Accountant (Jr. - Mid)

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 43,394 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits

Health Savings Account

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Certification and training opportunities

Job summary

A leading advanced technology organization is seeking a General Accountant in San Diego, CA. This position offers hands-on accounting support with responsibilities including managing accounts payable, receivable, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience and strong attention to detail. Contract type with potential to convert to full-time. Competitive compensation based on experience is offered, along with a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related functions.
• Exceptional ability to manage high-volume transactional work.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and investigate discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record accruals and journal entries for accurate expense recognition.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable transactional workflows.
• Support monthly close activities including transaction reconciliation.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage invoice backlogs

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience with Deltek Costpoint

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Yoh has an exciting, contract-to-hire opportunity for a General Accountant supporting a leading advanced technology organization in San Diego, CA. This role will provide hands‑on accounting support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, accruals, and period‑end close activities. The position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage invoice backlogs, and a proactive approach to maintaining accurate financial records in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate brings 2–3 years of accounting experience and is motivated to take ownership of transactional processes while supporting a growing finance function.

Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite) Type: Contract, potential to convert FTE Compensation: $35–$40/hr; flexible, DOE Industry: Advanced Technology / Defense Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizens (ITAR/CUI restrictions)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record accruals and journal entries to ensure accurate expense recognition and period‑end reporting.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactional workflows, including backlog invoice processing.
• Schedule, process, and reconcile invoice payments.
• Support monthly close activities, including transaction reconciliation, variance review, and ledger maintenance.
• Process, verify, and reconcile employee expense claims.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records, documentation, and supporting schedules.
• Collaborate closely with U.S.-based finance team members and cross‑functional partners to resolve issues and meet deadlines.
• Assist with general ledger tasks and provide broader accounting support as needed in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related transactional accounting roles.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, journal entries, and month‑end close processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with standard accounting or ERP systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage high‑volume transactional work.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks, investigate discrepancies, and escalated issues appropriately.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment with competing priorities.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Preferred Education & Experience Guidelines

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint strongly preferred.
• CPA or CPA‑track is a plus, but not required.

Estimated Min Rate: $31.50 Estimated Max Rate: $45.00

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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