Bookkeeper

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing team in California. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is confident managing core financial tasks, maintaining accurate records, and keeping accounts current in a fast-paced environment. The right candidate will bring strong QuickBooks Online experience and a hands-on approach to reconciliations, payables, and receivables.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily bookkeeping activities, including recording financial transactions and maintaining organized accounting records.
• Process vendor invoices and payments while ensuring accounts payable balances remain accurate and up to date.
• Monitor customer billing and collections activity to maintain timely and accurate accounts receivable records.
• Perform reconciliations for multiple bank and credit card accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving outstanding items.
• Address a backlog of account reconciliations by reviewing prior activity and bringing records into balance.
• Prepare journal entries and support general ledger accuracy through consistent review and documentation.
• Maintain financial data within QuickBooks Online and help ensure transactions are entered correctly and completely.
• Assist with bookkeeping needs related to construction or project-based accounting environments as needed.
• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience with strong attention to detail.
• Hands-on experience using QuickBooks, with a strong preference for QuickBooks Online proficiency.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Ability to manage full-charge bookkeeping responsibilities with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience preparing journal entries and maintaining general ledger records.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work through outstanding reconciliation items efficiently.
• Construction industry accounting experience is preferred.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and financial recordkeeping best practices.