Accounting jobs in El Centro, CA

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Assistant Controller

$80,000 - $100,000 yearly

Robert Half El Cajon, CA

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support the financial operations of a healthcare organization. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting specialist who can oversee core close activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and contribute practical financial guidance to leadership. The position also offers the opportunity to guide accounting staff and help maintain a strong control environment across day-to-day operations. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting activities. • Prepare and evaluate financial statements, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting account analysis for reporting integrity. • Assist with external and internal audit activities, budgeting efforts, routine financial reporting, and oversight of cash-related processes. • Provide day-to-day leadership to accounting team members, including coaching, workload coordination, and...

Aug 07, 2026

Full time

Accounts Receivable Associate

$21.54 - $26.01 hourly

HD Supply Santee, CA

Job Summary Responsible for the routine maintenance of accounts receivable calculations and records, including cash receipts, claims, overdue invoices, interest charges, refunds, and related items. Maintains vendor compliance and acceptable customer service levels. Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities Computes and records interest charges, refunds and similar items and responsible for the accurate preparation of account statements. Performs basic data entry and general research of data within the department systems necessary to update and maintain account information. Supports customer requests for special billing services. Coordinates/follows up with service centers regarding missing COD checks and records and distributes COD checks to customers. Researches unapplied payments, notifies customers, records responses, and processes refund/application requests. Tracks and researches short payments from customers to determine need...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Payroll Manager

$125,000 - $150,000 yearly

Robert Half Poway, CA

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in Poway, California. This role will guide payroll execution, strengthen compliance practices, and build efficient processes that support a growing business. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of multi-state payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and payroll systems, along with the leadership skills to drive consistency and accuracy across the function. Responsibilities: • Direct end-to-end payroll activities for multiple entities and business lines, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule. • Create and refine payroll policies, internal controls, and standardized procedures to improve consistency across the organization. • Oversee prevailing wage administration and certified payroll reporting for public works and other contract-driven projects. • Monitor payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including California wage...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Payroll Manager

$84,000 - $101,000 yearly

Robert Half Chula Vista, CA

We are looking for a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a high-volume, unionized workforce in Chula Vista, California. This role is responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule while maintaining compliance with payroll laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with full-cycle, multi-state payroll and can confidently resolve complex pay issues involving deductions, premiums, retroactive adjustments, and year-end reporting. Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate completion of each pay cycle. • Act as the primary resource for interpreting union contract terms and applying them correctly to payroll practices and employee pay outcomes. • Evaluate timekeeping and attendance records to confirm proper hours, pay calculations, and adherence to scheduled work rules. • Administer payroll changes such as retroactive...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Financial Services Associate Director

$129,000 - $153,000 yearly

Robert Half San Diego, CA

We are looking for a Financial Services Associate Director to provide strategic oversight of accounting operations and financial reporting in San Diego, California. This role leads critical close and audit activities, strengthens internal financial processes, and supports sound decision-making through accurate analysis and clear communication. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Direct monthly closing activities and ensure financial statements, analyses, and supporting reports are completed accurately and on schedule. • Improve accounting workflows by identifying opportunities to simplify procedures, strengthen controls, and increase the efficiency of close-related tasks. • Apply advanced accounting guidance in specialized areas such as long-term debt and lease accounting to maintain compliance with applicable standards. •...

Aug 27, 2026

Temp to Perm

Accounting Clerk

$22.80 - $26.40 hourly

Robert Half San Diego, CA

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a team in California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day accounting and administrative operations, with a strong emphasis on accounts receivable accuracy, transaction entry, and organized recordkeeping. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with numbers, reviewing details carefully before submission, and managing a steady flow of paperwork in an office setting. Responsibilities: • Monitor outstanding receivables, review aging activity, and communicate with customers to help keep account balances up to date. • Record financial transactions such as deposits, credit card payments, and order-related payment details with a high level of accuracy. • Confirm payment status on incoming orders and ensure billing information is properly reflected in internal records. • Review entries for completeness, correct dating, and accuracy before finalizing information in the system. • Organize, maintain, and file a...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Sr. Accountant

$95,000 - $115,000 yearly

Robert Half San Diego, CA

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. Responsibilities: • Lead assigned month-end close tasks, ensuring financial activities are completed accurately and within established deadlines. • Prepare and review journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and complete account reconciliations to support reliable reporting. • Coordinate with teams across the business to resolve accounting issues, reinforce policy compliance, and elevate significant concerns when needed. • Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and help implement solutions that increase...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Finance Assistant #2856 San Diego, Ca

$61,516 - $87,353 yearly

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (SD MTS) San Diego, CA

ob Description Maintaining efficiency and economy in operations management requires flexibility in job assignments. While each employee shall have a primary responsibility for the job in which that employee has been hired or later promoted to, each employee may be expected to perform other jobs from time to time. SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Finance Assistant performs a broad range of administrative tasks supporting the CFO, including the handling of both routine and confidential correspondence, scheduling meetings and document management. This position also supports the entire Finance department and is responsible for specific accounting duties including processing accounts receivables and weekly cash receipts, as well as assisting with financial audits. The Finance Assistant provides administrative support for the San Diego Transit Corporation (SDTC) employee pension plan, including tasks such as payment...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Sr. Accountant

$75,000 - $85,000 yearly

Robert Half San Diego, CA

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. Responsibilities: • Record incoming cash transactions each day, prepare deposits, and coordinate electronic movement of funds between accounts as needed. • Compile recurring carrier reports on a monthly basis and ensure payments are calculated accurately and submitted on schedule. • Administer financial adjustments such as customer refunds, commission-related transactions, chargebacks, and returned payments. • Complete monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts,...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Controller

$140,000 - $150,000 yearly

Robert Half Temecula, CA

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly capable Controller to oversee accounting operations across several California entities and one outside-state entity . This is a critical leadership role for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment and can effectively manage the complexities of a multi-entity structure . The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to make efficient, well-informed decisions on a daily basis . This individual must be able to step back, assess situations, evaluate options, make decisions confidently, and move forward effectively. Key Responsibilities Oversee full-cycle accounting and financial operations for multiple entities Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, internal controls, regulations, and reporting requirements Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness Review and...

Aug 26, 2026

Full time

Staff Accountant

$75,000 - $95,000 yearly

Robert Half Coronado, CA

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a service-focused organization in Coronado, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage recurring financial reporting, maintain accurate records, and contribute to budgeting and analytical work across multiple entities. The position also partners with internal teams on payables, receivables, compliance reporting, and financial review activities to help ensure timely and reliable accounting results. Responsibilities: • Produce monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for multiple entities, ensuring completeness and accuracy in routine reporting. • Record period-end accruals, prepaid expense activity, and other adjusting entries needed to close each accounting cycle properly. • Post and examine journal entries while reconciling balance sheet accounts to maintain an accurate general ledger. • Contribute to the annual budgeting process and help assemble financial...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Staff Accountant

$80,000 - $95,000 yearly

Robert Half San Diego, CA

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative finance team in San Diego, California. This role supports core accounting operations across receivables, payables, reconciliations, and close activities while helping maintain accurate financial records and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working cross-functionally, and able to manage multiple accounting priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the accounts receivable process from invoice generation through payment posting, applying cash accurately and following up on outstanding customer balances. • Carry out routine collection efforts and work closely with customers and internal teams to encourage timely payment resolution. • Coordinate with Sales to investigate billing questions, address account issues, and resolve discrepancies affecting customer invoices. • Match purchase orders, receiving records, and supplier invoices to confirm completeness...

Aug 27, 2026

Temp to Perm

Full Charge Bookkeeper

$35.15 - $40.70 hourly

Robert Half CA

We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to join a growing startup in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can confidently oversee day-to-day accounting activities while also supporting people operations and administrative processes. The right candidate will bring strong QuickBooks expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the company’s bookkeeping activities in QuickBooks, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and categorized across all accounts. • Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice tracking, payment coordination, and follow-up on outstanding balances. • Run bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll, maintaining accuracy in employee compensation and related records. • Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts and credit cards to keep financial data current and reliable. • Manage...

Aug 27, 2026

Temp to Perm

Full Charge Bookkeeper - Part Time

$30.00 - $32.00 hourly

Robert Half CA

We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to support a small interior design firm in San Diego, California. This part-time opportunity offers approximately 25 hours per week and is a contract-to-permanent position for someone who can confidently oversee daily accounting activity while keeping project-related finances organized. This role will have a strong focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, job costing, billing, reconciliations, sales tax, and financial reporting. Responsibilities Process and maintain purchase orders, including deposits, payments, AP administration, and overhead expenses Maintain job cost records and update open job lists Process bank deposits and maintain accurate cash records Manage bi-weekly payroll, including activity slip processing, payroll imports, payroll tax filings, flex-time tracking, and payroll accruals Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable on a monthly basis Perform monthly bank account...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Senior Accountant

$85,000 - $95,000 yearly

Robert Half Carlsbad, CA

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting for a private aviation business in Carlsbad, California. This role partners closely with operations and other internal teams to strengthen reporting, improve reconciliations, and provide clearer visibility into aircraft and trip-level financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to improve processes in a fast-moving, detail-intensive environment. Responsibilities: • Manage the monthly owner statement process and help ensure completed statements are distributed within established reporting timelines. • Prepare recurring financial reports after statement issuance and contribute to the accuracy and consistency of monthly reporting packages. • Produce charter profitability analyses on a regular schedule and develop aircraft-level and trip-level profit and loss reporting to support...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Audit Senior

$90,000 - $110,000 yearly

Robert Half Carlsbad, CA

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. Responsibilities: • Direct audit, review, and assurance engagements for a range of clients, including community associations, while ensuring quality and consistency throughout the process. • Organize engagement plans, coordinate fieldwork, and drive assignments through completion in alignment with applicable standards. • Develop and examine audit documentation, financial reports, and note disclosures to support accurate and compliant reporting. • Assess internal control environments, identify operational gaps, and...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Accounting Manager

$110,000 - $120,000 yearly

Robert Half Carlsbad, CA

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations in Carlsbad, California while serving as the senior finance leader on site. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic oversight with direct execution, from managing close activities to shaping accounting practices and reporting. The role works closely with company leadership and provides meaningful influence over financial controls, compliance, systems, and business support. Responsibilities: • Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. • Prepare financial statements and consolidated reporting materials for the parent organization in alignment with its reporting calendar and requirements. • Manage accrual-based accounting activities, including revenue treatment, inventory accounting, credit loss reserves, and general ledger accuracy. • Review and improve the chart of accounts and strengthen accounting...

Aug 27, 2026

Temp to Perm

Payroll Specialist

$28.50 - $33.00 hourly

Robert Half Oceanside, CA

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. Responsibilities: • Gather and review paper timesheets from field employees and internal contacts to prepare weekly payroll for a large employee population. • Investigate missing or unclear time entries by verifying the correct job site, employee details, and hours worked before payroll is finalized. • Process full-cycle payroll through Paychex with a strong focus on wage accuracy, piece-rate calculations, and timely completion. • Compare pay data against submitted records to identify discrepancies and correct errors...

Aug 27, 2026

Temp to Perm

Full Charge Bookkeeper

$33.25 - $38.50 hourly

Robert Half Carlsbad, CA

We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to join an accountancy team in California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position supports a varied client portfolio and is ideal for someone who can manage core bookkeeping functions with minimal direction while maintaining accuracy across daily financial activities. The role begins onsite during the contract period, with the possibility of hybrid flexibility based on performance and business needs. Responsibilities: • Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for a portfolio of client accounts across multiple industries, including financial, technology, inventory, and manufacturing environments. • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring timely processing, accurate coding, and proper follow-up on outstanding items. • Process payroll and maintain related financial records in compliance with company and client requirements. • Prepare financial statements and other routine reporting to provide clients...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Assistant Controller

$110,000 - $150,000 yearly

Robert Half Temecula, CA

We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support a broad range of accounting and financial activities for our organization in Temecula, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, producing timely financial information, and supporting compliance across payroll, tax, reporting, and operational finance functions. The role is designed for a detail-oriented individual who can build deep knowledge across the accounting department and grow into increased leadership responsibility over time. Responsibilities: • Oversee general ledger activity and help produce complete monthly financial statements with accuracy and timeliness. • Coordinate year-end schedules, supporting documentation, and audit materials for external tax preparation and financial statement review. • Monitor estimated tax obligations, submit required payments, and maintain supporting records for corporate tax compliance. • Administer fixed asset and depreciation records, including...

109 jobs found in El Centro, CA