Assist with Accounts Payable invoice processing</li><li>Match invoices with purchase orders and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with customer billing and payment posting</li><li>Perform basic account and statement reconciliations</li><li>Maintain organized vendor and customer records</li><li>Enter job and cost information accurately</li><li>Assist with check runs and payment documentation</li><li>Research discrepancies and route issues to the appropriate team member</li><li>Prepare spreadsheets and basic accounting reports</li><li>Assist with month-end filing and accounting projects</li></ul>
Robert Half Management Resources is partnering with a San Diego-based, project-driven organization (construction-focused) seeking an interim Director of Project Accounting to step in and drive operational improvements, strengthen processes, and lead a high-performing team.<br>This is a 4–6 month engagement, with a heavier on-site presence upfront, transitioning to a more flexible/remote cadence over time.<br><br>Position Overview<br>Reporting to the SVP & Controller, the Director of Project Accounting will lead and enhance project accounting operations, driving efficiency, accuracy, and cross-functional alignment. This leader will bring a strong blend of technical accounting expertise, operational leadership, and process improvement focus.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Strong focus on projects around Sales & Use tax, Inventory, tariff compliance, unique project considerations (cancellations, customer bankruptcies)<br>Partner cross-functionally with Project Controls, Construction, and Operations to design and optimize accounting processes while ensuring strong internal controls<br>Lead month-end close for project accounting, including WIP, job cost accruals, reserves, underbillings, deferred revenue, and joint ventures<br>Support quarter-end flux / variance analysis tied to project performance<br>Oversee complex balance sheet reconciliations and non-standard journal entries<br>Manage, mentor, and review the work of the project accounting team<br>Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP<br>Identify issues proactively and implement process improvements and operational efficiencies<br>Support audit readiness and coordination with external auditors<br>Assist with due diligence efforts and special projects as needed<br><br><br><br>Qualifications<br><br>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance<br>10+ years of progressive accounting experience<br>Strong project-based accounting experience within construction or similar industries<br>Expertise in:<br><br>Revenue recognition (ASC 606)<br>Change orders, contracts, cost-to-complete estimates<br>WIP accounting, reserves, claims, and settlements<br><br><br>Experience in multi-entity and consolidated environments<br>Ability to manage multiple complex projects (Lump Sum, GMP, T& M)<br>Experience overseeing audits and working with external auditors<br>Exposure to CMiC and/or Textura (ideal but not required)<br>CPA strongly preferred<br><br><br>Preferred Background<br><br>Construction industry with percentage-of-completion accounting<br>Big 4 or large public accounting experience<br>Strong Excel / MS Office skills<br><br><br>Engagement Details<br><br>Duration: 4–6 months<br>Location: San Diego (on-site preferred)<br>Flexibility: Open to candidates outside San Diego willing to travel upfront, with more remote flexibility over time