Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Poway, California in a contract capacity with permanent potential. This role supports core accounting operations and plays an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, completing close activities, and preparing timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, works well across multiple priorities, and is comfortable contributing in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage daily accounting transactions across payables and receivables, ensuring accurate entry, tracking, and follow-up.
- Complete bank and account reconciliations on a recurring basis to maintain accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Support monthly closing activities by preparing journal entries, updating the general ledger, and helping ensure deadlines are met.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and review supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Assist in compiling financial reports and statements by organizing data and verifying accounting information.
- Analyze account activity, identify unusual fluctuations, and research variances to support accurate reporting.
- Maintain organized accounting documentation and contribute to additional finance and accounting projects as business needs evolve.
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience with strong attention to detail.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Practical experience using Sage 300 in an accounting environment.
- Working knowledge of account reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger processes.
- Familiarity with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliation.
- Construction industry accounting experience is preferred.
- Strong Excel skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively and meet established deadlines.