Staff Accountant

Afinida Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Afinida Inc. in Escondido, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team in-office full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.

The role requires strong general accounting, tax preparation, payroll processing, and financial reporting experience. You will reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements, prepare journal entries, assist with month-end and year-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and support audits while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration is required.
• Five years or more of related experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant designation highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger and bank statements; prepare journal entries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Process payroll and payroll tax filings; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support audits with schedules and auditor requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Five years or more of related experience

CPA designation preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

NetSuite

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and dependable Staff Accountant to join our accounting team at our Escondido, CA office. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pmposition that requires working in person/in the office in Escondido, CA.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in general accounting, tax preparation, payroll processing, and financial reporting. This role is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records by reconciling general ledger accounts and bank statements, preparing journal entries, assisting with month-end and year-end close procedures, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest level of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Competencies:
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to ensure accuracy and timely processing;
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries; maintain accurate general ledger accounts and perform account reconciliations;
• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed;
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting;
• Prepare accurate financial statements, management reports, and other accounting reports, and communicate financial results to management;
• Analyze financial data and summarize financial performance, trends, and variances to support informed business decisions;
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections;
• Process payroll and ensure timely and accurate payroll tax filings, reporting, and regulatory compliance;
• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns, including payroll, sales and use, business, and other required tax filings;
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements;
• Maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations;
• Develop, document, and improve accounting procedures, business processes, and internal controls to enhance operational efficiency and safeguard company assets;
• Identify accounting discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency;
• Collaborate with the accounting team to improve financial procedures and support cross-functional initiatives;
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to management and other departments as needed;
• Participate in departmental planning, budgeting, forecasting, and goal-setting activities;
• Perform additional accounting, financial, and administrative duties as assigned;
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and relationship-building skills;
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related business software;
• Experience using accounting software, including QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, and other ERP systems;
• Experience preparing business and payroll tax filings;
• Hands-on experience processing payroll accurately and efficiently;
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills;
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently;
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the confidentiality of company and client information;
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required;
• Five years or more of related experience required;
• Certified Public Accountant designation highly preferred;
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work;
• Light to moderate lifting may be required;
• Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate;
• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic);
• Ability to work in a confined area;
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

Salary Range

• $74,000 - $77,000 annually
  

Disclaimer:

This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the position or role, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additionally, responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the employee in this role might differ from those outlined in the Job Description and other duties may be assigned on a permanent or temporary basis based on business needs.