<p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Preparer to support a detail-oriented services firm in Irvine a during a busy tax extension period. This is an onsite Contract position focused on preparing and reviewing individual and small business tax filings with accuracy, efficiency, and strong client service. The role is ideal for someone who is confident using Lacerte Tax Software and can manage deadlines while maintaining compliance with current tax requirements.</p>
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 looking for a highly skilled Tax Manager to lead the development and implementation of strategic tax technology solutions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance tax processes, ensure compliance, and optimize the use of advanced tools in managing tax operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax technology and a proven track record in driving efficiency and innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and execute a comprehensive tax technology strategy to streamline compliance, reporting, data analytics, and process management.</p><p>• Serve as the primary tax representative on cross-functional project teams, ensuring tax requirements are met during technology implementations.</p><p>• Collaborate with IT and other departments to define functional requirements, review technical designs, and oversee application testing, deployment, and maintenance.</p><p>• Lead tax technology projects using recognized project management methodologies to ensure successful outcomes.</p><p>• Establish and maintain robust internal controls for all tax technology applications, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.</p><p>• Manage user access, perform system updates, and provide technical support for tax technology applications.</p><p>• Stay informed about emerging tax technology trends and refine strategies to achieve optimal performance.</p><p>• Develop detailed process documentation, deliver end-user training, and create policies for efficient technology use.</p><p>• Oversee relationships with vendors and consultants to ensure effective implementation and support of tax applications.</p><p>• Provide training to tax team members on software tools and process enhancements. </p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced tax specialist to lead client tax engagements and guide the daily execution of a growing tax practice in California. This role combines advanced technical tax work with team leadership, client advisory support, and oversight of quality and deadlines across a diverse portfolio. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of individual, corporate, partnership, and nonprofit taxation, along with the ability to strengthen processes and deliver thoughtful planning strategies that support client goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day work of the tax function, ensuring returns and related filings are completed accurately and submitted on schedule.<br>• Prepare and examine complex tax returns for individuals, businesses, and tax-exempt organizations, providing high-level technical review before final approval.<br>• Lead tax planning initiatives and modeling exercises that help clients make informed decisions and improve tax efficiency.<br>• Coach, mentor, and support tax staff and senior accountants by offering technical guidance, workload direction, and ongoing development feedback.<br>• Organize departmental priorities, manage seasonal deadlines, and coordinate scheduling to maintain consistent delivery during high-volume periods.<br>• Build and maintain strong client relationships by advising on tax matters, discussing planning opportunities, and identifying additional value-added services.<br>• Meet with clients virtually and in person to review returns, gather information, and discuss planning recommendations.<br>• Strengthen internal quality standards by refining review procedures, improving workflow practices, and promoting efficient tax preparation processes.<br>• Respond to tax notices, support audit-related matters, and communicate with taxing authorities to help resolve client issues.<br>• Track changes in tax legislation, interpret their impact, and share practical guidance with leadership, staff, and clients as appropriate.
We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist to lead the financial oversight of capital initiatives in California. This role partners closely with project teams and business stakeholders to ensure project spending is recorded accurately, budgets are monitored carefully, and assets are capitalized in accordance with company policy. The position also supports audit readiness, strengthens project accounting controls, and contributes to ongoing process improvements across the accounting function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounting activity for capital initiatives within the Oracle Projects environment, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and completely.<br>• Review purchase requests and project-related spending with key stakeholders to confirm appropriate capitalization treatment under company policy and accounting standards.<br>• Partner with departments across the organization to understand project scope, evaluate long-term asset treatment, and support timely depreciation once assets are placed into service.<br>• Develop and deliver budget-versus-actual reporting for project leaders, highlighting trends, variances, and areas requiring attention.<br>• Work with program and project managers to investigate cost variances and help resolve budget concerns affecting project performance.<br>• Track project expenditures from initiation through completion to support accurate cost accumulation and timely financial closeout.<br>• Prepare quarterly project status updates that communicate financial progress, risks, and overall tracking results to stakeholders.<br>• Maintain strong adherence to internal controls related to project accounting and provide documentation and support during external audit activities.<br>• Recommend and assist with the implementation of process enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency within project accounting.
We are looking for a Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a real estate organization based in Irvine, California. This role works closely with finance leadership, internal accounting personnel, and external property management partners to maintain accurate records and strengthen day-to-day accounting processes. The position contributes to core functions such as reporting, reconciliations, budgeting support, and oversight of property-related transactions across a sizable portfolio.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare financial statements, maintain accounting records, and support routine accounting activities involving incoming and outgoing payments.<br>• Review ledger activity for completeness and accuracy, and perform reconciliations to resolve discrepancies in the general ledger.<br>• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and record any required adjusting entries in a timely manner.<br>• Monitor rent-related transactions, including statement review and resident ledger updates, to help ensure accurate property-level accounting.<br>• Coordinate accounting support for resident move-in and move-out activity, ensuring charges, credits, and account changes are properly recorded.<br>• Process and code invoices within designated accounts payable platforms and help manage timely payment workflows.<br>• Assist with budget support, financial analysis, and reporting deliverables required by leadership and external stakeholders.<br>• Contribute to audit preparation by organizing financial documentation and responding to requests related to accounting records.
<p><strong>Help Bring the Numbers Behind Construction Projects Together</strong></p><p>A growing commercial construction company is seeking an <strong>Accountant</strong> to support project accounting and day-to-day financial operations. This position is a strong fit for someone who understands that construction accounting requires more than simply processing transactions—you need to understand where costs are going and how they impact each project.</p><p>You'll partner with Project Managers, Operations, and Accounting leadership to maintain accurate job costing and financial reporting.</p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accounting records for multiple active construction projects</li><li>Prepare journal entries and monthly account reconciliations</li><li>Review project costs and investigate unusual variances</li><li>Assist with job costing and work-in-progress reporting</li><li>Process and review Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions</li><li>Assist with subcontractor billing and payment documentation</li><li>Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts</li><li>Support monthly and year-end close</li><li>Prepare financial reports for management</li><li>Assist with audits and year-end financial requests</li></ul>
<p>Join a Manufacturing Finance Team and Get Exposure Beyond the General Ledger</p><p>A growing manufacturing company in Carlsbad is seeking an <strong>Accountant</strong> to support its expanding finance department. This position offers a broad mix of general accounting, inventory, cost accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</p><p>It's a strong opportunity for someone who wants to understand how accounting connects to the actual operations of a manufacturing business and who enjoys digging into numbers to understand the story behind them.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close</li><li>Assist with inventory accounting and valuation</li><li>Review manufacturing costs and investigate variances</li><li>Reconcile inventory, prepaid, fixed asset, and accrual accounts</li><li>Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as needed</li><li>Prepare financial reports and management schedules</li><li>Analyze expense trends and account activity</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Assist with annual audits and financial requests</li><li>Help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Fund Accountant to support investor accounting and capital activity for a syndication platform based in El Cajon, California. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing recurring distribution processes, and ensuring investor reporting is timely and reliable. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, a disciplined approach to reconciliations, and the ability to manage sensitive financial data with precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the general ledger and financial records for the capital entity, completing monthly close activities on schedule and keeping documentation prepared for audit review.<br>• Prepare and reconcile recurring investor distribution calculations, ensuring amounts are accurate, approvals are obtained, and release steps follow established controls.<br>• Administer partnership waterfall models for each syndication, including preferred returns, catch-up provisions, and sponsor promote allocations, with clear supporting documentation.<br>• Track individual investor capital balances and roll-forwards, performing regular reconciliations so account positions remain current and dependable.<br>• Record capital calls, funding activity, and related investor transactions, confirming that supporting records align with the accounting books.<br>• Develop investor reporting packages that summarize capital performance metrics, distribution activity, and capital account positions in a clear and consistent format.<br>• Maintain the accuracy of Juniper Square records by reconciling platform data to accounting balances each month and updating investor information as needed.<br>• Coordinate tax support and K-1 preparation timelines with external advisors, providing organized data and responding to requests on schedule.<br>• Document recurring procedures and work with internal systems partners to improve and automate distribution and reporting workflows where appropriate.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a construction-focused accounting team in Corona, California. This role supports day-to-day financial operations with an emphasis on receivables, payables, certified payroll, and compliance while helping maintain accurate records across the general ledger. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, practical experience in construction finance, and the ability to monitor outstanding balances, resolve billing issues, and contribute to timely reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring invoices, payments, and account records are processed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review aging reports, identify overdue balances, and drive collection efforts by prioritizing high-risk accounts and documenting follow-up actions.<br>• Reconcile receivable activity to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies to support accurate month-end and year-end close processes.<br>• Prepare and process certified payroll records in accordance with project requirements and applicable labor regulations.<br>• Support construction accounting functions, including tracking retention, monitoring contract-related billing items, and following up on delayed releases.<br>• Maintain compliance with financial policies, tax obligations, and reporting standards relevant to construction operations.<br>• Record journal entries and assist with general ledger maintenance to ensure financial data remains complete and reliable.<br>• Produce recurring reports and key performance metrics for management related to receivables, collections, and overall account status.
<p><strong>Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Accounting Career?</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to add a <strong>Staff Accountant I</strong> to a growing finance team in Carlsbad. This is a great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who has a solid understanding of the basics and wants hands-on exposure to general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.</p><p>You'll work alongside experienced accounting professionals and have the opportunity to expand your responsibilities as you become more comfortable with the company's systems and processes.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare basic journal entries and accounting transactions</li><li>Complete bank and credit card reconciliations</li><li>Assist with monthly account reconciliations</li><li>Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions</li><li>Maintain general ledger documentation and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Research discrepancies and make corrections as needed</li><li>Prepare spreadsheets and recurring financial reports</li><li>Assist with audit requests and accounting projects</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized financial records</li></ul>
<p><strong>Our client is expanding its accounting team and is looking for a Staff Accountant who wants more than just another month-end close.</strong></p><p>This growing biotech company is searching for an accounting professional who enjoys variety, collaboration, and continuous learning. You'll work alongside an experienced Controller and Finance team while supporting daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to strengthen their technical accounting skills while gaining exposure to a rapidly growing organization.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts</li><li>Analyze financial data and investigate account variances</li><li>Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable during peak periods</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and financial reporting</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and ensure accounting accuracy</li><li>Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives</li></ul>
<p>A growing life sciences company is looking for a <strong>Staff Accountant </strong>to join its finance department. This position is a step above traditional entry-level accounting and is ideal for someone who is comfortable owning reconciliations, supporting close, and investigating financial discrepancies independently.</p><p>You'll work closely with the Controller and accounting team while gaining exposure to financial reporting, expense analysis, and process improvement.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries</li><li>Perform detailed balance sheet and bank reconciliations</li><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close</li><li>Analyze account activity and investigate variances</li><li>Maintain fixed asset and prepaid expense schedules</li><li>Assist with accruals and expense reporting</li><li>Reconcile intercompany transactions</li><li>Prepare financial schedules and management reports</li><li>Support external audits and tax-related requests</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing organization to identify a Staff Accountant for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an accounting professional looking to contribute to a collaborative team while gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform day-to-day general ledger accounting activities</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries and accruals</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare bank and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed</li><li>Review and analyze financial data for accuracy</li><li>Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reports</li><li>Research and resolve accounting discrepancies</li><li>Support audit requests and other accounting projects</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized accounting records</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and project-related financial activities in San Diego, California. This role blends core accounting work with construction-focused financial administration, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable managing payables, reconciliations, and project documentation. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate records, meet reporting deadlines, and provide dependable support across accounting and administrative functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, entering payment data, preparing checks, and resolving billing issues with vendors.<br>• Coordinate annual 1099 preparation and ensure vendor tax documentation is maintained accurately and on time.<br>• Maintain organized vendor records and serve as a point of contact for payment questions, account updates, and related correspondence.<br>• Support construction accounting activities by preparing loan draw packages, processing change requests, monitoring project budgets, and tracking required notices, lien releases, and insurance documents.<br>• Reconcile bank statements each month and investigate variances to keep cash records accurate and current.<br>• Assist with audit preparation and help gather financial and compliance documentation for property-related reviews and due diligence requests.<br>• Update the general ledger, record journal entries, and prepare monthly financial reports along with supporting schedules for projects and subsidiaries.<br>• Provide administrative assistance as needed, including document filing, office support tasks, and handling materials or files weighing up to 30 pounds.<br>• Contribute to special projects and additional assignments that support the efficiency and continued success of the organization.
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Newport Beach, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property accounting and a solid understanding of accounting principles. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to manage a variety of financial tasks efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Perform monthly bank reconciliations to verify financial data and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Oversee the full-cycle month-end close process, including journal entries and financial reporting.<br>• Conduct CAM reconciliations and ensure compliance with lease agreements.<br>• Utilize Yardi software to maintain accurate financial records and reporting.<br>• Prepare and analyze corporate tax returns and sales tax filings.<br>• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and complete.<br>• Collaborate with the team to manage accounting for medical office buildings and senior housing properties.
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing corporate organization to identify a <strong>High-Volume Payroll Specialist</strong> for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who is comfortable processing a high volume of payroll transactions in a fast-paced corporate environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to transition into a permanent position based on performance and business needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process accurate and timely high-volume weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll</li><li>Review and verify large volumes of timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and employee changes</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, promotions, salary changes, and other payroll updates</li><li>Calculate and process bonuses, commissions, PTO, deductions, and other special payments</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and identify and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings and payroll-related compliance requirements</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation</li><li>Support payroll audits and other special projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Oceanside, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who excels in a high-volume environment, enjoys resolving payroll discrepancies, and takes pride in producing accurate pay for a large field workforce. The role requires close coordination with job site records, careful review of manual timekeeping documents, and dependable payroll processing using Paychex.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Gather and review paper timesheets from field employees and internal contacts to prepare weekly payroll for a large employee population.</p><p>• Investigate missing or unclear time entries by verifying the correct job site, employee details, and hours worked before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll through Paychex with a strong focus on wage accuracy, piece-rate calculations, and timely completion.</p><p>• Compare pay data against submitted records to identify discrepancies and correct errors before checks are issued.</p><p>• Manage payroll for approximately 400 or more employees each week while maintaining consistent accuracy under deadlines.</p><p>• Organize and distribute payroll checks into the appropriate employee folders, ensuring earnings tied to multiple jobs are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Handle manual payroll tasks and check-related activities as needed to support weekly payroll operations.</p><p>• Maintain careful attention to employee identification details, especially when working with individuals who have similar names.</p>
<p><strong>Join a Payroll Team Where Accuracy and Employee Service Matter</strong></p><p>Our client is a growing healthcare organization looking for a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to help manage payroll for a multi-location workforce. This role combines hands-on payroll processing with employee support, reporting, and HR coordination.</p><p>The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with numbers but also understands that payroll is ultimately about taking care of employees and making sure they are paid correctly and on time.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees</li><li>Audit timekeeping records before payroll submission</li><li>Process new hire information, salary changes, bonuses, and deductions</li><li>Review payroll reports for errors and inconsistencies</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, and deductions</li><li>Coordinate with HR regarding employee status changes</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and journal entries</li><li>Support payroll tax filings and year-end W-2 processing</li><li>Maintain confidential payroll records</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting and special projects</li></ul><p><br></p>