Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a non-profit organization in San Diego, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for Staff Accountant who can manage core close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and help ensure compliance with funding and reporting requirements. The role will contribute to financial reporting, expense analysis, and the ongoing strength of accounting operations in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting tasks, including reconciliations, journal postings, account adjustments, depreciation calculations, lease-related entries, and preparation of financial reporting packages.

• Produce financial statements, cash flow reporting, and budget-to-actual reviews to support informed decision-making and accurate oversight of organizational performance.

• Prepare required financial and technical submissions for federal, state, and local agencies in accordance with applicable reporting standards and deadlines.

• Review restricted funding activity to confirm personnel and operating expenses are charged appropriately and remain compliant with grant and agency requirements.

• Record and monitor accounting activity within financial systems, generate reporting as needed, and track general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness.

• Strengthen day-to-day accounting processes by supporting internal control practices and identifying opportunities to improve reporting consistency and efficiency.

• Assist with fixed asset accounting and related expense tracking to maintain accurate records across the organization.

• Partner with colleagues across departments to clarify financial information, resolve issues, and support ongoing accounting needs as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of accounting experience, with hands-on responsibility for general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience in non-profit and government-related accounting environments, including compliance with restricted funds or grant-based reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, along with experience using financial systems such as NetSuite or similar enterprise accounting platforms.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Ability to communicate financial topics clearly and concisely to a range of audiences.
• Capable of following written and verbal instructions while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teams inside and outside the immediate functional area.

Compensation

$33.25-$38.50 Hourly

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