Accountant III

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San Francisco, CA 94105
Posted: 07/16/2026
Employment Type: 3-6 Month Contract
Job Category: Analyst/SME
Job Number: 27513
Pay Range: $85/hr- $100/hr
Workplace Type: Remote
Job Description
Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Accountant III to join our Client's team.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Payroll Accounting Contractor to support our General Ledger (GL) accounting operations related to payroll. This role will be responsible for preparing payroll journal entries, performing account reconciliations, preparing flux analysis, and supporting audit requests. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, works independently, and brings a proactive mindset to problem-solving and process improvement.


Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and post timely and accurate payroll-related journal entries.
Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations of payroll-related GL accounts.
Prepare flux analysis and explain key variances.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies and variances in payroll accounts.
Support internal and external audit requests by compiling appropriate documentation.
Collaborate with Payroll, HR, and Accounting teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of payroll accounting.
Identify gaps or inefficiencies in existing payroll accounting processes and propose improvement ideas.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5+ years of general ledger and payroll accounting experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP and payroll accounting practices.
Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday, SAP).
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
CPA preferred
Experience in a high-growth or fast-paced company.

Security Clearance Required: N/A

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities