Full Charge Bookkeeper

Robert Half · San Francisco, CA · Yesterday

On-siteAccountingFull-time

Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure records are complete, accurate, and ready for client and accountant review.
Oversee core bookkeeping activities, including reconciling bank accounts, credit cards, accounts payable, and accounts receivable within QuickBooks.
Process payroll accurately and submit related tax filings, while also handling sales tax reporting and other recurring compliance requirements.
Record journal entries, manage year-end close support, and assemble documentation needed for external CPAs, including 1099 and W-2 preparation.
Maintain organized client financial records and provide responsive, thorough communication regarding account activity, deadlines, and outstanding items.
Lead day-to-day bookkeeping workflows by assigning priorities, monitoring progress, and supporting team members with training and guidance.
Complete city and local compliance filings, such as gross receipts reporting and similar municipal requirements, as needed for client accounts.

Requirements

At least five years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, including full-charge accounting responsibilities.
Prior experience in a lead or supervisory capacity, with the ability to coach staff and coordinate work effectively.
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting or a closely related field.
Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.
Strong Excel skills, including the ability to use formulas for analysis and reconciliation tasks.
Solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and account reconciliations.
Excellent organizational, communication, and deadline-management skills in a client-facing environment.
Experience with payroll platforms such as ADP, Gusto, or Paychex is preferred.

Qualifications

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Skills

Benefits

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Pay

Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.