Accounting & Accounts Payable Specialist
Manatal Test account • San Francisco, California • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jun 10, 2026
Accounting & Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Hybrid – San Francisco, CA
Compensation: $65,000 – $90,000 base salary
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Onsite Requirement:
Candidates must be willing to work five days per week onsite in the San Francisco office (8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) during the initial training period, transitioning to a minimum of two days per week onsite thereafter.
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. — no visa sponsorship
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Dental benefit
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Parental leave
The Opportunity
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.
Key Responsibilities
Candidates will be considered for interview based on demonstrated ability to perform the following responsibilities with accuracy and professionalism:
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
Only candidates with proven accounts payable ownership and strong attention to detail will be considered.
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
These qualifications are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet all requirements will not be considered.
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
Preferred Qualifications (Strong Differentiators)
Candidates with the following background will be viewed as standout applicants:
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
Core Competencies
High-detail financial processing and reconciliation
Vendor and contract coordination
Deadline-driven execution with minimal supervision
Professional discretion and integrity
Strong cross-functional collaboration within a legal environment