Staff Accountant - HYBRID in San Diego!

PeopleConnect is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our award-winning team to support our People Search division. This position reports to the Sr. Accounting Manager for PeopleConnect. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated Staff Accountant who is ready to take the helm of our largest business unit to propel the success of our growing team. Sound interesting? If so, read on!

People Search is an award-winning web development division in our PeopleConnect portfolio that services over one million customers nationwide. Our cutting-edge technology connects, informs and protects people — both online and off. Our websites are consistently ranked in the top 500 top traffic sites in the US. Our products have been featured on the Discovery Channel, Mashable, Vice, Entrepreneur, Business Insider — and even made a cameo in a Disney animated comedy! A pioneer of new ideas, we’re constantly looking to develop and deploy innovative strategies and solutions. Our people and culture are second to none: we’re innovative, creative, collaborative, and talented. Together — we work magic!

Employees enjoy flexible work hours every day whether working remote or in office. Our hybrid work schedule will offer flexibility to work from home a few days a week and work in office a few days a week. Additional flexibility may be considered for candidates outside of the greater San Diego area. When in office, employees are able to enjoy our state-of-the-art office facilities. Our dog-friendly office includes complimentary snacks, beverages and crazy-good perks (free onsite gym, cold brew coffee and kombucha on tap, company-paid lunches, offsite team events, and more)!

We offer very competitive salary + generous bonus package, 100% company paid health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for all employees, UNLIMITED vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Student Loan Repayment Program, 529 Education Savings Plan, Paid Parental Leave, subsidized Dependent Care, Training/Education Reimbursement, Paid Parking and 401k Plan with Company Match, Pet Insurance, Employee Referral Rewards…and more! Check us out here!

Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

• Reconcile multi-company accounts, assist with financial reporting, and month-end close procedures.

• Record monthly journal entries and perform reconciliations of several General Ledger accounts, including cash, credit cards, prepaid expenses, and various accruals.

• Categorize GL transactions with the proper account, department, and subsidiary coding.

• Accurately reconcile various bank accounts and credit cards.

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, variance analysis, and other financial reports to support decision-making.

• Monitor and control expenses to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines.

• Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and supporting schedules.

• Collaborate with other departments to obtain any missing receipts for credit card transactions.

• Research and resolve any discrepancies; book adjusting journal entries as needed.

• Prepare and file monthly Sales Tax Returns.

• Assist the Accounting Manager with ongoing maintenance of the expense receipt management software.

• Contribute to special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Controller.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.

• 1-3 years of directly related accounting experience, with a rapidly-growing company is preferred.

• High proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, vlookups, and formulas).

• Solid experience with GL reconciliations, extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Experience using accounting software; knowledge of Oracle Fusion and Expensify is a plus.

• Superb accuracy and strong attention to detail.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-motivated and team-oriented with a desire to consistently meet goals and deadlines.

• Driven to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion.

• Discretion to maintain confidentiality and privacy of operational and financial results.

• Flexibility in hours as required for deliverable deadlines.

Salary Range:

Min: $74,200

Mid: $82,100

Max: $90,900

The pay range reflects the salary amount the Company reasonably expects to pay for the position. It is not a guarantee of actual compensation or a specific payment amount to any candidate. The actual compensation will depend on numerous factors including, without limitation, a particular candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The Company's Applicant and Worker Privacy Notice can be found here.

PeopleConnect is an equal opportunity employer.

Local area candidates are encouraged to apply, and please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship, visa transfer, or corp-corp arrangements.

Note for Principal Agencies - Principal agents should not forward resumes to PeopleConnect, as we will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted from agencies without a prior written and signed agreement and authorized job order for this position in place.