Accounts Payable Accountant

Jobot; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate in San Francisco for a hybrid role within a prestigious global investment firm. The position offers exposure to all accounts payable activities and a path for long-term career growth in finance and accounting operations.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proactive, and able to collaborate across teams. The role supports process improvements and technology enhancements in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of accounts payable or accounting operations experience.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software platforms (NetSuite experience is a plus).
• Experience with expense management systems is beneficial but not required.
• Exposure to fixed asset accounting systems is helpful but not required.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders to obtain required invoice approvals and ensure timely processing.
• Review, code, and allocate invoices accurately in accordance with company policies.
• Process recurring payment cycles, including check and ACH transactions.
• Audit employee expense reports and reconcile corporate credit card activity.
• Manage the onboarding and maintenance of domestic and international vendors, including tax documentation (W-9/W-8) and verification procedures.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and collaborate with internal teams to resolve payment-related issues.
• Assist with various banking activities, including wire transfers, deposits, and cash transaction recording.
• Support accounting staff with research requests, journal entries, and expense analysis projects.
• Maintain and update fixed asset records while identifying opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Assist with annual tax reporting requirements, including 1099 reporting and sales/use tax support.
• Participate in system implementations, process enhancements, and other operational improvement initiatives.
• Help develop and maintain accounts payable policies, procedures, and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

NetSuite

Expense management systems

Fixed asset accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job details:

Accounts Payable Associate | Join a Prestigious Global Investment Firm | Hybrid San Francisco | Growth-Oriented Opportunity!

Salary: $35 - $58 per hour

A bit about us:

An established global investment management organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to join its finance team in San Francisco. The firm manages a diverse portfolio of investments across public and private markets, including equity, debt, real estate, and private company investments.

This position offers the opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of the accounts payable function while working alongside a collaborative team of accounting and finance professionals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and interested in building a long-term career within accounting operations.

Why join us?

• Join a highly regarded investment-focused organization with a global presence.
• Work alongside experienced accounting and finance professionals in a supportive environment.
• Exposure to process improvement initiatives and accounting technology enhancements.
• Opportunity for long-term career growth within finance and accounting operations.
• Hybrid work environment based in San Francisco.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders to obtain required invoice approvals and ensure timely processing.
• Review, code, and allocate invoices accurately in accordance with company policies.
• Process recurring payment cycles, including check and ACH transactions.
• Audit employee expense reports and reconcile corporate credit card activity.
• Manage the onboarding and maintenance of domestic and international vendors, including tax documentation (W-9/W-8) and verification procedures.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and collaborate with internal teams to resolve payment-related issues.
• Assist with various banking activities, including wire transfers, deposits, and cash transaction recording.
• Support accounting staff with research requests, journal entries, and expense analysis projects.
• Maintain and update fixed asset records while identifying opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Assist with annual tax reporting requirements, including 1099 reporting and sales/use tax support.
• Participate in system implementations, process enhancements, and other operational improvement initiatives.
• Help develop and maintain accounts payable policies, procedures, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of accounts payable or accounting operations experience.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting software platforms (NetSuite experience is a plus).
• Experience with expense management systems is beneficial but not required.
• Exposure to fixed asset accounting systems is helpful but not required.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

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