Staff Accountant / Business Operations Trainee
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Report To: Owner
Overview:
We are a small and growing family-owned business seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to manage daily financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general bookkeeping. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow into a broader business management or leadership role, with potential for long-term succession planning and ownership consideration for the right person.
Initial Responsibilities:
•Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and collections
•Reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly
•Assist with month-end and year-end close
•Support payroll processing, CA Sales Tax and other related tax filings
•Assist with HR related tasks and data entry for employee commissions, etc.
•Maintain organized financial records
•Communicate with employees, vendors and clients
•Assist our team with project management and related admin work
•Assist with quality control of quotations, PO to vendors and suppliers
Future Responsibilities (Growth Path):
•Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
•Analyze financial performance and suggest improvements
•Assist with operational oversight (e.g., vendor management, inventory, or staffing)
•Learn business processes with the goal of helping lead or eventually run the company
•Manage employees, vendors and day to day operations of the company
Qualifications:
•Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
•2–5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
•Experience with QuickBooks
•Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
•Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
•Strong communication and organizational skills
•A growth mindset and desire to take on increasing responsibility
•Ability to multi-task and tackle multiple tasks at a time
Preferred (but not required):
•Experience in small business or family-run operations
•Exposure to HR, inventory, or general construction related tasks
•Exposure to doing certified payroll reports
•Interest in growth, business ownership, management, or succession planning
Why Join Us?
We offer more than just a job—we offer potential for the future. As a family business, we value integrity, loyalty, and long-term relationships. If you’re someone who wants to be more than “just an accountant,” and you’re looking for a path to leadership or even ownership, we’d love to talk to you. Please send us your resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Supplemental Pay:
Ability to Commute:
•Carlsbad, CA 92010 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•Carlsbad, CA 92010: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person