Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team in San Francisco, California on a short-term Contract assignment expected to last 4 to 6 weeks. This role will provide hands-on accounting support during a busy period, with a focus on strengthening close activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with audit-related needs. The ideal candidate brings practical experience in core accounting operations and can step in quickly to deliver reliable results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support year-end close activities by preparing entries, organizing account activity, and helping ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Perform detailed bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.
• Assist with audit preparation by gathering documentation, validating financial data, and responding to requests from internal or external stakeholders.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support to maintain accuracy across the general ledger.
• Review general ledger activity to identify inconsistencies, correct errors, and improve the quality of financial reporting.
• Contribute to corporate tax and sales tax support tasks, including compiling schedules and maintaining organized records for filings.
• Provide short-term accounting coverage and adapt quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.

• Demonstrated experience with bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and year-end close support.

• Working knowledge of journal entry preparation and general ledger maintenance.

• Familiarity with corporate tax processes, including support for corporate tax return activities.

• Understanding of sales tax reporting and related accounting documentation.

• Ability to manage a short-term workload independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail in financial recordkeeping.

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