Staff Accountant jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Silicon Valley Finance Group provides a diverse range of services to clients from various industries and platforms. We offer accounting, finance, and human resource services to venture-backed start-ups that aim to grow their companies. As we continue to expand, we aim to bring new members to our team. We are looking for team players who have a good sense of humor, can make others laugh, and are empathetic enough to cry when the need arises but not necessarily make others cry.

We're excited to offer you the chance to work with our team of friendly financial heroes who are dedicated to helping our venture-backed client companies thrive! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a clear career path for professional growth, you'll have all the support you need to succeed here.

The practices of remote working have become widespread amidst the current business landscape, and our company is no exception. We look forward to the day when we can safely gather over coffee and engage in productive collaboration. It is important to note that the position in question requires a physical presence in the Bay Area.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Staff Accountant, your main focus will be to build a professional relationship with your assigned clients' management and staff. This involves performing general accounting functions and processes for each client. This is a full-time salaried position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing accounts payable in accordance with approval and accounting policies
• Processing invoices in accordance with approval and accounting policies
• Processing payroll in accordance with approval and accounting policies
• Reviewing and processing expense reports and corporate credit card activity
• Tracking and accounting for fixed assets and related depreciation
• Various Balance Sheet account reconciliations and analysis
• Maintenance of vendor files and customer files
• General ledger account maintenance
• Perform other related accounting, financial and/or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

• At least 4 years general accounting experience, preferably with start-ups  
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively: within a functional team, across departmental functions, and with an executive management team.
• Demonstrated experience working with several clients at a time.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Demonstrated success in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in QuickBooks Online, Expensify, Bill.com
• Experience in NetSuite, Intacct 
• Experience in Paychex, ADP, Gusto, TriNet
• Proficiency in all MS Office programs, with advanced skills in Excel
• Preferred experience with Asana

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

ABOUT SILICON VALLEY FINANCE GROUP
Silicon Valley Finance Group is a growing finance and accounting consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our teams of experienced professionals provide strategic planning and guidance as well as day to day support to venture-backed companies in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as across the US and the world.