Staff Accountant

LHH is seeking a Staff Accountant for a direct hire opportunity with an established organization in North County San Diego. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with a few years of experience who has developed strong accounts receivable skills and is looking to gain broader exposure to general ledger accounting and the month-end close process. The Staff Accountant will take the lead on day-to-day related to reporting, account reconciliations, journal entries, fixed asset accounting, intercompany activity, and other general accounting functions. This role provides a nice mix of transactional and GL responsibilities and offers the opportunity to collaborate with multiple departments throughout the organization.

Responsibilities of this direct hire Staff Accountant:

• Oversee daily Accounts Receivable functions, including invoicing, applying customer payments, collections, and maintaining customer accounts
• Reconcile cash transactions and confirm incoming payments are posted correctly
• Compile daily cash reports and assist with cash forecasting
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Participate in month-end closing procedures and ongoing general ledger activity
• Reconcile transactions between related entities
• Review sales tax activity and complete related reconciliations
• Maintain accurate customer records, including credit and account information
• Provide occasional support to Accounts Payable by reviewing incoming requests and assisting with invoice processing
• Work with sales and other departments to research and resolve billing discrepancies or customer account issues
• Assist with fixed asset accounting and other general accounting projects as needed

Minimum qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional accounting experience
• Solid knowledge of debits and credits, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Experience assisting with month-end close is highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; relevant hands-on accounting experience may be considered in place of a degree
• Previous experience with an ERP or robust accounting platform beyond QuickBooks
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong attention to detail with solid organizational and communication skills

Benefit offerings include competitive salary with excellent benefits; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and 401K plan with employer match. Program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays. Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

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Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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