Bookkeeper

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in El Monte, CA is seeking a Bookkeeper for a contract-to-hire basis. The role is on-site, with pay approximately $33-36/hour and a 5-day workweek. Start date ASAP. You will own the accounting function, maintain records, handle AR/AP, and support month-end closing using QuickBooks and Excel.

Ideal candidates are dependable, punctual, and capable of working independently in a small office environment, ensuring accurate financial data and process improvements as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper.
• Ability to work independently with minimal training and oversight.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Experience with inventory tracking and inventory-related accounting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Reliable, committed, and eager to learn the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
• Track and manage inventory-related accounting.
• Support month-end closing activities; use QuickBooks and Excel for data and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve and modernize accounting processes over time.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Independence

Accounting principles

Inventory accounting

QuickBooks

Excel

Attention to detail

Reliability

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Bookkeeper (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: El Monte, CA

Pay Rate: Approximately $33-36/hour

Schedule: On-site, 5 days per week (flexible start time)

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

Our client, a growing business in the catering industry, is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a stable, long-term position where they can take ownership of the accounting function, learn the business inside and out, and help improve processes as the company continues to grow.

This role is ideal for a dependable, punctual professional who enjoys working independently in a small office environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
• Track and manage inventory-related accounting
• Support month-end closing activitiesUtilize QuickBooks and Excel to maintain financial data and reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve and modernize accounting processes over time

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper
• Ability to work independently with minimal training and oversight
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Experience with inventory tracking and inventory-related accounting
• Proficiency in QuickBooks
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Reliable, committed, and eager to learn the business

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.