Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a healthcare organization in San Diego, California and contribute to core accounting operations. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate general ledger activity, supporting timely month-end close, and helping ensure the integrity of financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in accounting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across recurring close tasks and special projects.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and other supporting schedules to facilitate an accurate and efficient monthly close process.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank activity, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner and maintaining clear documentation.
• Review profit and loss results, identify unusual fluctuations, and research underlying causes to support management reporting.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to help ensure financial records are complete, organized, and accurate.
• Contribute to financial analysis efforts by compiling data, evaluating trends, and assisting with reporting requests.
• Support ad hoc accounting assignments and special projects as business needs arise within the finance team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience, including hands-on work with general ledger activities and month-end close.
• Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with NetSuite is required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to organize, analyze, and validate financial data.
• Healthcare industry experience is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting.