Company Description

Blue & Gold Fleet has been the premier provider of ferry and water excursion services on San Francisco Bay for over 40 years, offering the famous one-hour San Francisco Bay Cruise, the 90-minute Escape from the Rock Cruise around Alcatraz Island and a Sunset Cruise.

The company provides regular ferry service to Sausalito and through its contract with the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) service to: Harbor Bay, Main Street Alameda, Oakland, Richmond, Seaplane Lagoon, South San Francisco, Vallejo, Oracle Park (for San Francisco Giants games and special events) and Chase Center (for Golden State Warriors games and special events). Blue & Gold Fleet operates a fleet of 21 vessels. 

Job Description

Are you passionate about financial operations and looking for a role where your skills can shine? We’re seeking a dynamic individual with a strong grasp of Accounts Receivable processes to join our team. As our Staff Accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of financial transactions while maintaining exceptional customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Receivable Mastery: Utilize your expertise to handle A/R processes seamlessly, including posting payments and tactfully following up with customers on overdue balances.
• Month and Year-End Closings: Your proficiency in preparing precise general ledger entries will be vital in ensuring accurate monthly and yearly closings, contributing to the overall financial health of our organization.
• Invoice Management: Take charge of reviewing and coding invoices for payment, demonstrating impeccable attention to detail and accuracy to maintain financial integrity.
• Financial Reporting: Dive into various tasks such as general ledger reconciliations, crafting insightful sales reports, and managing tax-related responsibilities like sales tax reports and underground tank returns.

What We’re Looking For:

• Expertise in A/R Processes: A solid understanding of Accounts Receivable operations is essential.
• Detail-Oriented Mindset: You thrive in environments where accuracy and attention to detail are paramount.
• Financial Acumen: Proficiency in handling general ledger entries and financial reporting is crucial for success in this role.
• Collaborative Spirit: You excel in cross-functional teamwork and are eager to contribute to the success of our finance team.

Job Duties:

• Enters payments for A/R in Anchor and balances cash receipts to payment history.
• Enters payments in Sage to update the cash management system.
• Sends billing reminders and statements and contacts accounts, as needed, for payment.
• Generates and distributes weekly A/R aging reports.
• Reconciles A/R and deferred revenue to general ledger.
• Prepares G/L journal entries, accruals and reconciliations.
• Reviews and codes invoices.
• Prepares and remits monthly sales tax and use tax report to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
• Prepares and files quarterly Underground Tank Return for fuel received.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one year experience in an A/R role.
• Able to thrive in fast-paced environments, remain composed under pressure, and efficiently manage multiple tasks.
• Must have a strong math aptitude.
• Completion of college accounting courses preferred.

Rate: $30.28-$31.73 / hour (DOE)

This is a hybrid position. 

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Blue & Gold Fleet will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For more information visit https://sfgov.org/olse/fair-chance-ordinance-fco.