<p><strong>Ready to move beyond transactional accounting?</strong></p><p>A growing manufacturing company in <strong>North County San Diego</strong> is looking for a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a few years of accounting experience and wants more ownership over the month-end process, reconciliations, and financial reporting. You'll work closely with the Controller and Operations team, giving you visibility into both the accounting and business side of the organization.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close</li><li>Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with AP and AR as needed</li><li>Prepare monthly financial reports</li><li>Analyze account activity and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Maintain prepaid, accrual, and fixed asset schedules</li><li>Assist with inventory and cost accounting</li><li>Support annual audits and year-end close</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced tax specialist to lead client tax engagements and guide the daily execution of a growing tax practice in California. This role combines advanced technical tax work with team leadership, client advisory support, and oversight of quality and deadlines across a diverse portfolio. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of individual, corporate, partnership, and nonprofit taxation, along with the ability to strengthen processes and deliver thoughtful planning strategies that support client goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day work of the tax function, ensuring returns and related filings are completed accurately and submitted on schedule.<br>• Prepare and examine complex tax returns for individuals, businesses, and tax-exempt organizations, providing high-level technical review before final approval.<br>• Lead tax planning initiatives and modeling exercises that help clients make informed decisions and improve tax efficiency.<br>• Coach, mentor, and support tax staff and senior accountants by offering technical guidance, workload direction, and ongoing development feedback.<br>• Organize departmental priorities, manage seasonal deadlines, and coordinate scheduling to maintain consistent delivery during high-volume periods.<br>• Build and maintain strong client relationships by advising on tax matters, discussing planning opportunities, and identifying additional value-added services.<br>• Meet with clients virtually and in person to review returns, gather information, and discuss planning recommendations.<br>• Strengthen internal quality standards by refining review procedures, improving workflow practices, and promoting efficient tax preparation processes.<br>• Respond to tax notices, support audit-related matters, and communicate with taxing authorities to help resolve client issues.<br>• Track changes in tax legislation, interpret their impact, and share practical guidance with leadership, staff, and clients as appropriate.