Senior Bookkeeper - Ledgent Finance & Accounting
Sacramento, CA
About the Job
**Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized **Senior Bookkeeper** to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive bookkeeping experience and a strong understanding of financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting. This position requires someone who can manage multiple financial accounts, ensure accuracy, and maintain up-to-date financial records. If you are a self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for numbers, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.
**Responsibilities:**
- Maintain and update general ledgers, ensuring accuracy of financial data.
- Process accounts payable/receivable, invoices, and employee reimbursements.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and other financial records.
- Prepare financial reports, including profit/loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
- Handle payroll and ensure timely tax submissions and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Assist with budget preparation and financial forecasting.
- Work closely with the accounting team to support audits and year-end closing processes.
- Oversee month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Implement and maintain bookkeeping best practices to streamline processes and improve accuracy.
- Stay current with changes in tax laws and bookkeeping regulations.
**Qualifications:**
- **5+ years of experience** in bookkeeping or a related field.
- Proficiency in **QuickBooks**, **Microsoft Excel**, and accounting software.
- Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
- Experience with payroll processing, tax filings, and financial reporting.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot financial discrepancies.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
- Knowledge of California tax regulations and compliance requirements is a plus.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.