Senior Accountant

San Francisco, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 115000 - 130000

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

VEC is a leading construction technology services provider at the forefront of innovation in the construction industry delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that improve how construction projects are planned designed and built. Our mission is to challenge the status quo and reshape the built world so humanity can thrive sustainably.

We partner with contractors engineers and developers/owners across the United States and deploy our team of construction and technology professionals across large complex projects in sectors including Data Centers Healthcare Life Sciences Technology Education Transportation Aviation Commercial Office Space and Public Works.

We value our VECommunity continuous improvement and helping the best build better.

OUR CORE VALUES

Goodness: Be ethical and do right by yourself your teammates and our partners.
Extreme Ownership: We take responsibility and deliver results.
Curiosity: We continuously seek better solutions.
Better Together: Collaboration drives stronger outcomes.
Balance: We support sustainable long-term success for our people.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a hands-on Accountant to join our Finance team in San Francisco reporting to the VP of Administration and Finance. This is an individual contributor role responsible for entering and maintaining accounting records job costing accounts payable compliance filings and preparation of financial documentation for external CPAs.

This role submits local and state compliance filings but does not own income tax filings tax strategy or statutory oversight of global entities.

OBJECTIVES

Maintain accurate timely accounting records including accounts payable processing
Ensure reliable job costing and P&L data
Submit required San Francisco and multi-state compliance filings
Prepare complete CPA-ready financial documentation
Support audits and external reporting needs

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Bookkeeping (Hands-On)

Enter daily accounting transactions including journal entries accruals and adjustments
Maintain the general ledger and supporting schedules
Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Support monthly close activities

Job Costing & P&L Execution

Enter and maintain job and project cost data
Allocate labor expenses and overhead accurately
Prepare and review P&L reports for accuracy and completeness
Identify and correct misclassifications or timing issues

San Francisco California & Multi-State Compliance

Prepare submit and maintain filings related to:
- San Francisco Gross Receipts Tax (GRT)
- San Francisco business registration and administrative filings (including Form 571)
Manage out-of-state Department of Revenue (DOR) registrations renewals and ongoing compliance
Coordinate with external CPAs on income tax filings and provide required support documentation

Accounts Receivable

Enter and maintain accounts receivable transactions including billing adjustments and credits
Apply customer payments and perform cash application and AR reconciliations
Maintain accurate AR records and supporting documentation

Accounts Payable

Enter vendor bills and process accounts payable payments
Ensure invoices are properly coded and approved in accordance with company policies
Maintain accurate AP records and resolve vendor inquiries
Prepare and issue annual Form 1099s including vendor review classification

CPA & Audit

Prepare and compile financial documentation requested by external CPAs
Collect required accounting data from two global subsidiaries
Respond to follow-up requests from CPAs and auditors

External Reporting & Administrative Support

Prepare financial information for client contractor and vendor prequalification packages
Complete financial sections of external forms and questionnaires
Track and submit business license registrations and renewals

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
46 years of hands-on accounting experience
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP fundamentals
Experience with job costing and transaction-level accounting
Experience submitting SF and/or state compliance filings
Strong Excel skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Professional services or project-based accounting experience
Experience with SF Gross Receipts Tax and multi-state compliance
Experience supporting CPA firms and audits

SCOPE CLARIFICATION

Individual contributor role
Personally enters transactions and submits filings
No staff management
No income tax filing or tax strategy responsibility
No statutory oversight of international entities

LOCATION

Remote (US Based)

COMPENSATION RANGE

$115000-$130000

BENEFITS

401(k) with company matching
Medical dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

VEC is an Equal Employment Opportunity accordance with federal and state laws VEC does not discriminate in employment because of race color religion sex national origin age physical and mental disability marital status pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related condition ancestry medical condition (associated with cancer a history cancer or genetic characteristics) veteran or military status sexual orientation gender gender identity or gender expression HIV/AIDS status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Description WHO WE AREVEC is a leading construction technology services provider at the forefront of innovation in the construction industry delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that improve how construction projects are planned designed and built. Our mission is to challeng...