Accountant – Engineering Consultant

Moffatt & Nichol

Accountant managing financial records and reports for engineering consulting firm, focusing on month-end financial closes and reconciliations. Collaborating with audit processes and financial reporting.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeCosta Mesa • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $104,000 - $139,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Processes month-end financial close
Reconciles general ledger
Process/reviews various journal entries, including deferred rent, depreciation/amortization, accruals etc.
Performs financial flux analysis and identify trends and variances
Compiles consolidated financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, equity statement and cash flow statements
Heavily engaged in financial audit and assist in audit report preparation including disclosures
Compiles financial report and ad hoc reports for quarterly board reporting package
Improves and enhances processes and controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business; required
MS in finance, accounting or business; preferred
7-10 years of accounting experiences in public and/or private industry; required
Experience in engineering consulting industry; required
Experience working in company with 1,000+ employees; preferred
Strong knowledge in accounting process and procedure, and internal controls
Strong knowledge of GAAP/General Accepted Accounting Principals
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated
Knowledge/experience with FAR overhead (preferred but not required)
All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy low-cost employee healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
Family coverage is available
Low-deductible plan available
Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial closegeneral ledger reconciliationjournal entriesfinancial flux analysisconsolidated financial statementsfinancial auditinternal controlsGAAPdeferred rentdepreciation

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationself-motivated

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in financeBachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in businessMS in financeMS in accountingMS in business