Staff Accountant

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Staff Accountant managing accounts payable and financial operations for a fast-growing SaaS company. Working in a collaborative environment to maintain financial records and support monthly closes.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeCarlsbad • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment processing.
Maintain vendor records and resolve vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
Ensure expenses are accurately recorded in the general ledger.
Assist with annual 1099 reporting and W-9 maintenance.
Prepare and post monthly accruals and other recurring journal entries.
Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for assigned accounts.
Assist with monthly close activities and ensure deadlines are met.
Assist with actual to budget variance analysis and financial statement review.
Support annual financial statement audit process.
Assist with process improvement and other accounting initiatives.
Prepare monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies and reconciling items.
Reconcile cash receipts between billing system, bank activity, and the general ledger.
Partner with internal teams to investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and unapplied cash items.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
3-5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in SaaS, technology, or high-growth environment.
Experience with accounts payable, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
Understanding of accrual-based accounting principles.
Experience with ERP or accounting systems including QuickBooks, NetSuite, Intacct or similar platforms.
Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision with generous employer contribution
HSA/FSA
Life/LTD
Generous PTO
12 Paid Holidays
401k + Match
Continuing education with reimbursement opportunities
Free on-site gym
Company Social Events
Excellent company culture
Modern office with Ocean view and amenities

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounts payablejournal entriesaccount reconciliationsmonth-end closeaccrual-based accountingfinancial statement auditvariance analysismonthly reconciliationsdata analysisExcel

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizationproblem-solvingtime managementability to manage multiple priorities

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance