Staff Accountant (San Diego, CA)

Staff Accountant

The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is currently hiring a full-time, salaried and benefited staff accountant at our Miramar location.

Established in 1977, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is a critical component to the welfare of San Diego County, providing nutritious food to people in need, advocating for the hungry and educating the public about hunger-related issues. For more information about the organization, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank Chapter provide nutritious food to people in need, advocate for the hungry, and educate the public about hunger-related issues.

• 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 co mmunity 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.

We are committed to innovation and sustainability to reduce our impact on the environment. We have 1,400 solar panels, we are LEED v4 Gold Certified, we have a 3,600 sq. ft composting and recycling center that houses our recycling and composting machine and received the 2020 Business Waste Reduction & Recycling award.

The Staff Accountant supports the Accounting Manager in the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization. This position performs professional accounting work involving general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, audit support, and month-end close activities. The Staff Accountant demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position. All duties are expected to be performed in accordance with existing company policy and procedure.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 work papers 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 Net Suite 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…