Accounting Senior Specialist - Part Time

Overview

A Finance team is seeking a part-time Corporate Accountant to support month-end and quarter-end close processes. This long-term part-time role requires working 8 to 9 days each month, generally covering the last 6 business days of the month and the first 3 days of the following month. The work schedule consists of 8-hour days with flexibility in daily hours.

Responsibilities

• Gather, prepare, test, and maintain documentation to support monthly accruals through the Service PO Accrual Process (SPOA).
• Apply judgment and interpret GAAP accounting requirements to ensure proper recording, substantiation, and communication of accounting entries.
• Partner and communicate with Requestor and Financial Analyst teams to prepare monthly accruals effectively.
• Assist the SPOA database manager with preparation and analysis of monthly accrual data.
• Identify and communicate Procurement and Accounts Payable processing errors for correction.
• Continually assess and design desk procedures and process flows to maximize internal controls and efficiency.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience in accounting, purchasing, and/or accounts payable.
• Understanding of accrual accounting concepts.
• Strong experience with automated accounts payable and purchasing systems; Oracle experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong organization, time management, and task prioritization abilities.
• Ability to work independently and resolve problems.
• Strong customer service and support skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities during compressed timeframes.
• Effective communication skills across all organizational levels.

Compensation & Benefits

The position offers a competitive compensation package with pay-for-performance rewards. It may be eligible for cash bonuses, equity rewards, and benefits according to applicable plans and programs. Pay is based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. Regular pay equity reviews are conducted.

Expected base pay ranges by location (hourly):

• Bay Area, California: $45.00 - $60.50
• Southern California: $31.00 - $42.00
• San Diego: $31.00 - $42.00
• California Remote (Not Bay Area): $31.00 - $42.00
• Colorado: $27.50 - $37.50
• Hawaii: $29.00 - $39.50
• Illinois: $27.50 - $37.50
• Massachusetts: $29.00 - $39.50
• Maryland: $27.50 - $37.50
• Minnesota: $25.00 - $34.00
• New Jersey: $29.00 - $39.50
• New York: TBD
• Ohio: $25.00 - $34.00
• Vermont: $27.50 - $37.50
• Washington: $29.00 - $39.50
• Washington DC: $27.50 - $37.50

Location

Multiple U.S. locations including California (Bay Area, Southern California, San Diego, Remote), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Washington, and Washington DC.