Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Our company is looking to hire a Staff Accountant.  We are a civil engineering and land surveying firm located in Carlsbad with a diverse range of private and public clients. We believe we are only as good as the passionate people who work for us and through collaboration, we can exceed our clients’ expectations.

Job responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Reconciling accounts in the general ledger, bank accounts, notes receivable, loans payable, customer retainers, etc.
• Make adjusting journal entries to adjust accounts
• Will be closing the accounting each month through the financial statements
• Create new jobs in Vision Accounting Software and review Contract for our detailed Accounting Terms
• Ensure Timesheets are completed in a timely manner weekly
• Process Billing Review and work with Project Manager to make appropriate changes and posting to Vision
• Process Invoices based on Billing Review
• Prepare monthly Client Statements
• Responsible for Collections for outstanding client invoices
• Process Accounts Payable
• Process Bank Reconciliations in Vision at month end
• Process Payroll through a third-party Payroll Company
• Respond in a timely manner to vendors, consultants, and staff.
• Assist Supervisor with tasks as needed, special projects

Job Qualifications:

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• Have a good understanding and passion for accounting
• Need to know and understand how accounting journals work, and debits and credits
• Have the analytical skills to notice and be able to resolve account balances that are incorrect
• Detail-oriented team player with knowledge and understanding of standard contract terms.
• The ideal candidate desires full-time employment and has 3 to 5 years of experience.
• Experience in understanding project management is a plus.
• Proficient using Deltek Vision software is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Must be able to type at least 45 words per minute
• Candidates should also possess intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including experience in word processing, spreadsheets, and accounting software.
• The candidate must be able to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion while working as part of a team with multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Knowledge of General Ledger and the types of g/l accounts
• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or 3 to 5 years experience in an accounting department full cycle is required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive salary, complete benefit package.