Staff Accountant

An established manufacturing company in Vista is adding a Staff Accountant to its Finance & Accounting team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding how a business actually operates - not just recording transactions. You'll have exposure to general ledger accounting, inventory, cost accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting, working closely with Accounting and Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries
• Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
• Assist with monthly and year-end close
• Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate variances
• Assist with cost accounting and manufacturing expense analysis
• Review financial transactions for accurate coding
• Maintain prepaid, accrual, and fixed asset schedules
• Assist with AP and AR as needed
• Prepare monthly financial reports
• Analyze account activity and investigate discrepancies
• Support inventory counts and related accounting activities
• Assist with standard cost and variance reporting
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Assist with annual budget and forecast preparation
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Manufacturing or product-based accounting experience preferred
• Understanding of inventory and cost accounting is a strong plus
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with an ERP system
• Solid understanding of debits, credits, and reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills