Staff Accountant

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are Strategic Financial and Media Relations Agency looking for a Staff Accountant to support finance and accounting activities and produce timely and accurate information to allow management to make intelligent decisions regarding the future of the business. This position plays an integral role supporting our Finance and Operations team. We are looking for someone that understands financial nuances and complexities, thinks creatively and contributes cross-functionally. This professional will have strong attention to detail while also being proactive and self-directed, setting the bar high for themselves and their work product. Strong collaboration with senior staff and broad company interaction is required. If you are someone who thrives as part of a dynamic team and can effectively problem solve in a fast-paced environment, then this is a great role for you. Applicants must be local to the SF Bay Area; this role is hybrid remote/in-person and requires working from our San Francisco office at least one day per week on Tuesdays.

KEY DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the monthly close, ensuring client billing is accurately prepared and sent out in a timely manner and ensuring all vendor payments are made timely Process vendor invoices as they are received for ongoing review and approval Monitor accounts receivable weekly to ensure timely collection of client receivables Prepare mid- and month-end client aging reports for distribution to Sr. executives, including client status reporting Reconcile bank receivables and payables on systematic basis Assist with weekly cash flow forecasts; monitor cash on regular basis Assist with monthly payroll: monitor and update payroll matrix and reconcile to system-generated payroll journal for exempt and non-exempt monthly, semi-monthly payrolls, and bi-weekly. Review payroll system-generated journals for accuracy Prepare monthly commission calculations Review and respond to vendor and employee inquiries Serve as key contact to senior staff on matters related to invoicing and expenses Obtain statements of account (clients & vendors); perform reconciliations as needed Provide exceptional customer service to both our internal and external customers Perform ad hoc financial analyses and special projects from time to time as needed

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance Minimum 2+ years general accounting experience (AP, AR, GL, Payroll, etc.) Minimum 1+ year(s) experience with QuickBooks Online Familiarity with intercompany journals in QuickBooks Online Strong in Excel; specifically Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs Experience with Rippling PEO and HRIS platform a plus Strong customer orientation with excellent verbal and written communication skills Exceptional organizational skills, detail-oriented mindset and a high sense of urgency A proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to multi-task Strong work ethic with the ability to work extended hours during critical periods Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timelines Professional services industry or agency experience a plus

Pay:

From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA (San Francisco County)