Job Details

We are a well-established firm with locations in Salinas and Carmel. We provide a positive work environment, professionalism, and support work-life balance. We are seeking an experienced, motivated full-charge bookkeeper to join our team in our Salinas office.  This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, enabling them to handle partnership, corporate, and non-profit accounting tasks effectively.  This is a part-time position, working approximately 25-30 hours per week.  There may be times we need full-time to meet deadlines, which would be arranged ahead of time.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Manage full cycle bookkeeping for a variety of clients; bank and credit card reconciliations, A/R, A/P, posting journal entries, maintain general ledger, etc

Complete financial statements

Payroll processing, workers comp reporting, and preparing payroll returns

Preparation of annual forms W-2s and 1099s  

Prepare business property tax statements & sales tax returns

Occasionally assist with administrative duties

Qualifications include:

The ideal candidate must have a positive, friendly attitude, with the motivation and eagerness to learn. 

Must have at least 5 years` experience doing full-charge bookkeeping

Proficient in using QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop

Considering the variety of tasks for this position, candidates must have excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills, detail-oriented, like to be busy, and like to be challenged. 

Excellent understanding of financial concepts, including account reconciliation and journal entries.

Possess strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines.

Must stay updated on financial concepts, technical accounting standards, and changes in regulations

Comfortable and savvy on PC computer platform

We are willing to compensate accordingly for qualifications and level of experience.