Staff Accountant

San Francisco, California | Contract To Perm | $40.00 - $50.00

October 13, 2026   |   Job ID: 2191208

Job Summary

Staff Accountant (CONTRACT)

You are a detail-oriented accountant who enjoys hands-on accounting and supporting financial operations in a fast-paced startup environment. You will help maintain accurate books as trading activity, settlements, and client funds move through the platform, with opportunities to grow as the organization scales.

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

Location: San Francisco, CA

What you will be doing:

  • Perform daily cash, position, and trade reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
  • Support month-end close through journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Track settlements, fees, and client fund flows across custodians, banks, and clearing partners.
  • Help maintain internal controls and accurate, audit-ready documentation.
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve and automate reporting workflows.
  • Assist with regulatory and financial reporting as needed.

What you bring:

  • 4+ years of accounting experience.
  • A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency, including lookups, pivot tables, and large data sets.
  • An interest in capital markets; knowledge of the trade lifecycle or settlement processes is a plus.
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and adapting to a startup pace.
  • Experience at a broker-dealer, fund administrator, or fintech company is preferred.

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

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For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.

We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.   

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Eligible temporary associates may have access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, life/AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan options, commuter benefits, paid sick leave where mandated, and other state or locally required benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

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