Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description

Title: Senior Staff Accountant

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Company: Entertainment & Hospitality

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Compensation: $80,000-$90,000 DOE

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Location: San Diego, CA - Fully Onsite

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Position Overview

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Our client is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of a high-volume live entertainment venue. This is a hands-on role with broad responsibility across general ledger accounting, AP, AR, payroll, financial reporting, and event settlements.

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The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with a small finance team. Strong communication, critical thinking, and a willingness to take ownership are essential.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Support daily accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and account reconciliations
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• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and management reports
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• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers and ensure accurate financial coding and recordkeeping
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• Prepare and analyze financial information, including revenue, expenses, depreciation, and operating costs
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• Prepare and assist with event settlements, including occasional evening work following events
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• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and requested financial information
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• Assist with the development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
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• Support the implementation and improvement of financial, payroll, timekeeping, and accounting systems
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• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency
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• Perform additional accounting and finance projects as needed
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including public accounting or financial management
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• Strong knowledge of general and accrual accounting
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• Experience with GL accounting, AP, AR, and payroll
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• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
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• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
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• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
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• Ability to handle confidential financial information
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• Self-sufficient, curious, and resourceful with a strong sense of ownership
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• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
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• Willingness to learn and grow within the organization
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• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365
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• Experience with accounting software and financial systems
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• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus
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