Staff Accountant

Now hiring for a Staff Accountant – Direct Hire

Location: Vista, CA

Pay: $31.25-$40.00/hr (Depending on Experience)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, Onsite

Accountant Wanted. Precision Expected.

We’re looking for a Staff Accountant in Vista who knows accounting beyond the basics and takes ownership of the numbers. Solid work. Real responsibility.

A good fit for an accountant who values accuracy, structure, and getting it right.

Looking for Staff Accountant jobs in Vista where financial expertise helps organizations succeed? This opportunity lets you analyze financial information, maintain accurate accounting records, and support sound business decisions through reliable financial reporting and compliance.

Job Duties

• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining accurate general ledger records.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, including bank, balance sheet, and income statement accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial statements and management reporting.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Assist with sales tax, property tax, and other tax-related reporting requirements.
• Coordinate documentation and responses for internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, and financial controls.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounting department.
• Collaborate with leadership to support financial analysis, reporting, and business objectives.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains and advanced accounting software is a plus.

Experience Requirements

• 3-6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial analysis.
• Experience supporting audits, tax reporting, and accounting compliance initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with all levels of management.

Physical Capabilities

• Primarily office-based work requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 10 pounds.
• Strong visual and hearing abilities for reviewing financial data, reports, and communicating in person or by phone.
• Ability to manage deadlines and changing priorities in a professional office environment.

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)