12 Results for Cost Accountant Jobs in San Diego, CA

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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

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a healthcare organization in San Diego, California and contribute to core accounting operations. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate general ledger activity, supporting timely month-end close, and helping ensure the integrity of financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in accounting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across recurring close tasks and special projects. Responsibilities: • Prepare journal entries, accruals, and other supporting schedules to facilitate an accurate and efficient monthly close process. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank activity, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner and maintaining clear documentation. • Review profit and loss results, identify unusual fluctuations, and research underlying causes to support management reporting. • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to help ensure financial records are complete, organized, and accurate. • Contribute to financial analysis efforts by compiling data, evaluating trends, and assisting with reporting requests. • Support ad hoc accounting assignments and special projects as business needs arise within the finance team.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

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

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 37 USD / Hourly
A North County construction company is adding a Staff Accountant to support its growing accounting operation. This is a hands-on position for someone who wants exposure to both traditional accounting and job/project accounting.You'll work closely with Project Managers and Operations to make sure project costs, vendor activity, billing, and financial reporting are accurate.What You'll Own:<ul><li>Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts</li><li>Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Review project-related expenses and job costs</li><li>Track labor, materials, subcontractor, and other project expenses</li><li>Assist with progress billing and customer invoices</li><li>Reconcile subcontractor and vendor accounts</li><li>Review project budgets versus actual spending</li><li>Assist with job profitability reporting</li><li>Monitor AP and AR activity related to projects</li><li>Track retainage, deposits, and other project-specific balances</li><li>Prepare financial reports and accounting schedules</li><li>Research unusual transactions and discrepancies</li><li>Assist with cash flow reporting</li><li>Support external accountants, auditors, and tax professionals</li><li>Help maintain accounting procedures and internal controls</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant - Construction

Poway, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Poway, California in a contract capacity with permanent potential. This role supports core accounting operations and plays an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, completing close activities, and preparing timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, works well across multiple priorities, and is comfortable contributing in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounting transactions across payables and receivables, ensuring accurate entry, tracking, and follow-up. • Complete bank and account reconciliations on a recurring basis to maintain accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Support monthly closing activities by preparing journal entries, updating the general ledger, and helping ensure deadlines are met. • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and review supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy. • Assist in compiling financial reports and statements by organizing data and verifying accounting information. • Analyze account activity, identify unusual fluctuations, and research variances to support accurate reporting. • Maintain organized accounting documentation and contribute to additional finance and accounting projects as business needs evolve.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager

La Jolla, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting team in California. This role is suited for someone who can oversee a varied client portfolio, deliver accurate tax work across multiple entity types, and build trusted client relationships through clear guidance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation and review of tax filings for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and estates while maintaining accuracy and compliance. • Manage multiple client engagements at once, establishing priorities, monitoring timelines, and ensuring responsive, high-quality service. • Provide practical tax guidance to clients by explaining complex regulations in a clear and approachable manner. • Conduct technical research on tax matters and apply findings to support planning, reporting, and compliance needs. • Prepare and review annual income tax provisions and federal tax returns for a range of business and individual clients. • Support matters related to entity formation and advise clients on tax considerations connected to organizational structure. • Use industry-standard tools and software, including Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and tax preparation platforms such as Lacerte, to complete engagements efficiently. • Identify tax issues, resolve filing challenges, and recommend effective solutions that align with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

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

La Jolla, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a legal organization in La Jolla, California. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting needs, and ensuring accounting activities are completed with precision and timeliness. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment when handling sensitive financial matters, and the ability to work effectively across accounting and administrative teams. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, maintaining prepaid and fixed asset schedules, and completing reconciliations within established deadlines. • Oversee general ledger activity by preserving data accuracy, investigating variances, correcting discrepancies, and contributing to the preparation of financial statements and account analysis. • Manage trust and client fund accounting, including transaction processing and monthly three-way reconciliations in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards. • Support both payables and receivables functions by reviewing invoices, processing expense reimbursements, assisting with billing activity, applying cash receipts, and following up on outstanding balances. • Reconcile bank, payroll, and credit card accounts on a recurring basis and resolve outstanding items to keep records current and accurate. • Prepare financial schedules and ad hoc reports for leadership, external auditors, and tax advisors, while also assisting with forecasting and budget-related analysis. • Organize and provide documentation needed for audits, tax preparation, insurance reviews, and other external compliance requests. • Help strengthen accounting operations by following internal controls, identifying workflow improvements, and supporting automation where appropriate. • Partner with accounting staff, attorneys, and administrative personnel to answer financial questions and offer guidance to less experienced team members as needed.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Oceanside, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
50 - 55 USD / Hourly
An established North County organization is looking for an Accounting Manager to lead its day-to-day accounting operations and serve as a key partner to company leadership. This is a hands-on management role for someone who enjoys being close to the numbers rather than sitting exclusively in a supervisory capacity.The Accounting Manager will oversee the accounting cycle, month-end close, financial reporting, AP/AR, reconciliations, and internal controls while helping improve the overall efficiency of the department.What You'll Own:<ul><li>Manage daily accounting operations and accounting workflows</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, cash activity, and general ledger functions</li><li>Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes</li><li>Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and review monthly financial statements</li><li>Analyze financial results and explain significant variances</li><li>Maintain the chart of accounts and accounting policies</li><li>Oversee bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital</li><li>Manage accounting schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other accounts</li><li>Review AR aging, collections, and customer account activity</li><li>Oversee vendor payments and AP aging</li><li>Coordinate payroll-related accounting activities</li><li>Establish and maintain effective internal controls</li><li>Assist with annual budgets and financial forecasts</li><li>Coordinate with external CPA, tax professionals, and auditors</li><li>Prepare schedules and documentation for audits and tax filings</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems and processes</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 128000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead financial operations for a non-profit organization in San Diego, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance with grant, contract, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep accounting knowledge, and the ability to support sound financial decision-making across the organization. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to deliver timely and reliable financial reports. • Oversee the daily performance, upkeep, and improvement of accounting systems to support efficient financial operations. • Maintain the general ledger structure, chart of accounts, cost allocation methods, and fixed asset records in alignment with non-profit and regulatory standards. • Design, implement, and monitor accounting policies and procedures that reinforce internal controls and proper separation of responsibilities. • Review financial activity to confirm accuracy, proper documentation, and protection of organizational assets. • Partner with external auditors and funding agencies by preparing schedules, records, and supporting materials for annual audits and grant or contract reviews. • Ensure all required tax filings and government reports are completed accurately and submitted on schedule. • Produce financial statements, cash flow analyses, budget-to-actual comparisons, aging reports, and other management reports as needed. • Lead departmental planning, budgeting, and process improvements while supervising, developing, and retaining accounting staff. • Build collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners, while keeping the team informed of evolving accounting standards and compliance requirements.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Carlsbad, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations in Carlsbad, California while serving as the senior finance leader on site. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic oversight with direct execution, from managing close activities to shaping accounting practices and reporting. The role works closely with company leadership and provides meaningful influence over financial controls, compliance, systems, and business support. Responsibilities: • Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. • Prepare financial statements and consolidated reporting materials for the parent organization in alignment with its reporting calendar and requirements. • Manage accrual-based accounting activities, including revenue treatment, inventory accounting, credit loss reserves, and general ledger accuracy. • Review and improve the chart of accounts and strengthen accounting processes to support clear, efficient financial reporting. • Develop materials and analysis to support leadership presentations for recurring board meetings. • Oversee internal controls activities, including testing, corrective action follow-up, audit coordination, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures. • Administer tax-related accounting responsibilities such as multi-state sales and use tax compliance, exemption certificate tracking, and coordination with external tax advisors. • Supervise core transactional functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, credit administration, and payroll processing. • Act as the business owner for QuickBooks Enterprise, including system setup, user access, reporting, close management, and coordination on integrations, backups, and upgrades. • Partner with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, pricing analysis, margin review, inventory costing, and evaluation of future accounting or ERP systems.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

12 results for Cost Accountant in San Diego, CA