Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team at Oakland Financial Group, where precision meets innovation. We're seeking a meticulous Senior Bookkeeper to drive our financial operations forward in the heart of Oakland's thriving business district. This full-time role offers exceptional benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact our success.
Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, flexible work arrangements, and quarterly performance bonuses. Our commitment to work-life balance includes generous PTO, wellness stipends, and monthly team-building events in the Bay Area's most scenic locations.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile complex general ledger accounts with meticulous attention to detail
- Oversee accounts payable/receivable cycles ensuring timely processing and vendor/client satisfaction
- Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analysis for executive review
- Coordinate quarterly audits and tax preparation documentation with external partners
- Implement and optimize accounting processes using QuickBooks Enterprise and advanced Excel modeling
- Lead month-end closing procedures with zero-tolerance for discrepancies
- Mentor junior accounting staff and cross-departmental financial training initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance with 5+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or QuickBooks ProAdvisor designation preferred
- Proven track record of managing multi-entity accounting systems
- Deep understanding of GAAP principles and California tax regulations
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Strong communication skills for presenting financial insights to non-finance stakeholders