Part Time Remote Accounting Jobs in San Ramon, CA

Job Title: GL/AP Accountant (Part Time 24 hours per week)

Job Description

A fast-growing life sciences organization on the San Francisco Peninsula is seeking a skilled GL Accountant to support its finance team. This role focuses on maintaining accurate general ledger records, supporting month-end and quarter-end close, and ensuring the integrity of financial data in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a Series C startup in the life sciences sector while working closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Enter financial data and transactions accurately into the general ledger.
• Record cash entries and ensure they are properly documented and classified.
• Prepare and perform cash reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of records.
• Review financial documents, accounts, and supporting information for accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Prepare journal entries for fixed assets, prepaids, accounts payable, and standard accruals.
• Verify general ledger coding for all transactions to ensure proper classification and consistency.
• Manage new vendor setup for accounts payable, including collection and verification of required information.
• Resolve accounting-related issues and discrepancies by researching transactions, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and proposing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the finance team to improve processes and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of experience performing similar GL accounting tasks, including journal entries, reconciliations, and close activities.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Proficiency with Netsuite accounting software.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Experience with NetSuite for general ledger and financial operations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial review.
• Ability to support month-end and quarter-end close activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a similar field preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite and Bill.com. (NetSuite mandatory)
• Experience with Point Purchasing or similar purchasing systems preferred.
• Experience supporting organizations in the life sciences, biotech, medical device, or pharmaceutical sectors preferred.
• Experience working with or supporting a fast-growing startup environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and evolving processes in a growth-stage company.

Work Environment

This role offers a flexible work environment with fully remote arrangements accepted. There is a strong preference for candidates located in the Bay Area, as a hybrid schedule is preferred and office attendance may be required during critical periods such as month-end and quarter-end close. The position involves regular collaboration with the finance team and other stakeholders, so the GL Accountant must be highly communicative and comfortable working in a distributed or hybrid team setting. The organization operates in the life sciences sector, providing an opportunity to support a fast-growing Series C startup with a dynamic and collaborative culture.

This is a Contract position based out of South San Francisco, CA.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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