Staff Accountant Jobs in San Diego, CA

Strengthen the financial foundation behind our mission.

As a Staff Accountant II at Father Joe’s Villages, you’ll play an important role in maintaining the financial accuracy and integrity that supports our organization’s work. You’ll take ownership of assigned accounts, manage monthly reconciliations and journal entries, investigate discrepancies, and help ensure financial records are complete, reliable, and ready for reporting and audit review.

Working closely with the accounting team and colleagues across departments, you’ll turn financial data into meaningful information, resolve accounting issues, and identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls. This is an opportunity to apply your accounting expertise, exercise independent judgment, and help maintain the sound financial practices that keep our mission moving forward.

The Role

• Manage assigned general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, and complete monthly reconciliations and close activities.

• Analyze account balances and financial variances, investigate discrepancies, and resolve errors to maintain accurate financial records.

• Prepare account schedules, financial analyses, and supporting documentation for internal reporting and year-end audits.

• Reconcile intercompany and cash accounts, research unusual activity, and resolve outstanding items.

• Partner with internal departments to address accounting issues and ensure transactions are properly recorded and supported.

• Apply accounting policies and internal controls while identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen accuracy, and increase efficiency.

• Maintain accounting procedures and provide guidance to teammates on assigned processes and systems.

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• At least three (3) years of accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, or month-end close activities.

• Knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit documentation practices.

• Experience using an accounting or ERP system; NetSuite experience preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze financial data, investigate discrepancies, and identify appropriate corrections.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills to resolve accounting issues and work with colleagues across departments.

Why Father Joe’s Villages?

At Father Joe’s Villages, our work is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to live with dignity and build a better future. While some roles serve our community directly, others help create the strong organizational foundation that makes that work possible.

As a Staff Accountant II, your attention to detail, financial analysis, and commitment to sound accounting practices will help ensure our financial information is accurate, our controls remain strong, and our resources are responsibly managed. You’ll be part of a team whose work supports the sustainability and effectiveness of our mission.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay for this position is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The anticipated starting pay range is $67,662.00 - $84,573.00 annually.

Father Joe's Villages offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement plan options

• Paid time off

• Professional development opportunities

• Wellness programs

• Employee assistance resources to support health and overall well-being

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre- and post-employment requirements, which may include background checks, health screenings, license or certification verification, and other role-related requirements following a conditional offer of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Father Joe’s Villages is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.