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41 results for Payroll Analyst in San Diego, CA
- Carlsbad, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 22 - 27 USD / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join the accounting department of an established medical products organization. This position will support daily billing and cash application activities while helping maintain accurate customer account records. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with a steady volume of transactions, enjoys researching discrepancies, and understands the importance of timely and accurate payment posting. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to strengthen their accounting experience within a collaborative finance team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Generate and distribute customer invoices based on completed orders and service transactions.</li><li>Post incoming customer payments, including ACH, wire transfers, and check payments.</li><li>Apply cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts and invoices.</li><li>Review account activity and investigate unapplied cash, short payments, and payment discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain accurate customer account information and supporting documentation.</li><li>Assist with daily cash reconciliations and accounts receivable reporting.</li><li>Research billing questions and coordinate corrections with customer service and sales teams.</li><li>Prepare customer statements and assist with month-end AR reconciliations.</li><li>Monitor outstanding balances and flag accounts requiring additional follow-up.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Vista, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 23 - 29 USD / Hourly
- <p>Our recruiting team is searching for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the accounting operations of a growing manufacturing and distribution company. This role will focus on maintaining customer account accuracy, reconciling outstanding balances, and assisting with the company's daily receivables workflow. The successful candidate will be comfortable reviewing detailed account activity, researching payment differences, and communicating with both internal departments and external customers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving and wants to gain exposure to a broader range of accounting functions.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain customer accounts and review outstanding receivable balances.</li><li>Generate invoices for product orders, recurring customers, and other business transactions.</li><li>Reconcile customer statements and research discrepancies between invoices, payments, and account balances.</li><li>Review remittance details and ensure payments are accurately applied.</li><li>Investigate deductions, credit memos, returns, and short-paid invoices.</li><li>Coordinate with sales, customer service, and warehouse teams to resolve order and billing issues.</li><li>Prepare AR aging reports and assist with tracking overdue accounts.</li><li>Process account adjustments and credit applications with appropriate approvals.</li><li>Maintain organized customer documentation and transaction records.</li><li>Assist with monthly close procedures and accounts receivable reporting.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Carlsbad, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 45 - 50 USD / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing organization with an established finance department and an expanding portfolio of business operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working beyond basic transaction processing and wants to take ownership of complex reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. The Senior Accountant will play an important role in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, identifying opportunities to improve accounting procedures, and providing meaningful financial information to leadership. The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, and comfortable balancing independent responsibilities with collaboration across departments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of assigned general ledger accounts and ensure all balances are accurate, properly supported, and reconciled on a monthly basis.</li><li>Prepare and review complex journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, amortization, depreciation, and recurring adjustments.</li><li>Lead portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual fluctuations, discrepancies, or account activity.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements, management reporting packages, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Analyze income statement activity and provide explanations for variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and related account reconciliations.</li><li>Support revenue and expense recognition procedures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.</li><li>Partner with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and operational teams to ensure transactions are accurately recorded.</li><li>Assist with annual financial audits and provide supporting documentation to external auditors.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and improve reporting accuracy.</li><li>Assist with special projects, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives as the business continues to grow.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Oceanside, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 47 - 53 USD / Hourly
- <p>Our recruiting team is searching for a hands-on Senior Accountant to join a well-established construction and engineering organization supporting a variety of active projects throughout the region. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with project managers, operations leadership, and finance professionals while overseeing project-level accounting and supporting the company's broader financial reporting needs. The right candidate will understand how project activity flows through the accounting department, enjoy digging into job cost details, and be comfortable identifying financial discrepancies before they impact project profitability. This is a great fit for someone who brings strong technical accounting knowledge but also enjoys being involved in the operational side of the business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee accounting activity for multiple active projects, ensuring costs and revenue are recorded accurately and in the appropriate accounting periods.</li><li>Review project budgets, cost reports, commitments, change orders, and job cost transactions for accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and post monthly journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other general ledger adjustments.</li><li>Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies between project management and accounting systems.</li><li>Monitor labor, materials, subcontractor expenses, equipment costs, and other project-related expenditures.</li><li>Assist with percentage-of-completion accounting and revenue recognition for long-term projects, where applicable.</li><li>Analyze project profitability and identify unexpected cost overruns, margin fluctuations, and budget variances.</li><li>Work closely with project managers to review financial performance and provide timely reporting on project costs.</li><li>Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable activity related to project billing and vendor payments.</li><li>Support progress billing, contract documentation, and project-related financial schedules.</li><li>Participate in monthly and year-end close, ensuring project financials are complete and properly supported.</li><li>Prepare financial reports and analysis for senior leadership, including explanations of significant variances.</li><li>Assist with external audits, tax preparation requests, and internal financial reviews.</li><li>Recommend improvements to job costing procedures, reporting tools, and accounting controls.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Escondido, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 26 - 33 USD / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the accounting department of a well-established industrial distribution company. This position will oversee a broad range of receivables activities, including customer invoicing, account maintenance, payment follow-up, and reconciliation. Working closely with the sales, customer service, and operations teams, this individual will help ensure invoices are accurate, customer accounts remain current, and billing issues are resolved efficiently. The ideal candidate is proactive, comfortable managing a large volume of customer accounts, and able to identify discrepancies before they affect the company's cash flow.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily accounts receivable activities for an assigned portfolio of commercial customers.</li><li>Generate, review, and distribute customer invoices for product orders and service transactions.</li><li>Verify pricing, purchase order details, shipping documentation, and billing terms before invoice submission.</li><li>Monitor customer balances and review aging reports to identify overdue accounts.</li><li>Follow up with customers regarding outstanding invoices and payment discrepancies.</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and research deductions, credits, returns, and short payments.</li><li>Coordinate with sales and warehouse teams to resolve order-related billing disputes.</li><li>Process credit memos, account adjustments, and customer account updates with appropriate approvals.</li><li>Maintain accurate AR records and prepare customer statements as needed.</li><li>Assist with cash applications and payment posting during high-volume periods.</li><li>Prepare monthly receivables reports and support month-end close activities.</li><li>Identify recurring billing issues and recommend improvements to invoicing and collection procedures.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- San Diego, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 23 - 26 USD / Hourly
- <p>Our client, a mission-driven organization in the nonprofit industry, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team in an on-site role. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who excels at managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations.</p><p>The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for overseeing billing, payment posting, account reconciliations, and collections follow-up while ensuring accuracy and timeliness. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process and post incoming payments accurately and in a timely manner</li><li>Prepare and issue invoices, statements, and account documentation</li><li>Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding balances</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies</li><li>Maintain accurate records of transactions and payment activity</li><li>Communicate with internal departments and external contacts regarding account status</li><li>Assist with month-end close, reporting, and account reconciliations</li><li>Support cash application and ensure proper documentation is maintain</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Solana Beach, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 30 - 33 USD / Hourly
- <p>A well-established company in Solana Beach is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to help maintain healthy cash flow and strong client relationships. This role goes beyond simply sending invoices: the successful candidate will monitor outstanding balances, research payment discrepancies, and work directly with customers and internal departments to resolve account issues efficiently.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and issue customer invoices in accordance with contracts and billing schedules.</li><li>Monitor aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts through email and phone outreach.</li><li>Apply customer payments, process adjustments, and reconcile account balances.</li><li>Research short payments, unapplied cash, credits, and billing discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain accurate customer account records and document collection activity.</li><li>Partner with sales, account management, and operations teams to resolve invoice questions.</li><li>Prepare AR aging reports and provide updates on collection status.</li><li>Assist with month-end close, including AR reconciliations and supporting schedules.</li><li>Identify recurring billing issues and recommend improvements to invoicing procedures.</li><li>Help maintain appropriate documentation for audits and internal reviews.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Carlsbad, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 27 - 34 USD / Hourly
- <p>Our recruiting team is searching for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support the financial operations of a growing biotechnology organization. This role will focus on managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate customer account balances, and ensuring receivables are properly recorded across the accounting system. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of cash applications and account reconciliations, enjoys investigating discrepancies, and can work efficiently with multiple departments to resolve outstanding issues. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced finance team while gaining exposure to more complex revenue and accounting processes.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process and apply incoming customer payments, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and electronic remittances.</li><li>Reconcile daily cash receipts against open invoices and customer account balances.</li><li>Research unapplied cash, unidentified payments, deductions, and short-paid invoices.</li><li>Maintain accurate customer account records and supporting payment documentation.</li><li>Review remittance advice and ensure payments are applied to the appropriate invoices.</li><li>Prepare and distribute customer statements and account activity reports.</li><li>Investigate billing discrepancies and coordinate corrections with billing and customer service teams.</li><li>Assist with monthly AR reconciliations and general ledger tie-outs.</li><li>Monitor outstanding receivables and communicate unresolved account issues to the collections team.</li><li>Support month-end close and provide documentation for internal and external audits.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- 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.<br>Responsibilities<br>• Perform day-to-day project accounting activities for assigned construction projects.<br>• Maintain and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules to ensure project financials are complete and accurate.<br>• Prepare and review Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting calculations and support project profitability reporting.<br>• Review project costs and job coding to ensure expenses are properly recorded and allocated.<br>• Perform detailed invoice reviews, validating subcontractor and vendor invoices against contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and project budgets.<br>• Understanding of AIA billings and the process<br>• Prepare and review monthly accruals and cut-off entries to ensure revenue and expenses are recognized in the proper accounting period.<br>• Perform account and project-related reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.<br>• Support month-end close activities including journal entries, account analyses, and financial reporting.<br><br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.<br>• Previous roles at a publicly traded company/SOX<br>• 5+ years of accounting experience with significant experience in construction or project accounting.<br>• Strong experience with WIP reporting, Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting, job costing, and project financial analysis.<br>• Experience preparing and recording accruals, cut-off entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.<br>• Experience reviewing construction-related invoices, subcontractor billings, and project cost documentation.<br>• Working knowledge of AIA billing and construction accounting practices.<br>• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls.<br>• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.<br>• Ability to identify issues, investigate discrepancies, and resolve problems independently.<br>• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.<br>• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with project teams and accounting leadership.<br>Consultant Profile<br>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.
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- San Diego, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 38 - 42 USD / Hourly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><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><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- San Diego, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 42 - 44 USD / Hourly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><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
- Del Mar, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 43 - 46 USD / Hourly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><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><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- San Marcos, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 22 - 28 USD / Hourly
- <p>Our recruiting team is searching for an Accounting Assistant to support the accounts receivable and cash management functions of an established distribution organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with customer accounts, researching payment discrepancies, and keeping financial records organized. The Accounting Assistant will work closely with the AR team to ensure incoming payments are properly applied, customer balances are accurate, and outstanding items are addressed in a timely manner. This is a hands-on position with room to build additional accounting experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Apply incoming customer payments, including checks, ACH transfers, and wire transactions.</li><li>Assist with daily cash applications and payment posting.</li><li>Review customer account activity and research unapplied cash or payment discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare and distribute customer invoices and account statements.</li><li>Assist with account reconciliations and aging report updates.</li><li>Follow up internally regarding short payments, missing remittance details, and billing corrections.</li><li>Maintain accurate customer account records and payment documentation.</li><li>Support the preparation of AR reports and month-end reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with general accounting projects and administrative duties as needed.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Encinitas, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 23 - 26 USD / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half is looking for an organized Accounting Assistant to join a growing finance department and provide support across several areas of the accounting function. This is a great opportunity for someone with a foundation in accounting who is looking to expand their experience while working alongside an established accounting team. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling transactional accounting responsibilities, enjoys working with numbers, and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records. This position will provide exposure to accounts payable, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and month-end support.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with entering vendor invoices, reviewing supporting documentation, and verifying proper account coding.</li><li>Process employee expense reports and assist with corporate credit card reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare and maintain basic journal entries and supporting schedules.</li><li>Assist with bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations.</li><li>Research invoice discrepancies, duplicate payments, and missing documentation.</li><li>Maintain organized digital accounting files and vendor records.</li><li>Assist with monthly close activities, including accrual support and account documentation.</li><li>Communicate with internal departments and vendors regarding outstanding accounting questions.</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the accounting team as needed.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Carlsbad, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 23 - 26 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day accounting and back-office operations for a growing team in Carlsbad, California. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity with a part-time schedule, offering hands-on exposure to core accounting processes and the chance to contribute to special projects. The role is best suited for someone who enjoys accurate, manual financial work, stays organized in a busy environment, and is eager to build experience across multiple accounting functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage weekly accounts payable activity by entering and reviewing vendor invoices, including freight and manufacturer billing, while helping maintain accurate accounts receivable records.<br>• Support month-end accounting activities by assisting with reconciliations, reviewing financial data, and completing routine close-related tasks.<br>• Audit credit card transactions by downloading statements, checking expense details, assigning proper general ledger coding, and resolving manual sync or categorization issues.<br>• Assist with sales order administration by entering orders, monitoring fulfillment progress, and coordinating related vendor billing updates.<br>• Use NetSuite to maintain financial records, process transactions, and support reporting accuracy across accounting workflows.<br>• Contribute to back-office improvement initiatives by helping organize processes, strengthening separation of duties, and participating in special projects as needed.<br>• Work closely with accounting and operations stakeholders to keep financial and order-related information current and well documented.
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- San Diego, CA
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 29 - 31 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Junior Staff Accountant to join a hotel property in San Diego, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports daily revenue verification, account reconciliation, and financial reporting across multiple operating areas, helping maintain accurate records in a fast-paced hospitality setting. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with transactional data, collaborating with operational teams, and using Excel to investigate and resolve discrepancies.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review and validate daily revenue activity from hotel operating platforms, including property management, point-of-sale, and spa or retail systems, to confirm complete and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Reconcile income from guest rooms, food and beverage outlets, events, spa services, and other hotel revenue sources, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Balance guest, city, and deposit ledgers each day, identify variances, and take timely action to correct posting or reporting issues.</p><p>• Examine charges, adjustments, manual entries, and exception postings to verify proper support, approvals, and compliance with hotel accounting procedures.</p><p>• Match daily cash, credit card, and other payment settlements to supporting reports and deposits, researching differences and resolving outstanding items.</p><p>• Review complimentary, internal-use, and discounted transactions for proper authorization and prepare related daily allowance reporting.</p><p>• Compare banquet event documentation with billed charges, post banquet checks to guest or client accounts, and confirm event revenue is captured accurately.</p><p>• Organize banquet revenue details in spreadsheets and enter supporting breakdowns into the appropriate accounting records for complete financial tracking.</p><p>• Partner with department leaders to investigate posting discrepancies, clarify procedures, and support accurate financial reporting across the property.</p><p>• Complete additional accounting and audit assignments as requested by the leadership team.</p>
- 2026-11-09T00:00:00Z