<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a growing team in Oakland, California. </p><p><br></p><p>This contract position offers the potential for a permanent role, is fully onsite, and provides the opportunity to support day-to-day accounting operations across receivables, payables, payroll assistance, and general ledger activities.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate brings a solid accounting background, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage customer billing activities, record incoming payments, prepare deposits, and follow up on outstanding balances to support healthy cash flow.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable tasks by coding invoices, processing approved payments, maintaining vendor records, and reconciling supplier statements.</p><p>• Administer employee expense reporting, company card reconciliations, wire transactions, and other disbursement-related accounting entries.</p><p>• Provide payroll support by reviewing time records, coordinating corrections with managers, and assisting with payroll-related reporting and employee inquiries.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and complete reconciliations for bank accounts and other balance sheet items.</p><p>• Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including trial balance preparation, expense review, and tracking of capital purchases and fixed assets.</p><p>• Complete required tax and regulatory filings such as sales tax, property tax, and year-end reporting documents in a timely manner.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams and customers to set up accounts, resolve billing issues, reconcile payment portal activity, and issue account statements.</p>

<p>• At least 5 years of progressive experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles.</p><p>• Hands-on knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, and bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Strong command of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, PivotTables, and data matching or reconciliation work.</p><p>• Solid understanding of core accounting principles, with an accounting degree preferred or equivalent practical experience accepted.</p><p>• Experience with accounting and payroll platforms.</p><p>• Ability to work independently in a fully onsite environment while managing multiple responsibilities with close attention to detail.</p><p>• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with employees, vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Accounting or Bookkeeping degree or certification is highly preferred</p>

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