Staff Accountant

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Staff Accountant to support our accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial records. The Staff Accountant will handle general accounting duties including journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close and financial reporting, and will assist with audits and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for routine and adjusting transactions.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, and income statement accounts).
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close process.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Prepare supporting schedules for financial statements.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Assist with tax filings, including sales tax, property tax, or income tax support.
• Identify process improvements and assist with implementation.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional manner.
• Ability to always maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism under pressure.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and background check.
• Computer literate, including proficiency with accounting software, spreadsheet applications, and word processors (experience with Microsoft Dynamics is helpful).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or additional relevant job experience.
• Dynamics Great Plains experience.
• Knowledge of IFRS, focusing on Revenue Recognition.

Physical Requirements

• No heavy lifting; nearly all work is done in a comfortable indoor facility.
• Job frequently requires sitting and handling objects with hands.
• Job occasionally requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Hearing requirements: Ability to hear people over the telephone and in person.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
• Occasional routine deadlines with usually sufficient lead time; work volume varies seasonally and predictably; some interruptions are present.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Employee discount program (e.g., San Diego Zoo, amusement parks, movies, indoor skydiving).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company-matched 401(k) plan.

Pay

$32-$35 per hour