We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to support a food and food processing organization in South San Francisco, California. This Contract position will focus on year-end accounting priorities and provide hands-on assistance across core financial activities during a period of team coverage needs. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, advanced Excel capability, and the flexibility to contribute across multiple accounting functions in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Prepare and record journal entries in support of month-end and year-end close activities.<br>• Analyze financial data and produce clear reporting to assist the team with accounting decisions and closing priorities.<br>• Support accounts receivable follow-up efforts by contacting customers regarding outstanding balances and helping improve collections.<br>• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and related schedules to ensure timely reporting.<br>• Use advanced Excel tools to organize data, build analysis, and streamline accounting support tasks.<br>• Provide broad accounting assistance where needed to help cover workload gaps related to staff absences and time away.<br>• Partner with the internal team to learn existing processes quickly and contribute effectively with on-the-job guidance.
<p><strong>Accounting Specialist</strong> – Commercial Property Management</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Contra Costa County, CA Pay: $35–$40/hour Schedule: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>A small, established commercial property management company in Contra Costa County is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join its team.</p><p>This individual will work closely with the Accounting Manager and play an important role in supporting the company's daily accounting operations. The primary focus will be accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, and account reconciliations.</p><p>The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and enjoys working in a hands-on accounting position within a smaller, collaborative team environment. Previous experience in commercial real estate or property management is highly preferred.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily Accounts Payable activities, including reviewing, coding, entering, and processing vendor invoices.</li><li>Handle Accounts Receivable functions, including preparing invoices, posting payments, and monitoring outstanding balances.</li><li>Perform routine bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations.</li><li>Review transactions for accuracy and ensure proper coding and documentation.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and organized accounting files.</li><li>Assist with general bookkeeping and daily accounting activities.</li><li>Research and resolve discrepancies involving invoices, payments, and account balances.</li><li>Monitor outstanding items and follow up on accounting-related questions.</li><li>Work closely with the Accounting Manager to support daily accounting operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing organization in Oakland, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. </p><p><br></p><p>This contract-to-hire role will oversee payables across multiple locations, helping maintain accurate financial records and timely vendor payments. The position is well suited for someone who works confidently with minimal supervision, values precision, and enjoys supporting daily accounting operations in a collaborative setting.</p><p><br></p><p>This position is based onsite in Oakland, California.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle for several business locations, ensuring invoices move through review and payment on schedule.</p><p>• Examine, assign, and enter invoices using accurate general ledger cost code classifications.</p><p>• Distribute expenses correctly among entities and properties to support reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Compile weekly payment batches and invoice packages for accounting review and processing.</p><p>• Reconcile company card activity against receipts and related backup documentation to confirm completeness and accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with vendors and internal teams to investigate and resolve billing questions, payment issues, and account discrepancies.</p><p>• Maintain well-organized payable records to support audits, reporting needs, and day-to-day document retrieval.</p><p>• Provide assistance with purchasing and vendor administration activities as business needs require.</p><p>• Contribute to payroll reporting tasks and offer backup support for related accounting functions when needed.</p><p>• Recommend and support workflow improvements that strengthen efficiency and accuracy within the payables process</p>