We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting team in Newport Beach, California. This role is responsible for supporting an accurate and timely close process while helping maintain the integrity of consolidated financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively across monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead assigned aspects of the monthly close by preparing, reviewing, and validating journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.<br>• Maintain accuracy across general ledger activity by analyzing account balances, resolving discrepancies, and documenting conclusions clearly.<br>• Coordinate complex accounting tasks related to consolidations, including foreign currency remeasurement, intercompany eliminations, and expense allocations.<br>• Support special accounting initiatives by organizing deliverables, preparing related entries, and ensuring complete documentation for each project.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency and recommend practical process enhancements that strengthen timeliness and accuracy.<br>• Contribute to the development and application of accounting policies that promote consistent reporting across the organization.<br>• Partner with internal and external auditors by assembling audit schedules, responding to requests, and providing detailed financial support during quarterly and year-end reviews.<br>• Assist with internal and external financial reporting by preparing information used in management packages and regulatory filings while following established controls and compliance standards.
<p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company that is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to take ownership of its day-to-day AP operations.</strong> This role is a great fit for someone who knows AP inside and out and is comfortable working with Purchasing, Operations, Inventory, and vendors.</p><p>This isn't a basic invoice-entry position — you'll be expected to troubleshoot discrepancies, understand the flow of purchasing and receiving, and help improve the AP process.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Own the full-cycle AP process for a high-volume manufacturing environment</li><li>Review and approve invoice coding and supporting documentation</li><li>Perform three-way matching between POs, receipts, and invoices</li><li>Research pricing, quantity, freight, and tax discrepancies</li><li>Manage vendor statements and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain vendor master information</li><li>Prepare payment batches and manage payment schedules</li><li>Monitor AP aging and cash requirements</li><li>Research duplicate payments, credits, and outstanding items</li><li>Coordinate with Purchasing and Receiving to resolve invoice issues</li><li>Assist with monthly AP accruals and close</li><li>Prepare AP reconciliations and management reports</li><li>Support 1099 preparation and year-end activities</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve invoice processing and automation</li><li>Help train or provide guidance to junior AP staff</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced VP of Finance to lead the financial strategy and performance of our manufacturing business in San Diego, California. This executive will translate complex financial data into clear business insights, helping leadership make confident decisions in a fast-moving, family-owned environment. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing finance expertise, strong commercial judgment, and a hands-on approach to forecasting, profitability, and cash management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide executive leadership with clear analysis of business performance, including key drivers, emerging trends, and recommended actions to improve results.<br>• Direct the company’s budgeting and forecasting processes across revenue, production, staffing, materials, capital needs, cash flow, and profitability, adjusting outlooks as business conditions evolve.<br>• Monitor financial and operational indicators to identify potential risks related to liquidity, margins, pricing, collections, inventory levels, capacity constraints, or lending compliance.<br>• Lead and strengthen cost accounting practices to improve the accuracy of product costing, labor and overhead allocation, inventory valuation, and margin reporting by customer and product line.<br>• Guide the financial review of estimates and quotations by evaluating labor assumptions, material inputs, overhead, outside services, inflation exposure, tooling, risk, and target returns.<br>• Partner with estimating teams to validate pricing models, compare quoted assumptions to actual performance, and drive continuous improvement in the estimating process.<br>• Oversee the financial evaluation of long-term customer agreements, including pricing terms, escalation mechanisms, volume expectations, margin impact, working capital demands, and business risk.<br>• Manage the finance and accounting organization, including leadership of the Controller function, while clarifying responsibilities, strengthening structure, and ensuring accountability across the team.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, month-end close, inventory accounting, internal controls, audit support, banking relationships, insurance coordination, and statutory filings.<br>• Collaborate with operations, sales, engineering, supply chain, quality, and human resources to improve planning, accountability, and overall business performance.
<p><strong>A growing life sciences organization in North County is looking for an Administrative Assistant to support its scientific and business operations teams.</strong> This is a great opportunity for an administrative professional who wants to get into the biotech/life sciences environment without needing a scientific degree.</p><p>You’ll support a combination of administrative, scheduling, purchasing, documentation, and team-coordination responsibilities in a highly organized environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative support to department leaders and cross-functional teams</li><li>Manage calendars, meetings, and conference room scheduling</li><li>Coordinate internal meetings, presentations, and team events</li><li>Prepare reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and correspondence</li><li>Maintain department files and confidential documentation</li><li>Assist with purchasing requests and vendor coordination</li><li>Process invoices, expense reports, and purchasing documentation</li><li>Track department budgets, supplies, and recurring expenses</li><li>Coordinate shipping and receiving of office and business materials</li><li>Maintain distribution lists, contact information, and internal databases</li><li>Assist with onboarding and offboarding administrative tasks</li><li>Coordinate training sessions and team meetings</li><li>Maintain project trackers and follow up on outstanding items</li><li>Assist with documentation and records management</li><li>Support audits, inspections, and internal administrative projects</li><li>Serve as a professional point of contact for internal teams and outside vendors</li></ul>
<p><strong>Robert Half is looking for a seasoned Accounts Payable professional to step into an AP Lead role with a well-established manufacturing company in Vista!</strong> This is an excellent opportunity for someone who knows the full AP cycle, enjoys helping teammates work through complex issues, and can identify ways to make accounting processes more efficient.</p><p><br></p><p>You'll remain hands-on with invoice processing and reconciliations while serving as a resource for the AP team. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep work organized during busy payment cycles and month-end close.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Be Responsible For:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily AP workflow and help prioritize invoices based on deadlines and payment terms.</li><li>Review invoice coding, approvals, and supporting documentation for accuracy.</li><li>Process complex invoices, credit memos, recurring payments, and vendor adjustments.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve escalated discrepancies.</li><li>Coordinate payment runs and monitor outstanding invoices.</li><li>Assist with vendor setup, payment-detail verification, and internal control procedures.</li><li>Research duplicate payments, unapplied credits, and other account issues.</li><li>Support month-end close, AP accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare AP aging, payment status, and outstanding invoice reports.</li><li>Train or guide AP team members on procedures and system workflows.</li><li>Partner with Purchasing, Receiving, Operations, and Accounting to resolve invoice holds.</li><li>Identify process bottlenecks and recommend improvements to invoice routing and documentation.</li><li>Help prepare schedules and supporting files for internal and external audits.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Supervisor to support a construction and contractor organization in Mission Viejo, California through a long-term contract engagement. This position will lead core accounting operations, oversee accurate month-end activities, and help maintain reliable financial reporting in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, audit support experience, and the ability to guide daily general ledger and reconciliation processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct month-end close activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger operations, including review of account activity, balances, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Prepare and approve journal entries while maintaining compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.</p><p>• Lead account reconciliation efforts and resolve discrepancies across high-volume transactions and balance sheet accounts.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and delivering complete PBC documentation for financial statement audits.</p><p>• Supervise accounting workflows and help maintain timely, accurate reporting for both public and private reporting environments.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen accounting processes, support issue resolution, and improve reporting consistency.</p><p>• Utilize SAP and related systems to manage accounting data, reporting, and transaction review activities.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Identity & Access Management Analyst to support a long-term contract opportunity within the insurance industry in San Diego, California. This role focuses on strengthening identity governance, improving access controls, and advancing secure authentication practices across cloud and enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in access lifecycle management, compliance-driven security operations, and modern identity platforms while working closely with technical and business teams to protect organizational assets.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Shape and enhance the identity and access management program by developing effective governance practices, standards, and control measures.<br>• Oversee user access throughout the full identity lifecycle, including new employee setup, role changes, internal transfers, and separation activities.<br>• Create and refine role-based access structures that align permissions with business needs and least-privilege security expectations.<br>• Coordinate recurring access reviews, entitlement certifications, and audit support activities to maintain regulatory and internal compliance.<br>• Partner with application owners, security teams, and business stakeholders to define access models and resolve complex authorization issues.<br>• Advance automation efforts for provisioning, deprovisioning, and access requests through APIs, scripting, and workflow-based solutions.<br>• Support integrations across Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and connected cloud, SaaS, and on-premises applications to improve identity services.<br>• Contribute to privileged access controls, authentication enhancements such as SSO and MFA, and broader Zero Trust security initiatives.<br>• Provide operational reporting, risk metrics, and technical guidance while mentoring team members and supporting IAM-related projects from planning through delivery.
<p><strong>Robert Half is hiring an Accounts Payable & Vendor Relations Coordinator for a growing distribution company in North County San Diego!</strong> This is a great opportunity for an organized accounting professional who enjoys balancing detailed financial work with communication and problem-solving. You'll play an important role in keeping vendor relationships strong, invoices accurate, and payments running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>The ideal candidate is proactive, comfortable managing competing deadlines, and confident following up with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Process vendor invoices and verify supporting documentation before payment.</li><li>Match invoices against purchase orders, receiving records, and vendor agreements.</li><li>Assign appropriate general ledger codes and departmental expense allocations.</li><li>Maintain vendor profiles, payment terms, and updated contact information.</li><li>Reconcile monthly vendor statements and investigate outstanding balances.</li><li>Respond to vendor questions regarding invoice status, credits, and payment timelines.</li><li>Assist with weekly check runs, ACH payments, and payment scheduling.</li><li>Review employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions.</li><li>Track invoices awaiting approvals and follow up with department managers.</li><li>Support month-end close by reviewing open invoices and preparing AP reports.</li><li>Maintain organized records for audits and internal accounting reviews.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a eager and fast aced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Costa Mesa, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in managing and processing high-volume invoices while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and excellent organizational skills to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process a large volume of invoices, including PO-based, non-PO, and recurring invoices, with precision and adherence to company guidelines.</p><p>• Perform comprehensive 3-way matching by verifying purchase orders, receiving documentation, and invoices to ensure accuracy in pricing, quantities, and terms.</p><p>• Review invoices for proper general ledger coding, cost center allocation, tax compliance, and ensure routing for approvals according to company hierarchy.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies by coordinating with Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory Control, and vendors to reconcile issues.</p><p>• Conduct regular reviews of vendor statements to ensure all invoices are accounted for, processed, and paid on time.</p><p>• Support month-end closing activities by preparing accruals, reviewing aging reports, performing reconciliations, and reporting outstanding liabilities.</p><p>• Maintain organized digital records of invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and other supporting documentation in compliance with audit requirements.</p><p>• Utilize ORACLE systems effectively to process approvals and manage accounts payable workflows.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to improve efficiency in invoice processing and payment cycles.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies throughout all accounts payable processes</p>
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.
<p>Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented <strong>Human Resources Generalist</strong> to support a broad range of HR functions in a fast-paced professional environment. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys a mix of employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, HR compliance, recruiting support, and day-to-day HR operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support daily human resources operations across the employee lifecycle</li><li>Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and new hire orientation</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding policies, benefits, and HR procedures</li><li>Maintain employee records and ensure HRIS data is accurate and up to date</li><li>Support benefits administration, leave tracking, and related documentation</li><li>Assist with recruiting coordination, interview scheduling, and candidate communications</li><li>Help manage employee relations matters by providing guidance and escalating issues as needed</li><li>Support compliance with company policies, employment regulations, and internal procedures</li><li>Prepare HR reports, audits, and administrative documentation</li><li>Assist with training, engagement initiatives, and special HR projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting activities and help maintain accurate, timely financial reporting in Irvine, California. This position plays a key role in managing close activities, strengthening controls, and supporting day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate with business partners across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle to ensure reporting deadlines are met with accuracy and consistency.<br>• Prepare and evaluate financial reports, balance sheet support, and related documentation to maintain reliable accounting records.<br>• Manage general ledger activity by reviewing reconciliations, monitoring account balances, and approving journal entries.<br>• Oversee daily accounting functions across payables, receivables, payroll, and fixed asset accounting to support smooth operations.<br>• Maintain adherence to company accounting standards and internal policies while promoting strong financial governance.<br>• Contribute to planning activities by supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial review processes.<br>• Serve as a key contact for external auditors and assist with tax filings and other regulatory reporting needs.<br>• Enhance accounting workflows by refining procedures, documenting processes, and reinforcing internal controls.<br>• Work closely with operational stakeholders to deliver financial insight, reporting support, and practical guidance for business decisions.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payables operations for a contract position based in California. This role focuses on accurate invoice handling, vendor account maintenance, and timely payment processing while helping keep financial records organized and compliant. The ideal candidate is dependable and comfortable working with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support reporting needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with departments across the organization to collect and interpret financial information needed for payable activities and account review.<br>• Process incoming invoices from receipt through validation, coding, and reconciliation to ensure accurate and timely payment.<br>• Review accounting reports against balances, confirm postings, and investigate variances or incorrect entries.<br>• Manage vendor accounts by coordinating payments, researching exceptions, and resolving issues related to purchase orders, invoices, or remittances.<br>• Prepare payment-related updates such as purchase order revisions and stop payment requests when needed.<br>• Reconcile payable transactions to the general ledger and maintain supporting documentation for audit readiness.<br>• Organize vendor records, including tax documentation, and assist with annual 1099 preparation and filing requirements.<br>• Examine credit card activity for accuracy, complete audits of statements, and process approved charges in accordance with company procedures.<br>• Contribute to financial recordkeeping and reporting while maintaining a thorough approach with internal and external business partners.
<p><strong>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.</strong> This is a hands-on management role for someone who enjoys being close to the numbers rather than sitting exclusively in a supervisory capacity.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>What You'll Own:</strong></p><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>
We are looking for a Controller to lead the accounting and financial oversight of our manufacturing operation in Escondido, California. This position will guide core financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory control, and planning activities while partnering closely with plant leadership and corporate finance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, hands-on accounting expertise, and the ability to improve financial visibility and operational performance in a production environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting operations for the plant, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and financial records remain complete and reliable.<br>• Lead the monthly close cycle by preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, cost adjustments, and supporting analyses for timely reporting.<br>• Produce monthly financial statements and management reports, delivering clear insights to plant leadership and corporate finance teams.<br>• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting by evaluating material, labor, overhead, and production variances to identify trends and improvement opportunities.<br>• Partner with operations leaders to assess scrap, yield, usage, labor efficiency, and volume performance in support of cost control and stronger plant performance.<br>• Maintain effective controls over raw materials, work-in-process, packaging, and finished goods inventory, including physical counts, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution.<br>• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by preparing expense and capital plans, comparing results to expectations, and explaining key performance gaps.<br>• Administer plant accounting processes within QuickBooks Enterprise, generate required financial reports, and help document and reconcile data for corporate reporting and system-related needs.<br>• Strengthen accounting procedures, documentation standards, and internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and dependable audit support.
<p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an established professional services organization in San Marcos to find an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper who can take ownership of the company's day-to-day accounting!</strong> This is a hands-on role for someone who can manage the books from start to finish, maintain reliable financial reporting, and serve as a trusted resource for leadership.</p><p>Unlike a position focused primarily on invoice entry, this opportunity requires someone who can independently manage reconciliations, oversee AP and AR, coordinate payroll records, and help ensure the books are accurate through month-end close. The right candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable working with limited supervision.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and maintain the general ledger.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, including invoice coding, payment scheduling, and vendor reconciliations.</li><li>Manage accounts receivable, customer invoicing, cash receipts, and collection follow-up.</li><li>Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.</li><li>Coordinate payroll processing and record payroll-related transactions accurately.</li><li>Maintain employee expense and company credit card records.</li><li>Prepare monthly profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries.</li><li>Review account balances and investigate discrepancies before closing the books.</li><li>Manage month-end close activities and maintain supporting schedules.</li><li>Assist with annual budgets, tax preparation, 1099 reporting, and CPA requests.</li><li>Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records.</li><li>Recommend improvements to accounting procedures, documentation, and internal controls.</li><li>Provide management with timely updates regarding cash flow, outstanding receivables, and upcoming payments.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>This is the kind of Senior Accountant role that can actually move your career forward.</strong></p><p>A well-established North County organization is looking for a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join its accounting team and take ownership of complex accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>This position is designed for someone who has mastered the fundamentals of accounting and is ready for <strong>more ownership, more visibility, and more exposure to the business</strong>.</p><p>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 <strong>Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller</strong> position.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll be responsible for:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team. This role is suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys working in a fast-moving growth environment and taking ownership of core financial operations. The position will support accurate reporting, strengthen accounting processes, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to maintain sound financial controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Examine and authorize journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports to maintain the accuracy of accounting records.<br>• Manage general ledger activity, accruals, revenue accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations while supporting strong financial integrity.<br>• Develop and refine accounting procedures and internal controls that can support continued business growth and operational complexity.<br>• Work closely with international headquarters, internal departments, and outside accounting partners to align financial reporting and resolve accounting matters.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce close timelines, and enhance the reliability of financial reporting.<br>• Support ERP and reporting system improvements, including enhancements, integrations, and optimization efforts related to accounting operations.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to deliver timely and reliable financial reports.<br>• Oversee the daily performance, upkeep, and improvement of accounting systems to support efficient financial operations.<br>• Maintain the general ledger structure, chart of accounts, cost allocation methods, and fixed asset records in alignment with non-profit and regulatory standards.<br>• Design, implement, and monitor accounting policies and procedures that reinforce internal controls and proper separation of responsibilities.<br>• Review financial activity to confirm accuracy, proper documentation, and protection of organizational assets.<br>• Partner with external auditors and funding agencies by preparing schedules, records, and supporting materials for annual audits and grant or contract reviews.<br>• Ensure all required tax filings and government reports are completed accurately and submitted on schedule.<br>• Produce financial statements, cash flow analyses, budget-to-actual comparisons, aging reports, and other management reports as needed.<br>• Lead departmental planning, budgeting, and process improvements while supervising, developing, and retaining accounting staff.<br>• Build collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners, while keeping the team informed of evolving accounting standards and compliance requirements.
<p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an innovative life sciences organization in Solana Beach to identify a detail-oriented Full-Cycle Accounts Payable Specialist!</strong> This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the AP process from invoice receipt through payment while supporting a sophisticated, deadline-driven accounting department. You'll work with vendors, purchasing, laboratory operations, and finance to maintain clean records, resolve invoice discrepancies, and ensure payments are processed accurately. Candidates who enjoy improving processes and keeping documentation audit-ready will thrive in this environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities Include:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the full accounts payable cycle, from invoice intake through payment processing.</li><li>Review invoices for accuracy, coding, approvals, and required backup.</li><li>Perform three-way matching using purchase orders, invoices, and receiving records.</li><li>Maintain vendor files and verify payment details according to internal controls.</li><li>Prepare and process ACH, wire, and check payments.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and research pricing or quantity discrepancies.</li><li>Coordinate with purchasing and laboratory teams on purchase orders and missing receipts.</li><li>Review employee reimbursements and corporate card transactions.</li><li>Monitor AP aging and prioritize invoices according to payment terms.</li><li>Assist with month-end accruals, account reconciliations, and close activities.</li><li>Maintain organized records for audits and compliance reviews.</li><li>Support 1099 preparation and other year-end accounting tasks.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline invoice routing and payment workflows.</li></ul>
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative finance team in San Diego, California. This role supports core accounting operations across receivables, payables, reconciliations, and close activities while helping maintain accurate financial records and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working cross-functionally, and able to manage multiple accounting priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the accounts receivable process from invoice generation through payment posting, applying cash accurately and following up on outstanding customer balances.<br>• Carry out routine collection efforts and work closely with customers and internal teams to encourage timely payment resolution.<br>• Coordinate with Sales to investigate billing questions, address account issues, and resolve discrepancies affecting customer invoices.<br>• Match purchase orders, receiving records, and supplier invoices to confirm completeness and accuracy before payment processing.<br>• Administer accounts payable activities, including weekly payment runs, manual disbursements, check distribution, and electronic payments such as ACH and wire transactions.<br>• Review employee expense submissions for policy compliance and process approved reimbursements in a timely manner.<br>• Prepare bank, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reconciliations each month and assist with journal entries and account analysis during period-end close.<br>• Compile aging and balance reports for customers and vendors, track unbilled liabilities, manage prepayment amortization schedules, and maintain tax and vendor documentation.<br>• Support audit requests by organizing schedules and providing supporting records, while partnering with Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, Receiving, and Operations to resolve accounting matters and improve workflow efficiency.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, maintaining prepaid and fixed asset schedules, and completing reconciliations within established deadlines.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity by preserving data accuracy, investigating variances, correcting discrepancies, and contributing to the preparation of financial statements and account analysis.<br>• Manage trust and client fund accounting, including transaction processing and monthly three-way reconciliations in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards.<br>• 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.<br>• Reconcile bank, payroll, and credit card accounts on a recurring basis and resolve outstanding items to keep records current and accurate.<br>• Prepare financial schedules and ad hoc reports for leadership, external auditors, and tax advisors, while also assisting with forecasting and budget-related analysis.<br>• Organize and provide documentation needed for audits, tax preparation, insurance reviews, and other external compliance requests.<br>• Help strengthen accounting operations by following internal controls, identifying workflow improvements, and supporting automation where appropriate.<br>• Partner with accounting staff, attorneys, and administrative personnel to answer financial questions and offer guidance to less experienced team members as needed.
<p>A growing North County construction company is looking for a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><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>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for a growing retail organization in San Diego, California. This role will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide dependable financial insight to support business decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in close management, multi-entity accounting, tax coordination, and process improvement within a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and related records.<br>• Produce monthly financial statements and management reports that deliver clear visibility into business performance.<br>• Oversee cost accounting, fixed asset accounting, and accounts receivable activities to support strong financial operations.<br>• Manage intercompany accounting across multiple entities, including reconciliations, eliminations, and issue resolution.<br>• Prepare consolidation schedules and support accurate reporting for a multi-entity business structure.<br>• Coordinate sales tax compliance activities and partner with external advisors on income tax reporting and related documentation.<br>• Support external audits by organizing schedules, maintaining documentation, and reinforcing internal control compliance.<br>• Improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, and system usage to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.<br>• Coach and support the accounting team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.
<p><strong>Ready to step into an accounting leadership role where you can actually make an impact?</strong></p><p>A growing North County organization is looking for an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to take ownership of its accounting operations and partner closely with senior leadership. This is an ideal opportunity for an accounting professional who has moved beyond simply closing the books and is ready to have a real voice in how the accounting function operates.</p><p><br></p><p>This position combines <strong>hands-on accounting, financial reporting, process improvement, team leadership, and business partnership</strong>. You’ll oversee the day-to-day accounting function while also looking for ways to make processes cleaner, reporting more useful, and the overall operation more efficient. The ideal candidate is someone who can roll up their sleeves when needed but also knows how to step back, identify a problem, and build a better process around it.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll own:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the full-cycle accounting function, including GL, AP, AR, cash management, and reconciliations.</li><li>Manage and review the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting.</li><li>Analyze balance sheet accounts and ensure account reconciliations are completed accurately and timely.</li><li>Review journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other month-end activity.</li><li>Monitor AP and AR aging and partner with internal teams to resolve outstanding items.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow analysis, and financial planning.</li><li>Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Identify opportunities to automate or streamline repetitive accounting processes.</li><li>Partner with operations and department leadership to explain financial results and trends.</li><li>Support annual audits, tax requests, and other external reporting requirements.</li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff.</li><li>Prepare ad hoc financial analysis for leadership and ownership.</li></ul>