On-Site Part-Time Bookkeeper & Cost Accountant

American Accounting Association; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Wisoman Foods, a growing specialty food manufacturer in the San Francisco Bay Area, seeks a part-time Bookkeeper/Accountant to manage daily accounting tasks and provide financial insights. This on-site role supports COGS analysis, pricing decisions, and financial reporting for a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with cost accounting, ERP systems, and accounting software, and can work independently with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience as a bookkeeper or accountant, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.
• Experience with cost accounting, COGS calculation, and pricing strategies.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero) and MS Excel.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and record all journal entries accurately.
• Manage accounts payable: process invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Manage accounts receivable: issue invoices and track payments.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and other statements monthly.
• Track inventory to accurately calculate COGS.
• Assist in pricing products and analyzing costs/margins.
• Prepare financial statements: income statement, balance sheet, cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Support audits with required documentation.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Cost accounting

COGS calculation

Pricing strategy

Accounting software

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory software

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Xero

Job description

Wisoman Foods, a growing specialty food manufacturer in the San Francisco Bay Area, seeks a part-time Bookkeeper/Accountant to manage daily accounting tasks and provide financial insights. This on-site role supports COGS analysis, pricing decisions, and financial reporting for a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with cost accounting, ERP systems, and accounting software, and can work independently with strong attention to detail.