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Staff Accountant

Proven Recruiting
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026
Staff Accountant – San Diego, CA (Sorrento Valley-onsite) – $35–40/hour

Are you an early career accountant who enjoys rolling up your sleeves in a fast paced environment? Join an innovative, PE backed biotech organization during a critical transition period, supporting core accounting operations while the finance team continues to stabilize and scale. Need is ASAP!

Who you are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Hands on experience with AP, AR, and journal entries in a small or growing environment
  • Comfortable working fully onsite and adapting quickly in a startup style setting


What you’ll do:

  • Handle day-to-day AP and AR, including invoicing, cash application, and vendor payments using Bill.com
  • Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations (bank, AP/AR, accruals)
  • Support month-end close and maintain accurate accounting documentation in NetSuite


Why work here:

  • Opportunity to work closely with a newly hired VP of Finance during a high impact backfill
  • Exposure to startup biotech operations and investor backed financial discipline
  • Potential for this role to serve as a bridge or temp-to-hire solution


What does this position pay?

Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and education. The expected range for this role is $35–$40 per hour. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

What’s next?

Please email your resume to mcornelius@provenrecruiting.com if you’re excited to explore this opportunity with our client.

We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion, gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community. Apply today!

Salary : $35 - $40

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