Top Staff Accountant Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

As a Staff Accountant, you will maintain financial integrity, manage accounts payable, reconcile transactions, assist in month-end closings, and work across departments for accurate reporting and auditing purposes.

Perform daily reconciliations, prepare and enter journal entries, support month/quarter/year-end close, assist with audits, maintain ledger accounts, improve reporting processes, and collaborate cross-functionally on ad-hoc financial analysis and projects.

Support the Controller by posting and reconciling city ledger and credit card transactions, processing and coding invoices and purchase orders, maintaining cashier and invoice files, handling vendor inquiries, and assisting with billing, collections, and general ledger reconciliations.

Execute core accounting tasks including program billing, AR follow-up, cash receipts recording, donation tracking, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations, insurance certificate verification, AP backup support, and special projects to maintain accurate financial records.

Perform client billing, manage collections and accounts receivable, and support month-end close activities. Maintain accurate records, communicate with clients, and apply strong organizational, judgment, and time-management skills. Opportunity to learn startup financing and capital events.

Manage and improve accounts payable by configuring, testing, and troubleshooting AI agents (e.g., Coupa Navi) to automate invoice processing, payment runs, and reconciliations. Perform day-to-day accounting: prepare journal entries, reconciliations, bank and investment records, vendor maintenance, and support month-end close, audits, and 1099 filings. Partner cross-functionally to expand P2P automation and provide internal/external accounting support.

Manage accounts payable, process owner billings and subcontractor pay applications, review vendor statements and certified payrolls, issue and track subcontracts, verify insurance certificates, and support corporate accounting tasks for commercial and multifamily construction projects.

The Staff Accountant manages domestic and international accounting activities, including accounts payable, bank and general ledger reconciliations, fixed assets, depreciation, taxes, payroll postings, corporate card expenses, accruals, and prepaids. The role supports month-end and year-end close, flux analysis, financial reporting, dashboards, and external audits. It requires accurate, independent execution, collaboration with leadership and vendors, and proficiency in advanced Excel and Microsoft Office tools.

Perform tax and/or audit engagements under close supervision; research and analyze client data; identify issues and recommend solutions; develop client relationships; meet firm deadlines and support team projects. May work evenings/weekends and travel domestically if required.

Perform tax and audit engagements under supervision, conduct client-specific research and analysis, identify issues, develop client relationships, meet firm deadlines, and support team projects. May work evenings/weekends and travel domestically as needed.

Paid busy-season internship (Jan–Mar 2027) exposing interns to audit, tax preparation, and research. Complete engagements, conduct business-specific research, identify issues, develop client relationships, and support partners under supervision.

Hands-on bookkeeping and staff accounting role managing day-to-day accounting: AP/AR, bank and balance-sheet reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, month-end close support, payroll accounting entries, tax compliance support, and preparing schedules for auditors and lenders. Communicates with stakeholders and may expand responsibilities as company grows. Part-time or full-time, remote US-based.

Support month-end close, prepare journal entries, perform general ledger and bank reconciliations, maintain fixed asset and depreciation records, assist with commissions and accounts payable backup, manage credit card documentation, and identify process improvements while partnering with cross-functional teams and supporting audit documentation.

Support client service teams for VC/PE funds by reconciling bank transactions, preparing GAAP journal entries, maintaining investor and legal records, processing AP and intercompany invoices, and assisting with audit and tax documentation. Gain hands-on accounting experience and progress toward full ownership of client tasks.

Lead accounting for Canada and LATAM operations and key B2C marketplaces. Manage month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, bank reconciliations, SOX compliance, and audit support. Participate in ERP and inventory system enhancements, prepare financial analyses, and drive reporting automation and process improvements.

Support financial operations by processing accounts payable and T&E, recording operational accounting entries, performing month-end close tasks and reconciliations, assisting audit preparation, maintaining vendor relationships, ensuring timely payments and SOX compliance, and supporting regulatory filings and ad hoc projects.

Perform month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, biweekly payroll processing, accounts payable, client funds administration, and support financial reporting, audits, and compliance for a nonprofit finance team.

Maintain financial records, prepare reports, reconcile bank statements, manage accounts payable/receivable, assist with budgets and forecasts, ensure accounting compliance, and collaborate with departments to support financial goals.

Support month-end close, GL accounting, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and audit readiness. Improve close and inventory processes, assist with audit requests, maintain documentation, and partner with operations for inventory counts and process improvements.

Full-cycle accounting ownership including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, financial statement preparation, account variance analysis, audit support, GAAP compliance, and process improvements while collaborating with FP&A, Billing, and HR.

Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end close for designated facilities. Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, assist with budgets and forecasts, support audits, prepare and review journal entries, use ad-hoc reporting tools for financial analysis, and identify process improvements to maintain accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Manage monthly contract billing for rehabilitation units: gather and validate billing data in Net Health, prepare pre-bills, finalize invoices, and upload files to Oracle. Reconcile billed revenue to the general ledger, prepare related journal entries, perform post-close reviews, and support financial reporting and internal controls. Identify and resolve billing discrepancies, improve billing workflows using Excel automation and AI tools, and serve as a primary contact for stakeholders.

Manage accounts payable and special-project invoices for grants: review and enter invoices in NetSuite, run check and online payment processes, maintain vendor records (W-9, ACH), process 1099s, prepare journal entries, and coordinate with program, grants, and contracts teams to ensure compliant, timely payments and grant-related financial reporting.

Support corporate finance with journal entries, GL reconciliations, job cost accounting, payroll (including union and multi-state), AP/AR, month-end close, WIP reporting, and compliance. Collaborate with project teams and external CPA for audits and tax filings while improving accounting processes and systems.

Paid internship supporting tax and audit engagements: complete client work as directed, perform accounting and tax research, analyze data and compile reports, communicate findings, build client relationships, and assist with other assigned projects while working under supervision.