19 results for Tax Services Associate in San Diego, CA

Accounting Assistant

Fallbrook, CA
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Temporary
23 - 28 USD / Hourly
Mission-driven and detail-accurate? Join a community-focused nonprofit supporting local programs in youth services, education, and housing. As an Accounting Assistant, you’ll be the backbone of daily accounting operations—AP/AR support, receipts, and reconciliations—with mentors who will help you advance. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Accounts Payable: invoice intake, coding, approvals routing, check/ACH runs</li><li>Accounts Receivable: receipts application, deposit prep, basic collections follow-up</li><li>Expense reports and credit card reconciliations; ensure coding against grants/programs</li><li>Filing (digital/physical), vendor maintenance, W‑9s; assist with 1099 prep</li><li>Support month-end with simple JEs, prepaid schedules, and bank reconciliations</li><li>Maintain tidy documentation for audits and grant reporting</li><li>Partner with program managers to confirm grant coding and documentation</li></ul>
2026-02-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
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Temporary
33 - 36 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a rapidly growing biotech firm advancing diagnostic technologies. We’re seeking a curious, detail‑obsessed Staff Accountant who loves solving problems, improving processes, and collaborating across accounting, FP&A, and operations. This is a growth seat—ideal for someone who wants wider GL exposure, mentorship, and a clear path toward Senior Accountant. What You’ll Own<ul><li>GL ownership for select entities/cost centers; prepare and post journal entries (prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, amortization)</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AR, AP, inventory, accrued expenses); resolve reconciling items proactively</li><li>Assist with month‑end close: schedules, flux analysis, variance commentary, and timelines</li><li>Partner with FP&A on budget-to-actual analysis and cost center insights</li><li>Support inventory accounting and standard costing in partnership with operations and supply chain</li><li>Prepare audit-ready supporting schedules; assist with external audit and SOX-lite internal controls</li><li>Contribute to process improvements—documentation, close checklists, reconciliations, and automations</li><li>Cross-functional work with R&D, Clinical, and Commercial teams for purchasing and accrual accuracy</li></ul>
2026-02-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
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Temporary
33 - 37 USD / Hourly
Our company is seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our finance and accounting team. This role is ideal for professionals with strong analytical skills and a passion for accuracy, supporting key accounting functions and contributing to organizational growth. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare, review, and reconcile general ledger accounts</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements for management review</li><li>Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies</li><li>Collaborate with auditors for annual and quarterly audit processes</li></ul>
2026-02-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA
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Permanent
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Staff Accountant to join our team in San Diego, California. In this role, you will handle a variety of accounting tasks, including accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, and loan draw preparation, while ensuring accuracy and compliance. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial success of our organization through meticulous record-keeping and collaboration with various stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Process and review accounts payable transactions, including invoice verification, data entry, and check preparation. • Manage vendor files, resolve discrepancies, and maintain effective communication with vendors. • Handle 1099 processing and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. • Organize and maintain both physical and electronic records for preliminary notices. • Prepare loan draws and construction project budgets, process change orders, and review lien releases and insurance documents. • Reconcile monthly bank statements to ensure accuracy in financial reporting. • Assist with audits and provide due diligence for compliance across various properties. • Maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, and support overall financial accuracy. • Offer administrative support, including filing and other office tasks, with occasional lifting up to 30 lbs. • Perform additional duties as needed to support the company’s goals and operations.
2026-02-19T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Solana Beach, CA
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Temporary
32 - 36 USD / Hourly
We’re hiring a Staff Accountant for a reputable real estate and property management group with a diverse portfolio (multifamily, mixed-use, light commercial). This role blends GL accounting, property-level reporting, and cash management, and is excellent for candidates who enjoy structure, due dates, and mastering the monthly close. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Full-cycle property accounting for an assigned portfolio (2–6 properties)</li><li>Cash management: daily bank activity review, deposits, tenant receipts application</li><li>CAM reconciliations, tenant bill-backs, and monthly property-level financials</li><li>Month-end close: JE prep, accruals, BS/PL review, and variance explanations</li><li>Coordinate with Property Managers for budgets, capital spend, and rent roll accuracy</li><li>Prepare owner packets, lender compliance reports, and audit support</li><li>Maintain fixed asset subledger and track capital projects</li></ul>
2026-02-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary
33 - 37 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is hiring a curious, systems‑savvy Staff Accountant for a growth‑stage biotech company in Carlsbad. You’ll gain broad GL exposure—prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, and inventory support—while partnering with R&D and Operations. Great seat for someone aiming to progress to Senior within 12–24 months. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Prepare journal entries (prepaids, accruals, amortization); perform account recs</li><li>Support month-end close: schedules, flux, and documentation</li><li>Assist with fixed assets, CIP tracking, and depreciation schedules</li><li>Partner with Supply Chain on inventory and COGS data integrity</li><li>Help with audit requests, SOX-lite controls, and policy documentation</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements and checklist refinements</li></ul>
2026-03-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Vista, CA
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Temporary
33 - 36 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a respected and steadily growing manufacturing & distribution organization in Vista to hire a highly motivated, detail‑driven Staff Accountant. This company has been expanding year over year, driven by new product launches, strong demand, and a commitment to quality across both domestic and international markets. As they continue to scale, they are strengthening their accounting infrastructure, streamlining systems, and building out a more sophisticated month-end close process — and they’re looking for a Staff Accountant who is excited to be part of that evolution.In this role, you won’t just be processing entries; you’ll be gaining exposure to the full accounting cycle, contributing to inventory analysis, working closely with operations, and supporting leadership with financial reporting, special projects, and system enhancements. It’s the kind of environment where cross‑functional collaboration is the norm, questions are encouraged, and there is genuine room to grow into a Senior Accountant, Cost Accountant, or Analyst path depending on your strengths.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants a blend of structured responsibilities and hands‑on involvement in a product‑driven business where accounting directly influences daily operational decisions. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Own daily bank reconciliations, clearing entries, and monitoring cash activity across multiple accounts</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries for prepaids, accruals, amortization, intercompany, allocations, and inventory adjustments</li><li>Maintain balance sheet schedules and perform monthly balance sheet roll-forwards with supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with month-end close tasks including reconciliations, flux/variance analysis, financial packages, and checklists</li><li>Support inventory accounting activities: cycle counts, variance explanations, SKU-level reviews, costing adjustments, and cross-functional reporting with Operations</li><li>Assist with financial reporting, management dashboards, and KPI summaries for department heads</li><li>Help ensure internal control compliance, documentation updates, and audit preparation</li><li>Participate in ERP clean-up, systems optimization, and workflow improvements</li><li>Collaborate with the AP, AR, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to help validate data, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accuracy</li><li>Provide support with budgeting/forecasting schedules and ad-hoc financial projects</li></ul>
2026-03-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

La Jolla, CA
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Temporary
33 - 36 USD / Hourly
Our client, an innovative leader in the biotech sector, is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking initiatives in a fast-growing organization at the forefront of scientific discovery. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist in the preparation of financial statements and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate posting of journal entries</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts</li><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions</li><li>Support inventory accounting, fixed asset tracking, and related reconciliations</li><li>Prepare schedules and gather documentation for internal and external audits</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to support budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements</li><li>Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned</li></ul>
2026-02-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Marcos, CA
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Temporary
31 - 37 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our manufacturing client's finance team in San Marcos. In this role, you will support the month-end close process and ensure the accuracy of financial data for a fast-paced production environment. You will report directly to the Accounting Manager and collaborate closely with operations to monitor inventory and cost of goods sold. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Assist with the preparation and execution of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process. </li><li>Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and payroll allocations. </li><li>Perform detailed account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies. </li><li>Support the analysis of manufacturing costs, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory. </li><li>Assist in maintaining the general ledger and ensuring transactions are coded correctly to the appropriate departments and cost centers. </li><li>Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts, investigating and explaining variances.</li><li>Generate financial reports and assist in the preparation of variance analysis versus budget and prior periods. </li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) specific to the manufacturing sector. </li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing supporting documentation and schedules. </li><li>Collaborate with the accounts payable and receivable teams to ensure inventory and sales transactions are recorded accurately.</li></ul>
2026-02-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Lakeside, CA
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
33 - 39 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Accountant to join our team in Lakeside, California. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage payroll processes for government employees and members, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all aspects of payroll accounting. This is a Contract to permanent position, providing the potential for long-term growth within a collaborative and detail-oriented environment. Responsibilities:• Handle full-cycle payroll processes, including preparation, reconciliation, and filing of payroll taxes.• Manage and review employee timecards and timesheets for accuracy and compliance.• Oversee payroll for members, including monthly distributions and bonuses.• Process deductions for home and consumer loans, ensuring correct adjustments are made.• Collaborate with team members to ensure payroll systems run smoothly and address any discrepancies.• Utilize Microsoft Great Plains and Excel to maintain payroll records and generate reports.• Ensure compliance with government regulations and policies.• Assist with training for part-time employees transitioning to permanent positions.• Provide support in grant accounting and general accounting tasks as needed.• Maintain a detail-oriented approach and foster a positive team environment while adapting to diverse personalities.
2026-03-06T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

San Diego, CA
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Temporary
38 - 43 USD / Hourly
Our company is actively seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to join our finance and accounting team. The ideal candidate has strong analytical abilities, deep understanding of accounting principles, and proven experience handling advanced accounting functions. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare, review, and analyze complex general ledger accounts</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Prepare and interpret financial statements for senior management</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis efforts</li><li>Oversee compliance with internal controls, GAAP, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Collaborate with auditors and facilitate audit processes</li><li>Mentor junior accounting staff and support professional development</li></ul>
2026-02-26T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA
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Permanent
130000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
A firm whose managing partners spun off from a large notable law firm in San Diego are seeking an Associate Attorney to join their boutique litigation firm based in San Diego, California. The firm specializes in transportation law, catastrophic injury cases, dental malpractice, and complex personal injury defense. This role offers an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse caseload and be mentored by partners who actually want to invest in their associates. Responsibilities:• Manage a comprehensive caseload that includes both pre-litigation and active litigation files.• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, discovery motions, dispositive motions, and trial preparation materials.• Collaborate with colleagues to prepare for depositions, negotiations, and client meetings, providing strategic insights.• Negotiate effectively with opposing counsel and other parties to resolve disputes and achieve favorable outcomes.• Maintain regular communication with clients to update them on case progress and strategies.• Prepare cases for trial, ensuring all necessary documents and strategies are in place.• Meet billable hour requirements of 1850 annually, with opportunities to exceed expectations and bonus off that! Pay is contingent upon experience with the duties above. Perks of Company:<ul><li>Devoted to mentoring and training to become a better a version of themselves </li><li> “Our big focus is mentorship. That is what makes us appealing to many younger lawyers who were told they’d get that and been left in the dark. We avoid that at all costs.” – managing partner</li><li>“There is room for growth. We are looking for people who want to build careers!” – managing partner</li><li>We placed an associate there earlier this year who is happy! </li></ul>
2026-02-14T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA
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Permanent
13000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
One of RHL's repeat clients, a regional civil litigation firm in San Diego, retained us again to find their next civil litigation defense attorney. We have placed 3 legal professionals here who love it! The last attorney has had nothing but positive things to say. This role will ideally be hybrid, based out of San Diego (and associates with less than 4 years of licensed experience should live/be willing to work onsite here), but remote candidates in other parts of SoCal are welcome to apply. This defense attorney will be handling cases start to finish, and should have at least 2 years of civil litigation experience in CA. Please do not apply without this! Responsibilities of Role: <ul><li>law & motion</li><li>ex partes, pleading challenges, discovery motions, meet & confers, motions to compel are most common</li><li>discovery</li><li>depositions (once up and running, they will take/defend 1-2 per week).</li></ul>· Billable requirement: “The goal is 1950 but the minimum is 1800.”· Software: Word and Adobe for drafting. Outlook for calendaring. Firm Central is used for document management and billing time. This role offers flexible working hours and hybrid remote days, but the candidate should be local to SoCal (ideally local to San Diego if less than 5 years of experience).
2026-02-28T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA
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Permanent
130000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal has partnered with a reputable firm in downtown San Diego on a full time/direct hire associate attorney search. This attorney may work on matters ranging from business litigation to insurance defense to healthcare to employment to transportation law. The firm prides themselves on being inclusive as the associates are very tight knit and have great support and mentorship from the partners. Salary is contingent upon experience. There will be some opportunity to work remote and the billable hours are manageable at 1800. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Serve as the primary representative in court and mediation.</li><li>Draft pleadings and discovery documents, including motions, requests, and trial preparations.</li><li>Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.</li><li>Manage intensive electronic discovery (e-discovery) and ESI issues.</li><li>Research complex legal areas to articulate findings, support case strategy, and propose new legal theories.</li><li>Provide clear and comprehensive reporting to partners and clients, and engage in persuasive negotiation with opposing counsel.</li></ul>
2026-02-06T00:00:00Z

Litigation Assistant

San Diego, CA
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Permanent
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
A well-established, full-service law firm in Downtown San Diego is seeking a litigation assistant. This desk will focus on business litigation - in both state and federal court. This firm has an excellent reputation in the San Diego legal community, and the role will support 3 attorneys. Responsibilities:o e-filing in state and federal courts (using OneLegal)o maintaining and updating 2-3 attorney calendarso preparing exhibit and trial/hearing binderso typing and preparing pleadings including proofreading Perks of Company:· RHL has placed two legal assistants in the last year who are happy!· Many employees have strong tenure and stick around · Every other month or so, the firm sponsors lunches to celebrate milestones· Fancy Christmas party at a steakhouse downtown · Transportation allowance · This role boasts a 7.5 hour work day!
2026-02-28T00:00:00Z

Litigation Assistant

San Diego, CA
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Permanent
70000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
A prestigious, long-standing San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals within a busy litigation practice group. This will support a probate, trusts & estates litigation desk. but the attorneys will train on the practice area. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Draft, proofread, and revise pleadings, discovery responses, and general correspondence.</li><li>Manage State and Federal court filings (e-filing), manage service of process, and prepare exhibit binders for hearings/trials.</li><li>Manage complex litigation calendars, schedule depositions/client meetings, and handle new matter openings and conflict checks.</li><li>Conduct intake with clients, call court staff, and coordinate opposing counsel.</li></ul>Pay is contingent upon fluency in the litigation tasks above. Perks of Firm:<ul><li>The firm is good at training. Mentorship comes from the supervising attorneys. </li><li>The partner and senior associate on this desk are fun! They don’t take themselves too seriously.</li><li>Beautiful office view, a gym onsite, and cool amenities. </li><li>Fun events throughout the year like golf tournaments, Padres game suite, fancy half-day holiday party. “This firm likes to party!” -HR </li><li>Tons of organic fruit delivered each Monday.</li></ul>
2026-02-10T00:00:00Z

Litigation Assistant

San Diego, CA
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Permanent
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
A prestigious AmLaw 200 law firm is seeking a Litigation Assistant to join their growing team. This Litigation Assistant must have experience in one of the following areas: bankruptcy, commercial, or family litigation, and should be fluent in eFiling in those corresponding courts. Litigation Assistants who speak Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply! The top end of the pay range is reserved for bilingual Litigation Assistants. Responsibilities of Role: · Supporting three partners: one corporate bankruptcy, one commercial litigation, and one family law. <ul><li>E-filing in corresponding courts (directly, not with an attorney service - please do not apply if you've only eFiled using an attorney service)</li><li>Formating pleadings</li><li>Completing discovery shells</li><li>Drafting correspondence</li><li>Knowing civil rules well enough to double check docketed litigation deadlines and putting on attorney's calendars</li></ul>· Billable requirement: Litigation Assistants bill 800 hours a year. Their work is mostly administrative, but they bill for things like discovery requests. A paralegal certification or attestation is preferred, but not required· Software: Dictation in Big Hand. Document management in iManage. Entering time inTapp. Expense reports in Chrome River. Perks of Company:· Size and prestige: they are AmLaw 200, so large enough to have tons of resources for practice growth, professional development, and have a wide variety of clients. Yet we “know everybody’s name on the email list!”· The last legal assistant I placed has been there almost two years and loves it! · This litigation assistant’s manager is in the SD legal secretary association board, super connected, and a great teacher.· Parking is paid for in the building, beautiful suite.
2026-02-28T00:00:00Z

Real Estate Legal Assistant

San Diego, CA
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Permanent
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
A well-established, full-service law firm in Downtown San Diego is seeking a transactional legal secretary. This firm has an excellent reputation in the San Diego legal community, and the role will support a real estate partner. Please do not apply if you've never worked in a law firm handling real estate transactional work. The attorneys require this experience. Responsibilities:• Prepare transactional real estate documents such as purchase & sale agreements, escrow documents, and corporate formation materials - prior experience in this transactional practice area is a must!• Monitor and manage the attorney's calendar (including providing regular reminders of deadlines)• Draft and redline contracts such as commercial leases• Compose correspondence and manage email communication with attorney clients• Check for potential conflicts of interest with clients• Work with title companies on preliminary title reports and escrow closings• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes from annual meetings• Handle the process of sending out contracts for signature via DocuSign• Assist in the preparation of closing binders for real estate transactions• Conduct research to obtain statements of information from Secretary of State website for various entities• Process client invoices Transactional legal secretaries with knowledge of AIA, AIR, and CAR are strongly encouraged to apply! Pay is contingent upon fluency with the duties above. For a candidate who checks all the boxes above, a six-figure salary may be plausible.
2026-02-28T00:00:00Z

Jr. Staff Accountant

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Jr. Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Carlsbad, California. This position is ideal for someone who is skilled in managing financial transactions and ensuring the accuracy of accounting records. The role will involve a variety of accounting tasks to support daily operations, with the possibility of an extension based on business needs. Responsibilities: • Process accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions accurately and efficiently. • Perform cash postings and ensure proper allocation to accounts. • Review and code credit card transactions to the general ledger (GL). • Assist with data entry projects to maintain precise financial records. • Support miscellaneous accounting tasks as needed to meet organizational goals. • Conduct reconciliations for bank accounts to ensure accurate balances. • Prepare and post journal entries to maintain up-to-date ledgers. • Collaborate with team members to streamline invoice coding processes. • Utilize NetSuite accounting software to manage financial activities effectively.
2026-03-05T00:00:00Z