Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant (CONTRACT) You are an experienced Staff Accountant who enjoys working in a collaborative, design-focused environment while supporting project-based accounting operations. In this role, you will partner closely with the Controller and accounting team to manage day-to-day accounting activities, project billing, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong full-cycle accounting experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced professional services environment. Salary: $40-50/hour depending on experience Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid – In Office Tuesdays & Thursdays) Responsibilities Manage accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, coding, and vendor communications Process employee expense reports and ensure accurate coding and reimbursement Reconcile and maintain company credit card accounts and supporting documentation Support accounts receivable functions, including client invoicing and collections follow-up Perform project billing, time and expense billing, and invoice preparation Review project financial information to ensure accurate billing and project tracking Manage approximately active projects Assist with month-end billing processes and project accounting activities Prepare account reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records Collaborate with project managers and internal teams regarding project financial performance Support weekly payment processing and vendor management activities Utilize Deltek Vantagepoint or similar project accounting software to manage project financial data Partner closely with the Controller and Senior Accountants on day-to-day accounting operations Contribute to process improvements and support special projects as needed Qualifications 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a project-based environment Strong accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and reconciliation experience Project accounting and project billing experience required Time and expense billing experience strongly preferred Deltek Vantagepoint experience preferred but not required Interior design, architecture, engineering, construction, consulting, or other project-based industry experience highly desirable Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Self-starter who works effectively both independently and collaboratively Professional, customer-service-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills #J-18808-Ljbffr