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We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records for our San Diego, California team. This role combines core accounting responsibilities across payables, receivables, banking, and month-end close with hands-on involvement in cost accounting and reporting. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while providing dependable support to both finance and general office functions.
Job Responsibility:
Manage full-cycle accounts payable activities, including invoice review, vendor documentation maintenance, 1099 support, employee expense processing, and timely payment distribution
Oversee accounts receivable tasks by preparing customer invoices, following up on outstanding balances, supporting credit evaluations, and addressing billing-related questions
Reconcile daily banking activity, record cash transactions in the accounting system, verify the validity of disbursements, and assist with deposits and card-related transactions
Prepare journal entries, maintain account reconciliations, and support month-end close activities to ensure financial statements are complete and accurate
Analyze accounting records for discrepancies, research unusual items, and implement corrections to preserve data integrity across the general ledger
Contribute to cost accounting processes by monitoring inventory-related transactions, supporting standard costing updates, reviewing variances, and assisting with margin and project reporting
Participate in physical inventory efforts and help maintain accurate records for bills of material, labor allocation, and overhead application
Support audit and tax preparation by assembling schedules, providing requested documentation, and gathering financial data for year-end and other compliance needs
Maintain organized electronic records, uphold document retention standards, and assist with internal control updates, routine reporting, and confidential file management
Provide occasional office support such as handling incoming calls, coordinating mail and meeting spaces, and working with service vendors to keep daily operations running smoothly
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent, with three to five years of accounting experience in a biotech or manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and journal entry preparation
Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliation and financial analysis
Understanding of cost accounting principles, including inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
Familiarity with sales tax requirements and related transactional accounting practices
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word
Ability to write clear routine correspondence and reports while handling sensitive financial information with discretion
Nice to have:
College-level accounting coursework and experience with accounting software are considered advantageous
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance