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Payroll Specialist

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team. This position is ideal for a payroll professional with experience processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining employee payroll records, and ensuring compliance with payroll laws and company policies. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process payroll for employees on a regular schedule and ensure timely, accurate payments</li><li>Maintain and update payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and tax information</li><li>Review timesheets, wage calculations, and payroll changes for accuracy</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end close activities</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll-related issues</li><li>Coordinate with human resources and accounting teams on payroll updates and employee data changes</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits as needed</li><li>Help maintain payroll procedures and internal controls</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 32 USD / Hourly
An established manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a busy production workforce. This position is especially well suited for someone who enjoys working through timekeeping details, investigating discrepancies, and partnering with supervisors to make sure employees are paid correctly and on time.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process weekly and biweekly payroll for hourly production, warehouse, and administrative employees.</li><li>Audit employee timecards, shift differentials, overtime, attendance, and missed punches.</li><li>Collect and verify supervisor approvals before payroll deadlines.</li><li>Enter new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and employee deductions.</li><li>Investigate payroll discrepancies and respond to employee questions.</li><li>Maintain payroll files and assist with wage garnishments and payroll deductions.</li><li>Prepare payroll summaries and support periodic audits and reconciliations.</li></ul>
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

La Jolla, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 36 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage payroll processing with accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency. The Payroll Specialist will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining compliance with company policies and payroll regulations. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees on a regular schedule.</li><li>Review and verify timesheets, wage calculations, and payroll deductions.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy in the payroll system.</li><li>Handle payroll adjustments, garnishments, bonuses, and other special payments.</li><li>Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll procedures.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and support month-end and year-end payroll activities.</li><li>Assist with tax reporting, W-2 preparation, and payroll compliance requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with human resources and accounting teams to ensure accurate employee and compensation data.</li><li>Support audits and maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Oceanside, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23 - 28 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support the payroll team of a growing manufacturing and distribution company. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, keeping employee records organized, and making sure payroll information is accurate before each processing deadline. The successful candidate will help maintain timekeeping records, research discrepancies, and coordinate with supervisors and HR to resolve missing punches, incorrect hours, and employee information changes. This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll or accounting experience who wants to build their skills in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review employee timesheets, timecards, and attendance records for accuracy.</li><li>Enter payroll data and verify regular hours, overtime, PTO, and other applicable earnings.</li><li>Follow up with department supervisors regarding missing punches or unapproved timecards.</li><li>Update employee payroll records for new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, and direct deposit updates.</li><li>Assist with payroll processing and verify data before submission.</li><li>Research discrepancies involving hours worked, deductions, and pay statements.</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions regarding timekeeping and payroll.</li><li>Maintain confidential payroll files and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and assist with reconciliations and internal audits.</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting to ensure employee records remain accurate and current.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Palomar Mountain, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing professional services organization to identify a Payroll Clerk who can support payroll processing and employee record maintenance across multiple departments. This opportunity is well suited to a payroll professional who is comfortable handling sensitive information, researching pay discrepancies, and keeping employee data organized in a deadline-driven environment. Working closely with payroll, HR, and accounting, this person will help ensure payroll inputs are complete, employee changes are processed correctly, and payroll questions receive timely attention. Candidates who have worked with multi-state employee populations or cloud-based HRIS and payroll systems will be especially attractive.Responsibilities<ul><li>Collect and review payroll inputs, including timesheets, PTO, bonuses, commissions, and employee changes.</li><li>Enter and validate payroll data before scheduled processing deadlines.</li><li>Process updates related to new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and direct deposit elections.</li><li>Assist with payroll deductions, benefit-related changes, and employee status updates.</li><li>Review payroll registers for missing information, unusual variances, and data-entry errors.</li><li>Research employee pay questions and coordinate corrections with the payroll team.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll files and confidential documentation.</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audit requests.</li><li>Track outstanding approvals and follow up with managers and HR business partners.</li><li>Support year-end activities, including payroll documentation and W-2 preparation.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Pauma Valley, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
45 - 53 USD / Hourly
A growing healthcare services organization is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a diverse, multi-location workforce. This role is ideal for a payroll leader who understands the importance of accurate, timely employee pay and can manage complex payroll requirements while improving systems, controls, and team performance. The Payroll Manager will partner closely with HR, accounting, and operational leadership to ensure payroll data is accurate, employee changes are processed correctly, and payroll practices remain aligned with applicable federal and California requirements. Experience supporting hourly employees across multiple locations is especially valuable.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-location employee population.</li><li>Manage payroll calendars, review payroll registers, and ensure timely processing of scheduled pay cycles.</li><li>Supervise payroll staff and establish clear review procedures and processing standards.</li><li>Review timekeeping data, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings.</li><li>Ensure accurate processing of employee deductions, garnishments, benefit changes, and tax withholding updates.</li><li>Maintain compliance with applicable wage-and-hour requirements, including overtime and meal/rest period rules.</li><li>Coordinate payroll tax filings, reconciliations, quarter-end reporting, and year-end activities.</li><li>Partner with HR on onboarding, terminations, compensation changes, leave-related updates, and employee records.</li><li>Research payroll discrepancies and oversee corrections and off-cycle payments.</li><li>Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and collaborate with accounting during month-end close.</li><li>Maintain payroll controls, confidential records, and audit documentation.</li><li>Evaluate payroll systems and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, reporting, and automation.</li></ul>
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Oversee the accounts receivable process from invoice generation through payment posting, applying cash accurately and following up on outstanding customer balances. • Carry out routine collection efforts and work closely with customers and internal teams to encourage timely payment resolution. • Coordinate with Sales to investigate billing questions, address account issues, and resolve discrepancies affecting customer invoices. • Match purchase orders, receiving records, and supplier invoices to confirm completeness and accuracy before payment processing. • Administer accounts payable activities, including weekly payment runs, manual disbursements, check distribution, and electronic payments such as ACH and wire transactions. • Review employee expense submissions for policy compliance and process approved reimbursements in a timely manner. • Prepare bank, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reconciliations each month and assist with journal entries and account analysis during period-end close. • Compile aging and balance reports for customers and vendors, track unbilled liabilities, manage prepayment amortization schedules, and maintain tax and vendor documentation. • 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.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Coronado, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a service-focused organization in Coronado, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage recurring financial reporting, maintain accurate records, and contribute to budgeting and analytical work across multiple entities. The position also partners with internal teams on payables, receivables, compliance reporting, and financial review activities to help ensure timely and reliable accounting results. Responsibilities: • Produce monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for multiple entities, ensuring completeness and accuracy in routine reporting. • Record period-end accruals, prepaid expense activity, and other adjusting entries needed to close each accounting cycle properly. • Post and examine journal entries while reconciling balance sheet accounts to maintain an accurate general ledger. • Contribute to the annual budgeting process and help assemble financial projections for upcoming periods. • Develop pro forma models for new initiatives and evaluate projected performance through financial analysis. • Conduct comparative market reviews, including rate and cost assessments, to support pricing and operational decision-making. • Prepare port rent reporting, calculate related accruals, and ensure amounts are reflected correctly in the accounting records. • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice entry, weekly payment processing, cash application, and deposit preparation. • Complete required quarterly and annual filings for government agencies and assist with lease, tenant revenue, and rent-related financial reviews.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for our team in San Diego, California. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing transactional accounting with project-based financial support and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position will contribute to accurate reporting, vendor coordination, and timely financial processing across multiple priorities. Responsibilities: • Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, entering payment data, preparing check runs, and resolving billing issues with accuracy and timeliness. • Handle annual 1099 preparation and processing while maintaining complete and organized supporting documentation. • Maintain vendor records and communicate with suppliers to address questions, payment matters, and account updates. • Support construction-related accounting activities by preparing loan draw packages, processing change orders, reviewing budgets, and tracking required notices, lien releases, and insurance documents. • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure account balances are accurate. • Assist with audit preparation and compliance-related reviews for properties by gathering records and supporting due diligence requests. • Update general ledger activity by preparing journal entries and helping maintain accurate financial records. • Compile monthly project financial reports and related subsidiary schedules to support management review and decision-making. • Provide administrative assistance as needed, including document filing, routine office support, and other tasks that contribute to smooth daily operations. • Take on additional duties as assigned to support team goals and overall business performance.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Marcos, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
31 - 36 USD / Hourly
A mission-driven organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, account reconciliations, and grant-related accounting activities. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys technical accounting work and wants to contribute to an organization where accurate financial management supports meaningful community programs.The successful candidate will partner with the finance team to maintain the general ledger, monitor program expenses, and ensure financial documentation is complete and audit-ready. Previous nonprofit experience is helpful, although candidates with strong general accounting fundamentals may also be considered.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and selected program-related accounts.</li><li>Assist with monthly financial statements and management reporting.</li><li>Track program expenses against approved budgets and funding allocations.</li><li>Help maintain grant expenditure schedules and supporting documentation.</li><li>Review invoices and expense reports for appropriate coding and approvals.</li><li>Assist with budget-to-actual analysis and investigate material variances.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Prepare documentation for annual audits and grant compliance reviews.</li><li>Coordinate with program managers to obtain missing financial information.</li><li>Maintain organized accounting records and support improvements to financial procedures.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Vista, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33 - 41 USD / Hourly
A growing manufacturing company is looking for a Staff Accountant to support general ledger accounting, production-related financial analysis, and month-end close. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys digging into the numbers, understanding how operational activity impacts financial performance, and helping leadership maintain reliable financial reporting.Working alongside the accounting manager and operations team, you will help reconcile accounts, investigate variances, and maintain accurate records related to inventory and production costs.Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and other general ledger activity.</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts and research unusual fluctuations.</li><li>Assist with monthly and year-end close activities.</li><li>Review inventory transactions and assist with inventory reconciliations.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing costs, production variances, and cost-of-goods-sold activity.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records.</li><li>Review expense allocations and verify appropriate general ledger coding.</li><li>Prepare financial schedules and supporting reports for management.</li><li>Assist with audit requests and maintain documentation for financial controls.</li><li>Partner with operations and purchasing to investigate inventory or cost discrepancies.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures and reporting accuracy.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Oceanside, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32 - 40 USD / Hourly
A growing medical device company is looking for a Staff Accountant to support general ledger activities, monthly financial close, and financial reporting. This opportunity is well suited to an accounting professional who enjoys understanding the full picture behind financial statements and wants exposure to a regulated, detail-oriented industry. Working alongside the accounting manager and finance team, you’ll help maintain accurate financial records, investigate variances, and ensure transactions are recorded in the correct period. Experience in manufacturing, medical devices, or inventory-based accounting is a plus. Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, and other general ledger activity.</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate unusual variances.</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Maintain supporting schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities.</li><li>Review expense transactions and verify appropriate account coding.</li><li>Assist with inventory-related reconciliations and cost-of-goods-sold analysis.</li><li>Prepare account analysis and financial reports for management review.</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations as needed.</li><li>Gather documentation for external audits and internal financial reviews.</li><li>Identify discrepancies and work with other departments to resolve accounting issues.</li><li>Help improve documentation, close procedures, and reporting accuracy.</li></ul>
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
34 - 36 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their team in an on-site role. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of general ledger accounting, and experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other financial records</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed</li><li>Prepare financial reports and assist with variance analysis</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records</li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation</li><li>Research and resolve accounting discrepancies</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments to support financial operations</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Vista, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Vista, California in a contract role with permanent potential. This position will begin with a focus on accounts payable work and is expected to expand into payroll support as the assignment progresses. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling invoice review, account coding, and reconciliation tasks while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Process weekly vendor invoices, review supporting details, and route items to the appropriate project managers for approval• Validate billing information for accuracy, proper coding, and alignment with company purchasing records before entry into Sage 300• Reconcile company credit card and fuel card activity, identify missing or incorrect coding, and follow up to resolve discrepancies• Support check run preparation by ensuring invoice data is complete, approved, and entered correctly• Handle payable transactions related to materials, vehicle expenses, and other operational costs with close attention to detail• Assist with payroll administration for a workforce of about 100+ employees, including union-related payroll data entry requirements• Transfer manual timekeeping information from Excel into Sage 300 and help maintain accurate payroll records
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Fallbrook, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22 - 27 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy wholesale distribution business supporting purchasing, inventory, and daily accounting operations. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who enjoys structured work, accurate data entry, and helping a finance team stay on top of vendor invoices and payment deadlines. The ideal candidate is dependable, comfortable working with spreadsheets, and willing to investigate discrepancies rather than simply entering transactions. Someone with previous experience in distribution, purchasing, inventory, or general office accounting would be a great fit. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system and verify amounts, dates, and payment terms.</li><li>Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents.</li><li>Confirm invoices are coded to the appropriate expense or inventory accounts.</li><li>Organize invoice backups and maintain accurate digital files.</li><li>Assist with vendor statement reconciliations and research missing invoices.</li><li>Flag duplicate charges, pricing differences, and discrepancies for review.</li><li>Help prepare check runs and electronic payment batches.</li><li>Track invoices awaiting approval and follow up with purchasing or warehouse staff.</li><li>Respond to routine vendor inquiries regarding invoice receipt and payment status.</li><li>Assist with employee expense reports, credit card receipts, and basic spreadsheet updates.</li><li>Support month-end AP tasks and other accounting projects as needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Encinitas, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day finance operations for a Contract position based in Encinitas, California. This role focuses on accurate financial data entry, invoice handling, sales and deposit verification, and organized recordkeeping across multiple accounting activities. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with high-volume transactions, maintaining documentation integrity, and collaborating with finance and people teams to keep records current and reliable. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices by assigning proper coding, matching supporting purchase and receiving documents, and escalating discrepancies for review.• Maintain a timely accounts payable workflow to help ensure vendors are paid according to established terms.• Record and validate daily sales, deposits, and gratuity information, comparing reported figures with bank activity for each location.• Identify and report financial variances that exceed established thresholds on the day they are discovered.• Update and maintain vendor records, including tax documentation, payment terms, and remittance information.• Review employee expense submissions and mileage reimbursements for coding accuracy and policy compliance.• Assemble bank and credit card reconciliation support files for leadership review and complete assigned month-end close tasks on schedule.• Organize digital financial records, retrieve supporting documents for audit and compliance requests, and preserve a clear audit trail for every transaction.• Provide additional administrative and finance support as needed while maintaining accurate time reporting.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Poway, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22.5 - 25 USD / Hourly
Our client, a growing company in the biotechnology industry, is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join their team in an on-site capacity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced environment. The Accounting Clerk will assist with a variety of accounting and administrative tasks, helping to ensure accurate financial records and efficient processing of transactions. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.</li><li>Reconcile invoices, vendor statements, and customer accounts.</li><li>Assist with data entry, account coding, and maintaining financial records.</li><li>Support billing, payment posting, and expense tracking activities.</li><li>Prepare and distribute invoices and follow up on outstanding payments as needed.</li><li>Maintain organized accounting files and documentation.</li><li>Assist with month-end close and reporting support.</li><li>Respond to internal and external inquiries related to accounting transactions.</li><li>Perform other administrative and accounting support duties as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join their team in an on-site role. This position is ideal for an accounting support professional with experience handling transactional accounting duties, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with day-to-day office and accounting operations. The Accounting Clerk will support a variety of accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, data entry, reconciliations, and general administrative support. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions</li><li>Enter and maintain accurate financial and accounting data</li><li>Reconcile bank statements, invoices, and account records</li><li>Assist with billing, payment posting, and collections follow-up</li><li>Prepare and file financial documents and supporting records</li><li>Support month-end close activities and account reconciliations</li><li>Respond to vendor and customer inquiries regarding payments and account status</li><li>Maintain organized accounting files and documentation</li><li>Assist with general office and administrative tasks as needed</li><li>Work closely with the accounting team to support daily operations</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
38 - 42 USD / Hourly
Our client, a growing company in the technology industry, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in an on-site capacity. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys owning key areas of the month-end close and financial reporting process. The Senior Accountant will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting compliance, and partnering with internal teams to strengthen accounting operations. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage general ledger activity and prepare journal entries.</li><li>Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules.</li><li>Assist with accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Support audit requests and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.</li><li>Review account activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to support reporting and process improvements.</li><li>Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
42 - 44 USD / Hourly
Our client, a mission-driven organization in the nonprofit industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with strong general ledger experience, month-end close expertise, and the ability to support accurate financial reporting in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity</li><li>Lead or support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare financial statements and assist with internal and external reporting</li><li>Analyze variances and research accounting discrepancies</li><li>Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and provide requested documentation</li><li>Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other day-to-day accounting activities as needed</li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and applicable reporting requirements</li><li>Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to support organizational financial operations</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
57 - 66 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a non-profit organization in San Diego, California through a Contract engagement expected to last approximately 90 days. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, managing fund-based accounting activity, and helping the organization navigate year-end priorities in a government-funded environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to work onsite four days per week while partnering closely with finance operations and organizational stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Lead month-end close activities, ensuring timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger reviews. • Oversee daily accounting operations and provide direction to a small finance team that includes staff accountants, a finance specialist, and accounts payable support. • Maintain accurate accounting for restricted and unrestricted funding sources, with careful attention to compliance requirements tied to government-supported programs. • Prepare and review account reconciliations and bank reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and strengthen financial accuracy. • Support fiscal year-end activities for the June 30 close, including reporting preparation and review of key balances. • Use Abila MIP and related finance systems to manage accounting records, reporting workflows, and budget-related financial information. • Partner with internal stakeholders to monitor fund activity, expenses, and financial performance across programs and departments. • Contribute to finance process continuity during a transitional period by helping maintain stable accounting operations and documentation.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Del Mar, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
43 - 46 USD / Hourly
Our client, a mission-driven organization in the nonprofit industry, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in an on-site capacity. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting an organization’s financial health and mission. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end close process, and helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key financial records.</li><li>Prepare financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Assist with budget tracking, grant reporting, and fund accounting activities.</li><li>Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds to ensure proper accounting treatment.</li><li>Support annual audit preparation and respond to auditor requests.</li><li>Review transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls.</li><li>Partner with internal departments to support reporting and financial operations.</li><li>Assist with process improvements and special accounting projects as needed.</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Benefits and Payroll Manager

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
43 - 60 USD / Hourly
Job SummaryOur client, a growing hospitality property management company with multiple locations throughout California, is seeking a Benefits & Payroll Manager to oversee payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and related HR operations for approximately 300–400 employees.This individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll, effective benefits administration, and compliance with California employment regulations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced managing payroll and benefits for a multi-location workforce. Experience with Paycom is strongly preferred. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 300–400 employees across multiple California locations using Paycom.</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, paid time off, and other payroll adjustments.</li><li>Maintain compliance with California wage and hour laws, including overtime, meal and rest period requirements, paid sick leave, and final pay requirements.</li><li>Review payroll reports, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure accurate payroll records and reporting.</li><li>Oversee employee benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.</li><li>Manage benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and employee benefit changes.</li><li>Coordinate with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators to resolve employee questions and coverage issues.</li><li>Reconcile benefits deductions and carrier invoices to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Support COBRA administration, ACA reporting, and other applicable payroll and benefits compliance requirements.</li><li>Maintain employee records, payroll data, and benefits information within Paycom.</li><li>Generate payroll, benefits, and headcount reports for management and support payroll audits and reconciliations.</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and property leadership to address payroll and benefits questions and improve processes across multiple locations.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee information and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Senior Project Accountant

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
60 - 65 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is seeking a Senior Project Accountant Consultant to support a growing construction organization. This is a highly hands-on role for an accounting professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and actively managing the day-to-day project accounting function. The consultant will work closely with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate project financials, timely month-end close activities, and proper accounting for construction projects. Responsibilities • Perform day-to-day project accounting activities for assigned construction projects. • Maintain and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules to ensure project financials are complete and accurate. • Prepare and review Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting calculations and support project profitability reporting. • Review project costs and job coding to ensure expenses are properly recorded and allocated. • Perform detailed invoice reviews, validating subcontractor and vendor invoices against contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and project budgets. • Understanding of AIA billings and the process • Prepare and review monthly accruals and cut-off entries to ensure revenue and expenses are recognized in the proper accounting period. • Perform account and project-related reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed. • Support month-end close activities including journal entries, account analyses, and financial reporting. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. • Previous roles at a publicly traded company/SOX • 5+ years of accounting experience with significant experience in construction or project accounting. • Strong experience with WIP reporting, Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting, job costing, and project financial analysis. • Experience preparing and recording accruals, cut-off entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. • Experience reviewing construction-related invoices, subcontractor billings, and project cost documentation. • Working knowledge of AIA billing and construction accounting practices. • Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls. • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems. • Ability to identify issues, investigate discrepancies, and resolve problems independently. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with project teams and accounting leadership. Consultant Profile The ideal consultant is a hands-on project accountant who enjoys executing the work, not just reviewing it. This individual is comfortable owning project accounting responsibilities from transaction processing through month-end close and can quickly step into a fast-paced construction environment. Success in this role requires strong experience with WIP, POC accounting, invoice reviews, reconciliations, accruals, cut-off procedures, and project cost analysis, along with the ability to partner effectively with project managers and operations teams.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

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