Full Charge Bookkeeper

Bowman & Company LLP•Stockton, CA

2d•$28 - $38

About The Position

Bowman & Company, LLP, is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to support the needs of its growing CPA firm. The firm serves family-owned businesses, real-estate owners, high-net-worth individuals, farmers, wineries, construction contractors, affordable housing projects, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans. The role maintains client accounting records and balances, manages accounts payable and receivable, performs bank reconciliations, and supports closing and financial reporting for assigned clients. The position also involves identifying and resolving accounting issues, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements, and advising management and clients on financial matters. Bowman & Company describes itself as a professional, respected firm with family-friendly work policies and a flexible work environment. It highlights its staff-retention and employee-satisfaction focus, team-oriented workplace, and recognition as one of the Top 50 Best of the Best Accounting Firms for the past five years. The firm states that it offers superior salary and benefit packages, including health and dental insurance and up to a 10% retirement plan contribution.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant accounting and bookkeeping experience.
Experience with QuickBooks Online and ability to learn additional software.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and constructively as part of a team.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in a public accounting firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain client accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting financial transactions.
Reconcile and balance accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
Maintain and balance clients’ General Ledgers.
Manage and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for assigned clients, including reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and financial reporting.
Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Maintain accurate financial records, historical reports, and supporting documentation.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Identify discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and recommend corrective actions.
Advise management and clients on financial matters, recommendations, and required actions.
Perform other duties as assigned.