Full Charge Bookkeeper

We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to join a well-established engineering consulting firm in California. This permanent, on-site role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee daily financial activity, maintain accurate records, and support reliable reporting across the business. The position plays a central role in billing, payables, ledger oversight, and ongoing process improvement within a project-driven environment.

Responsibilities:
• Create and distribute client invoices using a range of contract structures, including time-and-materials, fixed-fee, and progress-based billing arrangements.
• Partner with project leaders and company principals to coordinate recurring billing activity and provide financial insight on project accounts.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, post incoming payments, and investigate billing or payment discrepancies to support timely collections.
• Review vendor invoices, prepare disbursements, and maintain complete documentation to ensure accurate and prompt payment processing.
• Record and reconcile company credit card activity, contractor payments, and related obligations, including year-end 1099 reporting.
• Support accurate classification of payroll-related liabilities in coordination with payroll stakeholders and maintain organized supporting records.
• Manage general ledger activity by verifying that financial transactions are recorded correctly and consistently.
• Complete bank reconciliations, research variances, and help ensure the accuracy of monthly financial reporting and closing activities.
• Contribute to the administration and enhancement of accounting systems, internal controls, and reporting workflows to improve efficiency and visibility.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting or full-charge bookkeeping experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Prior experience leading accounting activities or supervising accounting processes is an advantage.
• Background in project-based accounting within engineering, consulting, construction, or similar services settings is highly valued.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, billing cycles, and collections.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills, with close attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple deadlines.

Compensation

$75,000.00-$100,000.00 Yearly

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