Accounting & Accounts Payable Specialist

HireNow Staffing•San Francisco, CA

4d•$65,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for an established AV-rated civil litigation law firm seeking a detail-oriented Accounting & Accounts Payable Specialist to join its San Francisco office. This role is ideal for an energetic, self-motivated accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. The position plays a key role in ensuring accurate accounts payable operations, supporting vendor management, and assisting with broader finance functions as needed. Law firm experience is strongly preferred, and occasional accounts receivable support may be required. Candidates must demonstrate resume stability and long-term professional continuity . Contract-heavy, freelance, or short-tenure work histories will not be considered.

Requirements

Associate's degree in accounting required (bachelor's degree preferred)
Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and best practices
Proven ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities independently
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Stable resume history with demonstrated job longevity
Ability to commit to the onsite training schedule in San Francisco

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of general accounting or accounts payable experience
Accounts receivable exposure
Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment (strongly preferred)
QuickBooks experience

Responsibilities

Monitor and reconcile ledgers; prepare and distribute daily accounts payable reports across multiple bank accounts
Verify, code, and process operational and third-party invoices, including managing invoice holds and payment cycles
Review, reconcile, and process corporate credit card statements, employee reimbursements, and expense reports
Reconcile monthly vendor statements and investigate and resolve discrepancies
Maintain vendor W-9 documentation and support annual 1099 reporting
Assist with financial reporting, tax audits, and special finance projects
Maintain compliant vendor files in accordance with security and BAA requirements
Support management with vendor contracts and ongoing vendor relationships
Provide occasional accounts receivable support as needed