Posted 01/06/2026
Job Number: 15192

Staff Accountant

San Diego, CA Hybrid

Industry:  Government

Job Category: Accounting

Job Type:  Direct Hire

Salary:  $85,000 - $100,000/Annually

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Job Description

A mission-driven consulting firm is hiring a Staff Accountant to join its growing San Diego finance team and play a hands-on role in the day-to-day accounting operations of a fast-scaling government contractor. This position supports month-end close, AP/AR, budgeting, and financial reporting while working closely with a collaborative, coach-style Controller who values accuracy, initiative, and teamwork. This is a hybrid role designed for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow alongside a stable, high-performing team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong GAAP fundamentals, excellent attention to detail, and a positive, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset. This team works hard, supports each other, and values people who take ownership and communicate well.

Salary Range: $85,000 – $100,000 / Year DOE

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

  • Assist with month-end and year-end close, helping shorten close timelines
  • Process approximately 30 – 40 AP invoices and 15 AR invoices weekly
  • Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy across financial statements
  • Track budgets and ensure invoices align with contracts and cost allocations
  • Support forecasting and basic financial analysis
  • Maintain GAAP compliance across accounting activities
  • Assist with audits and respond to urgent deadlines with precision
  • Use Excel extensively for reconciliations and reporting (formulas required)
  • Cross-train across accounting functions to expand your skill set
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls

Staff Accountant Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business
  • 2 – 3+ years of AP/AR and GAAP accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of debits, credits, reconciliations, and financial statements
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Unanet ERP experience highly preferred
  • Government contracting or GovCon experience preferred
  • Detail-oriented, polished, and professional communicator
  • Proactive, accountable, and comfortable asking questions
  • Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Benefits:

  • Flexible PTO policy
  • 401(k) with employer match after two months
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 11 paid federal holidays
  • $1,000 annual allowance for career and personal development
  • Employer-paid short-term disability; optional long-term disability
  • ClassPass credits for fitness and wellness

This role is ideal for a San Diego–based accountant who wants stability, growth, and real responsibility. Someone eager to learn, willing to lean in, and ready to be a true contributor on a close-knit finance team. If that sounds like you, apply now! #LI-AM1

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