Staff Accountant

Talentify; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance (employee & dependents)

Short/long-term disability

HSA (Health Spending Account)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation & Sick Leave

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Staff Accountant in Poway, CA to support general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting. This on-site role offers exposure to fixed asset accounting, reconciliations, and audits within a collaborative finance team.

The position is contract-to-hire with pay range $28.85–$38.46 per hour. Benefits and eligibility apply; ideal for professionals with 2+ years of accounting experience and a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, including cash and credit card accounts.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and accruals to support accurate financial reporting.
• Manage fixed asset additions, retirements, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization.
• Support sales tax registrations, filings, and reconciliations.
• Review AR aging and assist with AP-related activities as needed.
• Respond to audit requests and prepare supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial data and contribute to process improvements and accounting best practices.
• Partner with customers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve accounting-related matters.
• Support special projects and ad hoc accounting analyses.

Skills

GL accounting

Month-end close

Accruals

Fixed assets

Depreciation & amortization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Seeking Staff Accountant

Join a leading company in the fitness equipment manufacturing industry and play a key role in supporting the financial operations of a growing organization. This Staff Accountant position is ideal for an accounting professional looking to build on their experience in a dynamic, product-driven environment where accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued. You'll have the opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of accounting, gain exposure to month-end processes and financial reporting, and make a direct impact on the organization's success while working alongside an experienced finance team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or other related field of study
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience preparing accruals and ensuring accurate expense recognition.
• Knowledge of fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and amortization.
• Intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, including cash and credit card accounts.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and accruals to support accurate financial reporting.
• Manage fixed asset additions, retirements, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization.
• Support sales tax registrations, filings, and reconciliations.
• Review AR aging and assist with AP-related activities as needed.
• Respond to audit requests and prepare supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial data and contribute to process improvements and accounting best practices.
• Partner with customers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve accounting-related matters.
• Support special projects and ad hoc accounting analyses.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $38.46/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.