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Accounting Clerk

United States, Palo Alto, California or San Francisco, California · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team in Palo Alto, California or San Francisco, California in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work and can confidently support daily financial operations across payables, receivables, and expense-related processes. The role offers the opportunity to contribute in a fast-moving environment while partnering closely with finance leadership to keep records accurate, organized, and up to date.

Job Responsibility

  • Handle day-to-day accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and supporting regular check processing
  • Oversee accounts receivable tasks by generating customer invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on collections activity
  • Record bank deposits promptly and maintain accurate documentation for all incoming funds
  • Assist with purchasing coordination and expense-related workflows to support smooth financial operations
  • Process employee expenses and bill payments while ensuring transactions are coded and entered correctly
  • Perform routine accounting work in QuickBooks Online and help maintain complete, well-organized financial records
  • Use Ramp or a similar expense platform to track corporate card activity and support expense management needs
  • Work closely with finance leadership and external accounting partners as selected accounting responsibilities are brought in-house

Requirements

  • 2–3 years of accounting experience with practical exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, or both
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks Online is required
  • Experience with Ramp or a comparable expense management tool is preferred
  • willingness to learn is important
  • Strong accuracy and attention to detail when handling invoices, payments, and financial data entry
  • Ability to manage transactional accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Previous experience supporting both AP and AR functions is highly preferred
  • Availability to work onsite on a permanent basis in California, with flexibility to travel between nearby company locations if needed

Nice to have

Experience with Ramp or a comparable expense management tool

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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