Staff Accountant Location: Chula Vista, CA (in office, full time) Industry: Financial Services, Mortgage Lending Pay: $33.00 per hour (non-exempt, overtime eligible)
About the Opportunity Our client is an established mortgage company looking for a Staff Accountant to join its Chula Vista office and work closely with the Controller. This is an entry-level role and a good fit for someone early in their accounting career who wants hands-on exposure to the full accounting cycle, from day-to-day transactions through month-end close and audit support. You’ll work directly with the Controller, build practical skills fast, and see how accounting supports a working financial services business.
What You’ll Do
- Process accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, and payment preparation
- Perform bank and general ledger account reconciliations and research discrepancies
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Support the month-end close process under the Controller’s direction
- Help prepare payroll funding and supporting schedules for commissions and bonuses
- Keep accounting records and documentation organized, accurate, and easy to retrieve
- Gather documentation and respond to requests during internal and external audits
- Support special projects and other accounting tasks as needed
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 0–2 years of accounting experience (internships count, and new graduates are encouraged to apply)
- Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and working with large data sets
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion
- Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines, especially around month-end
- Ability to work on-site in the Chula Vista office full time
Nice to Have
- Exposure to accounting software or an ERP system
- Coursework or experience in mortgage, lending, or financial services
Pay, Schedule & Benefits
- $33.00 per hour, full time, non-exempt (overtime eligible)
- On-site in Chula Vista, CA
- Schedule:[Monday–Friday
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, holiday pay
Work Environment This is an office-based role. It involves extended computer work and regular collaboration with the Controller and other team members. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local ordinances.