Full Charge Bookkeeper
Robert Half · Paso Robles, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteAccountingTemporary
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full bookkeeping process, maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring transactions are properly recorded from start to finish.
- Process vendor invoices, prepare payments on schedule, and monitor outstanding obligations to support efficient accounts payable operations.
- Generate customer invoices, track incoming payments, and follow up on overdue balances to keep accounts receivable current.
- Complete regular bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances in a timely manner.
- Administer payroll activities with attention to deadlines, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Maintain and update accounting data in QuickBooks, producing reliable records and supporting routine financial reporting.
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles to daily bookkeeping work and help ensure consistency across financial processes.
- Assist with general bookkeeping functions, including record organization, transaction review, and preparation of supporting documentation for accounting needs.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience handling full charge bookkeeping responsibilities in a detail-oriented business environment.
- Hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks and the ability to use it effectively for day-to-day accounting tasks.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and the ability to apply standard accounting practices accurately.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in financial data entry and record maintenance.
- Able to manage multiple accounting priorities, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a contract role.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work independently while supporting broader business operations.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience with QuickBooks.
- Practical understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and record maintenance.
- Ability to handle multiple accounting priorities and meet deadlines.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work independently.