Staff Accountant

LHH; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

CPA Assistance and ContinuingEducation

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Job summary

LHH is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in San Diego to join our growing accounting team. This role supports general ledger activities, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. On-site and hybrid opportunities are available to fit your work style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances or reconciling items.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and support the preparation of financial statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Analyze financial results and assist with variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Participate in the preparation of financial reports and management reporting packages.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to ensure accurate financial information and proper accounting treatment.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Support special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc reporting requests as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel Pivot Tables

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage Intacct

Workday

Job description

Location: San Diego, California (on-site and hybrid roles available)

Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join its growing accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting general ledger activities, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and ongoing accounting operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with a strong foundation in GAAP, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced business environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to expand their technical accounting expertise, gain exposure to multiple areas of the accounting function, and contribute to process improvements within a collaborative finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances or reconciling items.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and support the preparation of financial statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Analyze financial results and assist with variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Participate in the preparation of financial reports and management reporting packages.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to ensure accurate financial information and proper accounting treatment.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Support special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc reporting requests as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience.
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA licensure.
• Experience with financial statement preparation.
• Exposure to multi-entity or multi-location accounting environments.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, or process improvement initiatives.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• CPA Assistance and Continuing Education Support
• Hybrid Work Flexibility

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, and local law.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers