Accountant III

Job Title: Accountant III
Location: San Diego, CA 92130
Duration: 3 Months+ (Possible Extension)
 
Pay Rate: $57.51/hr. on W2
Shift/Hours: Standard business hours (flexibility may be required)
 
Position Summary:
Performs a variety of accounting responsibilities while ensuring compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and company policies. Maintains integrity of financial systems, prepares schedules and reconciliations, and supports internal and external audits.
 
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP, SOX, and company policies.
• Maintain integrity of financial systems.
• Prepare and maintain accrual schedules, including research and development accruals.
• Perform reconciliations and analyses of General Ledger (GL) and bank accounts.
• Prepare and record journal entries.
• Generate reports for internal reporting purposes.
• Prepare schedules, reports, and documentation for audits.
• Support month-end close activities.
• Perform data entry and transaction analysis.
• Ensure all actions comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Client values.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

 
Key Candidate Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and solve moderate to complex problems.
• Effective communication across all organizational levels.
• Reliable with accurate work output.
• Results-oriented; able to prioritize and deliver quality results under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

 
Experience Level:

• Seasoned professional with comprehensive understanding of accounting practices.
• Works on complex issues requiring evaluation of multiple factors.
• Resolves diverse accounting problems creatively.
• Operates with minimal day-to-day instruction and general guidance on new assignments.

 
Physical Requirements:

• Standard office activities: standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, and visual tasks.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 15 pounds.