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Staff Accountant

United States, San Diego · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger activity, and journal entry preparation
  • Ability to manage multiple entities, deadlines, contracts, and funding sources with accuracy
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently while partnering with management, auditors, and operational teams

Nice to have

  • Background in nonprofit, fund, or grant accounting
  • Experience with grant billing, reimbursement processes, and compliance requirements
  • Proficiency with accounting systems such as fund accounting platforms or Sage 100

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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