Bookkeeper

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in Lafayette, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage core accounting activities with accuracy, maintain organized records, and help ensure timely processing of payables, receivables, and reconciliations. The successful candidate will bring strong bookkeeping knowledge, confidence working in Excel, and the ability to keep financial information current and reliable.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records by handling routine bookkeeping activities across daily and monthly accounting functions.
• Process vendor invoices and payments promptly while ensuring accounts payable entries are coded correctly and properly documented.
• Track incoming payments, apply receipts, and follow up on outstanding balances to support effective accounts receivable management.
• Reconcile bank statements and internal ledgers on a regular basis to identify discrepancies and keep records aligned.
• Perform account reconciliations for key balance sheet and operating accounts to support clean and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping duties, including journal entries, transaction review, and maintenance of supporting documentation.
• Use Excel formulas and spreadsheets to organize financial data, analyze variances, and prepare clear accounting schedules.
• Assist with month-end close activities by reviewing transactions, verifying balances, and helping prepare required reports.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping, including responsibility for full-charge bookkeeping functions.
• Hands-on knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to complete bank reconciliations accurately and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas for financial tracking and analysis.
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles and basic bookkeeping practices.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across high-volume financial transactions.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a Contract role.

Compensation

$22.97-$26.60 Hourly

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