Staff Accountant (San Diego, CA)

• The San Diego Food Bank is the largest hunger relief organization in the county, feeding over 400,000 people every month in partnership with more than 450 nonprofit community partners.
• We are the fourth largest independent food bank in the country.
• We distributed 52 million pounds of food in 2025; more than 48% of that food being fresh produce.
• We have a Four-Star rating on Charity Navigator.

• Prepare month-end and year-end journal entries, including adjusting and accrual entries.
• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts and cash accounts monthly and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and timely general ledger records.
• Assist with monthly and annual close processes.
• Research accounting issues and prepare supporting analyses.
• Prepare recurring schedules and workpapers to support financial statement preparation.

• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Analyze account activity and identify unusual trends or variances.
• Prepare reports and analyses for management review.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support preparation of Finance Committee and Board financial reports.

• Manages claims process by preparing and facilitating submittal of monthly/quarterly cost reimbursement claims.
• Corresponds with external and third-party agencies.
• Maintains documentation supporting grant expenditures and all reporting requirements.
• Provide financial information and supporting schedules required for grant reporting.
• Assist with reconciliation of restricted fund balances.
• Collaborate with the Grant Accounting Manager to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.

• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Record additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation entries.

• Review coding and supporting documentation for accounts payable transactions.
• Verify invoices are accurately recorded and charged to appropriate accounts.
• Assist with vendor reconciliation and issue resolution.
• Assist with monitoring organizational cash balances.

• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

• Assist external auditors during annual audits and other examinations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational accounting policies and procedures.
• Support implementation and documentation of accounting internal controls.

• Support the maintenance and optimization of NetSuite and related financial systems.
• Assist with implementation, testing, and validation of system enhancements and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities for automation and increased operational efficiency.
• Maintain accounting procedures and process documentation.
• Participate in special projects and system initiatives as assigned.

• Participate in departmental cross-training initiatives.
• Provide backup support to other accounting functions as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• Nonprofit, government grant, or fund accounting experience preferred. 
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience with a preference for nonprofit accounting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial accounting.
• Nonprofit accounting principles preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with advanced knowledge in Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite. 
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit procedures.

• Work well in a fast-paced environment, utilizing initiative, good judgment, flexibility and high energy.
• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment with areas of responsibility.
• Work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Improve and streamline accounting processes.
• Prepare clear, accurate and concise records and reports.
• Organize research and maintain complex and extensive office files.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Use tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and concerned individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality in work, exercising good judgment and discretion at all times.
• Problem solve independently and using analytical and reasoning skills.

• Familiarity with grant compliance, reporting requirements and fund accounting principles is highly desirable.

• A market-level competitive salary is between $70,000- $85,000 based on experience and qualifications. 
• The compensation package includes a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including: 403(b) plan with 200% employer matching; excellent health care coverage with free employee medical, dental and vision plans; company paid term life insurance; and a generous accrual of paid vacation and sick leave.

• Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

• Interested and qualified candidates should apply below.
• Submissions missing a resume will not be considered for the position.
• Background check and drug test are required for the position before employment starts.

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