Full Charge Bookkeeper

We are looking for a Full Charge Bookkeeper to join a team in California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position offers the opportunity to step into a highly visible accounting role, partner closely with leadership, and support daily financial operations in a hands-on environment. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, can manage a structured monthly close process, and is comfortable handling accounting responsibilities with limited ramp-up time.

Responsibilities:
• Direct end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting activities, ensuring accurate records across daily transactions and period-end processes.
• Lead monthly closing tasks on a tight reporting timeline, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of financial results.
• Prepare financial information and supporting schedules for banks, insurers, and surety partners while maintaining strong external relationships.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions, with attention to accuracy, timeliness, and internal controls.
• Manage certified payroll, union payroll, and labor compliance reporting in support of construction-related projects and regulatory requirements.
• Handle construction invoicing, job cost tracking, and general ledger maintenance to support project and company-level financial visibility.
• Monitor account reconciliations, receivable aging, and cash activity to help maintain healthy cash flow and reliable reporting.
• Support bond reconciliations, bond-related transactions, and related reporting, while supervising one direct report responsible for selected accounting support activities.
• Work within existing accounting workflows that include internally managed reconciliations, partially outsourced AP processing, and paper-based invoice and purchase order documentation in some areas.
• Report directly to the Controller and contribute to knowledge transfer efforts that support continuity within the accounting and finance function.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience as a Full Charge Bookkeeper with strong ownership of general ledger accounting and month-end close activities.
• Practical knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations.
• Background in construction accounting, including job costing, progress or project billing, and coordination with general contractors or public works projects.
• Familiarity with prevailing wage requirements, labor compliance reporting, certified payroll, and union payroll administration.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports and supporting documentation for external financial institutions and business partners.
• Experience using accounting systems such as QuickBooks; exposure to Vista Viewpoint is beneficial.
• Understanding of three-way matching involving purchase orders, invoices, and receiving records.
• Capability to work independently in a hands-on setting while managing deadlines and supervising support staff as needed.

Compensation

$28.50-$40.00 Hourly

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