Bookkeeper

AppleOne Employment Services; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Placentia, CA seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial records and support a professional accounting team. The role emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and timely reporting with exposure to month-end and year-end close.

You will handle AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and general ledger tasks while preparing financial reports for leadership. A strong attention to detail and independent work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping operations including AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations and GL activity.
• Prepare financial reports for monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes.
• Assist with tax preparation, audit documentation, and discrepancy resolution.
• 3 to 5+ years of bookkeeping experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, expense tracking, and vendor/customer activity.
• Process payroll, employee deductions, payroll taxes, and related records.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations for accurate records.
• Maintain general ledger entries and support month-end, quarter-end, year-end closes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
• Assist with tax filing preparation and audit support.

Skills

Accounts payable/receivable

Payroll processing

General ledger

Excel proficiency

Accounting software (QB, Xero, Sage)

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor in Accounting or Finance

CPA a plus but not required

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Job description

Job Summary

An experienced Bookkeeper opportunity is available in Placentia, CA for an accounting professional who enjoys managing accurate financial records and supporting day-to-day business operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper with strong accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and general ledger experience. This position offers stability, ownership of core accounting functions, and the opportunity to work closely with leadership by providing timely, accurate financial information. The work environment is professional, collaborative, and supportive, with a strong focus on accuracy, accountability, and teamwork. Success in this role requires strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to work independently while supporting a positive accounting and finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, expense tracking, and vendor/customer account activity.
• Process payroll, employee deductions, payroll tax setups, and related payroll records.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely financial records.
• Maintain general ledger entries and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
• Assist with tax filing preparation, audit support, discrepancy research, and financial accuracy initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: $70,720 per year.
• Job Type: Temp-to-Hire.
• Location: Placentia, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping operations, including AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Prepare financial reports and support accurate accounting records for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Assist with tax preparation, audit documentation, and discrepancy resolution.
• 3 to 5+ years of bookkeeping experience.
• Strong proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and general ledger maintenance.
• Experience with payroll processing, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and AP/AR.
• High school diploma required.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification is a plus but not required.
• Experience supporting tax filings, audit preparation, and year-end close processes.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.