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Senior Accounting Lead (downtown / civic / van ness)
compensation:
Pay: $38.00 - $42.00 per hour
employment type:
part-time
experience level:
senior level
job title:
Senior Accounting Lead
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Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Accounting Lead who brings a wealth of knowledge, can take full ownership of the accounting function, and mentor junior staff.
This is a high-responsibility role where your experience will be respected and put to immediate use — not a training position.
Work hours will be flexible.
About Us
We are a small, well-established property management and event management company in the heart of San Francisco (Powell BART Station), operating since 1992.
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Key Responsibilities
Take full ownership of accounting: AP, AR, reconciliations, journal entries, monthly close
Maintain a clean, accurate general ledger
Prepare and review monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
Track and allocate income and expenses across multiple properties and events
Oversee deposits, vendor payments, and event-related accounting
Lead and mentor at least two junior accounting team members
Assign and prioritize work
Review and ensure accuracy
Establish and maintain processes and controls
Communicate clearly in both Chinese and English internally and externally
Coordinate with external CPA/tax preparer for year-end and compliance
Proactively identify and resolve accounting issues; keep books audit-ready
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Required Experience
3+ years of hands-on accounting experience
Proven ability to manage full-cycle accounting independently
Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
Fluent in Chinese and English (written and spoken) — required
Comfortable working onsite ~3 days per week in Downtown San Francisco
Prior experience in property management, real estate, events, or hospitality preferred
Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks (Online or Desktop)
Strong understanding of GAAP fundamentals
❌ Not a training position
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How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief note describing:
1. Your experience managing full-cycle accounting
2. Your experience leading junior staff
3. Your Chinese and English proficiency (written and spoken)
4. The types of businesses you’ve supported (industry and size) shorter as a list of requirements to pass on in a text
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Work Location: In person
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