Staff Accountant II
Company: Wholesale Plant Nursery
Location: San Marcos, CA 92069
Salary: $64,237.82 - $80,000.00 a year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-07-20
About this role
United Plant Growers is a house plant grower and distributor servicing garden centers throughout the western United States. We are searching for dedicated individuals who enjoy a fast-paced environment and are looking to grow with our company.
We are adding a Staff Accountant II to our Accounting Team. The Staff Accountant II provides direct support and assistance to the Controller and is responsible for day-to-day accounting functions, month-end close and required reporting.
Primary Duties:
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and assist with monthly close processes
- Assist with preparation of monthly financial reporting and inter-company reconciliations.
- Post cash transactions and prepare cash forecast for management to review weekly; reconcile bank accounts monthly.
- Perform credit card reconciliations and apply payments via bank deposits.
- Maintain prepaid transactions and balances.
- Manage all fixed asset details from, requests, approvals, capitalization, disposal and monthly depreciation.
- Post payroll entries to the GL.
- Manage lease and rent schedules.
- Assist in inventory cost, variance analysis and reporting.
- Assist with Accounts Payable projects as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3+ years’ relevant experience or equivalent combination.
- Experience working in a mid-market ERP system; Dynamics BC a plus.
- Proficient computer skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to learn new software programs.
- Must be highly proficient in Excel, with a proven ability to construct dynamic Pivot Tables and apply advanced formulas, such as XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, etc., to reconcile sub-ledgers and analyze monthly variances
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $80,000 annually
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance...