Staff Accountant II

Vaco Recruiter Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Nonprofit Organization in San Diego is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage general ledger, perform reconciliations, and prepare journal entries under GAAP. You will participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, review contracts, support audits, and collaborate with Finance to strengthen internal controls.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; equivalent combinations may be considered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; equivalent combinations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial transactions and perform detailed reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Prepare accurate journal entries and schedules in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Maintain schedules for assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses for accurate reporting.
• Review contracts to determine accounting treatment and financial statement impact.
• Reconcile and maintain subledgers with complete supporting documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests with required documentation.
• Collaborate with Finance to research accounting matters and support initiatives.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for timely reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Coordinate assigned accounting projects and audit activities to meet deadlines.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Journal entries

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Title: Staff Accountant
Company: Nonprofit Organization
Compensation: $35-37/hr (DOE)

Job Description:

• Analyze financial transactions and perform detailed reconciliations of general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare accurate journal entries and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Maintain schedules related to assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses to support accurate financial reporting.
• Review contracts and agreements to determine appropriate accounting treatment and financial statement impact.
• Reconcile and maintain subledgers while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing and providing required documentation.
• Partner with Finance colleagues and internal stakeholders to research accounting matters and support organizational initiatives.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes, streamline reporting, and strengthen internal controls.
• Provide guidance and knowledge-sharing support to less experienced accounting team members.
• Assist in coordinating assigned accounting projects, audit activities, and operational accounting processes to ensure deadlines are met.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience working with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.