Staff Accountant

Crown Point Systems; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer paid medical, dental, L/

Vision and FSA

401(k) Match

11 Paid Holidays

Bonus & employee rewards program

Training and Team building events

Excellent corporate culture

Job summary

Crown Point Systems, Inc. in San Diego seeks a Staff Accountant to support journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting for month-end close and forecasting in a DoD-focused environment.

You will collaborate with the accounting team and CFO on ad hoc projects, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required (or equivalent experience).
• 2 years of Staff Accountant experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and financial modeling.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Office 365, and SharePoint.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and adjusting entries.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports: balance sheets, income statements, cash flows.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations for data integrity.
• Maintain the general ledger and proper classification of accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes with schedules.
• Assist AP/AR functions and collections as needed.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare schedules for audits and respond to requests.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Deadline driven

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Job description

Crown Point Systems is a leading Information Technology (IT) and Audio Visual (A/V) Value Added Reseller and Systems Integration firm specializing in providing technical solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD). For over 15 years, we have delivered insightful cost-saving initiatives that help the government provide more capability back to the warfighter.

Position Title:

Staff Accountant

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing and recording journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and producing detailed financial reports. This role plays an essential part in the preparation and analysis of financial statements, supports the budgeting and forecasting process, and helps identify opportunities for financial efficiency. The Staff Accountant will also support month-end and year-end close, assist with audit requests, and partner with the accounting team and the CFO on ad hoc projects as needed.

Job Duties

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and adjusting entries
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accounts are properly classified and supported
• Support monthly and year-end close processes, including preparing close schedules and supporting documentation
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing and collections support as needed
• Assist in the budgeting process by providing financial data and analysis
• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and projections
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Monitor expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Assist with fixed asset tracking and depreciation schedules
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation
• Assist with compliance-related filings (e.g., sales tax, 1099s) as applicable
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations, if applicable
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen and understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
• Support other ad hoc projects and analyses as assigned by the CFO.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 2 years of Staff Accountant experience
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Ability and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment
• Strong mathematical, accounting, and analytical skills, with demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling functions), QuickBooks, Microsoft Office 365, and SharePoint
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional demeanor and strong customer service orientation
• Project based accounting experience
• Labor allocation journal entry experience
• Revenue recognition determination and tracking experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with government contract accounting
• Familiarity with financial forecasting and projections
• Experience supporting internal or external audits

Crown Point Systems offers to eligible employees:

• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits offered include vision and FSA.
• 401(k) Match
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Bonus & employee rewards program
• Training and Team building events
• Excellent corporate culture

This is a hybrid role based in San Diego, with three days on-site per week. Salary range: $70,000–$85,000 DOE.

Crown Point Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant of E-Verify.

All final candidates must pass an extensive background check.