Basic Accounting Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Description

 Want to work for a Company that puts you first?!   At Optima Office our people are the most important asset. Optima Office was voted fastest growing company by the San Diego Business Journal and inc 5000, as well as a BEST PLACE TO WORK by multiple publications since 2020!! Let us show you why! 

Optima Office is a female owned company that provides Outsourced Accounting, CFO and COO services along with Human Resources Support. We serve over 300 companies across the United States but are mostly focused on the West Coast. We are a fast-growing company who continues to add clients and team members at a steady pace. In 2022 we were the 10th fastest growing company in San Diego. 

Our Vision as a company is to have the highest retention with our clients and employees in the industry. Happy Staff = Happy Clients has been our founder's motto for a decade. Half of the company's profits get paid out as bonuses to the team and for fun company events.

We have a huge emphasis on work-life balance and provide a flexible environment which allows our team to choose their own schedule. Over half of our 100 employees are working parents who value flexibility and family time. 

"I love working for Optima! I am super happy with my decision to work for Optima and am thankful for the opportunities they have provided me!" - Robbie W, Client ServicesCheck out some more testimonials and reviews at https://www.optimaoffice.com/testimonials

What to Expect Starting at Optima Office as a Accounting Manager...

• Flexibility - you will be paired with clients that allow you to work the hours you prefer.
• Work/Life Balance - whether you're spending time with family or enjoying a new hobby, we believe a healthy work/life balance is beneficial for both our consultants and our clients. We believe in optimizing our time at work so that we can spend quality time with our friends and family outside of the office. 
• You Come First - we are passionate about setting our consultants up for success. We have a career development program along with a robust training platform. 
• Purpose Driven - we enjoy partnering with like minded clients. Our client's values tend to line up directly with our own, making for a unique partnership with mutual benefits.

Optima Office is the place for you if...

• You are adaptable - you can adjust on the fly and welcome diverse clients.
• You are technically strong - you have experience in accounting, finance or HR and can be relied upon by colleagues and clients for accurate and timely work. A variety of industry and software experience is considered a huge plus, but not required for staff level positions. We certainly welcome subject matter experts at the more senior levels.
• You are a pro-active communicator who has a sense of urgency with response time. 
• You are kind and collaborative - you are a team player who works well with others.
• You are a self-starter - you take initiative and are proactive in accomplishing your goals.

"What a treat it is to work with several different clients, industries, and team members! It means a lot to work for a company that is genuinely caring and supportive to its employees, and I look forward to being part of the Optima Office family for years to come." - Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager This position is responsible for managing the activities of the overall general accounting and bookkeeping functions. Will oversee and maintain accounting systems, procedures, and policies. Ensure the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data. Acts as liaison between accounting staff and Controller.  

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Manages work of the Accounting staff.
• Oversees basic Accounting procedures (A/R, A/P. time billing, P/R, G/L, tax payments and inventory control) 
• Monitors and reviews all record of assets, liabilities, and other financial transitions. 
• Responsible for all basic accounting procedures; financial statement preparation; journal entries and general ledger maintenance, inventory roll forwards, fixed assets, and margin analysis. 
• Prepare supporting schedules for financial statements preparation. 
• Creation of cash flow projections. 
• Communicate with customers to address any past due invoices on their account and provides weekly status updates to management. 

Additional Perks and Benefits 

• Positions may be Full Time, Part Time, in-person or hybrid. 
• Our clients do like to see us from time to time, but working remotely is an option. 
• 401K with company match of up to 50% of the first 6%. 
• Competitive pay with revenue sharing for salaried individuals. 
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance.  
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay. 
• Peer to Peer Recognition Program. 
• Mentorship program.  
• Happy hours and much more!  

Salary Range: $45-$53/hour

Requirements

 Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related field. 
• Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting.
• Willing and able to work a Hybrid schedule - 3 days in office (San Diego) 
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting including application of general accounting theory.
• Supervisory skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Demonstrated mentoring, coaching and organizational administrative skills required.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work and interact with others.
• Strong computer aptitude, which includes expertise with Microsoft Excel and Word as well as experience with accounting software, is a must.
• Self-managed and ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• The ideal candidate possesses leadership and supervisory capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting skills and works proactively to drive results. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or MBA.