Public company accounting experience is essential.
Hands-on expertise in journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
Knowledge of internal controls and established accounting procedures.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with a focus on problem-solving.
Effective communication and collaboration skills within a small team.
Responsibilities
Prepare month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies.
Maintain customer settlement schedules and reconcile related accounts.
Record and reconcile payroll and employee benefits accruals.
Manage deferred revenue schedules and warranty-related balances.
Prepare inventory adjustments, including reserves and capitalized labor.
Develop audit schedules and respond to auditor requests.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
Benefits
Collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth.
Hands-on ownership of month-end accounting processes.
Engagement in diverse accounting projects as business needs evolve.
Full Job Description
\nSenior Staff Accountant \n \nAbout the Opportunity: \nWe are partnering with an established technology company in San Diego seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join its collaborative accounting team. This direct hire opportunity offers hands-on ownership of month-end accounting, and room to grow. The ideal candidate brings public-company accounting experience and enjoys solving problems, improving workflows, and taking ownership of assigned responsibilities. \n \nLocation: San Diego, CA \n \nSalary Range: $80,000-$95,000 \n Please note this figure is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience. \n \nResponsibilities:\n
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Prepare month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.\n\t
Maintain customer settlement schedules, calculate amounts payable to customers, and reconcile related accounts.\n\t
Record and reconcile payroll and employee benefits accruals.\n\t
Maintain deferred revenue schedules and account for warranty-related balances and activity.\n\t
Prepare inventory adjustments, including reserves and capitalized labor and overhead.\n\t
Develop audit schedules and supporting documentation and respond to auditor requests.\n\t
Follow established internal controls, update process documentation, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and automation.\n\t
Support accounting projects and collaborate with colleagues as business needs evolve.\n
\nQualifications:\n\n
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Accounting experience within a publicly traded company or a subsidiary of a publicly traded company is required.\n\t
Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals and supporting month-end close.\n\t
Familiarity with internal controls and experience following established accounting procedures.\n\t
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with reliable follow-through.\n\t
Ability to communicate clearly, collaborate across a small team, and adapt to evolving processes.\n
