Bookkeeper

Bella Kitchen Bath and Flooring; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bella Kitchen and Bath in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking an organized Bookkeeper/Accountant to manage day-to-day financial records for a growing remodeling business. You will maintain QuickBooks files, run reconciliations, and prepare monthly financials to support operations.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with job costing, payroll coordination, and financial reporting, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality in a contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Background in residential construction, home remodeling, or job-cost accounting strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred; CPA not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete financial records in QuickBooks and reconcile bank/credit card statements.
• Prepare monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow, A/R aging).
• Coordinate month-end/year-end closures with CPA for tax filings.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including invoicing and deposits.
• Track job costs, materials, labor, and change orders for remodeling projects.
• Process payroll or coordinate with provider; monitor sales tax filings and 1099s.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Bella Kitchen and Bath specializes in creating beautiful, functional kitchens and bathrooms through quality design, materials, and craftsmanship. We value professionalism, integrity, attention to detail, and a positive experience for every customer.

We are seeking an organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Accountant to manage our day-to-day financial records and support the financial operations of our growing kitchen and bathroom remodeling business.

The ideal candidate has strong bookkeeping experience, understands job-cost accounting, and can ensure project expenses, customer payments, vendor bills, and company financial records remain accurate and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Reporting: Maintain complete financial records in QuickBooks, perform bank/credit card reconciliations, and prepare monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow, A/R aging). Support month-end/year-end closures and coordinate with our CPA for tax filings.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage A/P (vendor invoices, scheduled payments) and A/R (customer invoicing, deposits, progress payments, collections).
• Job Costing & Project Tracking: Track materials, labor, subcontractor payments, and change orders. Maintain job-cost reports specific to kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects.
• Payroll & Compliance: Process payroll (or coordinate with provider), track sales tax filings, collect/maintain subcontractor W-9s and insurance certificates, and prepare annual 1099 forms.
• Process Improvement & Confidentiality: Resolve accounting discrepancies, recommend workflow improvements, maintain digital/physical files, and uphold strict data confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Industry Focus: Background in residential construction, home remodeling, or job-cost accounting is strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets.
• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred (equivalent hands‑on experience accepted). CPA is not required.
• Core Competencies: Strong knowledge of A/P, A/R, reconciliations, payroll, and general ledger. High attention to detail, time-management skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience managing project-based customer deposits and subcontractor tracking.
• Familiarity with contractor compliance records (W-9s, 1099s, insurance certs).
• Experience using project management, estimating, or construction software.

_ Bella Kitchen and Bath is an Equal Opportunity Employer._