Staff Accountant

About this role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and project-related financial activities in San Diego, California. This role blends core accounting work with construction-focused financial administration, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable managing payables, reconciliations, and project documentation. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate records, meet reporting deadlines, and provide dependable support across accounting and administrative functions.


Responsibilities:

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, entering payment data, preparing checks, and resolving billing issues with vendors.

• Coordinate annual 1099 preparation and ensure vendor tax documentation is maintained accurately and on time.

• Maintain organized vendor records and serve as a point of contact for payment questions, account updates, and related correspondence.

• Support construction accounting activities by preparing loan draw packages, processing change requests, monitoring project budgets, and tracking required notices, lien releases, and insurance documents.

• Reconcile bank statements each month and investigate variances to keep cash records accurate and current.

• Assist with audit preparation and help gather financial and compliance documentation for property-related reviews and due diligence requests.

• Update the general ledger, record journal entries, and prepare monthly financial reports along with supporting schedules for projects and subsidiaries.

• Provide administrative assistance as needed, including document filing, office support tasks, and handling materials or files weighing up to 30 pounds.

• Contribute to special projects and additional assignments that support the efficiency and continued success of the organization.

• Working knowledge of accounts payable processes and general accounting principles.

• Experience with journal entrie...