<p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Analyst</strong> for our client, a growing organization in the <strong>biotech industry</strong> located in <strong>San Diego, California</strong>. This role will support payroll operations by ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, analyzing payroll data, and helping ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience working in payroll systems, and the ability to collaborate with accounting, human resources, and leadership teams in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process and review payroll for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness</li><li>Analyze payroll data, earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation</li><li>Support multi-state payroll processing and compliance activities</li><li>Assist with payroll journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting teams on employee changes, benefits, and reporting</li><li>Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Prepare payroll-related reports for management and audit support</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and internal controls</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a growing and innovative technology company in <strong>San Diego, CA</strong>, is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Analyst</strong> to join their team. This role will be responsible for supporting payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, maintaining compliance with applicable laws and company policies, and assisting with payroll reporting and analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have strong payroll knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys problem-solving, working cross-functionally, and contributing to process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on schedule for multi-state employees</li><li>Review payroll data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit withholdings</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end close activities related to payroll</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee questions, and tax-related issues</li><li>Prepare payroll reports for management, accounting, and audit purposes</li><li>Support payroll tax filings and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources, Accounting, and other departments to ensure accurate employee data and payroll changes</li><li>Assist with system testing, payroll audits, and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Help maintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll information</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Risk Analyst to support risk oversight and reporting activities for an energy trading portfolio in San Diego, California. This position focuses on analyzing market exposure, validating trading activity, and helping ensure risk reporting reflects the economic reality of both standard and complex transactions. The role works closely with trading, settlements, scheduling, accounting, and operations teams to strengthen control processes and support informed decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze commodity positions and price exposure independently, producing clear reporting that supports policy compliance and aligns with established risk tolerance.<br>• Review market, operational, and reporting concerns, escalate exceptions promptly, and present practical recommendations to address identified issues.<br>• Perform daily reconciliation and validation of trading activity, pricing inputs, and system records to confirm accurate risk representation.<br>• Assess portfolio exposure across transactions and develop a strong understanding of key drivers affecting valuation and performance.<br>• Examine structured and non-standard deals to verify complete capture of economic terms and confirm valuations are accurately reflected in risk reporting.<br>• Compare deal valuations generated by risk systems with front-office expectations and investigate material differences to support accurate summaries.<br>• Prepare reconciliation analysis linking initial deal assessments with accounting outcomes to confirm reporting consistency and financial accuracy.<br>• Partner with settlement, scheduling, trading, and operations teams to coordinate profit and loss actualization and maintain end-to-end data integrity.<br>• Contribute to the design and enhancement of reporting tools and serve as a knowledgeable resource for trading and risk management systems, including support for accurate deal entry and valuation oversight.
<p>A growing consumer products company in Carlsbad is looking for a <strong>Junior Financial Analyst</strong> to join its Finance team. This is a strong opportunity for someone with a degree or early professional experience in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business who enjoys working with data and wants exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>You'll work closely with Finance and Operations to pull together financial information, identify trends, and help leadership understand where the business is performing well and where there may be opportunities to improve.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with monthly financial reporting and analysis</li><li>Prepare recurring Excel reports and financial schedules</li><li>Compare actual results against budgets and forecasts</li><li>Research expense and revenue variances</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Gather financial information from Accounting and Operations</li><li>Maintain financial models and reporting files</li><li>Track departmental spending and key performance metrics</li><li>Assist with month-end reporting and data validation</li><li>Prepare presentations and summaries for management</li><li>Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects</li></ul>
<p><strong>Start Building Your Finance Career in One of North County San Diego's Most Active Industries</strong></p><p>A growing biotech company in Carlsbad is looking for a <strong>Junior Financial Analyst</strong> to join its Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys working with numbers, building reports, and turning financial information into something the business can actually use.</p><p>You'll work alongside experienced Finance and Accounting professionals while gaining exposure to budgeting, forecasting, expense analysis, and management reporting. The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, and eager to learn.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with monthly financial reporting and analysis</li><li>Maintain recurring financial reports and dashboards</li><li>Analyze departmental expenses and identify unusual variances</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Gather financial information from Accounting and Operations teams</li><li>Prepare Excel-based financial models and schedules</li><li>Track spending against department budgets</li><li>Assist with month-end reporting and data validation</li><li>Research discrepancies and communicate findings to the Finance team</li><li>Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects</li></ul>
<p><strong>For the Excel person who wants to turn numbers into a career.</strong></p><p>A growing consumer products company is looking for a <strong>Junior Financial Analyst</strong> to support its Finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who has strong Excel skills and wants exposure to <strong>budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis</strong>. You'll work with Finance and Operations to understand what the numbers are saying—and help leadership make better decisions because of it.</p><p><strong>What you'll work on</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards</li><li>Compare actual results against budgets and forecasts</li><li>Analyze revenue and expense variances</li><li>Assist with monthly reporting</li><li>Support annual budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Build and maintain Excel-based financial models</li><li>Track departmental spending</li><li>Gather financial information from multiple departments</li><li>Research unusual trends and discrepancies</li><li>Assist with month-end reporting</li><li>Prepare presentations and summaries for leadership</li><li>Support ad hoc financial analysis projects</li></ul>
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.
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial records. This position will be responsible for a variety of accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, data entry, and month-end support.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with accounting leadership and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.</li><li>Review, code, and enter invoices into the accounting system.</li><li>Process vendor payments via ACH, checks, and online payment platforms.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Research and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, and account balances.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Support audits by gathering requested documentation and reports.</li><li>Generate and maintain accounting reports and spreadsheets.</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely processing and approval of financial transactions.</li><li>Perform general accounting and administrative duties as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>