Remote Bookkeeping Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Senior Project Accountant

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
60.00 - 65.00 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.
2026-10-15T22:33:42Z

Controller

Irvine, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
140000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations for a growing organization based in California. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who brings a blend of public accounting and industry expertise, along with strong judgment in complex entity structures and financial reporting. The Controller will play a central role in strengthening close processes, supporting cross-functional business activity, and delivering reliable reporting across a multi-entity environment. Responsibilities: • Direct the full accounting function across multiple legal entities, ensuring accurate consolidation and timely financial reporting. • Lead the month-end and year-end close cycles while improving consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in reporting activities. • Oversee accounting treatment for complex ownership arrangements, partnership structures, and entity-specific financial matters. • Develop and enhance internal accounting procedures, controls, and workflows to support growth and operational scale. • Partner closely with teams across operations, finance, and project development to align financial reporting with business activity. • Support reporting needs related to investors, lenders, and project financing arrangements, including debt-related financial information. • Manage relationships with outsourced accounting providers or shared services teams to maintain quality and accountability. • Evaluate revenue recognition considerations, recurring billing activity, and contract-based service accounting where applicable. • Use reporting tools, data analysis, and process automation opportunities to improve visibility and decision-making within the finance function.
2026-10-09T19:48:41Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.50 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.
2026-10-07T15:03:44Z

FP& A Manager

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
51.46 - 59.59 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an FP& A Manager to provide high-impact financial leadership for a publicly traded medical device organization in San Diego, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance leader who can strengthen planning, reporting, and performance analysis while partnering closely with business and finance leaders. The assignment will focus on delivering timely insights, supporting close and forecasting activities, and helping stakeholders make informed operating decisions in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Direct month-end finance activities by validating income statement results, investigating variances, and confirming the integrity of reported performance. • Develop recurring reporting packages that translate financial and operational results into clear updates for leadership and cross-functional partners. • Drive budgeting, quarterly outlooks, and longer-range financial planning by consolidating inputs, challenging assumptions, and refining projections. • Oversee expense planning and monthly reviews for assigned operating areas, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities against plan. • Prepare supporting journal entries and contribute analysis for capital and operating spend to improve visibility into resource allocation. • Collaborate with regional, business unit, functional, and corporate finance teams to resolve reporting questions and align data used for decision-making. • Monitor core business indicators such as order activity, backlog, revenue movement, and performance versus forecast to highlight emerging issues and opportunities. • Coordinate key finance deadlines, leadership review materials, and ad hoc analyses while recommending process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
2026-11-06T01:48:51Z

Payroll Systems Administrator

Suite 2040, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
39.59 - 45.84 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Systems Administrator to take direct ownership of critical HR and payroll platforms for a growing late-stage clinical biopharma organization in California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a senior-level specialist who can independently manage system administration, strengthen audit readiness, and align technology configurations with real-world hiring and payroll operations. Based in California, this role combines hands-on platform support, cross-functional process oversight, and partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure reliable end-to-end workforce data flow. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily administration of ADP Workforce Now, including account setup and removal, security access maintenance, workflow updates, system configuration changes, and report generation. • Support ongoing HR systems enhancements by validating data accuracy, stabilizing recently deployed updates, and ensuring system performance meets business needs. • Maintain a strong control framework by coordinating user access reviews, tracking administrative changes, preparing documentation, and responding directly to audit requests. • Manage the applicant tracking system, such as Greenhouse or a similar platform, to ensure smooth movement of candidate and employee information from recruiting through payroll. • Serve as the operational owner for interconnected HR, payroll, and recruiting processes by translating business requirements into effective system setup and usage. • Apply structured change management practices by documenting incidents, service requests, and system changes with clear and consistent records. • Lead related project activities such as gathering requirements, producing process documentation, coordinating testing, and working with stakeholders and vendors to deliver system improvements. • Provide training and guidance to HR and payroll users on updated workflows, system functionality, and configuration changes.
2026-11-02T13:33:39Z

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