Results for Bookkeeper Jobs in Salinas, CA

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Bookkeeper Assistant

Sand City, CA
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Temporary to Hire
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Bookkeeper Assistant to support daily accounting operations for a construction-related business in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, managing payable activity, and contributing to timely month-end reporting. The role offers the chance to work across multiple entities while helping the accounting team stay organized and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Handle invoice processing and maintain accounts payable records for multiple related business entities with a high level of accuracy. • Track purchase orders, verify supporting documentation, and ensure expenses are properly matched before payment is issued. • Reconcile company credit card activity and investigate discrepancies to keep financial records current and complete. • Conduct recurring audit reviews, including weekly purchase audits and monthly statement checks, and submit findings within established deadlines. • Assist with month-end accounting activities by confirming payable and purchasing transactions are fully captured and ready for close. • Prepare recurring financial and operational reports, including profit and loss summaries and other scheduled reporting for internal review. • Support the accounting team with bookkeeping tasks, bank reconciliations, and general record maintenance as needed. • Learn company-specific accounting tools and follow internal procedures to maintain consistency across workflows.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Salinas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to support financial operations and budgeting activities for an organization based in Salinas, California. This is a Long-term Contract to permeant position that is ideal for someone who can manage complex accounting records, investigate financial discrepancies, and provide reliable fiscal support across daily operations. The role requires strong analytical judgment, accuracy in reporting, and the ability to assist with accounting procedures and financial controls in a structured environment. Responsibilities:• Maintain and reconcile financial records by accurately processing transactions across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger.• Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and aligned with established accounting practices.• Monitor budget activity, track expenditures, and help maintain cost records to support sound financial oversight.• Research accounting variances and system-related fiscal issues, then recommend or implement appropriate corrections.• Produce financial reports and summaries that support management review, planning, and compliance needs.• Perform bank reconciliations and verify account balances to ensure the integrity of financial data.• Provide guidance on accounting procedures and assist internal stakeholders with fiscal questions and documentation requirements.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Castroville, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
8000 - 82000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction and contractor-focused business in Castroville, California. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely reporting, and helping keep daily accounting activities running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger work, along with strong familiarity with modern accounting systems. Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and maintaining accurate vendor records.• Oversee accounts receivable processes by issuing invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on collections as needed.• Perform bank and account reconciliations to verify transactions, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate cash reporting.• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting documentation.• Assist with month-end close activities by organizing financial data, reviewing account balances, and helping ensure deadlines are met.• Maintain accurate accounting records and contribute to the preparation of routine internal financial reports.• Use accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP to process transactions and support financial tracking.• Partner with internal teams to clarify billing, payment, and account questions and improve day-to-day accounting accuracy. Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Hollister, CA
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Temporary / Contract
19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a finance team in Hollister, California and provide dependable day-to-day onsite support across core payables operations. This Long-term contract to hire opportunity that is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-moving setting, stays organized under pressure, and takes pride in accurate financial processing. The person in this role will help keep vendor payments current, maintain clean records, and work closely with accounting staff to support smooth month-end and audit-related activities.Responsibilities:• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices with a high level of accuracy while meeting established processing timelines.• Compare invoices against purchase orders and receiving records to confirm proper documentation before payment approval.• Coordinate weekly payment activity, including check runs and electronic disbursements, to ensure vendors are paid on schedule.• Investigate statement variances and resolve billing issues by working directly with vendors and internal stakeholders.• Respond promptly to supplier questions regarding invoice status, payment timing, and account balances.• Organize accounts payable files and maintain supporting documentation in a manner that supports compliance and easy retrieval.• Contribute to month-end close by preparing payable-related reconciliations and assisting with outstanding transaction reviews.• Provide documentation and transaction support for audits and help uphold internal controls and company procedures.• Collaborate with accounting and finance team members to identify opportunities to improve accounts payable workflows and efficiency.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Santa Cruz, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a healthcare organization in Santa Cruz, California on a Contract basis. In this role, you will help keep billing and payment activity accurate, organized, and up to date while working with patients, insurers, and internal teams to resolve account questions. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable handling sensitive financial information, and confident managing receivables in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Responsibilities: • Process receivable activity each day by preparing invoices, applying payments, reviewing open balances, and following up on unpaid accounts. • Investigate billing variances and overdue amounts, then communicate findings through timely status updates and reporting. • Work with clinical staff, insurance carriers, and patients to gather missing details and support accurate claim and billing records. • Review insurance claims for completeness, confirm billed amounts, and monitor account status through the payment cycle. • Contribute to month-end close by reconciling receivable data and preparing reports that reflect account activity and outstanding balances. • Address billing inquiries, disputes, and payment concerns with professionalism while delivering responsive customer support. • Safeguard patient and financial records by maintaining strict confidentiality and handling information in accordance with healthcare standards. • Follow organizational procedures and applicable local, state, and federal requirements related to billing, collections, and financial documentation.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Salinas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a busy Human Resources team in Salinas, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident handling sensitive employee information while working through payroll questions and recordkeeping needs. The person in this role will partner closely with payroll leadership to help maintain compliance, resolve issues efficiently, and keep payroll data current across routine transactions and reporting activities. Responsibilities: • Manage payroll processing activities for employees across multiple states while following applicable federal and state regulations. • Review and handle wage garnishments, employment verification requests, and related payroll documentation with accuracy and discretion. • Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related questions, researching issues and providing clear, timely responses to employees and internal stakeholders. • Enter and update payroll data in company systems to support personnel changes, earnings, deductions, and other administrative payroll actions. • Assist with payroll reviews and audit activities by preparing records, validating data, and helping identify discrepancies. • Maintain organized payroll files, reports, and supporting documentation while safeguarding confidential employee information. • Generate and update payroll reports to support compliance, record retention, and departmental tracking needs. • Contribute to additional payroll or administrative tasks as business needs require.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Morgan Hill, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a non-profit organization in Morgan Hill, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll activities accurately and consistently in a multi-employee environment while maintaining compliance with applicable policies and regulations. The role will focus on end-to-end payroll processing, employee pay adjustments, and timely resolution of payroll-related issues. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for each pay period. • Review timesheets, earnings, deductions, and pay changes to confirm all payroll data is complete and correctly entered before processing. • Administer payroll garnishments and other withholdings in accordance with court orders, company policies, and legal requirements. • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding to employee questions about pay, deductions, and payroll records. • Maintain organized payroll documentation and update employee records to support accurate reporting and audit readiness. • Reconcile payroll totals and verify payroll registers to ensure payments, taxes, and deductions are properly calculated. • Coordinate with internal teams to gather payroll inputs such as new hires, terminations, rate updates, and benefit deductions. • Support payroll-related compliance activities by helping prepare reports and ensuring payroll practices align with applicable regulations.
2026-10-18T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

Salinas, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 195000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide accounting and financial strategy for an agriculture-focused organization in Salinas, California. This onsite role will work closely with senior leadership to strengthen financial performance, support operational decision-making, and provide oversight across budgeting, reporting, costing, and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound business judgment, and a track record of success in complex manufacturing, food, produce, or agricultural environments. Responsibilities:• Serve as a strategic advisor to division leadership, translating financial results into recommendations that support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.• Direct the yearly planning cycle, including budget development, forecast updates, and longer-range financial outlooks for the business.• Build financial models and scenario analyses that help leaders evaluate business conditions, risks, and investment opportunities.• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with company standards.• Lead accounting close activities and maintain strong internal controls, policy compliance, and reliable financial processes across the division.• Manage product costing and inventory valuation, with close attention to raw materials, packaging, labor, freight, and other core cost drivers.• Track key financial and operational metrics, identify performance trends, and communicate actionable insights to leadership teams.• Monitor capital spending, assess return expectations, and help improve cash flow and working capital management.• Lead, coach, and develop finance and accounting staff while fostering accountability and high performance across multiple entities or business units.Posted by Staffing Director Scott G. Moore (Apply here and connect on LinkedIn)
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Tax Preparer

Campbell, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
175000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
Key ResponsibilitiesTax Leadership & Strategy<ul><li>Lead and oversee the firm's tax function, including tax compliance, planning, research, and client advisory services.</li><li>Serve as the firm's primary internal tax expert and resource for complex client matters.</li><li>Develop and implement tax strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, trusts, estates, and closely held entities.</li><li>Identify tax planning opportunities across clients' investment, business, estate, and wealth structures.</li><li>Work closely with the firm's investment, wealth planning, and client advisory teams to integrate tax considerations into broader wealth strategies.</li><li>Help establish and develop the firm's long-term tax service offering and infrastructure.</li></ul>Estate, Gift & Trust Tax<ul><li>Advise clients on estate and gift tax planning, wealth transfer strategies, and lifetime gifting.</li><li>Work with attorneys and estate planning professionals on sophisticated estate structures.</li><li>Review and advise on trusts, family entities, charitable planning, and intergenerational wealth transfers.</li><li>Oversee preparation and/or review of estate, gift, and trust tax returns.</li><li>Assist with estate administration and post-mortem tax planning where appropriate.</li></ul>Partnership & Investment Tax<ul><li>Lead tax planning and compliance for partnerships, LLCs, S corporations, and other closely held entities.</li><li>Advise on complex partnership structures, allocations, distributions, capital accounts, and transactions.</li><li>Review K-1s and complex investment tax reporting.</li><li>Advise clients regarding the tax implications of private equity, venture capital, real estate, carried interests, and other alternative investments.</li><li>Coordinate tax reporting across individual, trust, partnership, and investment structures.</li></ul>Individual Tax<ul><li>Oversee complex individual tax returns for high-net-worth clients.</li><li>Provide proactive tax planning throughout the year rather than focusing solely on compliance.</li><li>Address issues involving investment income, capital gains, charitable giving, business interests, equity compensation, and other complex sources of income.</li><li>Review federal and state tax implications for clients with multi-state or multi-jurisdictional exposure.</li></ul>Client & Advisor RelationshipsDevelop trusted relationships with clients and become a key member of their broader professional advisory team.Work closely with clients' estate attorneys, investment professionals, CFOs, family offices, and other advisors.Participate in client meetings and present sophisticated tax concepts in a clear, practical manner.Act as a strategic advisor rather than simply a tax return preparer.Team & Practice DevelopmentManage and mentor tax staff and outside tax resources as the tax function grows.Establish processes, standards, and quality controls for tax compliance and advisory work.Build a scalable tax practice appropriate for a boutique wealth management firm.Stay current on federal and state tax legislation and emerging planning opportunities
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

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