We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Accountant to support a range of tax compliance and preparation activities for individuals and businesses. This position is well suited for someone who can manage multiple return types, apply current tax regulations accurately, and maintain strong organization throughout the filing process. The ideal candidate brings sound technical tax knowledge, a careful approach to financial data, and the ability to deliver timely, accurate work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review tax filings for individuals, corporations, and partnerships while ensuring accuracy and completeness.<br>• Manage income tax return preparation from initial documentation through final submission in accordance with applicable regulations.<br>• Handle sales and use tax reporting responsibilities and maintain compliance with jurisdictional requirements.<br>• Analyze financial records and supporting documents to determine proper tax treatment and identify reporting issues.<br>• Maintain organized tax workpapers, schedules, and supporting files to support audits, filings, and internal review.<br>• Apply tax accounting principles to assist with calculations, reconciliations, and reporting obligations across client or business entities.<br>• Communicate with stakeholders to gather missing information, clarify tax positions, and help keep filing deadlines on track.
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting team in California. This role is suited for someone who can oversee a varied client portfolio, deliver accurate tax work across multiple entity types, and build trusted client relationships through clear guidance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the preparation and review of tax filings for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and estates while maintaining accuracy and compliance.<br>• Manage multiple client engagements at once, establishing priorities, monitoring timelines, and ensuring responsive, high-quality service.<br>• Provide practical tax guidance to clients by explaining complex regulations in a clear and approachable manner.<br>• Conduct technical research on tax matters and apply findings to support planning, reporting, and compliance needs.<br>• Prepare and review annual income tax provisions and federal tax returns for a range of business and individual clients.<br>• Support matters related to entity formation and advise clients on tax considerations connected to organizational structure.<br>• Use industry-standard tools and software, including Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and tax preparation platforms such as Lacerte, to complete engagements efficiently.<br>• Identify tax issues, resolve filing challenges, and recommend effective solutions that align with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
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 entry level 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 detail oriented 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 financial reporting leader to oversee external reporting, technical accounting, and compliance activities for the organization in San Diego, California. This role will guide the preparation of public company filings, strengthen reporting processes, and partner across the business to support accurate and timely financial communication. The ideal candidate brings strong U.S. GAAP expertise, public company reporting experience, and a hands-on approach to process improvement and team development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the end-to-end preparation, review, and submission of periodic and event-driven public filings, including annual, quarterly, current, and proxy reporting documents.<br>• Lead the reporting calendar from initial drafting through final issuance, ensuring all disclosures are complete, accurate, and submitted on schedule.<br>• Improve and maintain financial statement disclosures within reporting tools such as ActiveDisclosure to support consistency, clarity, and compliance.<br>• Act as the primary subject matter expert for technical accounting matters by researching complex issues, documenting conclusions, and preparing formal accounting position papers.<br>• Assess the accounting treatment for financing arrangements, equity activity, stock-based compensation, and other significant business transactions.<br>• Oversee compliance and internal control documentation efforts, while collaborating with internal teams and external advisors to strengthen the control environment.<br>• Identify and implement opportunities to automate workflows, reduce manual tasks, and enhance reporting accuracy through technology and process optimization.<br>• Support modernization initiatives, including accounting system enhancements such as the transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite.<br>• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, while partnering closely with Finance, Legal, Clinical Operations, external auditors, and executive leadership.
<p>A growing distribution company is looking for an <strong>Accountant</strong> to join its accounting team and support the day-to-day financial operations of a busy, inventory-driven business. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on environment and wants exposure to <strong>general ledger activity, reconciliations, inventory, AP/AR, and month-end close</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll work closely with accounting and operations teams to make sure transactions are recorded accurately and financial information is ready when leadership needs it.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Record and maintain daily accounting transactions</li><li>Prepare bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity</li><li>Assist with inventory reconciliations and adjustments</li><li>Analyze discrepancies between inventory and accounting records</li><li>Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts</li><li>Review invoices and expense coding for accuracy</li><li>Assist with prepaid expenses and accruals</li><li>Monitor customer and vendor account activity</li><li>Prepare recurring financial reports</li><li>Research unusual transactions and account variances</li><li>Assist with audit and tax documentation</li><li>Support the accounting team with special projects and process improvements</li></ul>
<p><strong>An established manufacturing company in Vista is adding a Staff Accountant to its Finance & Accounting team.</strong> This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding how a business actually operates — not just recording transactions. You'll have exposure to <strong>general ledger accounting, inventory, cost accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting</strong>, working closely with Accounting and Operations.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries</li><li>Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with monthly and year-end close</li><li>Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate variances</li><li>Assist with cost accounting and manufacturing expense analysis</li><li>Review financial transactions for accurate coding</li><li>Maintain prepaid, accrual, and fixed asset schedules</li><li>Assist with AP and AR as needed</li><li>Prepare monthly financial reports</li><li>Analyze account activity and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Support inventory counts and related accounting activities</li><li>Assist with standard cost and variance reporting</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with annual budget and forecast preparation</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li></ul>
<p>A growing Carlsbad organization is looking for a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to support its corporate accounting function. This is a well-rounded opportunity for an accountant who wants exposure to the full monthly close process and the opportunity to work alongside Finance, Operations, and leadership. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Maintain general ledger accounts</li><li>Reconcile bank, credit card, prepaid, accrual, and other balance sheet accounts</li><li>Prepare recurring accounting schedules</li><li>Review transactions for proper coding and classification</li><li>Assist with AP and AR oversight and issue resolution</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports</li><li>Research unusual account activity and discrepancies</li><li>Assist with fixed asset accounting</li><li>Support intercompany transactions and reconciliations</li><li>Assist with expense and budget-to-actual analysis</li><li>Prepare documentation for audits and tax filings</li><li>Maintain organized supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with process improvements and accounting projects</li><li>Partner with other departments to resolve accounting questions</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> for an opportunity with an established organization. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in general accounting and hands-on experience working in <strong>NetSuite</strong>. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close while working closely with the broader accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Perform day-to-day general accounting activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash-related accounting activities</li><li>Review transactions for accuracy and proper account coding</li><li>Record accruals, prepaid expenses, and other recurring journal entries</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and management reporting</li><li>Research and resolve discrepancies in the general ledger</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting records within <strong>NetSuite</strong></li><li>Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation</li><li>Support process improvements and other accounting projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> for an opportunity with an established manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of accounting experience and a strong understanding of general accounting in a manufacturing or product-based environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Support AP, AR, and general ledger activities</li><li>Reconcile inventory and other balance sheet accounts</li><li>Assist with cost accounting and variance analysis</li><li>Review financial transactions for accuracy and proper coding</li><li>Support financial reporting, audits, and other accounting projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A growing North County construction company is looking for a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to join its accounting team and support multiple active projects. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands general accounting but also enjoys getting into the details behind project costs, subcontractors, billing, and job profitability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts</li><li>Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Track project-related labor, materials, and subcontractor expenses</li><li>Review job costs and compare actual spending against budgets</li><li>Assist with progress billing and customer invoices</li><li>Reconcile subcontractor and vendor accounts</li><li>Track retainage, deposits, and project-specific balances</li><li>Assist with job profitability reporting</li><li>Monitor AP and AR activity related to assigned projects</li><li>Research unusual transactions and discrepancies</li><li>Prepare financial schedules and management reports</li><li>Assist with cash flow reporting</li><li>Support external audits and tax requests</li><li>Help maintain accounting procedures and internal controls</li></ul>
We are looking for 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and other supporting schedules to facilitate an accurate and efficient monthly close process.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank activity, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner and maintaining clear documentation.<br>• Review profit and loss results, identify unusual fluctuations, and research underlying causes to support management reporting.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to help ensure financial records are complete, organized, and accurate.<br>• Contribute to financial analysis efforts by compiling data, evaluating trends, and assisting with reporting requests.<br>• Support ad hoc accounting assignments and special projects as business needs arise within the finance team.
<p><strong>A North County construction company is adding a Staff Accountant to support its growing accounting operation.</strong> This is a hands-on position for someone who wants exposure to both traditional accounting and <strong>job/project accounting</strong>.</p><p>You'll work closely with Project Managers and Operations to make sure project costs, vendor activity, billing, and financial reporting are accurate.</p><p><strong>What You'll Own:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts</li><li>Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Review project-related expenses and job costs</li><li>Track labor, materials, subcontractor, and other project expenses</li><li>Assist with progress billing and customer invoices</li><li>Reconcile subcontractor and vendor accounts</li><li>Review project budgets versus actual spending</li><li>Assist with job profitability reporting</li><li>Monitor AP and AR activity related to projects</li><li>Track retainage, deposits, and other project-specific balances</li><li>Prepare financial reports and accounting schedules</li><li>Research unusual transactions and discrepancies</li><li>Assist with cash flow reporting</li><li>Support external accountants, auditors, and tax professionals</li><li>Help maintain accounting procedures and internal controls</li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in California in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role will support core accounting operations across credit and collections, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activities while helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work across departments to resolve account issues and support close processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily credit and collections activities by reviewing customer balances, tracking overdue invoices, and ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding accounts.<br>• Evaluate customer financial profiles to help determine credit eligibility, recommend appropriate exposure limits, and monitor ongoing risk.<br>• Investigate payment delays, billing questions, and account discrepancies, working directly with customers and internal teams to reach resolution.<br>• Maintain accounts receivable records through account reconciliations, aging analysis, unapplied cash review, and support accurate cash posting.<br>• Assist with invoicing activities and provide additional coverage for receivables functions when workload demands require it.<br>• Offer backup support for accounts payable tasks, including invoice review, vendor statement reconciliation, and payment processing assistance.<br>• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations while researching unusual balances and documenting findings.<br>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by updating schedules, assembling supporting documentation, and responding to audit requests.<br>• Recommend improvements to accounting workflows, internal controls, and reporting practices to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.
<p>A well-established real estate organization is adding an <strong>Accountant</strong> to its property accounting team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with multiple accounts, digging into discrepancies, and keeping financial records organized and accurate.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll support accounting for a portfolio of properties while partnering with property managers and internal teams on budgets, expenses, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate accounting records for assigned properties</li><li>Prepare monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Record property income and operating expenses</li><li>Review invoices and verify proper account coding</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Assist with monthly close and financial statement preparation</li><li>Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets</li><li>Review tenant and vendor account activity</li><li>Research and resolve accounting discrepancies</li><li>Assist with property budgets and expense tracking</li><li>Prepare monthly property-level financial reports</li><li>Compare actual expenses against budgets</li><li>Support annual audit and tax preparation requests</li><li>Maintain organized financial documentation</li><li>Work with property management teams to answer accounting questions</li><li>Assist with process improvements and special projects</li></ul>