We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in San Diego, California. This Contract to permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to manage essential financial operations, including payroll, billing, and vendor coordination, within a dynamic engineering firm. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and possess strong organizational and technical accounting skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle monthly billing for approximately 150–160 clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance using QuickBooks Desktop.<br>• Review contracts for detail-oriented services to verify billing accuracy and maintain compliance.<br>• Process semi-monthly payroll for exempt and non-exempt staff, including tax reporting and compliance.<br>• Prepare quarterly and annual federal and state payroll filings with precision.<br>• Oversee vendor payments weekly, managing disbursements and vendor relationships.<br>• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and credit cards.<br>• Administer the company’s retirement plan in coordination with external vendors.<br>• Support annual insurance renewals by providing financial forecasts and payroll data.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams, including technical staff and administrators, to streamline financial processes.<br>• Develop ad hoc financial tracking tools and spreadsheets using Excel.

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a services or engineering environment where attention to detail is valued.<br>• Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop for accounting and billing tasks.<br>• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and compliance reporting.<br>• Intermediate expertise in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.<br>• Familiarity with managing sales tax, journal entries, and general ledger activities.<br>• Exceptional organizational and communication skills to coordinate across departments.<br>• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.

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