Junior Accountant at Artemis Consulting – San Diego, California

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Company Description

Artemis Consulting, LLC, established in 2005, is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) consulting firm offering a wide range of professional support services to government clients. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, and with a workforce spread across various states, we currently serve the Department of Defense (DoD), Navy, and Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR). We are dedicated to providing Financial Management, Program Management, Acquisition Management, and administrative support consulting services to government clients. Our consultants work directly with government clients to support a common goal of efficiently bringing technology and communications systems to the Navy Fleet.  We analyze and support complex business and acquisition processes, develop innovative products, employ process efficiencies, and tailor solutions to meet our client’s requirements. Our consultants are our greatest assets, and we are looking for intelligent, hard-working, creative, and enthusiastic candidates to join our team. For more information, please visit our website: www.consultartemis.com.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support our internal corporate finance operations. In this role, you will work closely with the finance team to assist with core accounting functions and financial administrative support.

Key responsibilities include performing account reconciliations, processing accounts payable and accounts receivable, supporting payroll preparation, maintaining accurate up-to-date ledger accounts, assisting with job cost accounting, preparing project financial reports, and contributing to monthly financial status reporting. The position will also support general operational tasks such as maintaining action item trackers, organizing financial data, and collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure smooth day-to-day financial operations.

The ideal candidate has a foundational understanding of accounting principles, excellent attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. Prior experience in government contracting or Department of Defense–related industries is a plus but not required. A minimum of two years of professional experience in corporate finance or accounting is preferred, along with an eagerness to learn and grow within a dynamic operations focused environment. We are seeking candidates who are proactive, reliable, and able to begin contributing immediately.

Responsibilities include:

· Perform account reconciliations and conduct account balance analysis to ensure financial accuracy.

· Support months end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and preparation of financial documentation.

· Assist with project financial tracking, cost analysis, and consolidation of labor and budget inputs from project managers.

· Track contract financials, prepared summary briefs, and supported basic contract analysis.

· Extract and analyze financial and operational data from internal systems; compile information into spreadsheets, reports, and presentations.

· Maintain action item tracking with consistent follow-up

· Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook daily for analysis, reporting, and communication.

· Demonstrate strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and excellent organizational skills in all financial responsibilities.

Job Details:

· Position Type: Full Time, Hourly position with Full Benefits

· Salary Range: Dependent on level of experience: $29.00-$33.00 and hour

· Approximate Hours per Week: 40

· Travel Percentage: < 10% Travel

· Location: San Diego, CA

Desired Skills and Experience

Applicants must demonstrate clear and effective communication, work well in a team environment, perform under pressure, and learn new processes, software, and systems quickly. MS Office and Unanet ERP are used on a daily basis, so existing and demonstrated experience is preferred. Experience in Unanet ERP software a plus. We are looking for an energetic, intelligent, dedicated individual to add to our team!

Qualification Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field from an Accredited College or University

· Proficiency using MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)

· Solid understanding of basic accounting principles

· Experience using Unanet ERP software a plus

· Desired) minimum of (2) years bookkeeping or corporate finance experience

Characteristics Desired:

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills

· Teamwork and flexibility

· Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

· Ability to problem solve with little guidance

· Ability to multi-task

· Ability to work independently and within a team environment

· Works well in a fast-paced environment