Staff Accountant - Development

Corporate Office • San Diego, CA

2d • $83,000 - $100,500

About The Position

As a Staff Accountant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financials while partnering closely with our Development team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of project accounting, contribute to process improvements, and deliver high-quality support across a dynamic portfolio. What You'll Do: Accounting Data & Systems: Own the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting by managing full-cycle accounting, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial analysis. Support development and capital projects, including monitoring and budgeting activities while ensuring data integrity across systems. External Department Support: Act as a key accounting resource for the Development team, offering guidance on accounting treatment, financial considerations, and system navigation to support informed decision‑making. Teamwork & Internal Department Support: Collaborate across the Accounting team to meet deadlines, support shared goals, and contribute to a positive, high-performing environment while identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Requirements

• 2 + years of experience as a Project or Development Accountant or equivalent accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting software required; MRI and project/job costing software experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Real Estate, Development, and/or Project Accounting is strongly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Own the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting by managing full-cycle accounting, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Support development and capital projects, including monitoring and budgeting activities while ensuring data integrity across systems.
• Act as a key accounting resource for the Development team, offering guidance on accounting treatment, financial considerations, and system navigation to support informed decision‑making.
• Collaborate across the Accounting team to meet deadlines, support shared goals, and contribute to a positive, high-performing environment while identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, and 40 hours of sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Education reimbursement and sponsored training programs
• Padres Tickets, San Diego FC Tickets, Onsite Gym and Apartment Housing Discount - 15% - 20% 

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level