Accountant

Title: Accounting Specialist/Accountant

Duration: 3 months contract

Location: San Francisco, CA 94111

Pay Rate: $38.00 - $42.00 hourly on W2

JOB SUMMARY

Seeking a detail-oriented and organized Temporary Accounting Specialist to join the team. The Accounting Specialist will play a key role in supporting the company’s internal financial and accounting systems and ensuring the overall financial health of the organization. They will be responsible for expense reports, accounts payable, contracts, tax return preparation support, audit preparation support, and day-to-day accounting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Operations & Payment Processing

• Review, prepare, and process vendor invoices, staff reimbursements, and monthly expense reports
• Process outgoing payments (ACH, wires) in compliance with financial policies, ensuring proper allocation across accounts/teams/initiatives
• Gather, verify, and update vendor payment information and W-9 forms
• Support timely and accurate processing of payments to contractors, consultants, and vendors
• Track and maintain consultant contracts and budget adherence
• Prepare and post journal entries for prepaids

Financial Analysis & Compliance

• Collaborate with staff and vendors to resolve accounting discrepancies
• Assist with the preparation of budgets, financial statements, and periodic reports
• Update financial spreadsheets and reports with the latest available data
• Help prepare for internal and external audits, reviews, and tax filings
• Maintain organized financial records and ensure compliance with procedures

Process Improvement & Internal Support

• Provide internal training and guidance on finance processes (e.g., expense reporting, reimbursements)
• Maintain documentation of financial processes and procedures
• Support the Finance Department with administrative tasks
• Participate in ad hoc projects as needed

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• At least two years of experience in a relevant role or equivalent combination of training and experience, including accounting or bookkeeping
• Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Great analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Strong skills in Excel and QuickBooks Online (or other accounting systems) and other MS Office tools; Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with integrity
• Experience working with distributed or remote teams
• Experience working in the non-profit sector a plus
• Interest, passion, and commitment to reducing climate change

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role is done primarily in an office environment.

An employee must be able to satisfy the following physical requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Remain in a stationary position (at a desk) for at least 75% of the day
• Use hand and fingers to type
• Frequently communicate via phone or video and email and must be able to communicate using those methods

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S.,

Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.