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Within Design, Inc.

Staff Accountant

Within Design, Inc., San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Overview At Within Design, we create purposeful, high-quality spaces for multi-family and model home communities. Behind every great project is a team that’s supported, organized, and financially sound. That’s where you come in. We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Staff Accountant who thrives in a small but growing, creative business environment. This position is all about rolling up your sleeves, keeping day-to-day accounting accurate, and supporting our designers and leadership team so they can focus on the work they do best. This role requires strong adherence to internal controls, accuracy, and confidentiality, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, creative environment.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be the numbers person our creative team didn’t know they couldn’t live without. Responsibilities include:

Accounts Payable

Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner

Review bills for appropriate approvals, coding, and supporting documentation

Manage vendor relationships, resolve discrepancies, and respond to inquiries

Schedule and process payments via Bill.com

Reconciling credit card activity weekly — and making sure every transaction finds its rightful home

Issuing client invoices and maintaining weekly labor reports

Taking on other accounting support tasks that keep the department humming

Accounts Receivable

Prepare and issue customer invoices based on project milestones or contracts

Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue balances

Record customer payments and deposits in QuickBooks Desktop

Work with project managers to ensure timely billing and collections

Payroll

Prepare and process payroll using iSolved or similar payroll software

Ensure accurate entry of employee hours, salaries, deductions, and benefits

Maintain payroll records and comply with state and federal regulations

Assist with payroll tax filings and year-end reporting (W-2, 1099, etc.)

General Accounting & Internal Controls

Post journal entries, maintain, and reconcile general ledger accounts

Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements

Support month-end and year-end close processes

Ensure compliance with established internal controls and accounting procedures

Who You Are You’re an analytical thinker with a passion for precision. You thrive in fast-paced environments and know your way around a spreadsheet like a chef knows their knives. You have:

Associate\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

2+ years in a staff accountant or similar role

Experience in design or creative industries? Big plus

Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Desktop required

Experience with Bill.com Bill Spend & Expense (Divvy), and iSolved (or similar payroll system) strongly preferred

Stellar attention to detail and strong time management skills

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Strong communication skills — you can talk “finance” to both numbers people and creatives

A purpose-driven, team-centered environment

Opportunity to work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams

Exposure to a variety of projects that keep things interesting

Flexible work environment and supportive team culture

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Other Important Information

Anticipated pay range: $28 - $32 per hour

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Design Services

Industries

Design Services

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