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Robert Half
Part-Time Bookkeeper
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What they do
A Bookkeeper keeps records of accounts and manages day to day financial recordkeeping. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. May be supervised by an accountant. Provides information for financial statements and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$53,986 / year median in California
-17% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a small manufacturing company. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who enjoys managing day-to-day financial activity while helping keep office operations organized and accurate. The person in this role will oversee core accounting tasks, support payroll and reconciliations, and ensure financial records are current.
Responsibilities:
- Manage routine bookkeeping activities for a manufacturing business, maintaining accurate and timely financial records.
- Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including the entry and tracking of approximately 30 invoices each month.
- Complete month-end closing tasks and prepare records so they are organized for external accounting support.
- Perform reconciliations for multiple bank and credit card accounts, covering roughly 20 accounts on a recurring basis.
- Process payroll for a team of 12 employees using the payroll platform.
- Maintain the general ledger and keep accounting data current within Sage BusinessWorks or a comparable accounting system.
- Assist with administrative and general office support duties as needed to help day-to-day operations run smoothly. Requirements
- Previous experience in bookkeeping, preferably in a small business or manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and general ledger maintenance.
- Hands-on experience with bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple accounts.
- Familiarity with Sage software, Sage accounting products, or similar accounting platforms such as QuickBooks.
- Ability to manage month-end close responsibilities with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
- Comfortable maintaining organized financial records for review by outside accounting or tax partners.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle both accounting work and general office responsibilities.