<p>A growing life sciences company in <b>Fallbrook </b>is looking for a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join its Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who wants to take ownership of the monthly close, balance sheet activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting while working closely with Finance leadership.</p><p>This person will serve as a key accounting resource and will have the opportunity to improve processes, investigate variances, and work across several areas of the business.</p><p><strong>What you'll be responsible for</strong></p><ul><li>Manage assigned portions of the monthly and year-end close</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Review general ledger activity for accuracy</li><li>Analyze account fluctuations and investigate variances</li><li>Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets</li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation</li><li>Support AP and AR reconciliation activities</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Prepare financial reporting packages</li><li>Support internal and external audits</li><li>Research accounting discrepancies and recommend corrections</li><li>Assist with accounting policy and process improvements</li><li>Partner with Operations, FP&A, and Finance leadership</li><li>Provide support for special accounting projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A busy organization supporting <strong>construction and government-funded projects</strong> is seeking a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to take ownership of complex accounting activities and help maintain strong financial controls.</p><p>This role is perfect for an experienced accountant who enjoys working in a project-based environment where <strong>job costs, contracts, billing, budgets, compliance, and financial reporting</strong> all come together.</p><p>You'll have significant visibility across the organization and will work closely with project managers, operations, leadership, and external partners.</p><p><strong>What You'll Own</strong></p><ul><li>Manage monthly close activities and prepare complex journal entries</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and research discrepancies</li><li>Monitor project-related revenue, expenses, and job costs</li><li>Review project budgets against actual expenditures</li><li>Analyze job-cost reports and investigate variances</li><li>Support contract billing and ensure invoices align with contractual requirements</li><li>Assist with government contract accounting and documentation</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting</li><li>Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections related to project billing</li><li>Review subcontractor and vendor invoices for proper coding and approval</li><li>Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Support external audits and government compliance reviews</li><li>Strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls</li><li>Work with project managers to improve financial visibility and profitability</li><li>Identify accounting discrepancies before they become larger issues</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team in San Diego, California. This role will oversee core accounting operations, support an accurate and efficient close cycle, and strengthen processes across payables, payroll, and intercompany activity. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and a process-minded approach to improving reporting and controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct accounting for operating expenditures and cost of revenue, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in the proper period.<br>• Prepare, analyze, and approve journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle.<br>• Administer accounting for prepaid assets, fixed assets, depreciation, leases, and accrued obligations while maintaining complete supporting records.<br>• Oversee the full procure-to-pay workflow, including vendor setup, invoice processing, payment coordination, and enhancement of approval procedures through automation tools.<br>• Partner with FP&A and finance leadership to explain budget-versus-actual results and contribute to management reporting deliverables.<br>• Manage payroll accounting activities by recording payroll entries, reconciling liabilities, maintaining allocation logic, and improving visibility into labor-related costs.<br>• Handle intercompany accounting across multiple entities, including invoicing, allocations, settlements, reconciliations, and foreign currency-related entries.<br>• Support accounting systems optimization by participating in data migration, testing, documentation, workflow design, and internal control improvements.<br>• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, respond to external audit requests, and help maintain readiness across assigned accounting areas.
We are looking for an experienced Audit Senior to join a public accounting team serving clients in Carlsbad, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage assurance engagements from planning through completion while maintaining strong client relationships and high-quality deliverables. The successful candidate will bring sound technical accounting knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to balance multiple deadlines in a client-focused environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct audit, review, and assurance engagements for a range of clients, including community associations, while ensuring quality and consistency throughout the process.<br>• Organize engagement plans, coordinate fieldwork, and drive assignments through completion in alignment with applicable standards.<br>• Develop and examine audit documentation, financial reports, and note disclosures to support accurate and compliant reporting.<br>• Assess internal control environments, identify operational gaps, and recommend practical improvements to strengthen financial processes.<br>• Investigate complex accounting and audit matters and apply appropriate guidance to support well-reasoned conclusions.<br>• Present observations, conclusions, and improvement recommendations clearly to clients and firm leadership.<br>• Oversee entry-level team members by assigning work, providing guidance, and reviewing deliverables for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Build and maintain strong client partnerships by delivering responsive service and managing expectations effectively.<br>• Monitor engagement timelines and budgets to help ensure projects are delivered efficiently and on schedule.<br>• Contribute to proposal development and support broader growth efforts within the audit practice.
<p><strong>A great opportunity for an accountant who has outgrown transactional accounting but isn't looking to manage a team yet.</strong></p><p>A growing real estate investment company in <strong>Carlsbad</strong> is looking for a <strong>Senior Accounting Specialist</strong> to support its corporate accounting function. This position will have exposure to <strong>general ledger activity, reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and entity-level accounting</strong>. You'll work closely with the Controller and accounting team to ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries</li><li>Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintain general ledger accounts</li><li>Assist with monthly and year-end close</li><li>Prepare supporting schedules for financial statements</li><li>Review account activity and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Maintain prepaid, accrual, and fixed asset schedules</li><li>Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations</li><li>Review accounting activity across multiple entities</li><li>Support financial statement preparation</li><li>Assist with audit and tax requests</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting documentation</li><li>Help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li><li>Support the Controller with special projects</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core cash management, reporting, and reconciliation activities for our San Diego, California team. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing daily banking transactions, and helping ensure timely remittance and compliance reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong month-end accounting knowledge, careful attention to detail, and the ability to investigate and resolve account variances efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record incoming cash transactions each day, prepare deposits, and coordinate electronic movement of funds between accounts as needed.<br>• Compile recurring carrier reports on a monthly basis and ensure payments are calculated accurately and submitted on schedule.<br>• Administer financial adjustments such as customer refunds, commission-related transactions, chargebacks, and returned payments.<br>• Complete monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, research outstanding differences, and drive issue resolution.<br>• Track daily banking activity and available cash positions, then communicate funding requirements and balance updates to leadership.<br>• Review past-due receivables regularly and take appropriate follow-up actions to support collection efforts.<br>• Oversee year-end reporting obligations and help ensure required filings are prepared accurately and submitted by deadline.<br>• Contribute to carrier audit readiness by organizing documentation and assisting with requests during audit periods.<br>• Provide support for additional accounting assignments and special projects as business needs evolve.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to join our team in San Diego, California. In this role, you will take ownership of core close activities, support accurate financial reporting, and collaborate with partners across the organization to address accounting matters effectively. This position offers the opportunity to improve processes, strengthen controls, and contribute to planning and analysis initiatives that support business performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead assigned month-end close tasks, ensuring financial activities are completed accurately and within established deadlines.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and complete account reconciliations to support reliable reporting.<br>• Coordinate with teams across the business to resolve accounting issues, reinforce policy compliance, and elevate significant concerns when needed.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and help implement solutions that increase reporting efficiency and data accuracy.<br>• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to confirm transactions are properly recorded and regularly reconciled.<br>• Support the development of budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses by providing accurate accounting data and insights.<br>• Evaluate existing controls and recommend enhancements that reduce risk and strengthen the overall control environment.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure completeness and accuracy of cash-related records.
Senior Project Accountant Consultant<br><br>Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant Consultant to support a growing construction organization. This consultant will serve as a key member of the accounting team, providing hands-on project accounting support, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, improving processes, and partnering closely with project managers and operational leaders. The ideal candidate will bring strong construction accounting experience, audit support expertise, and the ability to quickly step into a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities<br>Oversee project accounting activities for assigned construction projects, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and GAAP.<br>Partner with Project Managers and operational stakeholders to provide financial insights, resolve accounting issues, and support project success.<br>Review contracts and understand project-specific accounting requirements, billing terms, and financial obligations.<br>Prepare and support interim and year-end audit requests, maintaining thorough and accurate documentation.<br>Review and track preliminary notices, lien waivers, and subcontractor compliance documentation.<br>Prepare and review AIA billings and supporting schedules.<br>Process and monitor subcontractor payments, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.<br>Review project cost coding and validate vendor and subcontractor invoices.<br>Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.<br>Assist with sales tax and job cost-related accruals in accordance with applicable regulations.<br>Support accounts receivable activities, including billing reconciliation and cash application.<br>Identify opportunities to streamline and improve project accounting processes, reporting, and controls.<br>Ensure adherence to month-end, quarter-end, and annual reporting deadlines.<br>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed.<br>Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.<br>Qualifications<br>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.<br>5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years of construction or project accounting experience.<br>Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls.<br>Experience supporting interim and year-end external audits.<br>Experience working in publicly traded or SOX-compliant environments preferred.<br>Proven experience with project accounting, job costing, progress billing, and subcontractor management.<br>Working knowledge of AIA billing requirements.<br>Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.<br>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<br>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.<br>Excellent communication and business partnering abilities.<br>CPA, CMA, or CCIFP designation preferred.<br>Consultant Profile<br><br>The successful consultant will be a hands-on accounting professional who can quickly learn the organization's processes, support project accounting operations, improve efficiencies, and provide accurate financial reporting. This individual will thrive in a dynamic construction environment and effectively partner with both finance and project management teams to ensure timely and accurate financial execution.<br><br>Location: San Diego, CA (onsite preferred) or Remote within Pacific or Central Time Zones<br><br>Engagement Type: Consultant / Contract Engagement through Robert Half Management Resources.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support program finance activities for a high-technology engineering environment in Carlsbad, California. This role works closely with program leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen cost visibility, improve forecast accuracy, and provide insight into program financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a proactive approach to risk identification, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and ongoing refinement of estimates at completion by evaluating incurred costs and building forward-looking, time-phased cost projections.<br>• Assess program financial results against plans and forecasts, then communicate key drivers, trends, and variances to stakeholders in a timely manner.<br>• Partner with teams across program management, supply chain, accounting, operations, and engineering to support execution, resolve financial issues, and improve decision-making.<br>• Establish and maintain program cost baselines that align budget expectations with schedule performance across multiple programs.<br>• Produce recurring and on-demand financial reports using available data sources to support internal reviews and external reporting needs.<br>• Identify financial risks and favorable opportunities, recommend response strategies, and help drive actions that improve program outcomes.<br>• Support annual operating plans and forecast cycles by developing revenue, margin, and cost assumptions grounded in program data.<br>• Contribute financial expertise during proposal activity, audit support, fact-finding exercises, and negotiation preparation as needed.<br>• Provide guidance to less experienced analysts through work review, knowledge sharing, and coaching on financial practices and procedures.