Staff Accountant - Hybrid

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a real estate development organization in San Diego, California. This is a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent for an accounting specialist who enjoys managing complex financial activity across multiple entities and funding sources. The role offers a hybrid schedule and will support core accounting operations, financial reporting, grant-related tracking, and month-end close activities in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including cash activity, receivables, invoicing, collections, bank reconciliations, fixed asset tracking, and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare recurring financial statements, supporting schedules, and internal reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Monitor grant and fund activity by recording expenses against approved budgets, tracking funding utilization, and preparing reimbursement requests with complete documentation.
• Oversee contract and project billing by reviewing agreement terms, maintaining balance tracking, and following up on outstanding amounts.
• Analyze revenue recognition activity, including billed and unbilled amounts, and record entries accurately based on supporting transactions.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigate variances, and propose corrective adjustments when needed.
• Contribute to annual budgeting efforts, year-end close tasks, and audit preparation by assembling schedules and responding to documentation requests.
• Support distribution reporting and provide accounting assistance to property management-related entities and accounts payable operations as business needs require.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Background in nonprofit, fund, or grant accounting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger activity, and journal entry preparation.
• Experience with grant billing, reimbursement processes, and compliance requirements is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple entities, deadlines, contracts, and funding sources with accuracy.
• Proficiency with accounting systems such as fund accounting platforms or Sage 100 is strongly preferred.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently while partnering with management, auditors, and operational teams.

Compensation

$32.00-$40.00 Hourly

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