Project Accountant Jobs in San Francisco, CA

Project Accountant jobs in San Francisco concentrate in the Financial District, South of Market, and Mission Bay, across construction, real estate development, technology infrastructure, and professional services. Employers hiring right now include CBIZ, Ramp, and Pinterest. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles61
Top employerCBIZ
Work type64% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring49

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Brex
Accounting Channel Partner Manager
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Brex
Added 2d ago
Accounting Channel Partner Manager
Brex
San Francisco, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Customer Success
Account Management
$136k - $170k/yr
Hybrid
None

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Vaco
Business Development Director, Finance and Accounting
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Vaco
Added 3d ago
Business Development Director, Finance and Accounting
Vaco
San Francisco, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Customer Success
Project & Program Management
Business Development
$75k - $130k/yr
Master's
5,001-10,000

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InvestorFlow
Revenue Accounting Manager
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InvestorFlow
Added 4d ago
Revenue Accounting Manager
InvestorFlow
San Francisco, California
Finance
Accounting
Business Operations
Tax
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$155k/yr
On-Site
None

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Vir Biotechnology
Associate Director, Tax and Accounting
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Vir Biotechnology
Added 4d ago
Associate Director, Tax and Accounting
Vir Biotechnology
San Francisco, California
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Tax
$163k - $228k/yr
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Notion
Corporate Accounting Manager
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Notion
Added 1w ago
Corporate Accounting Manager
Notion
San Francisco, California
Finance
Accounting
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Tax
Project Management
$157k - $180k/yr
On-Site
None

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Project Accountant Job Market in San Francisco

Who's Hiring

  • CBIZ
    CBIZ3
  • Ramp
    Ramp3
  • Pinterest
    Pinterest3
  • PwC
    PwC2
  • CRUSOE
    CRUSOE2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software29
  • Consulting & Professional Services8
  • Accounting & Auditing5
  • Science & Research4
  • Sports & Recreation2

Project Accountant Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a project accountant job in San Francisco?

Focus your search on San Francisco's construction and real estate development firms in Mission Bay and the Financial District, where project accounting demand is most active. Large engineering and infrastructure contractors working on transit and civic projects also hire regularly. A background in job costing, WIP reporting, or percentage-of-completion accounting gives you a clear edge over generalist candidates in this market.

Which companies hire project accountants in San Francisco?

Employers hiring project accountants in San Francisco right now include CBIZ, Ramp, and Pinterest, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. The local market skews toward mid-size construction contractors, commercial real estate firms, and technology companies managing large capital projects.

Are there remote project accountant jobs in San Francisco?

Yes, though availability depends on the role: desk-based tasks like budget tracking, invoicing, and reporting are frequently remote, while site-coordination and contract-compliance work typically requires an in-person presence. About 36% of project accountant openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and the technology sector in SoMa tends to offer the most flexible arrangements locally.

How can I get a project accountant job in San Francisco with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is landing an accounts payable or junior cost control role with a construction or real estate development firm, then moving into project accounting as you gain exposure to job costing. Mid-size contractors working on Mission Bay and Dogpatch redevelopment projects regularly hire junior accounting staff and promote internally. A working knowledge of construction accounting software like Sage 300 or Procore strengthens your application considerably.

Which industries hire the most project accountants in San Francisco?

Most project accountant openings in San Francisco sit in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Accounting & Auditing, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. San Francisco's sustained investment in commercial real estate, transit infrastructure, and technology campuses keeps demand for project-level financial oversight consistently high in those sectors.

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