Accountant Jobs in San Diego, CA

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Staff Accountant - 036QE

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago

, payroll, journal entries, & other related duties....

Associate Accountant

  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Coordinate and participate in a variety of functions such as debt management, cash flows, capital assets, journal entries, investment portfolio management, general ledger account reconciliations, and...

FEMA Disaster Management Accountant

  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 hours ago

**Preferred Qualifications:** Certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics)....

Hiring Part Time Accountant- EL CAJON AREA

  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Hiring a part time accountant Monday-Friday 9AM-1PM or 8AM-12PM in El Cajon Area Flexible start time schedule - NO REMOTE POSITION AVAILABLE Interviews will conduct as soon as possible- Please Email...

Lead Revenue Accountant

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred Minimum 7 years of post-graduate experience in revenue accounting or technical accounting Deep understanding of ASC 606 and revenue...

Service Parts Segment Accountant

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: The Solar Turbines Customer Service Finance team is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support our Global Service Parts segment....

Property Accountant II

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Essential Responsibilities: Working knowledge of basic accounting principles for application of day to day responsibilities Prepares monthly journal entries and accruals as required Processes A/R checks...

Hiring Part Time Accountant- Interviewing ASAP

  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Hiring a part time accountant Monday-Friday 9AM-1PM or 8AM-12PM in El Cajon Area NOT REMOTE POSITION Interviews will conduct as soon as possible- Please Email for more details, serious inquires only...

Part-Time CPA

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

Terra Bella Nursery is looking for a skilled Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to join our team on a part-time basis at our office in San Diego....

Accountant - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

What you will do: Solar Turbines is seeking an Accountant - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) with 3+ years of experience to closely partner with business teams; support financial forecasting and...

Senior Project Accountant

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Complete month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparation of complex journal entries, financial analysis and respective account reconciliations....

Revenue Lead Accountant

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Come join Intuit's Accounting organization as a Revenue Recognition Lead. We are looking for creative problem solvers with a passion for innovation to join our team and revolutionize the way the...

Accountant - Budget Department - #795

  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Chula Vista Elementary See attachment on original job posting MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in school district financial accounting including budget processes; year-end closing; and...

Accountant

  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Cajon Valley Union School District See attachment on original job posting You're an excellent candidate for our Accountant position, if you have a passion for accounting, are energized by working in...

Budget Analyst - Fiscal Services - CP26-014115

  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The Grossmont Union High School District is dedicated to providing a safe and collaborative learning environment which supports academic achievement and social development for all students. The...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in San Diego, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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