Job Description
Job Description
Bookkeeper (Part-Time to Full-Time)
Environmental Engineering Services Company
Location: Torrance, CA 90503
Employment Type: Contract with potential for permanent hire
Compensation: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour D.O.E.
Schedule: Initially Part-Time (Monday–Wednesday), transitioning to Full-Time (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 P), 100% Onsite
Position Overview
A growing environmental engineering services company is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Bookkeeper to support daily accounting and financial operations. This role will begin on a part-time basis and gradually transition into a full-time schedule based on business needs and performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong bookkeeping experience, hands-on QuickBooks expertise, and knowledge of certified payroll.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Accounting
- Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger transactions using QuickBooks.
- Record daily financial activity, including deposits, expenses, journal entries, and account adjustments.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Generate and maintain financial reports, including Profit & Loss Statements and Balance Sheets.
- Ensure all financial records are accurate, organized, and audit ready.
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Process vendor invoices and ensure timely and accurate payments.
- Manage customer invoicing and apply incoming payments.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on past-due accounts.
- Research and resolve billing discrepancies and vendor inquiries.
Account Reconciliation
- Reconcile bank accounts, checks, credit card statements, and general ledger accounts.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain accurate cash flow and account balances.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience.
- Experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and account reconciliations.
- Experience reconciling bank accounts, checks, and credit card statements.
- Knowledge of payroll processing and payroll reporting.
- Experience with prevailing wage and certified payroll administration preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping.
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
- Reliable transportation and exceptional punctuality are required.
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.