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.

This position pays: $40-50/hour depending on experience 

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid – In Office Tuesdays & Thursdays)

  What you will be doing:

• 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

What you bring:

• 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

To learn more about the workplace culture and the position, please apply!

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