Staff Accountant I at Technical Safety Services – La Jolla, California

Who are we?

The TSS Family of Companies is one of the largest independent laboratory and hospital service providers with locations across the United States. Our customers include leading life sciences and healthcare companies and renowned research institutions. We are a leading provider of environmental monitoring solutions and testing, calibration, and certification services for controlled environments, medical gas systems, and laboratory instrumentation. Our Family of Companies includes Technical Safety Services (TSS), Evergreen Medical Services (EMS), and Cornerstone Commissioning.

We are rapidly growing and looking for additional passionate and talented employees to join our team and partner with our customers who are doing dramatic work focused on improving the human condition.

How will you make an impact?

The Staff Accountant I plays a foundational role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records. This entry-level accounting position supports the staff accounting group with day-to-day accounting tasks, helping ensure accuracy across general ledger accounts, bank transactions, and financial reporting for multiple companies within the TSS Family of Companies.

What will you do?

• Maintain reports, records, and general ledger accounts for multiple companies under the guidance of senior team members.
• Prepare routine journal entries in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Assist with standard balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support the reconciliation of bank transactions and resolve basic discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support the review of financial statements for accuracy in revenue and expense recognition.
• Learn and adhere to company capital policy and financial reporting standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

How will you get rewarded?

TSS offers competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits:

• Salary range of $67,000 - $90,000 annually
  (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with industry data.)
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution
• Long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and company paid holidays

How will you get here?

Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or another related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience, required.
• A combination of education, experience and training may meet requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Foundational understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• High attention to detail with a willingness to learn and grow within a structured accounting environment.
• Team-oriented with a natural curiosity to understand all areas of the business.
• Eagerness to take ownership of assigned tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software is a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated self-starter who is comfortable working independently

TSS is a passionate equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. Interested in a role but not sure it’s the right fit for you? Call us and let’s talk.