Staff Accountant - Manufacturing

Ready to move beyond transactional accounting?

A growing manufacturing company in North County San Diego is looking for a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a few years of accounting experience and wants more ownership over the month-end process, reconciliations, and financial reporting. You'll work closely with the Controller and Operations team, giving you visibility into both the accounting and business side of the organization.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close
• Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
• Assist with AP and AR as needed
• Prepare monthly financial reports
• Analyze account activity and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain prepaid, accrual, and fixed asset schedules
• Assist with inventory and cost accounting
• Support annual audits and year-end close
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, and financial statements
• Solid Excel skills
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system
• Manufacturing, distribution, or inventory accounting experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Compensation

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