Staff Accountant

Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is hiring a Staff Accountant at our Miramar location. This full-time, benefited role supports general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, financial reporting, fixed assets, grant compliance, and month-end close in a nonprofit environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of nonprofit or grant accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, nonprofit preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end close entries, including adjusting and accruals.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Manage grant accounting and cost reimbursement claims.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Review accounts payable coding and vendor reconciliation.
• Assist with audit schedules and external audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Auditing support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant

The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is currently hiring a full-time, salaried and benefited Staff Accountant at our Miramar location.

About the San Diego Food Bank

Established in 1977, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is a critical component to the welfare of San Diego County, providing nutritious food to people in need, advocating for the hungry and educating the public about hunger-related issues. For more information about the organization, please visit www.sandiegofoodbank.org.

Our Mission

The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank Chapter provide nutritious food to people in need, advocate for the hungry, and educate the public about hunger-related issues.

Did you know?

• The San Diego Food Bank is the largest hunger relief organization in the county, feeding over 400,000 people every month in partnership with more than450 nonprofit co mmunity partners.
• We are the fourth largest independent food bank in the country.
• We distributed 52 million pounds of food in 2025; more than 48% of that food being fresh produce.
• We have a Four-Star rating on Charity Navigator.

We are committed to innovation and sustainability to reduce our impact on the environment. We have 1,400 solar panels, we are LEED v4 Gold Certified, we have a 3,600 sq. ft composting and recycling center that houses our recycling and composting machine and received the 2020 Business Waste Reduction & Recycling award.

Position Purpose

The Staff Accountant supports the Accounting Manager in the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization. This position performs professional accounting work involving general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, audit support, and month-end close activities. The Staff Accountant demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Primary Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position. All duties are expected to be performed in accordance with existing company policy and procedure. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Ledger & Month End Close

• Prepare month-end and year-end journal entries, including adjusting and accrual entries.
• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts and cash accounts monthly and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and timely general ledger records.
• Assist with monthly and annual close processes.
• Research accounting issues and prepare supporting analyses.
• Prepare recurring schedules and workpapers to support financial statement preparation.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Analyze account activity and identify unusual trends or variances.
• Prepare reports and analyses for management review.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support preparation of Finance Committee and Board financial reports.

Government Claims and Grants

• Manages claims process by preparing and facilitating submittal of monthly/quarterly cost reimbursement claims.
• Corresponds with external and third-party agencies.
• Maintains documentation supporting grant expenditures and all reporting requirements.
• Provide financial information and supporting schedules required for grant reporting.
• Assist with reconciliation of restricted fund balances.
• Collaborate with the Grant Accounting Manager to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.

Fixed Assets

• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Record additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation entries.

Accounts Payable

• Review coding and supporting documentation for accounts payable transactions.
• Verify invoices are accurately recorded and charged to appropriate accounts.
• Assist with vendor reconciliation and issue resolution.
• Assist with monitoring organizational cash balances.

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

• Assist external auditors during annual audits and other examinations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational accounting policies and procedures.
• Support implementation and documentation of accounting internal controls.

System Administration & Process Improvement

• Support the maintenance and optimization of NetSuite and related financial systems.
• Assist with implementation, testing, and validation of system enhancements and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities for automation and increased operational efficiency.
• Maintain accounting procedures and process documentation.
• Participate in special projects and system initiatives as assigned.

Other Duties

• Participate in departmental cross-training initiatives.
• Provide backup support to other accounting functions as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. This individual must be detail oriented, have exceptional written communication and proofreading skills, a high level of personal integrity and confidentiality, and must be able to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently. Someone who is a self-starter that enjoys working as part of a team but is comfortable seeking out answers and taking initiative to solve problems and takes advantage of opportunities.

Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Nonprofit, government grant, or fund accounting experience preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience with a preference for nonprofit accounting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial accounting.
• Nonprofit accounting principles preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with advanced knowledge in Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite.
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit procedures.

Ability to:

• Work well in a fast-paced environment, utilizing initiative, good judgment, flexibility and high energy.
• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment with areas of responsibility.
• Work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Improve and streamline accounting processes.
• Prepare clear, accurate and concise records and reports.
• Organize research and maintain complex and extensive office files.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Use tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and concerned individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality in work, exercising good judgment and discretion at all times.
• Problem solve independently and using analytical and reasoning skills.

Licenses, Certificates, Special Requirements

• Familiarity with grant compliance, reporting requirements and fund accounting principles is highly desirable.

Compensation

This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly, benefited position.

• A market-level competitive salary is between $70,000- $85,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• The compensation package includes a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including: 403(b) plan with 200% employer matching; excellent health care coverage with free employee medical, dental and vision plans; company paid term life insurance; and a generous accrual of paid vacation and sick leave.

Work Schedule

• Typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

This is a non-management position.

This is a regular full-time position.