Senior Accountant

Southland Industries; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal/

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in California seeks a Senior Accountant to manage financial recordkeeping, process transactions, reconcile accounts, and ensure GAAP and state/federal compliance while delivering high‑quality service to internal departments and external customers.

Responsibilities include processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll, researching discrepancies, correcting errors, supporting internal controls, and communicating findings clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Intermediate accounting knowledge
• Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to transfer knowledge to junior level staff
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc. required
• Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable or payroll
• Research and resolve difficult accounting discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
• Follow appropriate policies and procedures to ensure that Southland maintains compliance with all state and federal laws as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner. Provide individual instruction as needed to ensure users understand processes related to their financial transactions
• Assist in improvement and/or development of internal processes and procedures

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Power Point

MS Access

MS Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

The Accountant – Senior is responsible for Southland’s financial recordkeeping including recording financial transactions, managing accounts and account reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This position also provides a high level of customer service to both internal departments and external customers.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable or payroll
• Research and resolve difficult accounting discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
• Follow appropriate policies and procedures to ensure that Southland maintains compliance with all state and federal laws as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner. Provide individual instruction as needed to ensure users understand processes related to their financial transactions
• Assist in improvement and/or development of internal processes and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Intermediate accounting knowledge
• Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to transfer knowledge to junior level staff
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc. required
• Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&DD insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued,

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay

Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California this ranges from $99,427.00 - $117,504.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.