Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant role at Confidential Client involves supporting the full accounting cycle within a mortgage lending financial services environment. This entry-level position works closely with the Controller to process transactions, perform reconciliations, support month-end close, and assist with audits, providing hands-on experience and skill development in accounting operations.
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About the Role
Our Confidential Client, an established mortgage/financial services firm, is hiring an entry-level Staff Accountant for their Chula Vista, CA office. This on-site, full-time position reports to the Controller and offers hands-on exposure to the full accounting cycle — ideal for recent graduates or candidates with limited professional experience who want to develop practical accounting skills quickly.
What You’ll Do
- Process accounts payable: review invoices, code transactions, and prepare payments
- Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations; research and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Support month-end close activities under the Controller’s direction
- Assist with payroll funding and prepare supporting schedules for commissions and bonuses
- Maintain accurate, well-organized accounting records and documentation
- Gather documentation and respond to internal and external audit requests
- Support ad-hoc accounting projects and process improvements as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 0–2 years accounting experience (internships and new graduates encouraged)
- Strong Excel skills (formulas, lookups, working with large datasets)
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion
- Solid organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines (especially month-end)
- Must be able to work on-site in the Chula Vista, CA office full time
Nice to Have
- Exposure to accounting software or an ERP system
- Coursework or experience in mortgage lending or financial services
Pay, Schedule & Benefits
- $33.00 per hour (full time, non-exempt — overtime eligible)
- On-site in Chula Vista, CA — Monday–Friday schedule
- Benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and holiday pay
Work Environment & Accommodations
This is an office-based role involving extended computer work and regular collaboration with the Controller and team members. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. Our client follows applicable fair-chance hiring practices under California law.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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