Our client, A well-established boutique personal injury law firm is looking to fulfill the need for a full-time temp Accounting Assistant based in the firm's downtown San Francisco Office (Near Civic Center). This assignment is expected to last at least two to four weeks. The role reports onsite five days per week.
Employment Type: Temp| M - F | 8:30am – 5pm PT
Onsite
Pay Rate: $35.00 / Hour
Responsibilities:
Maintain and manage Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) records and filing systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies
Prepare, verify, and submit daily bank deposits, including proper documentation and reconciliation of receipts
Enter financial transactions, including grant awards and journal entries, into the Peachtree/Sage accounting software with a high degree of accuracy
Process employee expense reports, ensuring policy compliance, proper documentation, and timely reimbursement
Reconcile and maintain petty cash accounts, resolving discrepancies and preparing monthly summaries
Update and maintain cost ledgers to support job costing, project tracking, and budget analysis
Prepare and file monthly EDD DE-542 (New Employee Registry) forms in compliance with state reporting requirements
Communicate with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and account disputes professionally and promptly
Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for review by the firm’s accountant and management
Support month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, account reconciliations, and report generation
Maintain digital and physical accounting records for audits and internal reviews
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates should have two to three years of prior accounting work experience (law firm or professional service entity preferred). An associates or bachelors in finance, accounting or similar field of study. Previous experience working with Peachtree/Sage 50, or similar accounting software required. Proficiency in MS Office Suite with knowledge of Excel, and strong abilities in 10-key. Strong time management skills with sharp attention to detail. Must possess a high level of professionalism, and ability to support a fast-paced environment and prioritize scope of work as needed. A collaborative and team-oriented working style is highly desired in the ideal candidates.
We are a full-service staffing and talent sourcing firm, assisting our client with this temp need.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.