Bookkeeper

Company Overview We are an established skin care company based in beautiful Costa Mesa, California. Our diverse product portfolio features premium skincare lines distributed through direct- to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce, luxury retail partners, and medical spas. Operating across multiple brand tiers, we deeply value accuracy, pristine organization, and high integrity in everything we do. Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented, reliable Bookkeeper with a proven track record to take ownership of day-to-day financial tracking and payroll functions across our product lines. This role requires an experienced professional who excels in a multi-brand environment, maintains clean financial records, and supports our internal inventory and sales reporting needs. While a background in beauty, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or manufacturing financials is a helpful plus, we are primarily focused on finding a sharp, highly dependable professional who is ready to learn our product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities Multi-Brand Management:

Maintain precise financial records and books for multiple product lines and sales channels.

Systems Management:

Ensure general data integrity and streamline day-to-day operations within our accounting software, primarily using QuickBooks Desktop.

Core Bookkeeping:

Record daily transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, chargebacks, and general ledger entries.

Payroll Processing:

Manage and process employee payroll accurately, ensuring proper allocation and strict tax compliance.

Reconciliations:

Regularly reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and merchant processors (Shopify, Stripe, PayPal).

Inventory & Cost Metrics:

Manage Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), track raw materials and finished goods inventory, and monitor multi-warehouse fulfillment expenses.

Vendor Operations:

Process vendor payments (manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, packaging vendors) and ensure accurate coding of expenses by specific product line.

Financial Reporting:

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting; support cash flow tracking across wholesale and retail channels.

Tax & Compliance:

Assist external CPAs with annual tax preparation, manage multi-state sales tax compliance, and handle payroll tax regulations.

Qualifications Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of dedicated, professional bookkeeping experience.

Software:

Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks Desktop preferred) and e-commerce merchant platforms.

Skills:

Strong numerical accuracy, excellent organizational habits, and solid attention to detail.

Pay:

$40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person