Bookkeeper

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team in Oakland, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity.

This onsite role is ideal for someone who brings strong accounting fundamentals, takes initiative, and stays organized in a collaborative small-team environment. The right candidate will be comfortable working with day-to-day bookkeeping activities while also interpreting financial records, supporting accurate reporting, and helping maintain smooth office operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily bookkeeping activities, including recording transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable while tracking outstanding balances and payment activity.
• Reconcile bank and other balance sheet accounts to ensure financial data is complete and accurate.
• Prepare and review profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and supporting financial reports for internal use.
• Use QuickBooks, Excel, and other software systems to organize data, monitor account activity, and produce documentation.
• Apply a solid understanding of debits, credits, depreciation, and tax return support in routine accounting work.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and resolve bookkeeping problems with a proactive approach.
• Maintain clear notes, documentation, and follow-up items to support accuracy and continuity across the team.
• 5+ years of bookkeeping experience.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks in a business accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, including profit and loss reports and balance sheets.
• Familiarity with core accounting concepts such as debits, credits, and depreciation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented and self-directed work style.