Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Oakland Financial Partners, a leading boutique accounting firm serving Bay Area startups and SMEs. We're seeking a meticulous Senior Bookkeeper to manage client financial operations with precision and expertise. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (health/dental/vision), flexible scheduling, and hybrid work options. Collaborate with senior accountants while gaining exposure to diverse industries in Oakland's thriving business ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for 15-20 client portfolios using QuickBooks Online
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts monthly
- Prepare financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) with analytical insights
- Process payroll, sales tax filings, and accounts payable/receivable
- Implement internal controls and improve accounting workflows
- Support month-end closing and annual audit preparations
- Train junior staff on bookkeeping best practices
Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience with QuickBooks Online
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
- Expertise in GAAP principles and financial statement preparation
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros)
- Proven track record of managing multi-client portfolios
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience with payroll processing (ADP/QuickBooks Payroll)