Bookkeeper

Full Job Description

Professional Accounting Firm in Downtown San Jose seeks full-time Bookkeeper.

Our firm utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach in practice. A successful candidate should be quick to learn and able to adapt to different projects and case work loads. We are willing to train you to become the best at what you do.

You will primarily be responsible for the day to day bookkeeping duties for clients.

Accurately record bookkeeping transactions for clients based on various source data including but not limited to: bank statements, cancelled checks, credit card statements, related excel files, or other data points.

Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants must be actively engaging with clients to request data and ask questions regarding bookkeeping and classifying transactions. The successful candidate will need to be able to work well by themselves and to adhere to deadlines and to ask questions from the client or your supervisor with adequate timing to complete the project.

Projects are periodic, which means they are expected to be completed each month/quarter/year as needed.

Job requirements:

Must have experience with accounting and bookkeeping or have graduated recently with an accounting major.

For the duties listed in the above section, a majority of the tasks require direct interaction with the client(s). As such it is expected that candidates will have effective communication skills to relay and request information as needed from the client.

Self-starter and timely completion of all products with an emphasis on open lines of dialogue with clients and your direct superior.

Candidate Preferences:

Quickbooks Desktop/Online experience a strong plus.

Excellent communication skills both written and oral - MANDATORY

Proficient with Microsoft Excel & Word

Analytical & problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn

Ability to accurately perform work with strong attention to detail

Ability to work independently and with others

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (Saturdays as well during busy season)

COVID-19 considerations:
As an essential service provider, our office is open, mostly for employees. A few clients will meet in person. Employees cubicles are 6 feet apart, wear masks as needed, and hand sanitizer available.

Work Location:

• One location (travel may be required)

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• Under 1 year

Application Question(s):

• What degree/major did you have in school?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25