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Staff Accountant - Temporary

Dudek
United States, California, San Diego
2280 Historic Decatur Road (Show on map)
Oct 17, 2025
Dudek's journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California's water and wastewater agencies. Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we've been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards. Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience. Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape. Who You Are As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation. How You'll Make an Impact Dudek is looking for a Staff Accountant to support the month-end close, provide audit support, ad-hoc analyses, and other projects. The Staff Accountant will have a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and appropriate accounting treatment to the Company's new contracts/agreements/initiatives with support from their manager. The Staff Accountant will ensure that GAAP is practiced consistently in all responsible areas to ensure the accuracy of the accounting records and related financial statements. Duties and Responsibilities Prepare monthly journal entries, support preparation of financial package, perform reconciliations, and prepare additional schedules. Support general ledger Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant and on special projects for a broad range of transactions and initiatives. Work within the team to streamline existing processes and to eliminate redundant or non-value-added work to continue to keep pace with company growth by determining ways to continually improve existing processes either through automation or re-design of existing business practices. Prepare external and overhead auditor interim and annual audit schedules. Assist in annual budget preparation. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, related field or equivalent years of experience. 1-5years of professional experience in accounting (inclusive of public accounting). Strong knowledge of GAAP reporting requirements. Strong executional capability, a can-do attitude, ability to shift priorities quickly and effectively. Ability to work independently. Preferred Qualifications Experience in financial management for Architecture-Engineering-Construction (AEC) Experience with Deltek Vision/VantagePoint and/or similar timekeeping, accounting & payroll software Compensation: $45.67 hourly or $95,000 salaried * *Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment. Working Conditions Environment This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following: Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting. Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc. Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination. Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek's operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek's commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action. Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.