Job Overview
Job description
- Location:
- San Clemente, CA, United States
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
A well-established manufacturing and distribution company is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to support its day-to-day accounting operations. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys variety, working closely with leadership, and contributing beyond traditional bookkeeping responsibilities.
The Bookkeeper will manage core accounting activities across AP, AR, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close. This role is well suited for someone who thrives in a smaller-company environment, enjoys taking ownership, and can comfortably shift between accounting responsibilities and operational projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, and general ledger activity
- Perform account reconciliations and support month-end close
- Prepare financial reports and assist with financial and operational analysis
- Maintain accurate accounting records and resolve discrepancies
- Partner with leadership on special projects and process improvements
- Help strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls
- Support additional accounting and operational needs as the business evolves
Requirements
- Strong hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Solid general ledger knowledge with experience in AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end close
- Manufacturing and/or distribution industry experience required
- Small to mid-sized, privately held company experience strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of Excel; ERP experience is a plus
- Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
About the Company
Why Join?
- Opportunity to take ownership of a broad accounting function
- Direct exposure to leadership and involvement in process improvements
- Collaborative environment where versatility and initiative are valued
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term growth
- Role:
- Bookkeeper
- Job Type:
- Temp to Hire
Company profile
GHJ is a national advisory, accounting and tax firm that provides audit, accounting, tax, profit participation and advisory services to businesses and nonprofit organizations. Its services include outsourced accounting, fractional CFO support, data analytics, forensic work, exit and transaction planning, and employee benefit plan and nonprofit audits. Headquartered in Los Angeles, GHJ has offices in Buffalo, Denver, Orange County and San Jose and is affiliated with HLB International, a global network of advisory and accounting firms that gives it access to resources in over 150 countries.
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California, United States