<p>A well-established organization in Valley Center is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support full-cycle accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both day-to-day accounting responsibilities and higher-level financial analysis within a stable, community-focused environment.</p><p>The Accountant will work closely with leadership to ensure financial accuracy, maintain strong internal controls, and support overall business operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES</u></strong></p><p>Accounting Operations</p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger</li><li>Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations</li><li>Support full month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation</li><li>Review and analyze financial data for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and external reporting requests</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed</li></ul>
<p>A well-established government agency is seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> for a <strong>5-month engagement</strong> to support year-end close and upcoming audit season. This role will play a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post <strong>journal entries</strong> (recurring and adjusting)</li><li>Perform <strong>general ledger reconciliations</strong> and account analysis</li><li>Manage <strong>accounts payable (AP)</strong> and <strong>accounts receivable (AR)</strong> processes</li><li>Execute <strong>bank reconciliations</strong> and daily account balancing</li><li>Support <strong>monthly and year-end close</strong> (approx. 2-month close cycle)</li><li>Prepare and analyze <strong>accruals</strong> (including <strong>manual and energy-related accruals</strong>)</li><li>Assist with <strong>audit preparation</strong> (audit season begins in September)</li><li>Maintain and verify financial data accuracy across systems</li><li>Build and analyze data using <strong>pivot tables and advanced Excel functions</strong></li><li>Convert/format financial documents (<strong>PDF to Word/Excel</strong>) as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>