Staff Accountant: Growth, Mentorship & Global Exposure

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote is seeking an entry-level accounting professional to support Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), cash management, reporting, and timesheet compliance. You will process invoices, issue payments, handle customer billing, and assist with month-end closures in a remote-friendly environment.

You will work with a team to improve processes, gain exposure to global accounting practices, and contribute to accurate financial reporting while growing your skills in a mentored setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and comfort working with numbers.
• Working knowledge of Excel; familiarity with accounting software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support end to end AP activities, including receipt collection, document verification, approval coordination, and posting entries in the accounting system.
• Maintain vendor information and assist with timely vendor payments.
• Contribute to AP reconciliations and month end closing tasks.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices based on project milestones and contract terms.
• Address customer billing queries and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Process and post customer payments (bank transfers, cheques, digital payments).
• Maintain accurate AR records and support follow ups on outstanding balances.
• Process daily cash receipts and ensure accurate posting.
• Assist in preparing cash flow reports for internal review.
• Support bank reconciliations and other cash related month end activities.
• Generate and maintain AP and AR aging reports, highlighting overdue balances and trends.
• Assist with internal reporting and contribute to process improvements.
• Prepare semi monthly timesheet compliance reports.
• Follow up with employees and managers on missing or incomplete submissions.
• Coordinate with HR and team leads to support payroll accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Numerical aptitude

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Remote is seeking an entry-level accounting professional to support Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), cash management, reporting, and timesheet compliance. You will process invoices, issue payments, handle customer billing, and assist with month-end closures in a remote-friendly environment.

You will work with a team to improve processes, gain exposure to global accounting practices, and contribute to accurate financial reporting while growing your skills in a mentored setting.