<p><strong>This is the kind of Senior Accountant role that can actually move your career forward.</strong></p><p>A well-established North County organization is looking for a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join its accounting team and take ownership of complex accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>This position is designed for someone who has mastered the fundamentals of accounting and is ready for <strong>more ownership, more visibility, and more exposure to the business</strong>.</p><p>You'll work closely with the Controller and accounting leadership while becoming a key resource for financial reporting and accounting projects. This is a particularly strong opportunity for someone who eventually wants to move into an <strong>Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller</strong> position.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll be responsible for:</strong></p><ul><li>Own assigned portions of the monthly and quarterly close process.</li><li>Prepare and review complex journal entries and account reconciliations.</li><li>Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual transactions.</li><li>Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Analyze income statement and balance sheet activity.</li><li>Assist with audit schedules and respond to auditor requests.</li><li>Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities.</li><li>Prepare recurring management reports and financial analysis.</li><li>Identify accounting discrepancies and recommend corrective action.</li><li>Help improve accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls.</li><li>Participate in system implementations, process improvements, and special accounting projects.</li><li>Serve as a resource for junior accounting staff and assist with training when needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a legal organization in La Jolla, California. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting needs, and ensuring accounting activities are completed with precision and timeliness. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment when handling sensitive financial matters, and the ability to work effectively across accounting and administrative teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, maintaining prepaid and fixed asset schedules, and completing reconciliations within established deadlines.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity by preserving data accuracy, investigating variances, correcting discrepancies, and contributing to the preparation of financial statements and account analysis.<br>• Manage trust and client fund accounting, including transaction processing and monthly three-way reconciliations in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards.<br>• Support both payables and receivables functions by reviewing invoices, processing expense reimbursements, assisting with billing activity, applying cash receipts, and following up on outstanding balances.<br>• Reconcile bank, payroll, and credit card accounts on a recurring basis and resolve outstanding items to keep records current and accurate.<br>• Prepare financial schedules and ad hoc reports for leadership, external auditors, and tax advisors, while also assisting with forecasting and budget-related analysis.<br>• Organize and provide documentation needed for audits, tax preparation, insurance reviews, and other external compliance requests.<br>• Help strengthen accounting operations by following internal controls, identifying workflow improvements, and supporting automation where appropriate.<br>• Partner with accounting staff, attorneys, and administrative personnel to answer financial questions and offer guidance to less experienced team members as needed.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a non-profit organization in San Diego, California through a Contract engagement expected to last approximately 90 days. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, managing fund-based accounting activity, and helping the organization navigate year-end priorities in a government-funded environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to work onsite four days per week while partnering closely with finance operations and organizational stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead month-end close activities, ensuring timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger reviews.<br>• Oversee daily accounting operations and provide direction to a small finance team that includes staff accountants, a finance specialist, and accounts payable support.<br>• Maintain accurate accounting for restricted and unrestricted funding sources, with careful attention to compliance requirements tied to government-supported programs.<br>• Prepare and review account reconciliations and bank reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and strengthen financial accuracy.<br>• Support fiscal year-end activities for the June 30 close, including reporting preparation and review of key balances.<br>• Use Abila MIP and related finance systems to manage accounting records, reporting workflows, and budget-related financial information.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to monitor fund activity, expenses, and financial performance across programs and departments.<br>• Contribute to finance process continuity during a transitional period by helping maintain stable accounting operations and documentation.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented junior Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Poway, California. This contract-to-permanent position is a strong fit for someone early in their accounting career who enjoys balancing accounts receivable priorities with broader accounting support. The role will contribute to daily transaction accuracy, month-end activities, and collaborative problem-solving across customer and vendor accounts.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the accounts receivable cycle by creating customer invoices, recording incoming payments, and keeping account balances current and accurate.</p><p>• Review outstanding balances, help follow up on past-due accounts, and investigate payment issues to support timely collections.</p><p>• Reconcile customer ledgers, resolve billing variances, and prepare credit adjustments when needed.</p><p>• Support period-end close tasks related to receivables and assist in maintaining reliable financial records.</p><p>• Enter vendor invoices, compare billing documents with purchase orders and receiving records, and help address discrepancies before processing.</p><p>• Assist with weekly accounts payable disbursements, maintain vendor information, and provide additional support during busy invoice periods.</p><p>• Prepare assigned journal entries and account reconciliations while keeping accounting files organized and audit-ready.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities, create reports in Excel, and provide general accounting assistance as business needs evolve</p>