Staff Accountant

Ledgent; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer paid medical/dental/vision benefits

401K

Company sponsored lunch

Monthly wellness reimbursement

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a detailed-oriented Staff Accountant to join their San Diego team. You will provide support for various accounting tasks including handling financial records, preparing reports, and reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Excel proficiency and the ability to multitask in a hybrid work environment are essential. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, 401K, and office lunch days.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proven experience in accounts payable and receivable.
• Familiarity with financial reports and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department.
• Prepare bank deposits and general ledger postings.
• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner.
• Adapt to changing processes and update documentation for efficiency.

Skills

Accounting procedures

Excel proficiency

Data entry skills

Attention to detail

Education

4-year college degree in Accounting

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and well-organized Staff Accountant to perform a variety of accounting and financial tasks to join our team in our San Diego office.

Staff Accountant responsibilities include keeping financial records updated, assist in preparing various financial reports supporting schedules and reconciling bank statements. You will also be responsible for data entry including accounts payable and receivable, disbursements, expense vouchers and receipts. A successful accounting clerk should be familiar with all accounting procedures and have strong analytical skills.

Must be able to multitask and thrive working in a fast paced environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
• Adapt to changing process environments while updating accounting and documentation to be more efficient to include entering key data of financial transactions including AP, AR and other related items
• Monthly entry and review of company employee expenses
• Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
• Assist to organize Internal Controls processes and SOX Compliance

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience highlighting areas of AP, AR, expense processes, and other relevant areas
• Familiarity with basic accounting procedures
• Competency in Excel including Pivot tables, LOOKUPS, and other key functions
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Data entry and word processing skills
• Well organized, detail-oriented and ability to multitask a must
• 1-2 years relevant experience
• 4-year college degree with Accounting background (required)
• Desire to develop career and move into more challenging role

This is a hybrid position where you will work at our Corporate San Diego Headquarters, located in beautiful Liberty Station, Tuesday-Thursday. 100% Employer paid medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K, company sponsored lunch in office days and monthly wellness reimbursement are just some of the valuable benefits and perks offered. Salary range $65k-$80K depending on experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.