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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