Staff Accountant

Description

A growing Carlsbad organization is looking for a Staff Accountant to support its corporate accounting function. This is a well-rounded opportunity for an accountant who wants exposure to the full monthly close process and the opportunity to work alongside Finance, Operations, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations

• Assist with month-end and year-end close

• Maintain general ledger accounts

• Reconcile bank, credit card, prepaid, accrual, and other balance sheet accounts

• Prepare recurring accounting schedules

• Review transactions for proper coding and classification

• Assist with AP and AR oversight and issue resolution

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports

• Research unusual account activity and discrepancies

• Assist with fixed asset accounting

• Support intercompany transactions and reconciliations

• Assist with expense and budget-to-actual analysis

• Prepare documentation for audits and tax filings

• Maintain organized supporting documentation

• Assist with process improvements and accounting projects

• Partner with other departments to resolve accounting questions

Requirements

• 2–4 years of staff accounting or general accounting experience

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

• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting

• Experience with month-end close

• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and lookups

• Experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, or another ERP

• Strong reconciliation skills

• Excellent organization and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and meet close deadlines

• Strong communication skills

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