Bookkeeper

Optima Office, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Peer to Peer Recognition Program

Mentorship program

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Optima Office, Inc. in San Diego is looking for a Fractional Bookkeeper responsible for managing bookkeeping and office administrative duties. You will perform accounts payable, reconciliations, and support clients through collection calls.

This hybrid role involves working 3 days in the office and offers benefits like 401(k) matching, competitive pay, and a mentorship program. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience and a strong grounding in bookkeeping principles.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of proven bookkeeping experience.
• Reliable means of transportation for client visits.
• Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping and general office administrative duties.
• Maintain records according to accounting principles.
• Support clients with collection calls on accounts.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Data Entry

Attention to Detail

Education

High School degree

Associate degree in accounting or business administration

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Job description

What to Expect Starting at Optima Office as a Fractional Bookkeeper

• Flexibility – you will be paired with clients that allow you to work the hours you prefer.
• Work/Life Balance – whether you’re spending time with family or enjoying a new hobby, we believe a healthy work/life balance is beneficial for both our consultants and our clients. We believe in optimizing our time at work so that we can spend quality time with our friends and family outside of the office.
• You Come First – we are passionate about setting our consultants up for success. We have a career development program along with a robust training platform.
• Purpose Driven – we enjoy partnering with like minded clients. Our client’s values tend to line up directly with our own, making for a unique partnership with mutual benefits.

Optima Office is the place for you if…

• You are adaptable – you can adjust on the fly and welcome diverse clients.
• You are technically strong – you have experience in accounting, finance or HR and can be relied upon by colleagues and clients for accurate and timely work. A variety of industry and software experience is considered a huge plus, but not required for staff level positions. We certainly welcome subject matter experts at the more senior levels.
• You are a pro-active communicator who has a sense of urgency with response time.
• You are kind and collaborative – you are a team player who works well with others.
• You are a self-starter – you take initiative and are proactive in accomplishing your goals.

This position is responsible for managing the bookkeeping and general office administrative duties. Primary responsibilities include accounts payable, bank deposits, reconciliations, and other finance-related duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records according to generally accepted accounting principles including recording the general ledger entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and reconciliation of bank statements.
• Applies strong accounting skills, including A/P, A/R, purchasing backup, journal entries, and all bookkeeping.
• Supports clients with collection calls on accounts.
• Participates in activities needed to support the management functions of the team.

This is a hybrid position that requires 3 days in our San Diego office.

Additional Perks and Benefits

• All positions can be full time, part time, in‑person or hybrid.
• Our clients do like to see us from time to time, but working remotely is an option.
• 401(k) with company match of up to 50% of the first 6%.
• Competitive pay with revenue sharing for salaried individuals.
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay.
• Peer to Peer Recognition Program – Bonusly.
• Mentorship program.
• Happy hours and much more.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School degree
• 1‑3 years of proven bookkeeping experience
• Reliable means of transportation and ability to visit clients on‑site in San Diego at least 2 days a week
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills
• Hands‑on experience with QuickBooks and/or other automated accounting systems
• Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills
• Ability to multi‑task, work under pressure and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate degree in accounting or business administration is preferred, but not required.
• Certification in bookkeeping is preferred.