Accountant / FP&A Analyst

Position: Accountant / FP&A Analyst

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid – 1–2 days per week in the office)

Employment Type: Temporary

Assignment Period: ASAP / September 2026 through January 2027 (approximately 5 months)

Schedule: Part-Time (minimum 20 hours per week) to Full-Time

Pay Range: $35–$45/hour, DOE

Position Summary

A San Francisco-based law firm serving primarily Japanese-speaking clients is seeking an Accountant / FP&A Analyst for a temporary assignment to provide coverage while an employee is on maternity leave. The assignment is expected to begin as soon as possible or in September 2026 and continue through January 2027. This is a hands-on accounting position responsible for both the firm's internal accounting operations and accounting support for external clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage internal accounting functions, including AP/AR, billing, payroll reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Handle external client accounting, including billing and bookkeeping-related activities
• Prepare financial reports and support budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A activities
• Manage and reconcile client trust (IOLTA) accounts
• Maintain accurate accounting records using QuickBooks
• Coordinate with outsourced bookkeeping support
• Support multi-entity accounting and reconciliations
• Communicate with clients regarding accounting-related matters
• Perform other accounting and operational duties as needed

Qualifications

• Professional accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Strong QuickBooks skills
• Experience with AP/AR, billing, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Payroll accounting experience preferred
• IOLTA or law firm trust accounting experience highly preferred
• Japanese language skills is a plus
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple accounting responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills