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Accounts Payable

Pasadena, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
33 - 38 USD / Hourly
Accounts Payable SpecialistLocation: Pasadena, CASchedule: Hybrid A growing organization in the Pasadena area is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team in a hybrid capacity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience processing high-volume accounts payable in a fast-paced environment and partnering with multiple departments to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.The ideal candidate will bring strong AP fundamentals, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across the organization.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation</li><li>Manage payment processing, including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and other disbursement methods</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive external relationships</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate expense coding and timely approvals</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable</li><li>Maintain organized AP records and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures</li><li>Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Assist with ad hoc accounting and administrative projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Tax Preparer

Los Angeles, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 43 USD / Hourly
A Tax Preparer vacancy has just opened with a firm in the Downtown LA area. Interested candidates should apply through Robert Half. This role is a great match for candidates with superb time management skills and an eye for detail. As the Tax Preparer, you will be the person in charge of the preparation of simple and complex, individual, and small business State and Federal tax returns. If you're seeking a long-term contract, this opportunity could be for you. Don't wait - apply today! Call our office 213.629.4602 for consideration.Key responsibilities· Reply to incoming client calls to help with tax questions and set appointments.· Produce other related duties and participate in special projects assigned.· Arrange transaction tax returns manually utilizing various methods (Paper, E File, EDI Upload) with various government agencies.· Compute and invoice for form preparation fees· Type appropriate data into Tax software application· Interact with clients to gather required information/documents.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

System Implementation Accountant

Cerritos, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Project Accountant to join a growing team in California. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to lead projects that improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality. The position will play a key part in strengthening financial operations, supporting compliance, and partnering across departments to deliver well-managed accounting initiatives. Responsibilities: • Oversee project-based accounting activities from initial planning through completion, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination stay on track. • Prepare and review journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and complete detailed account reconciliations to support reliable financial reporting. • Lead efforts to enhance accounting workflows by introducing process improvements, automation opportunities, and clearly documented standard operating procedures. • Support financial systems administration and related initiatives, including platform integrations, implementation support, and data validation or cleanup efforts. • Manage treasury-related tasks such as cash forecasting, bank reconciliations, fund transfers between accounts, and wire transaction processing. • Contribute to internal control compliance by assisting with audit readiness, required documentation, and regulatory obligations such as escheatment and insurance-related support. • Develop and maintain advanced Excel-based reports, analyze financial trends, and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and reporting visibility. • Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to coordinate third-party tools, maintain provider records, and assess service effectiveness. • Collaborate with accounting and business teams to protect financial data integrity and ensure consistent execution across multiple concurrent projects.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Calendar/Docket Clerk

Irvine, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented legal support specialist to manage litigation calendars and critical filing deadlines for a busy practice based in Irvine, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values precision, and can keep attorneys and legal staff aligned on time-sensitive matters. The role focuses on maintaining accurate docket records, monitoring court dates across jurisdictions, and helping the team stay organized and compliant. Responsibilities: • Oversee docket and calendaring records to ensure all case-related deadlines are entered accurately and updated promptly. • Examine court documents and filings to determine applicable response dates, hearing schedules, and procedural deadlines. • Maintain calendars for matters in multiple courts and jurisdictions, tracking important events and required submissions. • Prepare and circulate deadline summaries and status updates so attorneys and support staff remain informed of upcoming obligations. • Proactively monitor approaching due dates and send timely reminders to support on-time filings and case progression. • Work closely with lawyers and legal support teams to confirm scheduling details and keep active matters moving according to plan. • Review docket entries for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and contribute to stronger calendaring and tracking practices. • Join routine team discussions to provide updates on upcoming deadlines and address scheduling priorities.
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager with general accounting duties

West Los Angeles, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Title: Payroll Manager (with Accounting Support)Location: Los Angeles (hybrid) 2-4's onsite a monthIndustry: Nonprofit / EducationA nonprofit school is seeking a Payroll Manager with some Staff Accountant responsibilities. This role partners with the Controller, HR, and CFOO to ensure accurate payroll and support key accounting functions.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Own full-cycle payroll (timecards, taxes, benefits, 403b, garnishments)</li><li>Ensure compliance with CA/federal payroll laws</li><li>Reconcile payroll, benefits, and retirement contributions</li><li>Prepare payroll JE’s and support month-end close</li><li>Assist with audits, reporting, and accounting projects</li><li>Act as main point of contact for payroll inquiries</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance or similar</li><li>5+ years accounting + 2–3+ years payroll</li><li>Strong payroll compliance knowledge</li><li>Paylocity strongly preferred</li></ul>
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Accounting Administrative Assistant

Torrance, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 62400 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day financial and administrative operations in Torrance, California. This role combines entry-level accounting duties with office coordination, helping maintain accurate records, support internal communication, and keep administrative processes organized. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, comfort working with routine financial transactions, and the ability to manage multiple support tasks efficiently. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, assist with payment tracking, and support basic accounts payable activities with accuracy and timeliness. • Prepare customer billing information, follow up on outstanding balances, and help maintain organized accounts receivable records. • Enter, update, and maintain financial and administrative data to ensure files and documentation remain complete and accurate. • Provide administrative support for human resources tasks such as document handling, record upkeep, and general coordination assistance. • Coordinate internal announcements and help distribute communications clearly and promptly across teams. • Assist with planning and organizing company meetings, staff activities, and external events, including scheduling and logistical support. • Track office equipment records and support basic fixed asset administration for internally used items. • Help maintain office compliance documentation, support policy-related administrative tasks, and monitor routine internal requirements. • Oversee office supply levels, place replenishment requests as needed, and maintain orderly inventory for day-to-day business use.
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant/Financial Operations Analyst

Santa Fe Springs, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Job Description: We’re seeking an Excel power player with a passion for data analytics, business operations, and financial accuracy to join our high-performing team. In this role, you’ll be the bridge between financial data and strategic decision-making — creating dashboards, mining data, reviewing billing systems, and ensuring every number aligns across multiple business units. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position within a thriving $100M distribution leader, offering you the chance to shape reporting processes and deliver insights that drive growth. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and maintain weekly and monthly reporting in Excel, including sales forecasting, operational metrics, and variance analyses.</li><li>Extract, clean, and analyze large datasets from ERP systems, credit card statements, and billing systems to support strategic initiatives.</li><li>Conduct data mining and identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvements.</li><li>Review general ledger coded entries, pricing terms, and billing accuracy to ensure all data matches contractual agreements.</li><li>Collaborate with accounting, operations, and sales teams to streamline data flow between departments.</li><li>Build and enhance Excel dashboards and other reporting tools for senior leadership.</li><li>Support ad-hoc analytics projects to improve operational efficiency and profitability.</li></ul>
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Credit/Contracts Clerk

Laguna Niguel, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Contracts Clerk to support vehicle deal processing and financial documentation activities in south Orange County , California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume transactional work while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. The role contributes to efficient funding, reconciliation, commission support, and month-end close activities across the dealership accounting function. Responsibilities:• Manage a high volume of vehicle deal records each month, ensuring transactions are entered and finalized accurately.• Examine contract packages and supporting documents to confirm completeness, policy adherence, and data accuracy before posting.• Record daily bank funding activity and help maintain current, organized financial schedules.• Calculate sales-related commission amounts for payroll processing based on completed transactions.• Complete daily payoff activity for sold vehicle flooring balances to support accurate financial records.• Assist with account reconciliation and schedule review to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding items.• Verify sales tax details on vehicle transactions to help ensure proper application and reporting.• Support month-end reporting tasks by preparing accurate transaction data and assisting with closing activities.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Accountant- Development/ Construction

Long Beach, CA
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Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced development accounting specialist to support construction and real estate development activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Long Beach, California. This hybrid opportunity plays a key role in tracking project financial performance, maintaining accurate reporting, and partnering with project and accounting teams throughout the lifecycle of development work. The position also provides guidance to accounting staff while helping ensure budgets, draws, reconciliations, and audit preparation remain accurate and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Lead and support development accounting staff by assigning priorities, providing coaching, and overseeing the timely completion of recurring financial deliverables. • Partner with project and development teams from early planning through project stabilization to maintain accurate accounting records and financial visibility. • Examine construction draw submissions for accuracy and completeness and help ensure lender packages are prepared and submitted on time. • Analyze project spending against approved budgets and collaborate with project managers to address variances and support cost control efforts. • Produce and review job cost reporting and related financial schedules, ensuring alignment between project reports, trial balances, and draw activity. • Review bank reconciliations completed by staff and prepare reconciliations directly for assigned construction and development entities. • Oversee payment controls by validating banking details and approving construction-related disbursements, including wires and other payment releases. • Prepare projects for audits, compilations, and cost certifications by confirming trial balances are fully reconciled and supporting documentation is complete. • Contribute to special assignments and assist accounting leadership with process improvements, policy development, and departmental initiatives.
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Jr Accountant / AP Accountant

Carson, CA
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Jr Accountant / AP Accountant to join a non-profit organization in Carson, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations with a strong focus on accounts payable, expense review, reconciliations, and accurate financial recordkeeping across multiple units. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with accounting leadership, interact with internal teams and vendors, and contribute to monthly close and audit readiness. Responsibilities: • Manage high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable activities for multiple departments or operating units, ensuring timely and accurate processing. • Review invoices, reimbursement requests, petty cash submissions, and mileage claims to confirm proper documentation, policy compliance, and correct general ledger coding. • Maintain vendor records, evaluate new supplier setup details, and support compliance with W-9 and 1099 documentation requirements. • Prepare payment runs, assemble supporting materials for disbursements, and monitor outstanding or aged checks to resolve open items promptly. • Serve as a key point of contact for accounts payable questions from internal teams and external vendors, researching discrepancies and driving issue resolution. • Track sales tax activity for reporting purposes and reconcile accounts payable aging and related subsidiary ledgers on a monthly basis. • Record journal entries for prepaid expenses, accruals, credit card activity, expense allocations, and reclassifications as part of monthly and year-end close support. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts connected to payables and assist with the preparation of documentation needed for internal and external audits. • Provide backup assistance for other accounts payable functions and support the Accounting Supervisor with additional accounting projects and departmental needs as assigned.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z