Bookkeeper Lafayette, CA | Robert Half

Bookkeeper Contract Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team on a contract basis. This role supports day-to-day accounting activities with a focus on payables, receivables, reconciliations, payroll processing, and routine monthly reporting. The ideal candidate brings hands-on bookkeeping experience, works comfortably with established systems and templates, and can keep financial records accurate and organized in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process day-to-day accounts payable activities and maintain accurate records for operational accounting transactions.

• Support accounts receivable work by recording incoming payments and ensuring customer receipts are posted correctly.

• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit card activity, and other transaction records to maintain ledger accuracy.

• Review and reconcile organizational transactions to identify discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Administer semimonthly payroll for a workforce of nearly 100 primarily part-time employees using Paylocity.

• Prepare recurring monthly reports by pulling data from Net Suite through existing report templates and validating the information for completeness.

• Maintain organized financial documentation and assist with routine bookkeeping tasks across multiple accounting functions.

• Collaborate with internal teams to support accurate financial processing and consistent recordkeeping across systems.