Staff Accountant

Posted: Thursday, 15 January 2026
Valid Thru: Saturday, 14 February 2026
Index Requested on: 01/15/2026 19:48:53
Indexed on: 01/15/2026 19:48:53

Location: San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

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Description:

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Management
  • Record customer payments (checks, ACH, credit cards, and wire transfers) promptly and accurately.
  • Monitor customer accounts for delayed payments and follow up with collections efforts as needed.
  • Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities
  • Maintain detailed and accurate AR aging reports and reconcile customer accounts.
  • Investigate and resolve problems associated with customer short payments (deductions) and recover invalid deductions
  • Research and resolve payment discrepancies and customer inquiries.
  • Partner with sales and customer service teams to resolve billing or payment issues.
  • Prioritize collection activity to optimize days sales outstanding
  • Make recommendations on bad debt reserves, process customer refunds, and tax payments
  • Maintain customer files, which include analyzing and reviewing current credit lines and preparing various reports for management
  • Recommend and assist with process improvements to enhance efficiency in AR process

Accounting & Reporting
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
  • Support audits by preparing schedules and providing documentation as required.
  • Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures, as well as GAAP standards.
  • Recommend and assist with process improvements to enhance efficiency in accounting workflows.
  • Prepare, analyze, and maintain various sales reports
  • Prepare and file sales tax returns for multiple jurisdictions

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 2-4 years of accounting experience, with emphasis in accounts receivable or general ledger preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP).
  • Strong Excel (Vlookup, Pivot Table) and data analysis skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Perform ad hoc analysis or special projects, as needed.
  • Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, including all appropriate approvals and instructions
  • Additional duties as assigned

    Preferred Skills
    • Experience in collections or credit management.
    • Familiarity with multi-entity or multi-currency accounting environments.
    • Prior experience supporting audits and financial reporting.

    Work Environment
    • Full-time, onsite.
    • Reports to the Accounting Manager.

    Responsibilities:

    Please review the job description.

    Educational requirements:

    • high school

    Desired Skills:

    Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

    Benefits:

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