Bookkeeper
<p><strong>We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team in Oakland, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>This <strong>onsite role</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily bookkeeping activities, including recording transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.</p><p>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable while tracking outstanding balances and payment activity.</p><p>• Reconcile bank and other balance sheet accounts to ensure financial data is complete and accurate.</p><p>• Prepare and review profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and supporting financial reports for internal use.</p><p>• Use QuickBooks, Excel, and other software systems to organize data, monitor account activity, and produce documentation.</p><p>• Apply a solid understanding of debits, credits, depreciation, and tax return support in routine accounting work.</p><p>• Identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and resolve bookkeeping problems with a proactive approach.</p><p>• Maintain clear notes, documentation, and follow-up items to support accuracy and continuity across the team.</p>
<p>• 5+ years of bookkeeping experience.</p><p>• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks in a business accounting environment.</p><p>• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Strong understanding of financial statements, including profit and loss reports and balance sheets.</p><p>• Familiarity with core accounting concepts such as debits, credits, and depreciation.</p><p>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.</p><p>• Strong problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented and self-directed work style.</p>
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- Oakland, CA
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
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30 - 37 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team in Oakland, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>This <strong>onsite role</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily bookkeeping activities, including recording transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.</p><p>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable while tracking outstanding balances and payment activity.</p><p>• Reconcile bank and other balance sheet accounts to ensure financial data is complete and accurate.</p><p>• Prepare and review profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and supporting financial reports for internal use.</p><p>• Use QuickBooks, Excel, and other software systems to organize data, monitor account activity, and produce documentation.</p><p>• Apply a solid understanding of debits, credits, depreciation, and tax return support in routine accounting work.</p><p>• Identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and resolve bookkeeping problems with a proactive approach.</p><p>• Maintain clear notes, documentation, and follow-up items to support accuracy and continuity across the team.</p>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z