Hybrid Staff Accountant: Accounts Payable & Operations

HomeFirst; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &

Job summary

HomeFirst in the Bay Area seeks a Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable & Operations to manage high-volume payables, accurate coding, and timely payments. This full-time, exempt role reports to the Controller and supports month-end close and financial data integrity.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of accounting experience, an associate degree in accounting or related field, strong Excel skills, and the ability to learn new systems quickly. Hybrid work with a nonprofit mission to end homelessness.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 0–3 years of accounting experience, including familiarity with full-cycle accounts payable.
• Experience with computerized accounting systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles.
• Aptitude for problem-solving, data analysis, and maintaining accuracy under deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize, exercise judgment, and take responsibility for high-dollar transactions.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices to ensure proper approval, coding, and compliance before posting and payment.
• Prepare and execute check runs, including compiling all required payments for the period.
• Identify priority items and deadlines and determine payment method.
• Secure necessary approvals before processing and maintain documentation.
• Process checks requests, vendor invoices, and deposits.
• Maintain and update 1099/W9 records; reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Input and maintain accurate accounts payable records; generate reports and analyze payment schedules.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and journal entries as needed.
• Support audits and other accounting requests; learn and improve workflows.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Learning agility

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HomeFirst in the Bay Area seeks a Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable & Operations to manage high-volume payables, accurate coding, and timely payments. This full-time, exempt role reports to the Controller and supports month-end close and financial data integrity.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of accounting experience, an associate degree in accounting or related field, strong Excel skills, and the ability to learn new systems quickly. Hybrid work with a nonprofit mission to end homelessness.