Accountant

Accounting Fresh; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Fresh in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant with strong client communication to maintain accurate records for diverse clients.

You'll handle transactions, reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll support, and monthly reporting, using QuickBooks Online and Excel. A degree in accounting and 1+ year of bookkeeping experience are preferred; you’ll collaborate with a licensed CPA and grow with a fast-growing firm.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or related field is preferred.
• 1+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent, responsive client service.
• Communicate with clients regularly by phone and email.
• Categorize and reconcile bank and credit card transactions.
• Enter and process bills and ensure timely payments.
• Assist with QuickBooks Online setup, clean-up, and catch-ups.
• Prepare draft financial statements and basic management reports.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, payroll and sales tax filings.

Skills

Growth mindset

Communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Team-player

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Work Location: In Office in Carlsbad, CA

About Accounting Fresh

We're a local CPA firm based in Carlsbad, California, specializing in bookkeeping and accounting for small business owners.

Our mission is to make accounting feel fresh, simple, and transparent. We pride ourselves on being responsive, reliable, and efficient, while truly caring about our clients' success.

At the same time, we believe in having fun and keeping things balanced - you'll often find our team out for a golf day or catching waves during a surf break. We work hard, deliver exceptional results, and enjoy what we do every step of the way.

Job Summary

We're looking for a talented and detail-oriented Accountant with excellent client communication skills to join our growing team at Accounting Fresh. You'll maintain accurate, organized financial records for clients across a range of industries.

Your day-to-day will include communicating with clients regularly by phone and email, categorizing transactions, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, entering and paying bills, assisting with QuickBooks Online (QBO) setups, cleanups, and catch-ups, and supporting monthly financial reporting.

If you're tech-savvy, confident talking with small business owners, responsive, reliable, proactive, and enjoy helping clients gain clarity and confidence in their finances - we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent, responsive client service (reply to emails within 24 hours)
• Communicate with clients regularly by phone and email
• Categorize and reconcile bank and credit card transactions
• Enter and process bills, ensuring timely payments once approved
• Assist with QuickBooks Online setup, clean-up, catch-up projects, and Chart of Accounts configuration
• Reconcile loan accounts and break out principal vs. interest payments
• Review owner draw and distribution accounts for accuracy
• Prepare draft financial statements and basic management reports
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Process payroll and prepare sales tax filings

Qualifications

• Coachable with a growth mindset and openness to feedback
• Highly responsive - you treat communication as a professional standard, not an afterthought
• Degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills
• Tech-savvy, self-motivated, and comfortable learning new tools
• Positive, team-player attitude

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Work directly with a licensed CPA who value mentorship and quality
• CPA exam support for candidates actively pursuing licensure
• Exposure to diverse industries - construction, service, hospitality, and more
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to grow with a fast-scaling firm