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Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$82,056 / year median in California
-25% projected decline
Job Description
A government organization in Pauma Valley, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for a temporary, full-time assignment. This Accountant role will primarily support full-cycle accounts payable while assisting with reconciliations, general ledger activity, audit documentation, and month-end close tasks. This is a strong opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys accuracy, structure, and meaningful public sector work. The role offers the chance to contribute to a mission-driven government environment with a collaborative team, supportive leadership, and clear accounting processes. The ideal candidate will be dependable, organized, and comfortable working independently during a coverage period. Key Responsibilities
- Process full-cycle accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment support.
- Perform account reconciliations, research discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and general ledger review.
- Assist with audit preparation, documentation requests, and compliance-related accounting support.
- Maintain financial records in accordance with established accounting procedures and government accounting standards.
- Provide general accounting support to the finance team as needed. Compensation and Benefits
Pay:
$38 to $39 per hour, depending on experience.Schedule:
Full-time, Monday through Friday.- Assignment type: Contract/temporary.
Location:
Pauma Valley, CA. Required Qualifications and Skills- Process and support full-cycle accounts payable functions.
- Complete account reconciliations and assist with discrepancy resolution.
- Support month-end close, year-end close, and general accounting activities.
- Maintain accurate financial records and assist with audit documentation.
- 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably as a Staff Accountant or in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes.
- Solid understanding of general accounting principles, including general ledger, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with pivot tables and VLOOKUP preferred.
- Experience using accounting systems, preferably Sage Intacct.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
- Professional communication skills and the ability to support internal finance and accounting teams. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting month-end close processes.
- Familiarity with fund accounting or government accounting practices.
- Experience working in a government, public sector, or regulated accounting environment.