$70k - $85k
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is currently hiring a full-time, salaried and benefited Staff Accountant at our Miramar location. About the San Diego Food Bank Established in 1977, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego…
Finance & Accounting · San Diego, CA
Accountant jobs in San Diego, CA
Accountants record and interpret a company's financial activity. They prepare statements, reconcile accounts, close the books each month, and keep reporting in line with GAAP and tax requirements.
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$31–$71/hr
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$97k
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$28 - $32 per hour
Title: Accountant I Company: Non Profit Industry Compensation: $28-32/hr (DOE) Position Overview The Accountant I supports daily accounting operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analys…
$35 - $37 per hour
Title: Staff Accountant Company: Nonprofit Organization Compensation: $35-37/hr (DOE) Job Description: Analyze financial transactions and perform detailed reconciliations of general ledger accounts, identifying and resol…
$90k - $110k
Title : Senior Accountant, Revenue Company : Technology Industry Compensation : $90,000-$110,000 bonus Location : San Diego, CA Job Summary: Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing finance team. T…
$45 - $52 per hour
Title: Senior Accountant Company: Technology Industry Compensation: $45-52/hr (DOE) Job Description: Prepare and record journal entries related to payroll, bonuses, commissions, paid time off (PTO), and employee benefits…
$23.51 - $26.6 per hour
Hourly Pay: $23.51 - 26.60 DOQ/E DEFINITION Under general supervision, performs routine to moderately difficult professional accounting duties in the preparation and maintenance of financial records for various agency ac…
group individual physicians and department chairs. Participate in process improvement projects. Supports the medical group accounts payable function by processing A/P and check requests in an accurate, timely, and effici…
$76k - $102.5k
includes you. We are not only investing in what’s next in construction, we are investing in what’s next for your career. As a Accountant for PCL Construction, Inc. in San Diego, California, you’ll have the opportunity to…
delivery, tracks inventory for all medications and optimizes office workflow in the healthcare settings. Summary The Senior Accountant helps guide the Company’s day-to-day accounting focusing on accounts receivable and f…
$30.68 - $36.49 per hour
things happening with MAAC at DEFINITION Under direction, performs a full range of moderately difficult to complex professional accounting and financial analysis in the preparation and maintenance of financial records, r…
Job Description Job Description A rapidly expanding high-tech company, recognized as a leader in its field, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its dynamic Accounting & Finance team. This is a prime opportunity for pr…
$85k - $90k
the engagement partner and manager The Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Licensed CPA, or working towards CPA certification Masters of Science in Taxation is p…
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What accountants earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $31–$40 | $65k–$83k |
| Mid level | $40–$54 | $83k–$112k |
| Senior | $51–$71 | $106k–$148k |
Adjusted for the San Diego market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAPGeneral ledger accountingMonth-end closeAccount reconciliationExcel (pivot tables, lookups)QuickBooks or NetSuiteFinancial statement preparationAccruals and journal entriesAttention to detail
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through your month-end close process.
Describe the sequence you own — accruals, reconciliations, review, reporting — and your typical close timeline. Mention anything you did to shorten or clean it up.
How do you handle a reconciliation that will not balance?
Show a methodical approach: isolate the period, check common culprits like timing and duplicates, and document the resolution rather than plugging the difference.
Explain the difference between accrual and cash basis accounting.
Give the textbook distinction, then a quick example of how the same transaction lands differently under each. Keep it crisp.
Tell me about a time you found an error in the books.
Explain how you spotted it, quantified the impact, corrected it with proper entries, and what control you suggested so it would not recur.
What accounting systems have you worked in?
Name the systems and what you did in them — entries, reports, closes — not just exposure. Mention any migration or implementation experience.
How do you stay current with accounting standards?
Cite concrete habits: CPE courses, firm updates, or following FASB changes relevant to your industry. One recent standard you adapted to makes it credible.
How do you handle pressure during close or audit season?
Talk about preparation and checklists rather than heroics: reconciling throughout the month and keeping schedules audit-ready reduces the crunch.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For accountants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the scope of the books you managed: revenue size, entity count, or number of accounts reconciled monthly.
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Quantify close improvements, such as reducing close from ten days to six.
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Name your systems and Excel depth specifically; 'QuickBooks, NetSuite, pivot tables, XLOOKUP' beats 'proficient in Excel'.
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List CPA status or progress prominently, including exams passed if you are mid-license.
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Include one audit interaction, such as preparing PBC schedules with no material adjustments.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Staff Accountant
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Senior Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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