We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to join a distribution company in Chatsworth. This permanent, fully onsite position is ideal for someone who can independently oversee day-to-day accounting operations while maintaining accurate financial records and timely reporting. The role offers a four-day workweek with Fridays off and requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who is comfortable supporting a small team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the complete bookkeeping cycle, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the company’s daily accounting activities.
- Prepare internal financial statements and management reports with a strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
- Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including account analysis, reconciliations, and final review of balances.
- Record and post journal entries to the general ledger while ensuring transactions are properly classified and documented.
- Administer weekly payroll processing and help ensure compliance with applicable tax and wage requirements.
- Manage both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, collections follow-up, vendor payments, and account maintenance.
- Coordinate with external accounting partners during semi-annual reviews and provide supporting schedules and documentation as needed.
- Handle banking activity, complete account reconciliations, and monitor cash movement to support reliable cash reporting.
- Support financial planning efforts by assisting with budgets, forecasts, and other ad hoc reporting needs.
- Work with factoring partners and administer letters of credit when business needs require it.
- At least 5 years of full charge bookkeeping experience, ideally within a manufacturing or similarly fast-paced business environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
- Working knowledge of core accounting functions, including general ledger activity, financial reporting, and period-end close procedures.
- Experience processing payroll and managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel, along with the ability to learn new systems efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when handling financial data and documentation.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in a small team setting and manage multiple priorities.