Staff Accountant

Ibarra, Carrillo & Soto, APC; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Travel reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

IBARRA CARRILLO SOTO CPAs + ADVISORS [ICS] is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage broad accounting functions, ensure data integrity, and support financial reporting in a public accounting setting.

You will perform reconciliations, assist with month-end close, and help maintain tax-ready financials while working closely with partners. QuickBooks and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience: min 3 years
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or PeopleSoft
• Double-entry bookkeeping knowledge
• Experience with financial statement prep and reconciliations
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Clear communication and collaborative mindset
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed account reconciliations for general ledger accounts including bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end closing by reviewing data and preparing reports
• Maintain and update financial records using double-entry bookkeeping
• Close the books and deliver tax-ready financials
• Record transactions and adjusting entries with proper classification
• Maintain vendor records and 1099/W-9 compliance
• Handle sales tax and property tax returns

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Bilingual Spanish

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

PeopleSoft

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition assistance

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our CPA Firm. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing a broad spectrum of accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, and supporting the organization’s success. Your expertise will help drive informed decision-making through precise financial reporting, thorough account reconciliations, and adherence to firm and regulatory standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in public accounting with competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed account reconciliations for general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, credit card and loan reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes by reviewing financial data, preparing reports, and ensuring accuracy in financial report writing and interpretation maintain and update accounting software systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, or similar platforms; ensure data integrity across all systems. Quickbooks experience is necessary and any other would be optional.
• Contribute to process improvements by leveraging technical accounting knowledge and financial concepts to optimize workflows
• Maintain and update financial records using double entry bookkeeping methods
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data
• Conduct account analysis to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly
• Maintain vendor records and ensure 1099/W-9 compliance
• Close the books based on needs and deliver clean, tax-ready financials
• Build tax workpapers and review balance sheet accounts for accuracy
• Record transactions and adjusting entries with proper classification
• Maintain exceptional service to partner in charge and your book of business
• Be able to perform sales tax and property tax returns
• Sales tax preparation and submittals

Qualifications

• Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, PeopleSoft or similar platforms; experience with Microsoft Excel for advanced data analysis is essential. QuickBooks experience is a must.
• Public accounting experience of 3 years minimum
• Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles including debits & credits management.
• Experience with financial statement preparation, interpretation of financial reports, balance sheet reconciliation, bank reconciliation, and account analysis.
• Ability to perform detailed account reconciliation tasks accurately under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data for reporting purposes.
• Excellent communication skills for preparing clear financial reports and collaborating across teams.
• Please be attentive, organized, problem solver, and proactive
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus not a must

About US

IBARRA CARRILLO SOTO CPAs + ADVISORS [ICS] is a professional services firm that has served regional clients that operate nationally and internationally since 1977. We are engaged in international income tax preparation, accounting, financial planning and advisory to corporations and individual taxpayers who are involved in cross-border transactions. The firm was endowed by its founders with an enduring commitment to both its clients and the community it serves.