Staff Accountant - 086QE

Quartus Engineering•San Diego, CA

44d•$25 - $42•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Staff Accountant, you will be an essential contributor to the day-to-day accuracy and efficiency of Quartus' Accounting team. This is a foundational close-and-reconciliation role built for someone who is detail-oriented, eager to build technical accounting skills, and ready to take ownership of their assigned accounts from day one. You will report to the Accounting Manager and work within a small, collaborative team focused on delivering a clean, timely month-end close. Over time — particularly following our ERP transition — there is a natural path for this role to grow in support of complex project accounting and operational finance support. That evolution is the longer-term vision; for now, the core work is the close.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
0–3 years of accounting experience (public accounting, corporate, or internship experience welcome)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
Solid understanding of debits, credits, and basic US GAAP principles
Strong written and verbal communication skills
US Person (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident)

Nice To Haves

CPA candidate or intent to pursue CPA licensure
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Intacct, or similar mid-market platforms)
Exposure to accounts payable, month-end close, or reconciliation workflows
Interest in project accounting, government contracting, or professional services environments
Engineering, aerospace, or defense industry familiarity a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare assigned monthly general ledger reconciliations, including: Accounts payable and accounts receivable sub-ledger tie-outs, Prepaid expense schedules and amortization tracking, Accrued liability accounts, Credit card and expense clearing accounts, Other assigned balance sheet accounts.
Prepare and post recurring monthly journal entries under the direction of the Accounting Manager, including accruals, reclassifications, and expense allocations.
Maintain organized close workpapers and supporting documentation for each assigned account.
Assist with data entry, account coding, and transaction research as needed during the close cycle.
Prepare supporting workpapers and documentation for assigned accounts in connection with the annual financial review and external audit.
Assist with sales and tax data gathering for compliance filings.
Support the ESOP annual audit by organizing and preparing assigned schedules and documentation.
Active participant in Finance & Accounting ERP system transition (target go-live 2027).
Assist in documenting current-state processes and performing data validation during testing and cutover.
Engage actively in training on new system workflows as they are introduced.
Collaborate closely with the Senior Accountant to ensure a smooth, coordinated close cycle.
Identify and flag process inefficiencies or data quality issues; contribute ideas for improvement.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.