Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in San Diego, California on a Contract basis. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations while helping maintain accurate financial records and tax-related reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, a solid understanding of journal entries, and hands-on knowledge of corporate and sales tax processes.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate monthly and periodic financial reporting.
• Maintain general ledger activity, review account balances, and investigate discrepancies to ensure clean financial records.
• Assist with corporate tax filings and supporting schedules, ensuring documentation is complete and deadlines are met.
• Support sales tax reporting by gathering transaction data, validating calculations, and coordinating timely submissions.
• Reconcile accounts and analyze financial information to identify variances and resolve outstanding items.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to organize accounting documentation and respond to reporting-related requests.
• Contribute to month-end close activities by completing assigned tasks and helping improve accuracy across accounting processes.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and journal entry preparation.
• Familiarity with corporate tax concepts, including support for corporate tax return preparation.
• Experience handling sales tax reporting or related compliance activities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review financial data for accuracy and completeness.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reconciliations and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a Contract assignment environment.

Compensation

$30.40-$35.20 Hourly

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