Bookkeeper

Nexus HR; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

Medical

401k

Paid Leave

Job summary

Nexus HR in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Bookkeeper with strong payroll experience to join our team on-site, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, full-time with benefits.

You will work with the payroll and accounting teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant tax filings (941 and 940), data entry, and maintenance of financial records to support operations and audits.

Qualifications

• College coursework toward accounting/finance or related field.
• Experience with payroll processes and tax filings.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll taxes and coordinate with payroll team.
• Manage accounts receivable/payable, invoicing, and vendor payments.
• Perform accurate data entry of financial transactions.
• Maintain financial records and supporting docs for audit trails.
• Communicate with state/federal agencies for payroll accounts.
• Ensure timely responses to emails and client/vendor inquiries.
• Support tax preparation and compliance activities.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent worker

Multitasking

Education

Some college or Bachelor's in accounting/finance/business

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Bookkeeper - Sacramento, CA

Compensation: $25 - $30 per hour

Nexus HR is looking for a Bookkeeper with strong payroll experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience with QuickBooks, a strong grasp of bookkeeping principles, excellent organizational and customer service skills, and a strong understanding of 941 and 940 tax filing.

About the Job

This role is on-site, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, full-time with benefits.

In this role, you will work closely with the payroll and accounting team to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant tax preparation both for employees and for companies. You will also play a vital part in supporting the financial and administrative operations of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the payroll team to coordinate employee and employer taxes
• Work with the payroll team and the accounting team to resolve tax-related concerns.
• Process 941 tax filing
• Process 940 tax filing
• Perform accurate and timely data entry of financial transactions.
• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, vendor payments, and collection calls
• Communicate with State and Federal agencies for payroll tax account registration
• Monitor and manage incoming emails to ensure timely responses and follow-ups.
• Ensure timely and professional communication with clients, vendors, and internal staff.
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with the team to improve processes and maintain compliance with financial

Qualifications

• Some college or a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Fresh graduate or 2-3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in payroll is required
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other Microsoft and Google suites.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work on-site in Sacramento, CA

Benefits:

• Dental
• Vision
• Medical
• 401k
• Paid Leave